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Murfreesboro City Schools Director of Schools Linda Gilbert “To assure academic and personal success for each child.”

In case of Immediate Emergency call 911 Murfreesboro City Police Department: (615) 893-1311 Rutherford County Sherriff: (615) 898-7770 Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

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Your Child’s Educational Needs

Rutherford County Schools 2240 Southpark Drive 893-5812 Murfreesboro City Schools 2552 S. Church Street 893-2313

School Address Telephone Principal Discovery School at Bellwood 1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd. 895-2123 Kristina Maddux Black Fox Elementary School 1753 S. Rutherford Blvd. 893-6395 Joe Thompson Bradley Academy 511 Mercury Blvd. 895-2672 Jenny Ortiz Cason Lane Academy 1330 Cason Lane 898-7145 Shavon Louis Reeves-Rogers 1807 Greenland Dr. 895-4973 Kimberly Osborne Erma Siegel Elementary School 135 West Thompson Lane 904-1002 Emily Spencer Hobgood Elementary School 307 S. Baird Lane 895-2744 Tammy Garrett John Pittard Elementary School 745 DeJarnette Lane 396-0240 Roseanne Barton Mitchell Neilson Elementary 711 West Clark Blvd. 890-7841 Robin Newell Mitchell Neilson Primary 1303 Jones Blvd. 895-2904 Robin Newell Northfield Elementary School 550 West Northfield Blvd. 895-7324 Gene Lloyd Overall Creek Elementary School 429 Otter Trail 624-5500 Don Bartch Scales Elementary 2340 St. Andrews Dr. 895-5279 Maria Johnson

Murfreesboro City Schools Community Outreach Greg Lyles 893-2312 MCS Family and Community Outreach Jolene Radnoti 893-2312 Murfreesboro City Schools Hispanic Outreach Ruth Gonzales-Hill 232-4558 Murfreesboro City Schools ELL Family Liaison Marisela Tapia 653-1170 MCS Arabic Outreach Rana Dajani 278-0434 MTMC/MCS Mobile Health Unit Kathy Ferrell 785-8243 Murfreesboro City Schools Special Education Angela Fairchild 893-2313 Murfreesboro City Schools Extended School Program Ralph Ringstaff 893-2313 Curriculum and Instruction Joe Marlin 893-2313 Homework Helpline 298-6636 Mid-Cumberland Head Start 896-2458 Murfreesboro City Schools Transportation Dept. Ava Jordan 893-7126 Finance and Administration Gary Anderson 893-2313

General Information First Call For Help 211

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United Way of Rutherford County 3050 Medical Center Pkwy. 893-7303 American Red Cross 501 Memorial Blvd. 800-733-2767 (615)893-4272 Crisis Intervention 244-7444 Department of Children’s Services 217-8900 Linebaugh Public Library 105 W. Vine Street 893-4131 Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency 1406 W. College St. 893-8938 Mid-Cumberland Community Services Agency 123 N. Maple St. 217-6823 Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency Transportation 520 West Lytle St. Suite A 890-2677 Rover 111 W. Vine Street 217-6837 Goodwill Industries 710 Memorial Blvd. 898-0998 3060 S. Church St. 346-1817 St. Marks United Methodist Church 1267 N. Rutherford Blvd. 893-3455

To Obtain Lost Records Social Security Number Social Security Administration 1-800-772-1213 Birth Certificate Rutherford County Health Department 898-7880 Shot Records Your Family Physician/Pediatrician Identification Department of Motor Vehicles 898-8036

Nutritional Needs Rutherford County Food Bank 211 Bridge Ave. 895-1148 Greenhouse Ministries 309 South Spring Street 494-0499 Community Helpers 1453 Hope Way, Suite -B 898-0617 DHS Food Stamps 1711 B Old Fort Parkway 848-5153 Women Infants Children (WIC) 100 W. Burton Street 898-7785 Salvation Army 1137 W. Main Street 895-7071 Journey Home 308 W. Castle Street 809-2644

HealthCare Needs Rutherford County Health Department 100 West Burton Street 898-7880 Primary Care and Hope Clinic 1453 Hope Way 893-9390 DHS Tenn Care 1711 B Old Fort Parkway 848-5153 Guidance Center 2126 North Thompson Lane 895-6051 St. Thomas Rutherford 1700 Medical Center Pkwy 396-4100 Medical/Tenn Care Transportation 333-5445 St. Louise Clinic 1020 N. Highland Ave 396-6620 Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Alive Hospice 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 202 896-4663 Alvin C. York VA Medical Center 3400 Lebanon Pike 867-6000 Comfort Ye Ministries 307 East Jefferson Pike 890-3834 TENNderCare 100 West Burton St. 898-7876 Murfreesboro Medical Clinic 1272 Garrison Dr. 898-7876

Clothing Needs St. Rose of Lima Clothes Closet 1601 N. Tennessee Blvd. 893-1843 Salvation Army 1137 W. Main Street 895-7071 Greenhouse Ministries 309 S. Spring St. 494-0499 See also Murfreesboro City Schools Family Resources Centers and Outreach Coordinators pg. 2 Housing Needs Murfreesboro Housing Authority 415 W. Maple St. 894-9414 Salvation Army 1137 W. Main St. 895-7071 Room In The Inn 640 W. Main St. 896-2012 Smyrna Housing Authority 701 Stan Cir, Smyrna 459-8866 Way of hope 653-8027

Adult Services Read to Succeed 738-7323 Exchange Club Family Center 115 Heritage Park Dr. 890-4673 Tennessee Helpline (Parenting Assistance) 356-6767 Project PASS (Preparing Adults for Self Sufficiency) 893-7303 Rutherford County Adult Education Center 904-3876 Greenhouse Ministries 494-0499 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church If you are interested in learning English (for non-English speakers) or Spanish for English Speakers 890-0434 Children’s Services Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee 415 N. Maple St. 890-8868 Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County 820 Jones Blvd. 890-2582 Cedar Grove Residential Treatment Facility 1640 Lascassas Highway 895-9590 Club YES (Youth Empowerment Services) 796-8001 Regional Intervention Program 434 East Bell St. 890-4622 Youth Services 898-7850 Murfreesboro City Schools Extended School Program 893-5812 Special Needs Tennessee Early Intervention System 745 Church Street 904-3636 Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Children’s Special Services 100 W. Burton Street 898-7880 Project Help (ACE) 206 North Baird Ln 898-2458 Special Kids 202 Arnette Street 890-1003 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 890-4746 Parents Encouraging Parents 650-7085 Tennessee Infant Parent Services 890-3664 Tennessee Voices for Children 269-7751 ABLES Recreation Association P.O. Box 616, Smyrna 220-9161 Rutherford County Adult Activity Center 1130 Haley Road 890-4389 Stones River Center 3350 Memorial Blvd. 895-7788 Tennessee Rehabilitation Center 460 9th Avenue, Smyrna 459-6811 Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Program 1132 Haley Rd. 898-8088 Possibility Place- Special Needs Adults 653-3840

Emergency Assistance Community Helpers 1453 Hope Way Suite B 898-0617 Department of Human Services 1711 B Old Fort Parkway 848-5153 Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency 415 S. Academy St. 893-8938 Murfreesboro City Schools Community Outreach and Family Resource Centers (see pg. 2) First Baptist Church 200 East Main St. 615-893-2514

Law Enforcement Murfreesboro City Police Department 893-1311 Rutherford County Sherriff 898-7770 Eagleville Police Department 274-2922 LaVergne Police Department 793-7744 Smyrna Police Department 459-6644 Legal Aid Office 890-0905 CASA of Rutherford County 904-6996 16th Judicial District Child Support Office 898-8002 Rutherford County Juvenile Court 898-7954 Child Support Customer Service 1-800-838-6911

Recreation and Sports

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Rutherford County YMCA 115 N. Thompson Ln. 895-5995 Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd. 893-7493 SportsCom 2310 Memorial Blvd. 895-5040 Barfield Wilderness Station 697 Barfield Crescent Road 893-2141 Bradley Academy 415 S. Academy 867-2633 Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village 312 S. Front St. 890-0355 Oakland’s Historic Museum 900 N. Maney 893-0022 Stone’s River National Battlefield 3501 Old Nashville Hwy. 893-9501 Sam Davis Home 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna 459-2341 Discovery Center at Murfree Springs 502 SE Broad Street 890-2300 Boy Scouts of America 3414 Hillsboro Pike 383-9724 Boys and Girls Club (Murfreesboro location) 820 Jones Blvd 890-2582 Boys and Girls Club (Smyrna location) 198 Culbertson St. 984-4087 Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee 303 West Burton St. 890-2451 Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation 697 Veterans Pkwy 890-5333 UT Extension- 4H 315 John Rice Blvd. Suite 101 898-7710

Mental Health Branches Counseling Center 1102 Dow St. 904-7170 Camelot 437 Nissan Drive, Suite 500 Smyrna 462-6673 Mental Health Cooperative 1203 Memorial Blvd. 904-6103 NAMI 115 E. Middle Tennessee Christian School Rd. 1-866-901-6264 Our Place Peer Support Center 120 Hancock St. 867-3538 Pastoral Counseling Center 200 East Main St. 904-8623 The Guidance Center 2126 North Thompson Lane 898-0771 Youth Villages 3310 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville 424-0513 Centerstone 222 Heritage Park Dr. Suite 101 460-4090 CMH Youth Services 5436 Reagan Run, Cane Ridge, TN 781-8752 Positive Horizons Smyrna, TN 355-6370

This information was compiled by the Murfreesboro City Schools office of Community Initiatives and its outreach team.

CLOTHES Parent Resource Guide November 2016

-- Rutherford County School Board 2240 Southpark Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Rutherford County Schools Charity Fund provides shoes and clothing for needy students enrolled in the Rutherford County School System. Contact: (615) 893-5812 – M-F 8:00 am- 4:30 pm Website: http://www.rcs.k12.tn.us -- Community Helpers of Rutherford County 1020 N. Highland Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides referrals to Thrift Store and possible clothing vouchers to those who are eligible. Contact: (615) 898-0617 – Tuesday- Thursday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm -- Murfreesboro City Schools Indigent Care Fund 2552 S. Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37127 Provides clothing and shoes for low income Murfreesboro City Schools students. Contact: (615) 893- 2313 – M- F 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Website: http://www.cityschools.net -- Outreach Thrift Store 810 NW Broad St, Ste. 212, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Sells and gives away clothing to those in need. Items are reasonably priced. In order to receive free clothing a voucher is required from a participating agency. Contact: (615) 849- 8278 – Monday- Saturday 9:00 am- 7:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm Website: http://www.outreachmurfreesboro.com/ ---All Things Possible Bargain 2601 Lascassas Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-849-1305 --Riverdale Baptist Church 307 Warrior Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Clothing and shoes for infants and children up to size 16. Parents are allowed 5 outfits per child twice a year. Thursdays, 9:00a.m.-12noon. Must show proof of address. Contact: (615) 895-3295 --Journey Home Located at 308 West Castle Street, around the corner from Cannonsburgh Village. Contact at (615) 809-2643 weekdays from 6:00 am until 3:00 pm Website: http://www.lovegodservepeople.org/ --Garden Patch/Greenhouse Ministries Located at 309 S. Spring St, Murfreesboro, TN. Contact at (615) 494-0499

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MATERNITY/BABY ITEMS -- Pregnancy Support Center 745 S. Church St., Ste 801, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Provides maternity clothing, baby clothing up to size 2T, diapers, cribs, strollers, etc. to individuals in need. Contact: (615) 893-0228 – Monday: 9:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm Website: http://godcloud.org/city/pregnancy-support-center-murfreesboro/ -- West Main Mission 1400- B West College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 This program provides clothing and household items at no cost to families in Rutherford County. Contact: (615) 893-8912 – by appointment only -- God’s Amazing Place 1344 S. Lowry St., Smyrna, TN 37167 Clothing provided to residents of Rutherford County in need. Contact: (615) 890- 6543 – leave a message or walk-in on Tuesdays from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Website: www.tnfellowship.com -- Smyrna First United Methodist 301 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna, TN 37167 Programs that provide new or secondhand clothing for people who cannot afford to purchase these items at retail prices. Contact: (615) 459-2826 – Tues. 4 pm- 6pm, Thurs.,3 pm- 5 pm and Sat 9 am- 12 pm. at Wherry House Corporative 121- A Claebourne Dr. Website: http://smyrnafirstumc.publishpath.com/ -- Rutherford County School Board 2240 SouthPark Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Rutherford County Charity Fund Provides shoes and clothing for needy students enrolled in the Rutherford County School System. Contact: (615) 893-5812 – M- F 8:00 am- 4:30 pm -- Community Helpers of Rutherford County 814 S. Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides referrals to Thrift Store and possible clothing vouchers to those who are eligible. Contact: (615) 898-0617 Website: http://communityhelpersofrutherfordcounty.org/

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COMMUNITY SERVICES INFORMATION --United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties 3050 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Parent education with a focus on school readiness. Contact: (615) 893-7303 – M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Website: www.uwrutherford.org/

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERVICES --Linebaugh Public Library System—Downtown Branch 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and encourage them to read. Contact: (615) 893-4131-Mon-Thur, 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 9:00am-5:00pm; Sun, 1pm-6pm Website: http://www.linebaugh.org --Linebaugh Public Library System—Myrtle Glanton Lord/Patterson Branch 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and encourage them to read. Contact: (615) 907-3429 Website: http://www.linebaugh.org --Linebaugh Public Library System--Smyrna Branch 400 Enon Springs Rd. W., Smyra, TN 37167 Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and encourage them to read. Contact: (615) 459-48 Website: http://www.linebaugh.org --Linebaugh Public Library System--Eagleville Branch 317 Hwy 99 E., Eagleville, TN 37060 Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and encourage them to read. Contact: (615) 274-2626 Website: http://www.linebaugh.org

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HOLIDAY HELP Christmas Assistance --Salvation Army-Murfreesboro 1137 West Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Holiday programs for children, ages 12 and under, families, and seniors age 55 and up in Rutherford County. Contact: (615) 895-7071- M-TR 8:30am-12pm & 1 pm-4:30pm; F 8:30am- 12:00pm Website: http://www.paradisedivision.org/murfreesboro/ --Life Point Church- FBC Smyrna Campus 506 Legacy Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167 The Angel Tree occurs every Thursday in October, where holiday assistance is provided for families with students ages 18 and under. These services are only offered for residents of Smyrna and LaVergne. Contact: (615) 459-3311 – M-Thur 8:00am-4:00pm, F 8:00am-1:00pm Website: http://www.lifepoointchurch.org --St. Luke Catholic Church 10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167 The St. Luke Christmas program serves children ages newborn to 12 years of age in Smyrna and LaVergne only. Applicants can only receive help twice in a five year period. If you have been helped twice since 2005 we cannot assist you this year. Contact: (615) 352-3386 – M-F 8AM-5PM Website: http://www.toysfortots.org Holiday food and meals --Salvation Army- Murfreesboro 1137 West Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Holiday programs (Angel Tree) for children, ages 12 and under in Rutherford County. Must bring all paperwork, therefore please check the flyer for details. Registration begins Oct. 24 from 1-4:00pm M-Thur. Website: http://www.paradisedivision.org/murfreesboro/ --St. Rose Catholic Church 601 N. TN. Blvd. 37130 (615) 893-1843 http://www.saintrose.org --Life Point 506 Legacy Dr. Smyrna, TN 37167 (615) 459-3311 http://www.lifepointchurch.org

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ARTS AND HUMANITIES --Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37133 Programs that support, promote, provide access to and encourage the employment of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, crafts, and architectural works. Contact: (615) 904-2787 – Tues-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm Website http://www.boroarts.org --Discovery Center at Murphee Spring 502 Southeast Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 A museum designed for children of all ages that offers hands-on educational activities. Contact: (615) 893-0022- M-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Website: www.oaklandsmuseum.org

COMMUNITY ACTION AND ADVOCACY GROUPS --Domestic Violence Program, Inc. 2106 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Assists victims of domestic violence to file Orders of Protection and accompany clients to court appearances. Contact: (615) 896-7377 – Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm Website: http://dvpshelter.org/ --Domestic Violence Crisis number: 615-896-0770 --Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Unit 615-898-0770 --People First of Tennessee, Inc. 1509 Van Cleve Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Self-Advocacy disability rights organization operated by and for people with disabilities. Empowers members to know and stand up for their rights. Website: http://peoplefirstoftennessee.org/ --Mothers against Drunk Driving Website:http://www.madd.org/?referrer=http://rutherfordcountytn.gov/sro/links_pa rents.htm --Greenhouse Ministries- “Hand Up” 309 S. Spring St. Murfreesboro Program to connect a struggling family to community/church support Contact at (615) 494-0499

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/UTILITIES --Community Helpers of Rutherford County Parent Resource Guide November 2016

New Hope Clinic 1453B Hope Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Financial assistance in the areas of electric, water, and gas (but not deposits), one time per year, maximum of $100. Contact: (615) 898-0617 – T-Th 9:00am-4:00pm --Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency 415 S. Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Assists eligible low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs; level of assistance based on individual circumstances. Contact: (615) 893-8938 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Website: http:/www.tacaa.com/midcumb.html --LifePoint Church-FBC Smyrna Campus 506 Legacy Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167 Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off and who meet age, income, disability, or need. Contact: (615) 459-3311 – APPLY FIRST 2 FULL WEEKS ONLY on TU & TH 12:00- 2:00pm Website: http://www.lifepointchurch.org --Smyrna LaVergne Assistance Coalition 130 Richardson St. P.O. Box 1685, Smyrna, TN 37167 Program that pays all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have been or are at risk of being shut off and who meet age, income, or other requirements. Contact: (615) 459-2099 – M 2:00pm-4:00pm (call to make an appointment) & Tues 10:00am-12:00 (walk-ins accepted) --St. Luke Catholic Church 10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167 St. Luke’s Last Resource provides limited financial aid to Smyrna and LaVergne resident that have received a shut-off or eviction notice ONLY. Contact: (615) 355-1784 – Call After the 15th of the MONTH Only on TU, TH from 9:30am-4pm. Leave message. --TennCare – Family Assistance 1-866-311-4287 Website: http://tennessee.gov/tenncare/phonenumbers.html --TennHelp Website: http://www.tennhelp.com

--TN Opportunity Programs 1370 Hazelwood Drive Suite 207, Smyrna, TN 37167 Provides assistance with rent and utilities to migrant or seasonal farm workers. Contact: (615) 459-3600 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Website: http://www.sirendesign.net/tops/inside.htm --Barnabas Vision Contact at (615) 556-5134 [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS --Greenhouse Ministries 309 S. Spring St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Volunteer opportunities available for individuals to answer the phones, provide food bags to needy families, pick up donated furniture, teach classes, mobile food pantries, etc. Contact: (615) 494-0499 – T-F 9:00am-4:00pm Website: http://www.greenhousemin.org/ --Habitat for Humanity 850 Mercury Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need Contact: (615) 849-5994 M-F 9:00am-6:00pm Website: http://rchfh.org/ --Read To Succeed, INC. 1st Baptist Church, Edu. Bldg. 200 E. Main, Rm 210, Murfreesboro, TN 31130 Volunteer opportunities available for individuals interested in giving one-on-one reading tutoring to adults. Contacts: (615) 738-7323- Tues-Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm Website: www.readtosucceed.org --Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency 415 N. Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Mass public transportation service of the MCHRA. Provides transportation to the general public with emphasis to senior citizens and persons with handicaps. Contact: (615) 217-6823 Website: www.mchra.com

ADULT EDUCATION --Rutherford County Adult Education 2240 B Southpark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Provides basic education opportunities for adults. Contact: (615) 904-3876 – M-Thurs 8:00am-8:00pm --Community Servants Inc. 113 Stonewall Drive Smyrna, TN 37167 615-223-1391 Parent Resource Guide November 2016

--Rutherford County Community Learning Center 400 West Main Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-896-4501 --Greenhouse Ministries “Learning Center” 309 S. Spring St Murfreesboro, TN 37130 (615) 494-0499

COMPUTER CLASSES --United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties 3050 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Project PASS prepares adults for self-sufficiency by providing basic computer skills training, resume writing, internet job searches, and interview skills/dressing for success. Classes are held free of charge at Linebaugh Library. Contact: Lena Warnock at (615) 893-7303 – M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Website: http://www.yourlocaluw.org --Greenhouse Ministries 309 S. Spring St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Offers computer classes for people seeking knowledge in Basic Computer Skills. Contact: (615) 494-0499 – T-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm --Linebaugh Public Library System—Myrtle Glanton Lord/Patterson Branch 521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Computer classes offered on a regular basis. Call library for current schedule. Contact: (615) 907-3429 Website: http://www.linebaugh.org --Linebaugh Public Library System 400 Enon Springs Rd., Smyrna, TN 37167 Computer classes offered on a regular basis. Call library for current schedule. Contact: (615) 459-4884 Website: http://www.linebaugh.org

HOME/COOKING CLASSES --UT/TSU Extension 315 John R. Rice Blvd. Suite 101, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Teaches nutrition and consumer skills to eligible youth and adults in order to reduce the risk of poor nutrition. Education in the areas of family economics and management also provides consumer information in the area of home and economics. Contact (615) 898-7710 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Website http://www.utextension.utk.edu Parent Resource Guide November 2016

LITERACY CLASSES --Greenhouse Ministries 309 S. Spring St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Literacy classes available to teach reading skills to adults. Contact: (615) 494-0499 --Read to Succeed, Inc. First Baptist Church, Edu. Building 200 E. Main, Rm., 210, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Provides one-on-one reading tutoring to adults. Contact (615) 738-7323- Tues, W, Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm; M, F By Appt. Website: www.readtosucceed.org

PARENTS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES --Discovery Center at Murphee Spring 5012 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Program geared toward children ages 6 and under and their guardians. Provides parenting support and information on science and culture. Contact: (615) 890-2300 – M-Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm --Greenhouse Ministries- Parenting Class 309 S. Spring St. Murfreesboro, TN (615) 494-0499

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CLASSES --TN Department of Human Services 1711 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides job training to those with handicaps or disabilities Contact: (615) 848-5153 Website: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv

SEX EDUCATION CLASSES --Portico Pregnancy Support Center 745 S. Church St., Ste 801, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Provides abstinence education to public school and church groups, 6th through 8th grades and high school, five sessions of one hour each. Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Contact: (615) 893-0228 – Monday: 9:00am – 1:00pm Tuesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm Website: http://godcloud.org/city/pregnancy-support-center-murfreesboro/

DROP-OUT PROGRAMS --Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency 415 N Maple St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Provides assistance with education and employment opportunities using tutoring, mentoring, life skills, and work experience. Contact: (615) 850-3907 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Website: www.mchra.com --Greenhouse Ministries- Learning Center 309 S. Spring St. Murfreesboro, TN Learning center, GED, Career, tutoring

JOB APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING --Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. 710 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides counseling, training, support, job coaching, and transitional employment as needed to persons with disabilities. Contact: (615) 898-0998 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Website: www.goodwillmidten.org --Murfreesboro STARS/Summer Program 3882 Sulphur Springs Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Assists youth 12-5 in gaining skills for the job market. Contact: (615) 895-8555 – M-Thurs 9:00am-12:00pm --TN Career Center 1313 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides an array of employment and training services in a convenient, easily accessible location. Services include job counseling, testing and assessment; resume preparation. Contact: (615) 898-8081 Website: http://www.midtncareercenters.org --TN Opportunity Programs 1370 Hazelwood Drive Suite 207, Smyrna, TN 37167 Provides on the job and classroom training including occupational skills Contact: (615) 459-3600 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Website: http://www.sirendesign.net/tops/inside.htm ---Job Corps 1-800-733-JOBS

WELFARE-TO-WORK --TN Department of Human Services 1711B Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 A federal grant program that provides temporary cash assistance for needy families. Contact: 848-5153 Website: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv EDUCATION TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOLS --TN College of Applied Technology 1303 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Post-secondary educational institution that offers training in specific technical occupations and skilled and semi-skilled trades for individuals 18 and older. Contact: (615) 898-8010 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm Website: http://www.tbr.state.tn.us

STUDENT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE --Sylvan Learning Center 810 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste. C, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Programs that provide supplemental instruction for students who are having difficulty with their coursework or who want to get more out their regular educational program. Contact: (615) 893-3542 Website: http://www.educate.com ---Murfreesboro Lion’s Club P.O. Box 133 Murfreesboro, TN 37133 893-CLUB Provides free or discounted eye glasses --Guidance Center Inc. 2126 N. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides mental health services for children in the Murfreesboro City Schools district who are classified as emotionally disturbed or who have other educational handicaps. Contact: (615) 898-0771 Website: https://www.vbhcs.org/locations/murfreesborothe-guidance-center/ --Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency 415 N. Maple St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Provides assistance with education and employment opportunities using tutoring, mentoring, life skills, and work experience. Contact: (615) 850-3907- M- F 8:00am-4:30pm Website: www.mchra.com --Special Kids 2208 E. Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Introduces parents to the special education system and educates them about their disables or learning disabled child’s educational rights. Contact: (615) 809-2632 Website: http://www.specialkidstn.com

EXAMS AND TESTS --TN. Department of Labor and Workforce Development 2240 B Southpark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128 Provides educational opportunities for those adults seeking: basic skills upgrades, General Educational Development (GED) exam preparation, English for speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and basic workplace computer skills Contact: (615) 896-0876 – M-Thur 8:00am-8:00pm --Sylvan Learning Center 810 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste. C, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Programs within the formal education system or offered by outside agencies which utilize a variety of instruments to gather information about an individual’s abilities. Contact: (615) 893-3542 Website: http://www.educate.com

TUITION AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES --Salvation Army Murfreesboro 1137 West Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37133 The Salvations Army Center of Hope provides school supplies to low income families from Rutherford County for children entering grades 1-8. Supplies are distributed in August. Contact: (615) 895-7071 – M-Thur. 8:30am-4:30pm; F 8:30am-12:00pm

DISASTERS AND MAJOR STORMS --American Red Cross Heart of TN Chapter 501 Memorial Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37129, (615) 893-4272 Disaster Services Program provides emergency assistance (housing, clothes, food, medicine) to victims of disasters ranging from single family fires to major disasters such as tornadoes and floods. Free disaster service classes. Assists

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military families with services such as emergency communications, information and referral, health and welfare inquiries, financial assistance, discharge review, Contact: http://www.midtnredcross.org --TN Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) 1220 W. College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Primary point of contact within county government for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation. Contact: (615) 898-7764 Website: http://www.tnema.org --Adventist Community Services of Middle TN 2815 Elam Rd., Murfreesboro, TN 37127 Provides food and clothing, (household items when available) t anyone who has had a house fire or major disaster. Can also serve as donation management in disasters. Contact: (615) 217-9322 – Sun 3:00pm-5:00pm, Wed 9:00am-11:00am --Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency 1220 West College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides training on appropriate actions to take during severe weather

DENTAL CARE EMERGENCIES --Community Helpers of Rutherford County 1020 N. Highland St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Limited dental assistance provided to Rutherford County residents. Contact: (615) 898-0617 – T-Thur 9:00am-4:00pm --Rutherford County Health Department 100 W. Burton, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Rutherford County Health Department Dental Health Program provides preventative and regular dental care for children 21 years of age and under. Contact: 898-7880 Website: www.state.tn.us.health --Interfaith Dental Clinic 210 Robert Rose Dr. 37129 (615) 225-4141 Discounted and professional dental services

HOSPITALS --TN Department of Veterans Affairs 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129

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Health care facilities operated by the United States government that provide inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and psychiatric care for eligible veterans. Contact: (615) 893-1360 Website: http://www.state.tn.us/veteran/index.html --St. Thomas Rutherford 1700 Medical Center Pkwy Hospital prepared to aid anyone in need of any medical care or mental health care Contact: (615) 396-4100 Website: http://www.sths.com --Stone Crest Medical Center 200 Stone Crest Blvd., Smyrna, TN 37167 Provides hospital and emergency health care services to Rutherford and surrounding counties. Contact: (615) 768-2000- 24 hours Website: http://www.stonecrestmedical.com

DRUG ABUSE/REHABILITATION --180 Degrees Ministries 1418 Kingston Square Court Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-904-7180 --Bradford Health Services 1410 Donelson Pike, Suite A7 Nashville, TN 37127 615-291-2956 or (800) 920-5805 --Elam Center 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd Nashville, TN 37208 615-327-6255 --Pathfinders 815 S. Church St. Suite 100 Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-848-0773 --Rutherford Country Drug Court Program 303 North Church St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-217-7124 --Rutherford County Hope Center 3045 Memorial Blvd. Parent Resource Guide November 2016

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PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES --Guidance Center Inc. 2126 N. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 As a gatekeeper for TennCare, facilities hospitalizations for TennCare enrollees in psychiatric emergency through assessment and referral for hospitalization or outpatient. Contact: (615) 898-0771 Website: http://www.taadas.org

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINES

DCS Abuse Reporting Hotline: 1877-237-0004

--Child Advocacy Center Rutherford County 1040 Samsonite Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 Provides crisis intervention counseling over the phone to parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children who have been physically abused, sexually abused, or drug endangered children. Contact: (615) 867-9000- M-F 8:00am-4:30pm

PREGANCY HOTLINES --OptionLine 665 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Suite 290, Columbus, OH 43229 Refers to a pregnancy resource center in caller’s area for answers to questions concerning options available, procedures, fetal development, etc. Contact: Joe Young at 1-800-395-4357 Website: www.optionline.org

MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES --Crisis Line Nashville, TN Call if you feel like you need someone to talk to or have thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else. (615) 244-7444 – 24 hours --Mental Health Association of Middle TN 2416 21st Ave S. Ste. 201, Nashville, TN 37212

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Information and referrals for anyone seeking resources for mental illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and other mental health concerns. Trained mental health counselors field calls. Contact: (615) 777-3825 – M-F 8:30am-5:00pm Website: http://mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/psychiatrichosp.html --Centerstone 1101 6th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208 Mobile Crisis assists individuals and families experiencing psychiatric crisis, enabling them to successfully resolve the crisis in a safe and comfortable manner. Contact: (800) 681-7444 – 24/7 Website: http://www.centerstone.org ---Tennessee Mental Health Crisis Response Service 1-800-809-9957 Website: http://www.state.tn.us/mental/crisis.html ---Resource House Website: http://www.resourcehouse.com Directory for help lines, resource centers and governmental agencies

RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINES --Domestic Violence Program, Inc. 826 Memorial Dr., Ste. 205, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Provides telephone crisis intervention services for people who are survivors of rape, incest and other forms of sexual assault. Contact: (615) 494-9262 – 24 hours Website: http://dvpshelter.org/ --June Anderson Women’s Center 615-898-2193 --Margaret Cunningham Women’s Center 316 W. Side Row Box 351513, Station-B, Nashville, TN 37235 Project Safe provides crisis intervention for women who have had an experience with domestic violence or sexual assault. Contact: (615) 936-7273 – 24/7 Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/womenscenter --Sexual Assault Center 101 French Landing Dr. Metro Center, Nashville A 24-hour crisis line for victims, survivors, and families of rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. Contact: (615) 256-8526 – 24 hours Website: www.sacenter.org --Sexual Assault Center Parent Resource Guide November 2016

227-A Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville, TN 37040 A 24-hour crisis line for victims, survivors, and families of rape, sexual assault, and child sexual abuse. Contact: 1899 879-1999 – 24 hours Website: www.sacenter.org --Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network 2000 L Street NW, Suite 406, Washington, DC 20006 Hotline giving help through a network of rape crisis centers across the country. Contact: (800) 656-4673 – 24/7 Website: http://www.rainn.org/ --Our Kids 1804 Hayes St., Nashville, TN 37203 615-341-4911 Website: https://ourkidscenter.com/locations/

RUNAWAY HOTLINES --National Runaway Switchboard 3080 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657 Crisis hotline for runaway and homeless youth. Contact: 1-800-RUNAWAY at (800) 786-2929 – 24/7 Website: www.1800runaway.org

SUICIDE HOTLINES --Guidance Center Inc. 2126 N. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 A gatekeeper for TennCare, facilitates hospitalizations for TennCare enrollees in psychiatric emergency through assessment and referral for hospitalization or outpatient. Contact: (800) 704-2651 - 24 hours

--Crisis Line Nashville, TN Call if you feel like you need someone to talk to; have thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else. (615) 244-7444 – 24 hours

YOUTH ISSUE HOTLINES --Oasis Center- Safe Place 1704 Charlotte Ave, Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37203 Individual, group, and family counseling for teens and their families. Issues can be anything experienced by teens and their families. Provides knowledge and Parent Resource Guide November 2016

skill-enhancing activities through structured groups which focus on communication, civic engagement, empowerment and problem for youth. Contact: (615) 327-4455 Website: http://www.oasiscenter.org

YOUTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS Websites that educate and promote health and wellness --NFL PLAY 60 Website: http://www.nflrush.com/play60 --Action for Healthy Kids Website: http://actionforhealthykids.org/ --American Heart Association Website: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG --Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Website: http://cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/children.html --Kids.gov Website: http://kids.usa.gov/teachers/lesson-plans/exercise-fitness-and- nutrition/index.shtml --Let’s Move! Website: http://www.letsmove.gov --PBS Parents and PBS Kids Website: http://pbs/org/parents/food-and-fitness/eat-smart/ --President’s Council on Fitness, Health and Nutrition Website: http://fitness.gov --Presidential Youth Fitness Program Website: http://www.pyfp.org/

SENIOR SERVICES Meals on Wheels/Senior Dining --Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency Murfreesboro Senior Center 325 St. Clair St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 203 N. Front St. Smyrna, TN 37167 Congregate and home-delivered meals, outreach, nutrition education, and supportive services to people age 60 and older. Nutritious meals are provide to help them maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health, remain in their home. Murfreesboro location: (615) 895-1870 Smyrna location: (615) 459- 2227 Website: www.mchra.com --Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency 203 N. Front St., Smyrna, TN 37167 Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Congregate and home-delivered meals, outreach, nutrition education, supportive services to people age 60 and older. Nutritious meals are provided to help them maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health, and remain in their home. Contact: (615) 459-2227 – M-F 8:00am-1:00pm Website: mchra.com --Heartland Baptist Church 307 E. Jefferson Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-890-3834 Provides assisted living equipment such as: wheelchairs, hospital beds, canes, walkers, lift chairs etc. --LaVergne Senior Citizens Center 337 Stones River Rd LaVergne, TN 37086 615-793-3048 Activities that enhance senior fellowship --New Vision Relative Caregivers Program 475 Metroplex Drive Suite 101 Nashville, TN 615-473-3006 Assistance for relatives who care for non-custodial children --St. Clair Street Senior Center 325 St. Clair St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-848-2550 Provides an immense amount of programs focusing on the over-all wellbeing of senior citizens --Social Security Office 2836 Saint Patrick Ct. Murfreesboro, TN 37128 615-895-5790

SOUP KITCHENS --West Main Mission 1400-B West College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Provides take out meals for transient or local homeless individuals. Will not be providing a meal on Thanksgiving Day. Contact: (615) 893-8912 – Call for serving hours

MEALS COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED IN YOUR HOME --Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency Parent Resource Guide November 2016

Murfreesboro Senior Center 325 St. Clair St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Congregate and home-delivered meals, outreach, nutrition education, and supportive services to people age 60 and older. Nutritious meals are provided to help them maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health, remain in their home. Contact: (615) 459- 2227 – M-F 8:00am- 1:00pm Website: www.mchra.com

PANTRIES AND BROWN BAG PROGRAMS --New Life Christian Church 343 Rucker Rd., Murfreesboro, TN 27128 Program that acquires food products through donations, canned food drives, food bank programs or directs purchase and distribute the food to people in emergency situations. Contact: (615) 893-8912 – M-F 8:00am-3:00pm -- Samaritans Food Bank 1641 Middle Tennessee Blvd Murfreesboro TN 37130 615-893-5683 --Third Baptist Church 410 W. McKnight Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-893-8192 --Life Point Church – FBC Smyrna, TN 37167 506 Legacy Dr. Smyrna, TN 37167 Programs that acquire food products through donations, canned food drives, food bank programs or directs purchase and distribute the food to people who are in emergency Contact: (615) 459-3311 – APPLY DURING BUSINESS HRS> M-TH 8:00am- 4:00pm, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm Website: http://www.lifepointchurch.org --Smyrna LaVergne Food Bank 130 Richardson St., Smyrna, TN 37167 The Food Bank distributes food boxes to people in Smyrna and LaVergne wo are in emergency situations. Contact: (615) 355-0697 – M 2:00-6:00pm; T-F 10:00-2:00pm --St. Luke Catholic Church 10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167 The food pantry supplies bags of food to Smyrna and LaVergne residents only.

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Contact: (615) 355-1784 – Tues, Wed 9:30am-4:00pm; Leave message on Tues or Wed (MESSAGES LEFT ON OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK WILL NOT BE RETURNED) ---St. Marks United Methodist Church 1267 N. Rutherford Blvd Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-893-3455 ---Greenhouse Ministries- Pantry and Homeless Sack Lunch 309 S. Spring St Murfreesboro, TN (615) 494-0499 --New Vision, Inc. 5213 Linbar Dr. Ste. 410 Nashville, TN 37211 Provides support for Relative Caregivers. When parents can no longer take care of their children and other family members take custody of the children, New Vision Inc. provides case management services as well as other types of support for the caregivers. Contact: Pat Stallworth-Price, Family Advocate (615) 445-8711- Office; (615) 594-9569- Cell Email: [email protected] ---Rutherford Country Emergency Food Bank 211 Bridge Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-895-1148

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