Student Support Off-Campus Resource Guide

This Resource Guide is designed to assist you to identify and secure off-campus assistance

Vailan Gibbs, AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer State Community College, Student Service 2017

Table of Contents

Subject Page Number

Children Service 3-8

Low Cost Day Care 9-10

Counseling/Mental Health 10-14

Crisis Services 14-18

Domestic Violence 19

Alcohol & Drug Abuse/Rehabilitation 19-21

Education 22-28

Financial Needs (Food, Clothing, Housing) 28-32

Health/Physical or Mental 32-34

Legal Services 34-36

Pregnancy 36-37

Social Services 37-41

Local Emergency Numbers 42

Hispanic Resources 43-46

2 CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Ashley’s Place * 315 West Smith Street Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Amy Salyers – Program director Phone: 615-451-2169 Fax: 615-452-6143 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ashleysplace.net Eligibility Requirements: Victims of child abuse or professionals seeking child abuse prevention education. Fees for Service: None

Brief Service Description: Provides abuse victims with a child friendly atmosphere to be interviewed by State Children Protective Services, law enforcement officials, etc. Also provides free therapy for children and families. Maintains an educational program about child abuse prevention and other related issues for children, teachers, law enforcement officials, day care providers and others. Parenting classes available (court ordered also) for a onetime fee of $40.

BABB Center* 105 Music Village Blvd. Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-824-3772 Contact: Dr. Ray Cleek Email: [email protected] Website: www.babbcenter.org Fees for service: Some insurance accepted. Please call for more information. Brief Service Description: Counseling Ministry for individuals, couples and families including children and adolescents. Additional psychiatric services are available.

Centerstone Behavioral Health 332 Sumner Hall Drive Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-5190 (Gallatin line) 615-460-4500 (Nashville line) Fax: 615-451-3345 (Gallatin line) 615-460-4502 (Nashville line) Website: www.centerstone.org

Brief Description: Centerstone's School-Based Counseling and Case Management Services: The goal is to help students be successful in school and in their community by providing therapy and case management services at school. By being on site at school, we can work with the students on a regular basis and also consult with the teaching staff. Referrals are usually made to us from the school staff. Once a referral is received, our staff will meet with the parent/guardian to discuss services. Our staff generally meets with the students weekly, but they are also available to attend school staffing and conduct family sessions. Services are covered by TennCare. Self-pay is an option and we accept some private insurance. Contact: Rebecka Warren, MS, LPC/MHSP, School-Based Coordinator, Sumner County at 615-460-4527 (Direct) 615-460-4500 (Main) 615-308-5675 (Cell) [email protected] (Email)

Brief Description: Centerstone's Community Based Case Management: Our goal is to form a partnership between the family and the case manager, where the family is seen as the expert on their family and the case manager brings expertise on accessing resources and on skill building. We meet with families in their homes and communities and tailor our service to the needs of the family. We do advocacy for the family and teach them to advocate for themselves. We do skill building and connect families with needed services. Once a referral is received, our staff will meet with the parent/guardian to discuss services. Our staff generally meets with family at least twice a month but we do tailor the services in order to give the family the level of service they need when they need it. Services are covered by TennCare. Self-pay is an option. If you have any questions you can contact, Libby Christmon at 615-460-4251.

Brief Description: Centerstone's Outpatient Treatment services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, medication management and case management. Our team focuses on treatment for clients that have a desire to work on problem areas in their lives. We do not provide evaluations for child custody, court evaluations or probation. Our outpatient clinic utilizes a team-based approach to ensure the best quality of care in working with our clients. The outpatient team sees clients from age 5 to 100. Services are covered through TennCare, self- pay and private insurance. To schedule an intake appointment, please contact our Customer Call Center at 615-460-4357. If you have any questions regarding the Gallatin clinic and services please contact Dr. Melissa Porter, PsyD/HSP (Clinic Manager) at 615-460-4511.

Brief Description: Centerstone's Intensive In-Home Treatment services help keep children and their families together by providing individual and family counseling in the home or community to help stabilize and decrease the youth's disruptive behaviors and prevent possible placement in hospital, residential treatment or State’s custody. This enables parents to take back control of their home and regain their child's respect and cooperation. Treatment typically lasts 60-90 days, more if needed. Because treatment is intensive, families will receive an average of 2 to 3 sessions weekly, and in-home therapists are available 24/7 to respond to crises. Other services that may be provided include behavior management, parenting training, communication, relationship-building and school interventions. Services are covered by TennCare. Self-pay is also an option. Contact: Melissa Green, LPC or Elliot Pinsly, LMSW Outreach Coordinator at 615-460- 1254(Office), 615-218-9826 (Cell), 615-279-6705 (Fax) [email protected] (Email) Location: 1921 Ransom Pl. Nashville, TN 37217 Ages: Families with children 2-17 years old

Brief Description: Get REAL Centerstone offers Get REAL, a program to prevent and reduce the onset of substance abuse and the transmission of HIV/AIDS among Middle Tennessee youth, ages 12-17. Get REAL empowers teens by teaching them about the connection between substance abuse and the transmission of HIV/AIDS, while giving them the knowledge and skills to avoid both.

Get REAL is provided to youth in community-based settings, including local schools and neighborhood centers. Skills are taught through fun, interactive and educational group activities. Get REAL participants will increase refusal skills, increase healthy beliefs, increase knowledge about HIV/AIDS, reduce risk taking behavior and reduce substance use and abuse. What it offers

4  Free, confidential HIV testing for participants (participants under age 13 require parental consent)  Outreach presentations to include youth and adult presentations increasing awareness of risk and prevalence of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS

Get REAL is funded by the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration/Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA/CSAP). Contact Information: Amy Cannon, Program Coordinator at (615) 460-4593

Family Resource Center Sumner County Schools 695 East Main Street Gallatin, TN. 37066 Director: Michael Shelton Phone: 615-451-6548 Email: [email protected] Eligibility Requirements: Sumner County resident Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides support and information to families with resources and services within the community. Offers gently used clothing for school aged children.

GodWhy Counseling Center Contact Person: Renea Bentley Phone: 615-310-8239 100 GodWhy Court Hendersonville, 37075 Email: [email protected] Website: www.godwhy.com Fee for Service: $30.00 per session Eligibility: Child, adolescent, family, individual and couples counseling Brief Description: Referrals are welcome as this service is offered not only to church members but the community as well.

Gallatin Shalom Zone- Achievement in the Making (AIM) 600 Small Street Gallatin, TN. 37066 Phone: 615-442-7575 Executive Director: P.J. Davis Email: [email protected] Website: www.gallatinshalomzone.org Fees: None Brief Description: Mentoring and enrichment for at-risk children ages 1st thru 5th. Program includes afterschool homework help, snack, and enrichment. *Summer Day Camp held in the month of June for elementary students in 1st to 5th grades with a focus on literacy and physical fitness *Youth Career Development program to assist in developing job seeking skills for ages 14-19. Program is held at high schools, and a 2-week long summer intensive classroom/outdoors program.

Adults Only-English as Second Language-Basic Adult Education. Both held 2 days a week.

Hispanic Ladies Support Group.

5 Jason Foundation 1800 Volunteer Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 Director: Clark Flatt Phone: 264-2323 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jasonfoundation.com/

Brief Description: The Jason Foundation, Inc. provides programs and services in response to the belief that awareness and education are the first steps to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide. JFI endeavors to provide the information, tools and resources to help identify at risk youth and know how to provide the support they need.

Mental Health Cooperative * 1078 South Water Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-230-9663 Referrals and Questions: 615-743-1555 Fax: 615-230-8982 Website: www.mhc-tn.org

Brief Description: The Mental Health Cooperative is a non-profit behavioral health organization conveniently located in a new facility in Gallatin. MHC Child & Family services are focused on children ages 3 and up who are struggling with emotional/behavioral issues. MHC welcomes all TennCare members and intake assessments are provided without wait, when needed, and at no charge. Services include child and family counseling, child psychiatry, and community based case management.

Oasis Center (Teen/Family) * 1704 Charlotte Ave #200 Nashville, TN 38203 Phone: 615-327-4455 Hotline: 1-266-975-FREE or 3733 (24-hour crisis line) Fax: 615-329-1444 Website: www.oasiscenter.org

Brief Description: Offers services for youth ages 13-21 and their families who are in crisis, have run away, or are experiencing homelessness. The center operates an emergency shelter for youth ages 13-17. Direct street outreach and a transitional living program for youth ages 18-21. Therapy is provided on a sliding scale.

Papillion Center for FASD 2042 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-590-7213 www.fasdsupport.org Fees for services: Dependent on therapy. Some insurance accepted. Call for more information.

Brief Description: The Papillion Center for FSD, LLC is committed to providing quality services for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their

6 families. We offer Family Therapy, Equine Therapy (EAGALA certified), Advocacy and Education on FASD and Understanding Children from Hard Places. Rainbow Early Intervention (Through TN Early Intervention Service’s) * 545 Airport Road Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-575-4113 Fax: 615-451-0774 Website: www.hatstn.org Contact: Jessie Hines Email: [email protected] Fee for Service: None Eligibility: Must first contact TEIS at 1(800) 852-7157 Brief Description: Rainbow Early Intervention is a private, non-profit program serving children from birth until age three. Children in the program learn through activity based play in a variety of settings. Play is centered on different areas of development: cognitive, language, gross motor, fine motor, and social and self-help skills. Services are primarily in natural settings with families/caretakers actively involved. Free screenings are conducted for children under the age of three.

Regional Intervention Program (RIP) * 528 East Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-9618 Fax: 615-452-1356 Stacy Broyles, RIP Coordinator Email: [email protected] Website: www.ripnetwork.org Eligibility Requirements: Serves children ages 2-5. Any parent who has a concern with a child’s behavior.

Fee for service: A payback system. The parent works in the program practicing positive reinforcement skills and “pays back” visits. For example, 20 visits in active treatment equal 20 visits in payback. The length of the program is 4-6 months.

Brief Description: The program is available to families in which there are concerns regarding a young child's behavior, and is coordinated by a professional resource staff person. Children are eligible for RIP up to their 6th birthday.

S.A.F.E. Alternatives Self Abuse Finally Ends Program Phone: 1-800-366-8288 or 1-800-DONTCUT Fax: 1-888-296-7988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.selfinjury.com Brief Description: S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, para- suicidal behavior and non-suicidal self-injury. S.T.A.R.S. (Students Taking A Right Stand) www.studentstaking arightstand.org

7 STARS is a school-based program to help students refrain from the use of alcohol, other drugs and violence and to enhance their educational achievement and character development. Core service includes assessment, individual and group counseling, referral to community/school based resources and prevention programming. STARS addresses social and emotional barriers to learning that students experience including substance abuse, mental health issues, violence/bullying, behavior issues and attendance.

Beech High School – Alicia Georgiou 615-824-6200 Gallatin High School – Jordan Eastham 615-452-2621 Hendersonville High School – Debbie Sheets 615-824-6162 Portland High School – Elana Newton 615-325-9201 Station Camp High School – Lauren Wright 615-451-6551 White House High School – Elana Newton 615-672-3761

State of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services 393 Maple Street, Suite 201 Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Phone: 615-451-5818 Fax: 615-451-5864 or 615-451-5849

Brief Description: As Tennessee’s public child welfare agency, the Department of Children’s Services is responsible for helping some of our state’s most vulnerable citizens. Our case managers have the responsibility investigating cases of child abuse and neglect. Our resource parent specialists work to find good foster homes and adoptive families. Our juvenile justice program treats the youthful offenders who are sent to us by the courts. Today we have approximately 8,000 in state custody. It is our job to find these children the permanency they need to grow into healthy, happy and productive adults. Foster Parent Recruiter and Resource Linkage Coordinator Contact: Jacqueline Bryant (615) 360-4320 Fax: 615-451-2140 Jacqueline.Bryant @tn.gov Brief Description: Facilitates in fostering teams and adoption and links families to resources within the community.

Sumner County Young Marines * Contact person: Charlene Jackson Phone: 870-2871 Email: [email protected] Website: www.youngmarines.com/unit/sumnercounty/aboutus Brief Description: The Young Marines is a national youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through the completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the official youth program of the U.S. Marine Corps and the focal point for the Marine Corps’ Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts. The Young Marines units are community based programs lead by dedicated adult volunteers.

8 LOW COST DAY CARE Community Child Care Services * 182 Executive Park Drive Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 Phone: 615-824-5060 Director: Jane Sisco Hours: Monday – Friday 6:40 – 5:30 Fees: based on a sliding scale Brief Service Description: Offers an enrichment program and day care to infants and preschool children of working low-income families

Gallatin Child Care Center 445 Hull Circle Gallatin, 37066 Phone: 615-206-0842 Director: Glenda Abel Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 5:00 pm Fee for Services: Based on sliding scale Brief Description: Offers an enrichment program and daycare to infants and preschool children of working low-income families.

Gallatin Day Care Center * 108 Southpark Circle Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Phone: 615-452-2518 Fax: 615-452-1494 Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00 – 5:00 Eligibility Requirements: Parents must be working or in school. Fees for Service: Based on a sliding scale Brief Service Description: Offers an enrichment program and day care to toddlers and afterschool children of working low-income families.

Mid Cumberland Head Start 242 West Eastland Gallatin, Tennessee Area Manager: Clarice Tibbs Phone: 615-451-0323 Website: www.mcheadstart.net

600 Small Street (behind Shalom Zone) Gallatin, Tennessee Area Manager: Shirlene Campbell Phone: 615-451-9804 Brief Description for the above two locations: Serves children six weeks through five years in Sumner County. Income based.

211 Fountain Head Road Portland, TN 37148 Area Manager: Clarice Tibbs Phone: 615-418-7654

9 Brief Description: Serves children ages 3 – 5 in Sumner County. Income based. 4178 Hawkins Drive Westmoreland, TN 37168 Area Manager: Theresa Raney Phone: 615-644-4637

COUNSELING/MENTAL HEALTH Ashley’s Place * 315 West Smith Street Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Amy Salyers – Program director Phone: 615-451-2169 Fax: 452-6143 Email: [email protected] Website: ashleysplace.net Eligibility Requirements: Victims of child abuse or professionals seeking child abuse prevention education. Fees for Service: None

Brief Service Description: Provides abuse victims with a child friendly atmosphere to be interviewed by State Children Protective Services, law enforcement officials, etc. Also provides free therapy for children and families. Ashley’s Place maintains an educational program about child abuse prevention and other related issues for children, teachers, law enforcement officials, day care providers and others. Parenting classes available (court ordered also) for a onetime fee of $40.

Babb Center 105 Music Village Boulevard Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-824-3772 Contact: Dr. Ray Cleek Email: [email protected] Website: www.babbcenter.org Fees for Service: Some insurance accepted. Please call for more information.

Brief Description: Counseling Ministry for individuals, couples, and families including children and adolescents. Additional psychiatric services are available. Expressway’s To Learning Lab: This ETL facility is a private Learning Center and extension at the Babb Center. An accelerated learning program includes reading comprehension, spelling, math and more.

Brooks House PO Box 1222 Lebanon, TN 37087 Liz Reece, Executive Director Phone: 615-444-8882 Brief Description: To provide a safe comfortable environment for women and children seeking shelter and to connect them with resources to help them change their lives.

10 Centerstone Behavioral Health 332 Sumner Hall Drive Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-5190 (Gallatin line) 615-460-4500 (Nashville line) Fax: 615-451-3345 (Gallatin line) 615-460-4502 (Nashville line) Website: www.centerstone.org

Brief Description: See complete description under CHILDREN’S SERVICES

Cumberland Mental Health Services (Project AFFIRM) * 510 East Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-1354 Fax: 615-452-1356 Contact: Diane Otto Email: [email protected] Brief Service Description: Project AFFIRM offers free planned respite for families of children with serious mental or behavioral disturbance and/or severe behavior problems. Project AFFIRM serves children ages 2-15 years of age.

Family Support (Through Department of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities) * 545 Airport Road Gallatin, 37066 Phone: 615-575-4119 Fax: 575-4120 Website: www.hatstn.org/family.html Elaine Broyles – Coordinator Email: [email protected] Fee for Service: None Eligibility Requirements: Must have a lifelong severe disability (Children receive priority) Brief Description: To support individuals with respite, childcare, special equipment and emergency housing. This program’s goal is to enable the severely disabled to remain in their own home and community.

GodWhy Counseling Center Phone: 615-310-8239 100 GodWhy Court Hendersonville, 37075 Contact Person: Renea Bentley Email: [email protected] Website: www.godwhy.com Fee for Service: $30.00 per session Eligibility: Child, adolescent, family, individual and couples counseling Brief Description: Referrals are welcome as this service is offered not only to church members but the community as well.

Health Connect America 424 East Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Director: Kimberly Martindale

11 Phone: 615-442-0301 Fax: 615-461-7463 Fee for service: accepts self-pay, TennCare as well as third party payers Brief Description: Health Connect America is a statewide company that provides behavioral health treatment and related services. We offer in-home casework, therapy, and counseling as well as Intensive Outpatient (IOP) for at-risk youth, families and communities, with the steadfast goal of promoting reunification and/or permanency goals for all parties involved.

Jason Foundation 1800 Volunteer Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 Director: Clark Flatt Phone: 615-264-2323 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jasonfoundation.com/ Brief Description: The Jason Foundation, Inc. provides programs and services in response to the belief that awareness and education are the first steps to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide. JFI endeavors to provide the information, tools and resources to help identify at risk youth and know how to provide the support they need.

Mental Health Cooperative * 1078 South Water Ave Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-230-9663 Referrals and Questions: 615-743-1555 Fax: 615-230-8982 Website: www.mhc-tn.org Brief Description: The Mental Health Cooperative is a non-profit behavioral health organization... MHC Child & Family services are focused on children ages 3 and up who are struggling with emotional/behavioral issues. MHC welcomes all TennCare members and intake assessments are provided without wait, when needed and at no charge. Services include child and family counseling, child psychiatry and community based case management.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) 1101 Kermit Drive #605 Nashville, TN 37217 Phone: 800-467-3589 ext. 317 Email: [email protected] Website: www.namitn.org [email protected] Brief Description: Dedicated to better building lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Oasis Center (Teen/Family) * 1704 Charlotte Ave #200 Nashville, TN 38203 Phone: 615-327-4455 Hotline: 1-266-975-FREE or 1-866-975-3733 (24 hour crisis line) Fax: 615-329-1444 Website: www.oasiscenter.org Brief Description: Offers services for youth ages 13-21 and their families who are in crisis, have run away or are experiencing homelessness. The center operates an emergency

12 shelter for youth ages 13-17. Direct street outreach and a transitional living program for youth ages 18-21. Therapy is provided on a sliding scale.

Papillion Center for FASD 2042 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-590-7213 www.papillioncenter.org Fees for services: Depending on therapy. Some insurance accepted. Call for more information. Brief Description: The Papillion Center for FSD, LLC is committed to providing quality services for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and their families. We offer Family Therapy, Equine Therapy (EAGALA certified), Advocacy, and Education on FASD and Understanding Children From Hard Places.

S.A.F.E. Alternatives Self Abuse Finally Ends Program Phone: 1-800-366-8288 or 1-800-DONTCUT Fax: 1-888-296-7988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.selfinjury.com Brief Description: S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, para- suicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury.

S.T.A.R.S. (Students Taking A Right Stand) www.studentstaking arightstand.org STARS is a school-based program to help students refrain from the use of alcohol, other drugs and violence and to enhance their educational achievement and character development. Core service includes assessment, individual and group counseling, referral to community/school based resources and prevention programming. STARS addresses social and emotional barriers to learning that students experience including substance abuse, mental health issues, violence/bullying, behavior issues and attendance.

Skyline Madison Campus 500 Hospital Drive Madison, TN Phone: 615-769-5467 Website: www.skylinemadison.com Fees for Services: Accept most private insurance and TennCare.

Brief Description: (Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program) Phone: (615) 769-5678 or (800) 467-8262

13 Provides adolescent intensive outpatient services and substance abuse along with a wide range of behavioral/emotional issues, including mood disorders, self-esteem, peer issues, self-harm behaviors, and family relationships. Brief Description: (OPTIONS Program) Phone: 615- 860-0462 or (800) 467-8262 Options is a comprehensive community service designed to help by providing a 24 hour, 7 day a week mental health, chemical dependency, crisis intervention, assessments, information and referral assistance. OPTIONS Program provides immediate response to telephone inquiries, suggestions for appropriate action and information about community mental health resources.

Youth Villages * Sumner County Phone: 866-791-9222 (24 hours) Website: www.youthvillages.org Brief Description: Provides assessment and evaluation of children and youth, up to age 18, who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Through the program, operated statewide in Tennessee, specially trained crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day to respond to crises rapidly and effectively, wherever they occur.

CRISIS SERVICES *If you or someone you know is in immediate danger of committing suicide, call 911 now

Adult Protective Services Phone: 1-888-277-8366 24hr hotline Brief Description: Investigates cases of abuse, neglect (including self-neglect) or financial exploitation of adults who are unable to protect themselves due to a physical or mental limitation.

Brooks House 219 Virginia Avenue Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: 615-444-8882 Website: http://www.brookshouse.org Brief Description: To provide a safe comfortable environment for women and children seeking shelter and to connect them with resources to help them change their lives.

Centerstone Behavioral Health 332 Sumner Hall Drive Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 451-5190 (Gallatin line) 460-4500 (Nashville line) Fax: 451-3345 (Gallatin line) 460-4502 (Nashville line) Website: www.centerstone.org Brief Description: See complete description under “CHILDREN’S SERVICES”

Crisis Hotline Tennessee Statewide Mental Health & Substance Use Crisis Services 1-855-CRISIS-1 (1-855-274-7471) Website: www.tn.gov/mental Brief Description: Triage, early intervention prevention, crisis assessment and evaluation division stabilization. Tennessee’s Statewide Crisis Services. The ONE number to call.

14 Cumberland Mental Health Services (Project AFFIRM) * 510 E. Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 452-1354 Fax: 452-1356 Contact: Diane Otto Email: [email protected] Brief Service Description: Project AFFIRM offers free planned respite for families of children with serious mental or behavioral disturbance and/or severe behavior problems. Project AFFIRM serves children ages 2-15 years of age.

Cumberland Mental Health Services * Division of Volunteer Behavioral Health First time appointments line: 1-877-567-6051 510 E. Main St. Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 452-1354 Fax 452-1356 Website: www.vbhcs.org 133 Indian Lake Rd Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 824-5801 Fax: 824-5803

Brief Description: Provides out-patient mental health and substance abuse services to all ages. Services include medication management, counseling, case management, and evaluation services. Fees for Service: Accept most private insurance, TennCare, Medicare, and private pay with a sliding scale based on income.

Cumberland Mental Health Services * Division of Volunteer Behavioral Health First time appointments line: 1-877-567-6051 1070 Old Hwy 109N Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 452-1354 Fax 452-1356 Website: www.vbhcs.org 133 Indian Lake Rd Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 824-5801 Fax: 824-5803

Family Resource Center Sumner County Schools 695 East Main Street

15 Gallatin, TN. 37066 Michael Shelton- Director Phone: 615-582-5910 Fax: 615-206-0696 Email: [email protected] Eligibility Requirements: Sumner County resident Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides support and information to families with resources and services within the community. Offers gently used clothing for school aged children.

Gallatin Shalom Zone- Achievement in the Making (AIM) 600 Small Street Gallatin, TN. 37066 Phone: 615-442-7575 Executive Director: P.J. Davis Program Coordinator: Alexandria Wilson Email: [email protected] Website: www.gallatinshalomzone.org Fees: None

Brief Description: Mentoring and enrichment for at-risk children ages 1st thru 5th. Program includes afterschool homework help, snack, and enrichment. *Summer Day Camp held in the month of June for elementary students in 1st to 5th grades with a focus on literacy and physical fitness *Youth Career Development program to assist in developing job seeking skills for ages 14-19. Program is held at high schools, and a 2 week long summer intensive classroom/outdoors program.

Adults Only-English As Second Language-Basic Adult Education. Both held 2 days a week.

Hispanic Ladies Support Group.

Jason Foundation 1800 Volunteer Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 Director: Clark Flatt Phone: 264-2323 Fax: 264-0188 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jasonfoundation.com/ Brief Description: The Jason Foundation, Inc. provides programs and services in response to the belief that awareness and education are the first steps to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide. JFI endeavors to provide the information, tools and resources to help identify at risk youth and know how to provide the support they need.

National Hopeline Network * Phone: 1-800-Suicide (1-800-784-2433) Brief Description: If you are not in immediate danger of committing suicide, but need someone to talk with about suicidal thoughts.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline * Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

16 Brief Description: This is a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you. A Veterans’ chat is also available by calling this line and pressing #1.

Oasis Center (Teen/Family) * 1704 Charlotte Ave #200 Nashville, TN 38203 Phone: 615-327-4455 Hotline: 1-266-975-FREE or 3733 (24 hour crisis line) Fax: 615-329-1444 Website: www.oasiscenter.org Brief Description: Offers services for youth ages 13-21 and their families who are in crisis, have run away, or are experiencing homelessness. The center operates an emergency shelter for youth ages 13-17. Direct street outreach and a transitional living program for youth ages 18-21. Therapy is provided on a sliding scale.

S.A.F.E. Alternatives Self Abuse Finally Ends Program Phone: 1-800-366-8288 or 1-800-DONTCUT Fax: 1-888-296-7988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.selfinjury.com Brief Description: S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, para- suicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury.

S.T.A.R.S. (Students Taking A Right Stand) www.studentstakingarightstand.org STARS is a school-based program to help students refrain from the use of alcohol, other drugs and violence and to enhance their educational achievement and character development. Core service includes assessment, individual and group counseling, referral to community/school based resources and prevention programming. STARS addresses social and emotional barriers to learning that students experience including substance abuse, mental health issues, violence/bullying, behavior issues and attendance.

Sexual Assault Center * 101 French Landing Drive Nashville, TN 37228 Crisis & support line: 800-879-1999 Phone: 615-259-9055 Website: www.sacenter.org Fee for Services: Most insurance accepted, for those without insurance a sliding scale is available. Call for additional details. Brief Description: To end sexual violence and provide healing for children, adults and families

17 affected by sexual assault through counseling and education. Skyline Madison Campus 500 Hospital Drive Madison, TN Phone: 1-615-769-5467 Website: www.skylinemadison.com Fees for Services: Accept most private insurance and TennCare.

Brief Description: (Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program) Phone: (615) 769-5678 or (800) 467-8262 Provides adolescent intensive outpatient services and substance abuse along with a wide range of behavioral/emotional issues, including mood disorders, self-esteem, peer issues, self-harm behaviors, and family relationships.

Brief Description: (OPTIONS Program) Phone: 1(800) 860-0462 or (800) 467-8262 Options is a comprehensive community service designed to help by providing a 24 hour, 7 day a week mental health, chemical dependency, crisis intervention, assessments, information and referral assistance. OPTIONS provides immediate response to telephone inquiries, suggestions for appropriate action and information about community mental health resources.

Tennessee Department of Mental Health * Phone: 1-800-809-9957 Brief Description: Crisis intervention and information line. This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is open to anyone who needs mental health crisis services. Your call is routed to the closest crisis team.

Tennessee Poison Center * 1161 21st Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37232 Phone: 800-222-1222 hotline or 615-936-0760 Eligibility Requirements: None Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides a 24-hour telephone hotline for emergency poison information, as well as promoting poison prevention through education and community outreach programs.

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System Mobile Crisis Team *(Spanish speaking representative available some of the time during the day) Phone: 1-800-704-2651 Website: www.vbhcs.org Brief Service Description: Crisis services available 24/7 for ages 18 and older experiencing a mental health crisis.

Youth Villages * Sumner County Phone: 866-791-9222 or 901-251-5000 Website: www.youthvillages.org/specializedcrisis.aspx Brief Description: Provides assessment and evaluation of children and youth, up to age 18, who are experiencing a psychiatric emergency. Through the program, operated statewide in Tennessee, specially trained crisis counselors are available 24 hours a day to respond to crises rapidly and effectively, wherever they occur.

18 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Brooks House 219 Virginia Avenue Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: 615-444-8882 Website: www.brookshouse.org Brief Description: To provide a safe comfortable environment for women and children seeking shelter and to connect them with resources to help them change their lives.

The National Domestic Violence Shelter Hotline * 1(800) 799-SAFE or 1(800) 799-7233 Anonymous and Confidential help 24/7 Website: www.thehotline.org Brief Description: Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states

Home Safe * (Spanish call line (615) 969-3260) 331 South Water Avenue Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-5439 or (615-452-4315 hotline) Email: [email protected] Website: www.homesafeinc.org Eligibility Requirements: Victim of domestic violence Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides assistance to victims of domestic violence. Services include: emergency shelter for women and children, 24-hour crisis intervention services, referral system, and legal and social advocacy.

Weaver Domestic Violence Intervention Center *(A Spanish speaking support group is also available) 1608 Woodmont Blvd (Main office of the YMCA) Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: 615-242-1199 or 1-800-334-4628 Website: http://www.ywcanashville.com/programs/domestic-violence Brief Description: Provides confidential 24-hour emergency residential shelter for women and children fleeing domestic violence, counseling, case management, access to addiction treatment, on-site medical care, on-site legal advice, food, clothing, transportation, transitional housing planning, and support in meeting goals toward self-sufficiency. A community support group and a 24-hour information and crisis line are also available. Also provide outreach presentations throughout the community to educate the public regarding domestic violence and our services.

ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE/ REHABILITATION/EDUCATION Alcohol & Drug Council of Middle Tennessee 1702 Charlotte Avenue #200 Nashville, TN. 37203 Phone: 615-269-0029 Helpline: 615-269-0122 Eligibility Requirements: At risk for alcohol/drug abuse Fees for Service: None

19 Brief Service Description: The Council provides prevention and support programs, plus treatment and counseling for all ages at local meeting places.

Alcoholics Anonymous * 417 Welshwood Drive Suite 207 Nashville, TN 37211 Phone: 615-831-1050 or 1-800-559-2252 Website: http://www.aanashville.org

Al-anon, Alateen, & Alakid * 176 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37211 Phone: 615-333-6066 Website: www.al-anon.alateen.org Brief Description: A support group for family members of alcoholics.

Buffalo Valley, Inc. Middle Tennessee Phone: 1-800-447-2766 Brief Description: Buffalo Valley’s treatment philosophy is based on a 12 step recovery process supporting changes in thinking and behavior that will enhance the recovery process. Offers a residential treatment program as well as outpatient services.

Celebrate Recovery Locations: Long Hollow Baptist Church Centerpoint Baptist Contact: Henry Bieber Contact: Tom Price 3031 Long Hollow Pike 1002 Centerpoint Road Hendersonville, TN 37075 Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-824-4006 ext. 132 Phone: 615-828-574

Community Church of Hendersonville Temple Baptist Church Contact: Joe Ernest Contact: Mark Carroll Email: [email protected] 117 Marlin Road 381 West Main Street White House, TN 37188 Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-380-5704 Phone: 615-533-7561

Website: www.celebraterecovery.com (Please refer to the site for location information, dates and times. Some sites provide free childcare) Brief Description: Celebrate God’s healing power through 8 recovery principles and a Christ centered 12 step program.

Cumberland Heights * www.cumberlandheights.org 1531 Hunt Club Boulevard #300 Gallatin, TN Phone: 615-352-1757 Brief Description: Accepts TNCARE and private insurance. Nationally recognized drug and alcohol treatment center offering both inpatient and outpatient services for individuals as well as programs for family members.

20 Renewal House P.O. Box 280356 Nashville, TN 37208 Phone: 615-255-5222 Brief Description: A/D program for women with young children residential, IOP, Celebrate Families!, recovery housing for women who have been clean & sober 6 months or more

Addiction Consultant for Sumner, Robertson, Trousdale, Wilson Counties: Fairy Caroland, Cell: 615-788-5769

Skyline Madison Campus 500 Hospital Drive Madison, TN Phone: 1-615-769-5467 Website: www.skylinemadison.com Fees for Services: Accept most private insurance and TennCare.

Brief Description: (Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program) Phone: (615-342-1450 1-877-342-1450 Provides adolescent intensive outpatient services and substance abuse along with a wide range of behavioral/emotional issues, including mood disorders, self-esteem, peer issues, self-harm behaviors, and family relationships.

Sumner County Anti-Drug Coalition 102B Public Square Gallatin, TN 37066 Executive Director: Justin Sweatman-Weaver Project Coordinator: Kit Sinyard Program Assistant: Meagan Griffith Phone: 615-461-8243 Website: www.sumnercoalition.org Email: [email protected] Brief Description: Mission is to eliminate substance abuse in Sumner County.

Sumner County Juvenile Court Judge Barry Brown 225 E. Main St Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-6016 Eligibility Requirements: Involvement with juvenile justice system or law enforcement Fees for Service: Varied Brief Service Description: The following list outlines the services offered by the court:

21 EDUCATION

Alzheimer’s Association 4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 216 Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: 1-800-272-3900 or 615-292-4938 Brief Description: Serves individuals and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease through education, patient/family services, and advocacy for improved legislation and funds for research.

Childfind-Sumner County Schools * (615-451-5200 ext. 1010 Spanish message line) 695 East Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Childfind Coordinator- Diane Kail Phone: 615-451-5420 Fax: 615-451-6563 Email: [email protected] Brief Description: Each school system in Tennessee has the responsibility of providing a free and appropriate public education for all certified children with disabilities between the ages of 3 through 21 years of age. This includes students who are gifted, whose needs cannot be met in the general education program. If you know of any individual who may have a disability and is not receiving special education services, please call Diane Kail, the Child Find Coordinator for Sumner County Schools. Early detection and intervention are very important. If you think your child may have a disability, and your child is between birth and thirty-six months (age 0 to 3 years), please call Tennessee's Early Intervention System (TEIS) toll free number, 1-800-852-7157. This system will help families locate services for infants and toddlers with disabilities before the child reaches school age. Special education services are available in all schools in Sumner County, including the Union Year-Round School and Merrol Hyde Magnet School, for children meeting the enrollment criteria. The Sumner County School System does not discriminate against students with disabilities. An IEP team at the school will meet on an individual basis to determine what services a student needs.

Children are People, Inc. 117 East Winchester St. Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-230-5702 Email: [email protected] Website: www.childrenarepeopletn.org Eligibility Requirements: Desire to learn/mentor/after school program Fees for Service: None

22 Hours: Mon, Tue & Thurs 3:00pm-5:00pm; Tue (reading & math) 3:00pm-5:00pm; Saturday math school 9:00-12:00pm Brief Service Description: Provides learning and resource center for children with consultation and one-to-one volunteer tutors in reading, math, grammar and writing.

Cumberland Mental Health Services (Project AFFIRM) * 510 E. Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-1354 Fax: 615-452-1356 Website: www.vbhcs.org Brief Service Description: Project AFFIRM offers free planned respite for families of children with serious mental or behavioral disturbance and/or severe behavior problems. Project AFFIRM serves children ages 2-15 years of age.

Family Support (Through Department Of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities) 545 Airport Road Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-575-4119 Fax: 575-4120 Website: www.hatstn.org/family.html Elaine Broyles – Coordinator Email: [email protected] Fee for Service: None Eligibility Requirements: Must have a lifelong severe disability (Children receive priority) Brief Description: To support individuals with respite, childcare, special equipment and emergency housing. This program’s goal is to enable the severely disabled to remain in their own home and community.

Family Resource Center Sumner County Schools 695 East Main St. Gallatin, TN 37066 Contact: Katie Brown Phone: 615-451-6500 Email: [email protected] Eligibility Requirements: Sumner County resident Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides support and information to families with resources and services within the community. Offers gently used clothing for school aged children.

23 literacy and physical fitness *Youth Career Development program to assist in developing job seeking skills for ages 14-19. Program is held at high schools, and a 2 week long summer intensive classroom/outdoors program.

Adults Only-English As Second Language-Basic Adult Education. Both held 2 days a week.

Hispanic Ladies Support Group.

Goodwill Career Counselor 670-B Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-7745 Career Counselor: Rhonda Tuttle Fees: For the most part free

Goodwill Career Counselor 205A Indian Lake Blvd. Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-346-1810 Career Counselor: Chrissy Draughn Fees: For the most part free

Goodwill Career Counselor 2101 Gallatin Road Madison, TN 37115 Phone: 615-859-4870 Career Counselor: Michelle Lydon Fees: For the most part free

Brief Description: Goodwill’s Career Solutions counselors and staff provide one-on-one job training and placement services in our 24 Career Solutions Centers located throughout the Middle and West Tennessee communities served by Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.

Habilitation And Training Services (HATS) * 545 Airport Road P.O. Box 1856 Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-0974 Fax: 615-451-0774 Contact Person: Peggy Gardner Email: [email protected] Website: www.hatstn.org Eligibility Requirements: 22 years old with an IQ of 69 or less Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: HATS is a community based non-profit organization for developmentally delayed citizens. There are three sheltered workshops, two residential homes. HATS also operates supported employment, family support and follow-along work programs.

24 Jason Foundation 1800 Volunteer Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 Director: Clark Flatt Phone: 264-2323 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.jasonfoundation.com/ Brief Description: The Jason Foundation, Inc. provides programs and services in response to the belief that awareness and education are the first steps to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide. JFI endeavors to provide the information, tools and resources to help identify at risk youth and know how to provide the support they need.

Just Say No Network * (615-451-5200 ext. 1010 Spanish message line) 695 East Main Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Safe Schools, Healthy Students Coordinator: Katie Brown Phone: 615-451-6500 Spanish Message line: 615-451-5200 x 1010 Brief Service Description: Serves students in grades 4-8 and provides accurate alcohol and drug information; structured drug-free activities, opportunities for students to learn new skills (i.e. refusal, decision making and communication); and provides a supportive atmosphere for students desiring to remain drug free.

Latina Association * 126 E. Due West Ave. Madison, TN 37115 Facilitator: Jerrika Rivera Telephone: 615-727-6584 Email: [email protected] Website: www.asociacionlatina.org Brief Description of service: A non-profit organization that serves as a center point for information and referral in Spanish. English/Spanish Tutor, GED, personal development for all ages.

Literacy Council of Sumner County 260 West Main Street Suite 111-C (City Square shopping center) Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 Phone: 615-822-8112 Fax: 615-822-3665 Website: www.literacymidtn.org Eligibility Requirements: Desire to learn Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides learning and resource center for children and adults, consultation and one-to-one volunteer tutors in reading, math, English as a second language, GED preparation, grammar and writing.

Rainbow Early Intervention (Through TN Early Intervention Services) * 545 Airport Road Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-575-4113 Fax: 615-451-0774 Website: www.hatstn.org Contact: Jessie Hines Email: [email protected] Fee for Service: None

25 Eligibility: Must first contact TEIS at 1(800) 852-7157 Brief Description: Rainbow Early Intervention is a private, non-profit program serving children from birth until age three. Children in the program learn through activity based play in a variety of settings. Play is centered around different areas of development: cognitive, language, gross motor, fine motor, social, and self-help skills. Services are primarily in natural settings with families/caretakers actively involved. Free screenings are conducted for children under the age of three.

S.T.A.R.S. (Students Taking A Right Stand) www.studentstakingarightstand.org STARS is a school-based program to help students refrain from the use of alcohol, other drugs and violence and to enhance their educational achievement and character development. Core service includes assessment, individual and group counseling, referral to community/school based resources and prevention programming. STARS addresses social and emotional barriers to learning that students experience including substance abuse, mental health issues, violence/bullying, behavior issues and attendance.

STEP * (800-975-2919 Spanish line) Support and Training for Exceptional Parents Inc. 955 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 Mid TN Coordinator: Joey Ellis 615-463-2310 Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-280-STEP Website: www.tnstep.org Brief Description: The purpose of STEP is to support families by providing free information, advocacy training, and support services to parents of children eligible to receive special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) who reside in Tennessee. STEP services are available to any parent or family member of a special education student or a student who may need special help in school (birth through age 22).

Sumner County Adult Education Advisory Council * (615-451-5200 ext. 1010 Spanish message line) 695 East Main Street Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Phone: 615-451-5415 Email: [email protected] Eligibility Requirements: In need of education or anyone who did not complete high school. Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides literacy training, GED preparation, English as a second language, basic skills classes, workplace literacy programs and Families First classes.

Sumner County Anti-Drug Coalition 102B Public Square Gallatin, TN 37066

26 Executive Director: Justin Sweatman Project Coordinator: Kit Sinyard Program Assistant: Meagan Griffith Phone: 615-461-8243 Email: [email protected] Brief Description: Mission is to eliminate substance abuse in Sumner County.

Sumner County Board of Education * (615-451-5200 ext. 1010 Spanish message line) 695 E. Main St. Gallatin, TN. 37066 Phone: 615-451-5200 Fax: 615-451-5216 Website: www.sumnerschools.org

Sumner County Juvenile Court Judge Barry Brown 225 E. Main St Gallatin, TN. 37066 Phone: 615-451-6016 Eligibility Requirements: Involvement with juvenile justice system or law enforcement Fees for Service: Varied Brief Service Description: The following list outlines the services offered by the court.

Sumner County Young Marines * Contact person: Charlene Jackson Phone: 615-870-2871 Email: [email protected] Website: www.youngmarines.com/unit/sumnercounty/aboutus Brief Description: The Young Marines is a national youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through the completion of high school. The Young Marines promotes the mental, moral and physical development of its members. The program focuses on character building, leadership and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Young Marines is the official youth program of the U.S. Marine Corps and the focal point for the Marine Corps’ Youth Drug Demand Reduction efforts. The Young Marines units are community based programs lead by dedicated adult volunteers.

Sumner Hispanic Alliance * Phone: 615-230-3570 or Spanish line 615-230-3223 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hispanictennessee.blogspot Brief Description: Education and health events for the Hispanic community in Sumner County. Free events in Spanish and English, including the annual Fall Fiesta at Vol State.

Sumner Mediation Services (501-C3) * 600 Small Street Suit 102B Gallatin, TN 37066 Director: Doris Brocker Email: [email protected] Website: wwwsumnermediation.wordpress.com Office: 615-206-7447 Fax: 615-206-7391 Eligibility requirements: In need of conflict resolution

27 Fees for service: Low cost/ no cost Brief service description: Mediation of interpersonal conflicts among families, neighbors and community members, court referred mediations, child visitation mediations, volunteer mediation, conflict resolution training & education.

Tennessee Department of Vocational Rehabilitation * 1019 Union School Road Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Phone: 615-451-5826 Manager: Linda Suddarth Eligibility Requirements: None Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Evaluation, training and job placement is provided for all eligible mentally or physically handicapped individuals.

FINANCIAL NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING)

Amazing Grace Mission 1037 Park Street Westmoreland, TN. 37186 Phone: 615-644-4357 Eligibility Requirements: Northeast Sumner County residents who must have demonstrable need for food and be in the very low or extremely low income bracket as defined by the MSA Brief Service Description: Provides food and other grocery to needy families via a distribution network of Westmoreland and Bethpage-area churches, within available resources. The Agency not only seeks needy families, but it also tracks the needs of the families that receive assistance and provides some direction regarding healthy food choices and lifestyles. Call to find out location nearest you. Can then walk-in. Clothing. Foodbank open: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, Sat and Sun by apt.

BeBlessed Contact: Mickey Johns or Melanie Reininger Phone: 615-642-0598 Email: [email protected] Eligibility Requirements: Referral from a non-profit or state agency. Brief Description: A volunteer organization that collects house wares, clothes, furniture and toys for the underserved in need.

28 Brief Service Description: Provides support and information to families with resources and services within the community. Offers gently used clothing for school aged children.

Gallatin Cares * 330 North Durham Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-5732 Fax: 615-452-5193 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gallatincares.org Eligibility Requirements: Emergency needs Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Emergency help with; food, medicine, utilities, rent to avoid eviction, gas and wood for heating during the winter, clothing and house wares for those moving out of shelters or fire victims.

Gallatin Housing Authority 401 N. Boyers Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-1661 Website: www.gallatinha.com Eligibility Requirements: Families or elderly with low income Fees for Service: Varied Brief Service Description: Provides low-income public housing.

Good Neighbor Mission * 600 Small Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615- 452-7337 Website: www.goodneighbormission.com Eligibility Requirements: Based on need Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides temporary shelter for those needing emergency food and shelter.

Habitat for Humanity * P.O. Box 516 327 Sumner Hall Drive Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-230-3032 Website: www.habitatsumnercounty.org Eligibility Requirements: Sweat equity required after screening Fees for Service: Sliding scale based on income Brief Service Description: Decent, affordable housing is provided for low- income families with no interest charged. Construction work is done by family, friends and community volunteers

Hendersonville Samaritan Center 116 Dunn Street Hendersonville, TN. 37075 Phone: 615-824-5652 Website: www.tnhsa.org

29 Eligibility Requirements: Hendersonville residents only (37075 Zip code) Fees for Service: None Hours: M-Th 9:00 – 4:00, Fri 9:00 – 1:00 Brief Service Description: Provides emergency monetary assistance for utilities. Maintains a food bank for emergency needs. Thrift Store which supports the center is open to the public Monday – Saturday.

HOPE Food Bank of White House 212 Portland Road White House, TN 37188 Phone: 615-672-8006 Eligibility Requirements: Based on need. Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides aid to needy senior adults, single-parent families, out of work individuals and the handicapped by providing food, condiments, hygienic and paper goods.

HOPE of Millersville 1246 Louisville Hwy Millersville, TN. 37072 Phone: 615-859-0880 Eligibility Requirements: Low-income or emergency need Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Help by providing boxes of food and assistance with utilities or rent.

Master’s Table @ River Of Faith Church 1920 Hwy 31 White House, TN 37188 Phone: 615-268-1234 Email: [email protected] Hours: Wed/Thur 9:00 – 2:00 Brief Description: Food boxes are available monthly upon request.

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency- Shalom Zone 600 Small St. St 122 Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-7570 Fax: 615-230-5882 Brief Description: Low income home energy assistance program, assistance with home energy costs.

Mid-Cumberland “Nutritional Home Bound Meals” 381 West Main Street Hendersonville, 37075 Phone: 824-0811 Located in the Community Church Building Brief Description: Please see description below

Mid-Cumberland “Meals on Wheels” 200 E. Franklin Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-452-4022

30 Eligibility Requirements: 60 years of age Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides hot nutritious meals, outreach, nutrition education and supportive services to people age 60 years and older. These meals are provided to help the elderly maintain dignity and remain in their home as long as possible

Portland CARES * 617 Hwy 52 East Portland, TN 37148 Phone: 615-325-7805 Fax: 615-325-0562 Website: www.portlandtn.com/portland_c_a_r_e_s_.htm

Eligibility Requirements: Emergency needs Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Emergency food, clothing, rent, utilities and prescription medicine. Emergency needs for groups and individuals.

Portland Housing Authority 107 Potts Ave. Portland, TN 37148 Phone: 615-325-4559 Eligibility Requirements: Families or elderly with low income Fees for Service: Varied Brief Service Description: Provides low-income public housing.

State of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services 393 Maple Street, Suite 201 Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Phone: 615-451-5818 Fax: (615) 451-5864 or (615) 451-5849 Brief Description: As Tennessee’s public child welfare agency, the Department of Children’s Services is responsible for helping some of our state’s most vulnerable citizens. Our case managers have the responsibility investigating cases of child abuse and neglect. Our resource parent specialists work to find good foster homes and adoptive families. Our juvenile justice program treats the youthful offenders who are sent to us by the courts. Today we have approximately 8,000 in state custody. It is our job to find these children the permanency they need to grow into healthy, happy and productive adults.

State of Tennessee-Sumner County Department of Human Services 393 Maple Street, Suite 200 Gallatin, TN 37066-6342 Office Hours: 8:00-4:30Phone: (615) 451-5814 Toll Free: 1-866-961-9001 FAX: (615) 451-6394 FIELD MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 1 - Yvette Garrett Services provided: Food Stamps (SNAP); Families First (TANF-Temporary Assistance For Needy Families); Child Care Certificate; Adult Protective Services

Sumner County Food Bank 1021 Woods Ferry Rd. Gallatin, TN 37066 Director: James Gill Phone: 615-452-3890 office or 615-504-6182 cell

31 Website: www.sumnercountyfoodbank.com Eligibility: Residents of Sumner County. Brief Description: Sumner County Food Bank serves the community the third Tuesday of each month. Doors open 9:00 am until the food is gone.

WIC *(Woman, Infant & Children Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) Sumner County Health Departments 1005 Union School Road Gallatin, TN 37066 615-206-1100 351 New Shackle Island Road Hendersonville, TN 37075 615-824-9771 214 West Longview Portland, TN 37148 615-325-5237 The WIC program is a federally funded nutrition education and supplemental food program for pregnant women, new moms, infants and children under the age of 5 years. Participants must be residents of the state of Tennessee and meet income eligibility guidelines. Contact your local Health Department for more information.

HEALTH/ PHYSICAL OR MENTAL Cover Tennessee * Phone: 1-866-268-3786 Website: www.covertn.gov Eligibility Requirements: No insurance Fees for Service: Based on income and need Brief Service Description: Provides insurance for the uninsured and uninsurable and pharmacy assistance for affordable medication.

Epilepsy Foundation 2002 Richard Jones Road Suite C-205 Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: 615-269-7091 Website: www.epilepsytn.org Brief Description: Offers information and referral, educational presentations, individual and group counseling, advocacy, summer camp, therapeutic recreation, and service coordination for individuals with traumatic brain injury.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Phone: 1-866-901-6264 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nami.org Middle Tennessee Coordinator: Debi Wheatley Brief Description: NAMI is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness and focuses on support, education and advocacy. The local office offers evening, monthly support group meetings at St. Joseph Episcopal Church in Hendersonville, 3rd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 8:30 pm. NAMI National Information HelpLine Phone: 1-800-467-3589 Brief Description: provides toll-free, direct support and referral services.

32 Nashville CARES * 501 Brick Church Park Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37207 Phone: 615-259-4866 or 800-845-4266 (24 hour HEARTline) Website: www.nashvillecares.org Eligibility Requirements: Health need Fees for Service: Free HIV testing, other assistance may be provided based on need and availability Brief Service Description: Provides a comprehensive range of practical and clinical support designed to help individuals and families with HIV/AIDS continue to live within their communities with independence and dignity. Case manager staff are available to provide services in client homes.

Salvus Center, Inc. * Website: www.salvuscenter.org Gallatin location: 556 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin, TN 3706 Phone: 615-451-0038 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30am-1:30 pm; Thurs 7:30am-2:30pm Hendersonville location: 107 Imperial Blvd, Suite 3, Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-822-0804 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30am-1:30pm; Thurs 12:30pm-8:00pm Fee: Sliding fee scale Brief Description: Provides health care for the working bur uninsured bases on income and living or working in Sumner County.

Skyline Madison Campus 500 Hospital Drive Madison, TN Phone: 1-615-769-5467 Website: www.skylinemadison.com Fees for Services: Accept most private insurance and TennCare.

Sumner County Health Department *1005 Union School Road Gallatin, TN. 37066 Director: Hal Hendricks Phone: 615-206-1100 Fax: 206-9742

33 *351 New Shackle Island Rd Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-824-0552 Fax: 824-9771 *214 West Longview Portland, TN Phone: 615-325-5237 Fax: 325-5549 Eligibility Requirements: Health needs Fees for Service: Based on a sliding scale Brief Service Description: Provides health care services to low-income families.

TENNderCare Program Website: http://www.tn.gov/tenncare/tenndercare/ Phone: 1-800-669-1851 or you can contact your primary Care Physician or the Health Department for contact information and assistance. Eligibility Requirements: In need of health care Brief Service Description: Provides free checkups, dental checkups and services, vision screening, immunizations, lab tests, medical treatment and behavioral health services for children and young adults under the age of 21 who are on TENNCare.

LEGAL SERVICES

Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberland’s * 650 North Water Avenue Gallatin, Tennessee 37066 Phone: 615-451-1880 Fax: 615-230-9952 Website: www.las.org Email: [email protected] Fees for Service: Varied

Brief Service Description: Provides equal access to civil justice for low-income families and individuals. Free legal representation, legal counsel and advice and community education in multiple areas; protection from domestic violence and abuse; access to medical care; fair and decent housing; eligibility for government benefits; consumer problems involving basic goods and services; special education rights and federal tax matters.

Insight Facilitator: Jeff Helmintoller Phone: 451-6016 Eligibility requirements: Court ordered, parent referral Fees for service: $70 class fee

Brief service description: A pretrial diversion program for first time drug and alcohol offenders. Insight exposes our youth to information about the risks and consequences associated with drug and alcohol use. It also gives them the tools necessary to make a better decision about their future. The program is designed to educate parents about the presence of drugs and alcohol in their children’s lives.

34 Straight Talk Facilitator: Eula Vaughn Phone: 451-6016 Eligibility requirements: Court ordered, parent referral Fees for service: No fee Brief service description: This program, a joint effort between the Sumner County DARE Officer and Juvenile Court, is a class designed to give first time offenders some basic information on the dangers of drug use and abuse through films and speakers.

Sumner County C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) 182 Franklins Street Gallatin, TN. 37066 CEO: Sonya Sweat-Manfred COO: Amy Koch Phone: 615-451-1688 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sumnercasa.org Eligibility Requirements: Cases appointed by juvenile court judge Fees for Service: None

Brief Service Description: Program that trains and supervises diverse volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who are involved in court proceedings primarily as a result of abuse or neglect.

Sumner Mediation Services (501-C3) * Director: Doris Brocker Phone: 615-414-0304 Email: [email protected] Website: www.sumnermediation.org Office: 615-206-7447 Fax: 615-206-7391 Eligibility requirements: In need of conflict resolution Fees for service: low cost/ no cost

Brief service description: Mediation of interpersonal conflicts among families, neighbors and community members, court referred mediations, child visitation mediations, volunteer mediation, conflict resolution training & education.

Teen Court Director: Tammy Kellog Phone: 451-6035 Eligibility requirements: Court ordered Fees for service: No fee

35 Brief service description: Teen Court program provides juveniles, who are first time offenders, an opportunity to face a jury of their peers. The juvenile will have a separate hearing held where their peers fulfill the roles of the courtroom (2 defense attorneys, 2 prosecuting attorneys, bailiff and up to twelve jurors.) The jury will then make the appropriate sanctions for the crime. Any student interested in being a Teen Court member must either live in Sumner County or attend a Sumner County High School. Students may not have any prior delinquent record or be under a valid court order from Juvenile Court. Permission is required by a parent or guardian to join the program. Students do not have to meet certain GPA requirements; we do encourage students to excel in academics. These students must complete an average of 12 hours of intense training provided by local attorneys and other volunteers. These students will be trained on the roles of the courtroom (defense attorneys, prosecuting attorneys, bailiff, and jurors).

Tennessee Justice Center – Advocates for families in need * 301 Charlotte Avenue Nashville, TN 37201 Phone: 615-255-0331 or 1-877-608-1009 Website: www.tnjustice.org Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Fee for service: None Brief Description: A non-profit public interest law and advocacy firm serving families in need. The center gives priority to policy issues and civil cases where the basic necessities of life are at stake.

Tobacco Education Facilitator: Juvenile Court Staff Contact: Tammy Kellog Phone: 451-6035 Eligibility requirements: Court ordered Fees for service: $25 Brief service description: This class is a brief education program that teaches participants the harmful effects of tobacco products. The program also offers tips and benefits of quitting smoking.

Venturing Facilitator: Tammy Kellog Phone: 451-6035 Eligibility requirements: Court ordered, parent referral Fees for service: $70 class fee Brief service description: The program provides youth with information on the risks and consequences of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and negative behaviors.

PREGNANCY

Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center * 103 Hazel Path Court, Suite 7 Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 Phone: 615-451-1717

36 Eligibility Requirements: Crisis pregnancy Fees for Service: None

Brief Service Description: Provides confidential counseling to women and families in crisis pregnancies. Support groups, post-abortion counseling, pregnancy tests, adoption information, pre and post-natal education, maternity clothes, formula and infant material assistance.

Parents Reaching Out P.O Box 121806 Nashville, Tennessee 37212-1806 Phone: 615-646-1796 www.parentsreachingout-tn.org Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides counseling to families facing the challenge of high-risk pregnancies or with and infant/child in critical care.

SOCIAL SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association 4205 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 216 Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: 1-800-272-3900 or 615-292-4938 Brief Description: Serves individuals and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease through education, patient/family services, and advocacy for improved legislation and funds for research.

Brooks House PO Box 1222 Lebanon, TN 37087 Phone: 615-444-8882 Brief Description: To provide a safe comfortable environment for women and children seeking shelter and to connect them with resources to help them change their lives.

Brief Description: See complete description under CHILDRENS SERVICES

Family Support (Through Department Of Intellectual Developmental Disabilities)* 545 Airport Road Gallatin, 37066

37 Phone: 615-575-4119 Fax: 575-4120 Website: www.familysupport.org Elaine Broyles – Coordinator Email: [email protected] Fee for Service: None Eligibility Requirements: Must have a lifelong severe disability (Children receive priority) Brief Description: To support individuals with respite, childcare, special equipment and emergency housing. This program’s goal is to enable the severely disabled to remain in their own home and community.

Family Resource Center Sumner County Schools 695 East Main St. Gallatin, TN. 37066 Director- Michael Shelton Phone: 615-582-5910 Fax: 615-206-0696 Email: [email protected] Eligibility Requirements: Sumner County resident Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Provides support and information to families with resources and services within the community. Offers gently used clothing for school aged children

Gallatin Shalom Zone- Achievement in the Making (AIM) 600 Small Street Gallatin, TN. 37066 Phone: 615-442-7575 Executive Director: P.J. Davis Email: [email protected] Website: www.gallatinshalomzone.org Fees: None Brief Description: Mentoring and enrichment for at-risk children of all ages. Includes afterschool homework help and assistance. *Summer Day Camp held in the month of June for elementary students in 1st to 5th grades with a focus on literacy. *Youth Career Development program to assist in developing job seeking skills for ages 12-18.

Habilitation And Training Services (HATS) * 545 Airport Road P.O. Box 1856 Gallatin, TN. 37066 Phone: 615-451-0974 Fax: 451-0774 Contact Person: Peggy Gardner Email: [email protected] Website: www.hatstn.org Eligibility Requirements: 22 years old with an IQ of 69 or less Fees for Service: None

38 Brief Service Description: HATS is a community based non-profit organization for developmentally delayed citizens. There are three sheltered workshops, two residential homes. HATS also operates supported employment, family support and follow-along work programs.

Hope Clinic * 12124 New Highway 52E, Suite 5 Westmoreland, Tennessee 37186 Phone: 615-644-2000 Fax: 615-644-2078 Email: [email protected] Website:www.hopefamilyhealth.org Brief Description: Clinic offers primary healthcare, laboratory services, and assistance with medication on a sliding scale basis.

Latina Association * 1160 S. Gallatin Pike Suite 409 Madison, TN 37115 Facilitator: Jerrika Rivera Telephone: 615-727-6584 Email: [email protected] Website: www.asociacionlatina.org Brief Description of service: A non-profit organization that serves as a center point for information and referral in Spanish. English/Spanish Tutor, GED, personal development for all ages.

Rainbow Early Intervention (Through TN Early Intervention Service’s) * 545 Airport Road Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-0974 Fax: 615-451-0774 Website: www.hatstn.org Contact: Ben Minnix Email: [email protected] Fee for Service: None Eligibility: Must first contact TEIS at 1(800) 852-7157

Brief Description: Rainbow Early Intervention is a private, non-profit program serving children from birth until age three. Children in the program learn through activity based play in a variety of settings. Play is centered around different areas of development: cognitive, language, gross motor, fine motor, social, and self-help skills. Services are primarily in natural settings with families/caretakers actively involved. Free screenings are conducted for children under the age of three. 39 S.A.F.E. Alternatives Self Abuse Finally Ends Program Phone: 1-800-366-8288 or 1-800-DONTCUT Fax: 1-888-296-7988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.selfinjury.com Brief Description: S.A.F.E. ALTERNATIVES® is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network, and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior. Self-injury is known by many names, including self-abuse, self-mutilation, deliberate self-harm, para- suicidal behavior, and non-suicidal self-injury.

State of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services Foster Parent Recruiter and Resource Linkage Coordinator Contact: Jacqueline Bryant (615) 360-4320 Fax: 615-451-2140 [email protected] Brief Description: Facilitates in fostering teams and adoption and links families to resources within the community.

Sumner County C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) 182 Franklin St. Gallatin, TN. 37066 Phone: 615-451-1688 CEO: Sonya Sweat-Manfred COO: Amy Koch Email: [email protected] Website: www.sumnercasa.org Eligibility Requirements: Cases appointed by juvenile court judge Fees for Service: None Brief Service Description: Program that trains and supervises diverse volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who are involved in court proceedings primarily as a result of abuse or neglect.

Sumner Mediation Services (501-C3) * Director: Doris Brocker Phone: 414-0304 Email: [email protected] Website: sumnermediation.org Office: 206-7447 Fax: 206-7391 Eligibility requirements: In need of conflict resolution Fees for service: low cost/ no cost Brief service description: Mediation of interpersonal conflicts among families, neighbors and community members, court referred mediations, child visitation mediations, volunteer mediation, conflict resolution training & education.

Tennessee Department of Vocational Rehabilitation * 1019 Union School Rd. Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 615-451-5826 Fax: 615-451-5883

40 Brief Service Description: Evaluation, training and job placement is provided for all eligible mentally or physically handicapped individuals.

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder* 1-800-640-4636 or 615-322-8529 Website: http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/pathfinder/ Email: [email protected]

Brief service description: Pathfinder’s mission is to provide comprehensive multilingual disability clearinghouse of information & referral resources and support services to and for people with disabilities and their families in Tennessee. The scope of information, resources, and support services includes all types of disabilities (mental health, intellectual, developmental, physical, and learning), and all ages (birth to seniors).

Tennessee Voices for Children 701 Bradford Avenue Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: 800-670-9882 Fax: 615-269-8914 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tnvoices.org Eligibility Requirements: emotional/behavioral problems in youth Fees for Service: None

Brief Service Description: provide support, education, advocacy and information for families with children suffering from emotional and behavioral problems.

The Veranda at College Heights 650 Nashville Pike Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: 800-670-9882 Director: Mary Anne Oglesby Email: [email protected] Website: www.theverandaministries.org Fees: Income based.

Brief Description: A congregational respite program meeting the social, spiritual, physical and emotional needs of older adults with Alzheimer Disease, dementia or other debilitating medical issues. The program meets the needs of loved ones by providing a time of nurturing respite care to give family caregivers much needed time for themselves. Tues, Wed and Thurs 10a-2p with lunch served.

LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Gallatin Police Department File a report: 452-1313 ext. 0. 130 West Franklin Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: (615) 452-1313 FAX: (615)452-1597 [email protected]

Goodlettsville Police Department 105 S. Main Street Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615-851-5111

Millersville Police Department 1246 Louisville Highway Goodlettsville, TN 37072 615-859-2758

Hendersonville Police Department 3 Executive Park Drive Hendersonville, TN 37075 Phone: 615-822-1111

Portland Police Department 435 North Broadway, Portland, TN 37148 Phone: (615) 325-3434

Westmoreland Police Department 1044 Pleasant Grove Road Westmoreland, Tennessee, 37186 Phone: (615) 644-2222 In an emergency, dial 911

White House Police Department 303 N Palmers Chapel. White House, TN 37188 (615) 672-4903

Sumner County Sheriff’s Office 117 W. Smith Street Gallatin, TN 37066 Phone: (615) 452-2616

MENTAL HEALTH HISPANIC RESOURCES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE

*(ES) means person speaks Español (Spanish)

ADVOCACY

Josias Arteaga YMCA Hispanic Achievers 834-1300 ext.22 (ES)

Angelica Farfan Conexion Americas 269-6900 (ES)

Bridges of Williamson Co. 599-5777 (ES) Saturdays 11:00am – 11:00pm Domestic Violence Shelter

Leydee Hernandez TennCare Spanish Advocacy Line 277-7568 (ES)

Michelle Polk TennCare for Children 277-7500 (ES)

Pete Tellez St. Edward’s Catholic Church 367-1752 (ES) LULAC – (league of Latin American Citizens)

Juan Vazquez H.O.P.E (Hispanic Organization For Progress and Education Montgomery Co. 931-647-5286 (ES)

DRUGS & ALCOHOL Alcoholics Anonymous (ES) 145 Thompson Ln. – Mon. – Fri. @ 8:00pm 877-515-1255 (ES)

“Mi Ultima Copa en Nashville” 256-8465 2122 Utopoia Ave. (Main #) 2:00-3:30pm Sundays 445-8310 (ES)

MENTAL HEALTH

Sara Pinar Clinica Nueva Vida 760-2769 (ES) Catholic Charities 10 South 6th Street Nashville, TN., 37206

Rev. Edgardo Ortiz United Methodist Church 907-0672 (ES) Vanessa Alers Murfreesboro, Tn.

Rev. Jose Rodriguez Iglesia de Dios 262-2511 (ES) & Rev. Vilma Rodreguez (Hispanic Pentencostal) 228-9524 (ES) 1079 East Trinity Ln. 227-1658 FAX Nashville, TN., 37216

43 Rev. Jose Duran La Casa de Mi Padre 595-9654 (ES)

44 318 South Margin Street Franklin, Tn., 37064

Pete Tellez St. Edward’s Catholic Church 367-1752 (ES) LULAC Court Interpreter

COUNSELORS, THERAPISTS & PSYCHIATRISTS

Erlete Ascencao PhD Full professor @ TSU, Clinical Coordinator 327-5618 (ES) & Clinical Psychologist @ Meharry Medical College for HIV/AIDS minority clients. Brazil. Speaks Portuguese, Spanish & English. Cannot Accept outside patients/clients.

Sonia Beck, PhD Vanderbilt Mental Health Center 322-2028 (ES)

Jorge V. Boero, PhD Guidance Center 794-9973

Alex Weiss Sharp, PhD Center for the Family 297-6808 (ES) LCSW, PC

Ellen Tighe, LCSW St. Thomas Health Services 222-1901 (ES) Charlotte, Ave.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Luis Bustillo Batterer Group (not court ordered) 351-6655 (ES) St. Stevens Catholic Church 14544 Lebanon Rd.

Domestic Violence Intervention 255-0711 Center (Formerly PEACE)

Bridges of Williamson City 599-5777 Residential Manager

Rape & Sexual Abuse Center 259-9055 244-6855 FAX

Bridges of Williamson City. 599-5777 (shelter) 599-1964 FAX

Carmen Waite YWCA Domestic Violence 242-1199 & or Robyn Minton 1-800-334-4628

Adriana Gonzalex Homesafe Domestic Violence Shelter 452-5439

HEALTH

Anais Riggs Catholic Charities 760-2786 (ES)

45 Josie Lange Project Access Nashville 760-2799 (ES)

Georgenna Goldthorpe Nurses for Newborns 313-9989 (ES)

Brenda Caruthers Siloam Clinic Nurse Practitioner 298-5406 (ES)

Marlene Santana St. Thomas Health Services 467-1413 (ES)

Sara Perez Alive Hospice 963-4692 (ES)

Leslie Susie Rodriguez Metro Nashville General Hospital-Interpreters Services 341-4546 (ES)

Doug Stebick, Attorney Southern Migrants Services Employment Cases 828-7657 (ES)

HISPANIC NEWSPAPERS

“Actualidad Hispana” Luis Alva 255-6800 255-0777 (fax) 331-4-1990

“El Crucero” Eluid Trevino, Publisher 834-7680 (ES) 834-7679 (ES)

“El Paisano” Maury Gonzalez 931-668-9061 P.O. Box 547 McMinnville, TN 37111

“La Campana del Sur” Ramon Cisneros 791-1274 (ES) 569-1673 (ES)

“La Noticia” Yuri Cunza 977-1825 (ES) 1719 W. End Aveunue Nashville, Tn., 37203

“La Voz” Luis Mascorro 834-0337 834-3957 (fax)

HISPANIC RADIO STATIONS

Radio Melodiea WNQM 1300 AM 834-7680 (es) Attn: Eliud Trenino 255-1311 (fax)

La Sabrosita WMGC 810 AM 251-1222 (ES) Attn: Martin Silva 399-0279

46 SOCIAL SERVICES

Claudia Avila TN Disability inf. & Referral Pathfinders 800-640-4636

(ES) Luz Belleza Metro Social Services 862-6413 (ES)

Phillip Beiswenger Hispanic Outreach for Presbyterian Churches 243-0834 (ES)

Norma Cerritos Catholic Charities Hispanic Outreach-Parish Serv. 760-2761 (ES)

Tonya Elkins Woodbine Family Resource Center Director 333-2644 ext.25

Georgina Santos “211”

Rosario Schepisi Outlook Nashville “Ayudando Ninos”

690-3091 Community Outreach Coordinator

Terry Horgan CC Hispanic Services Woodbine Community Org. 222 Oriel Ave. 850-3449 (ES)

Luisa Hough MHAMT Hispanic Outreach Program 269-5355 (ES)

Carolina Meyerson Pathfinders (at Woodbine) Hispanic Outreach Program 400-4422 (ES)