Everyday Resources
United Way: unitedway.org. For Free help with food, housing, health care, employment, counseling, and other needs call 211 or visit tn211.myresourcedirectory.com to find your local United Way.
HELP4TN provides legal information and referrals to Tennesseans in all 95 counties. The service is open to anyone who cannot afford to hire an attorney and is facing a civil legal issue such as divorce, child custody, landlord/tenant problems or evictions, debts or bankruptcy, social security, wills and more. HELP4TN does not handle criminal law issues but does provide help for expunging qualifying criminal convictions since they can make it harder for people to get jobs and housing. help4tn.org or call: 1-844-HELP4TN
MyTN is a mobile application providing personalized service delivery to Tennesseans through technology solutions. MyTN provides a single point of access to a growing list of services through a secure account – 24/7 access in the palm of your hand– tn.gov/mytn
Visit the website benefits.gov to search for different types of help.
Where to Turn in Nashville has an on-line resource guide and a printed resource guide. Visit the website at wttin.org to find help for your needs.
Visit Kid Central TN for information on health, education, development and support to Tennessee families, as well as a searchable State Services Directory.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services offers many services to low-income families: tn.gov/content/tn/humanservices
South Central Tennessee Development District (SCTDD) offers aging and disability programs, community development programs, economic development programs, and public transportation. Visit sctdd.org for more information about any of the SCTDD programs, or call: (931) 379-2929.
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency offers assistance for advocacy, education, employment support, housing & utilities, independent living, judicial support, nutrition, and transportation. ethra.org  (865) 691-2551, (800) 848-0298 TTY
Tennessee Disability Pathfinder is a statewide multilingual information and referral service for disability resources operated by Vanderbilt Kennedy Center. Visit tnpathfinder.org  or call the HELPLINE at (800) 640-4636.
Conexión Américas assists more than 9,000 Latino families each year through programs that focus on social, economic and civic integration – all created to give Latinos in Tennessee the opportunity to achieve their own American Dream. Visit conexionamericas.orgfor more information.
For a list of community events and other resources, visit Tennessee Department of Health.

Your TennCare Health Plan/MCO has a list of resources to help you with your everyday needs:
Amerigroup Members or Providers 1-800-600-4441 (TTY: 711) amerigroup.com/community-support Amerigroup Medicare Enrollment & Sales 1-877-470-4131 (TTY: 711) Medicare Customer Services 1-866-805-4589 (TTY: 711) Customer Services for Medicare Prescription Drug plans (Part D)  1-844-765-5160 (TTY: 711) Customer Service for Special Needs Plans:  HMO/SNP Medicare Advantage Plans Tennessee – 1-877-411-0929    Pharmacy Department 1-800-454-3730 (TTY: 711) Disease Management (DM) 1-888-830-4300 (TTY: 711)
BlueCare BlueCareSM Members – 1-800-468-9698 TennCareSelect Members – 1-800-263-5479 bluecare.bcbst.com/contact-us
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan Community Plan 1-800-690-1606 CoverKids 1-800-690-1606 TennCare Long-Term Services & Supports (LTSS) 1-800-690-1606  uhccommunityplan.com/tn/medicaid/community-plan

Abuse
Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence ………………. 24 Hour Hotline: (800) 356-6767 tncoalition.org  8am-5pm Monday through Thursday (615) 386-9406 (800) 289-9018
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. 24-hour Crisis and Support Helpline: (800) 334-4628 or TEXT (615) 983-5170 ywcanashville.com
Elder Abuse: Adult Protective Services…………………………………………………………………………………….. (888) 277-8366 tn.gov/humanservices/adults/adult-protective-services

Caregiver Resources
National Family Caregiver Support Program……………………………………………………………………………(866) 836-6678 tn.gov/aging/our-programs/caregiving
AARP has several Family Caregiving resources located on-line at: aarp.org/caregiving

Energy & Utility Assistance
Tennessee Housing Development Agency – Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) …………………………………………………………………………. (866)-674-6327
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services: acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/liheap

Food
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee …………………………………………………………………. (615) 329-3491 secondharvestmidtn.org/get-help
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ………………………………………………………………………… (615) 313-4749 tn.gov/humanservices/children/dhs-nutrition-programs
Food Pantries in Tennessee – foodpantries.org/st/tennessee
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ………………………………………………………….. (866) 311- 4287 DHS Consumer Service Portal: onedhs.tn.gov/csp
Tennessee Summer Food Service Program ……………….. (866) 348-6479 tn.gov/humanservices/children                                          or text “Summer Meals” to 97779
Nourish Food Bank nourishfoodbanks.org Murfreesboro 1809 Memorial Blvd (615) 203-3963 Smyrna 130 Richardson Street (615) 355-0697 Nashville/Glencliff 416 E Thompson Ln (615 971-7376
Saint Rose of Lima Food Pantry …………………………………………………………………………Parish Office: (615) 893-1843 1601 N. Tennessee Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 4:00 and Friday 8 – noon saintrose.org/food-pantry

Financial Challenges
Families First/TANF – provides temporary cash benefits to families who have children and are experiencing financial difficulties. TANF Family Assistance Service Center ……………………………………………………………………………………..(866) 311-4287 tn.gov/humanservices

Injured Workers
Worker’s Compensation Ombudsman ……………………………………………………………………………………. (800) 332-2667 tn.gov/workforce/injuries-at-work

Childcare
TN Department of Human Services tn.gov/humanservices/for-families

Dental Care
Interfaith Dental Clinic interfaithdental.com Greater Nashville 600 Hill Avenue, Suite 101 Nashville, TN 37210 (615) 329-4790 Rutherford County 210 Robert Rose Drive Murfreesboro, TN 37129 (615) 225-4141
Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry ………………………………………………………………………. (615) 327-6669 1801 Meharry Blvd., Nashville, TN home.mmc.edu/school-of-dentistry

Hearing & Vision Care
TN DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services …………………………………………………………………………… (833) 772-8347 Offers several programs to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These services include: Vocational Rehabilitation, Independent Living Services, Deaf-Blind Services, Newsline for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Tennessee Business Enterprises tn.gov/humanservices/ds/blind-visually-impaired-services
Lions Club International ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (630) 571-5466 lionsclubs.org/en

Veterans Assistance

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Nashville Regional Office ……………………………………… (800) 827-1000 benefits.va.gov/Nashvilleva.gov/contact-us MyVA411 main information line (800) 698-2411 Hours: 24/7   *If you need an interpreter: Call (800) 698-2411 and select 0. We’ll connect you with a VA call center agent. Tell the agent that you want a language interpreter to join the call. ___________________ –VA Healthcare- VA health benefits hotline (877) 222-8387 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET My HealtheVet help desk (877) 327-0022 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) (800) 733-8387 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:05 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET CHAMPVA Meds by Mail (888) 385-0235  Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT (866) 229-7389 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Foreign Medical Program (FMP) (877) 345-8179 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:05 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. ET Quit VET (get help from a counselor to stop smoking) (855) 784-8838 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET MISSION Act (800) 698-2411, Select 1 Hours: 24/7 Spina Bifida Health Care Benefits Program (888) 820-1756 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET Caregiver support line (855) 260-3274 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET ___________________ –VA Benefits- VA benefits hotline (800) 827-1000 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET GI Bill hotline (888) 442-4551 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET Students outside the U.S. +1-918-781-5678  This is not toll-free. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET VA loan guaranty service (877) 827-3702 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. National pension call center (877) 294-6380 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Support for SGLI or VGLI (800) 419-1473 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET All other VA life insurance programs (800) 669-8477 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Special issue hotline (Blue Water Navy Act, Gulf War, Agent Orange, and other information) (800) 749-8387 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET Burials and memorials National Cemetery Scheduling Office (800) 535-1117 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Headstones and markers (800) 697-6947 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET ___________________ –Other VA support– Women Veterans hotline (855) 829-6636 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET, and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (877) 424-3838 Hours: 24/7 Debt Management Center (collection of nonmedical debts) (800) 827-0648 Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET Vets Center call center (877) 927-8387 Hours: 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line 988, Select 1 Hours: 24/7 Integrity and Compliance Helpline (866) 842-4357 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET

Technology Access, Phone & Broadband
Tennessee Technology Access Program (TTAP) …………………………………………………………………….. (833) 772-8347 Email: TN.TTAP@tn.gov Statewide program designed to increase access to, and acquisition of, assistive technology devices and services. Through its four core programs: Funding Assistance, Device Demonstration, Device Loan and Device Reutilization, TTAP and a network of assistive technology centers help people with disabilities and their families find and get the tools that they need to live independent, productive lives where and how they choose. tn.gov/humanservices/ds/ttap
Lifeline Lowering the monthly cost of phone or internet service for eligible subscribers. usac.org/lifeline
Universal Service Administrative Co. The Universal Service Fund helps communities and people across the U.S. stay connected to the information, resources, and care they need. usac.org
Internet Essentials (from Xfinity) ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. (855) 870-1311 xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
iCanConnect ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (800) 825-4595 Program to assist individuals who have both vision and hearing loss with communications technology. To be eligible for iCanConnect, you must meet the program’s disability and income eligibility guidelines. icanconnect.org
Telecommunications Devices Access Program (TDAP) ……………………………………………………….. (800) 342-8359 Designed to distribute appropriate telecommunications devices so that persons who have a disability may effectively use basic telephone service. tn.gov/tpuc
CapTel A telephone service that allows the user to speak, read captions and hear as they maintain business and personal telecommunications. tn.gov/tpuc/tra-captel

Free Screen Readers
NV Access (NVDA) nvaccess.org/download
Serotek System Access satogo.com/en
Apple VoiceOver apple.com/accessibility/vision
Orca (Linux) orca.gnome.org
BRLTTY (Linux) brltty.app
Emacspeak (Linux) emacspeak.sourceforge.net
Chrome Screen Reader chromewebstore.google.com/detail/screen-reader
JAWS Screen Reading Software support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS

Aging Information & Assistance
TN Commission on Aging & Disability tn.gov/aging/our-programs
Eldercare Locator …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (800) 677-1116 eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx
TN Commission on Aging & Disability – Public Guardianship for the Elderly ………………. (866) 836-6678 tn.gov/aging/our-programs/public-guardianship

Family and Children
Family & Children’s Services ……………………………………………. (615) 320-0591 fcsnashville.org                                                                      (615) 244-7444 (24/7 Crisis Line)
Healthcare Access Services Get Covered Tennessee (866) 475-7879 Health Assist (615) 313-9972 Language Services (615) 313-9841
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)…………………………………………………………………………………………..(800) 342-5942 tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/wic
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults ………………………………………………………………………. (423) 755-2700 partnershipfca.com

Life Planning and Decision-Making Support
Declaration for Mental Health Treatment tn.gov/content/dam/tn/mentalhealth/documents
Advanced Directives for Health Care Decision Making  tn.gov/hfc/health-care-decision-making Advanced Directives FAQ tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/health-professional-boards/hcf-board Living Wills and Advanced Care Directives: The Differences tn.gov/content/dam/tn/aging/documents
TN Center for Decision-Making Support (615) 248-5878, Ext: 322 Toll Free: (800) 835-7077, Ext: 322 tndecisionmaking.org Email: ds@thearctn.org To help you find resources to make decisions regarding such matters as Powers of Attorney, Conservatorships and Health Care Directives.

Help to Quit Smoking
Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine …………………………………………… (800) QUIT-NOW (784-8669) tnquitline.com                                                                          Text “QUIT” to (615) 795-0600

Healthcare
HRSA Health Center Program findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
American Cancer Society – Cancer Resources ………………………………………………………………………. (800) 227-2345 cancer.org

Chronic Disease Self-Management / Living Well with Chronic Conditions
Mercy Community Healthcare mercytn.org   Franklin Health Center (615) 790-0567143 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin, TN Franklin Counseling Center (615) 790-0567 143 Southeast Parkway Court Franklin, TN Lewisburg Health Center (615) 814-3400 122 East Commerce Street Lewisburg, TN
Siloam Health siloamhealth.org   (615) 298-5406 820 Gale Lane, Nashville, TN (615) 747-6035 2717 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN
Primary Care & Hope Clinic hopeclnc.org   Murfreesboro: (615) 893-9390 Smyrna: (615) 625-9390 Shelbyville: (931) 685-9000 Hope II (Hancock St): (615) 893-9390
Nashville CARES (HIV/AIDS) nashvillecares.org Main Campus (615) 259-4866 633 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN Clinic (615) 499-7406 442 Metroplex Drive, Building D Nashville, TN
Faith Family Medical Center ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (615) 341-0808 326 21st Avenue North, Nashville, TN faithmedical.org
Neighborhood Health Services …………………………………………………………………………………………………. (615) 227-3000 neighborhoodhealthtn.org
The Holy Family Health Center (Ascension St. Thomas Medical Partners) ……………………… (615) 222-1400 4928 Edmondson Pike #205, Nashville, TN  healthcare.ascension.org
Family Health Center West (Ascension St. Thomas Medical Partners) ……………………………… (615) 222-1900 5201 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN healthcare.ascension.org
Metro First Response Center metropolitanfrc.com First Response Agency 1219 9th Avenue North, Nashville, TN First Response Clinic 1223 9th Avenue North, Nashville, TN
Connectus Health …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. (615) 292-9770 connectus.org
HIV Information and Resources hiv.gov HIV Testing Sites & Care Services locator.hiv.gov
Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center mwchc.org (615) 327-9400 1035 14th Avenue North, Nashville, TN (931) 920-5000 230 Dover Road, Clarksville, TN (615) 984-4290 739 President Place, Smyrna, TN
ViiV Connect Savings Programs Assistance with HIV medications. viivconnect.com
Vanderbilt Comprehensive Care Clinic ………………………………………………………………………………………. (615) 875-5111 719 Thompson Lane, Suite 37189, Nashville, TN Medical home for people living with HIV. vanderbilthealth.com/clinic

Dialysis
Persons with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) may qualify for Medicare. For information on Medicare, visit medicare.gov or call (800) 633-4227.
Meharry DCI Dialysis Clinic, Inc. ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. (615) 327-3984 935 21st Avenue North, Nashville, TN A Not-For-Profit Corporation dciinc.org/location/meharry
National Kidney Foundation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… (855) 653-2273 kidney.org

Mental/Behavioral Health Care
Behavioral Health Safety Net – Help for the uninsured. tn.gov/behavioral-health/bhsn
TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) tn.gov/behavioral-health
TN Statewide Crisis Phone Line ……………………………………………………………………….. (855) CRISIS-1  tn.gov/behavioral-health/need-help/crisis-services                                          (855-274-7471)
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 988 988lifeline.org
Tennessee REDLINE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (800) 889-9789 For substance abuse. Call or text. tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services
Youth Villages ……………………………………………………………………………………. National Headquarters: (901) 251-5000 youthvillages.org/about-us/locations/tennessee/middle-tennessee
Behavioral Health and Wellness Services (Health Department) nashville.gov/departments/health/
TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion ……………………………………………………………………………………. (615) 342 – 1450 2401 Parman Pl, Nashville, TN tristarhealth.com/locations
Park Center …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (615) 242-3576 parkcenternashville.org Substance Use Treatment, Housing, Employment and Administration 1935 21st Ave S., Nashville, TN Intake, Psychiatric Rehabilitation Day Program and Homeless Outreach 948 Woodland St., Nashville, TN 37206
Centerstone ………………………………………………………………………………………… (877) HOPE123 centerstone.org                                                                                       (877) 467-3123
Mental Health Cooperative …………………………. Enrollment: (615) 743-1555 mhc-tn.org                                                           Emergency Line: (615) 726-0125
Volunteer Behavioral Health ………………………………………………………….. (877) 567-6051 volunteerbehavioralhealth.org

Housing

Tennessee Housing Development Agency ……………………………………………. (800) 228-THDA thda.org                                                                          General Information: (615) 815-2200 Home Repairs – THDA provides funding for home repairs for low- and very low- income, elderly, disabled and special needs Tennesseans through the Tennessee Housing Trust Fund’s Emergency Repair Program (ERP).  thda.org/help-for-homeowners/need-home-repairs

Homeless Services
Safe Haven Family Shelter …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (615) 256-8195 1234 3rd Avenue South, Nashville, TN safehaven.org

Advocacy – Legal Services
UT College of Law Legal Clinic ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (865) 974-2331 Email: legalclinic@utk.edu law.utk.edu/clinics
Vanderbilt Law School Legal Clinic …………………………………………………………………………………………… (615) 322-2615 law.vanderbilt.edu
Legal Aid Society of Middle TN & the Cumberlands ……………………………………………………………. (800) 238-1443 las.org
Tennessee Justice Center …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (877) 608-1009 tnjustice.org
Justice For All justiceforalltn.org
TennCare Advocacy Program …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. (800) 758-1638 tenncareadvocacy.com
Greater Nashville Regional Council ………………………………………………………………………………………….. (615) 862-8828 44 Vantage Way, Suite 450, Nashville, TN gnrc.org
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability (615) 253-5412 (877) 236-0013 tn.gov/aging/our-programs
Tennessee Commission on Children & Youth (TCCY) Ombudsman for Children and Families (615) 532-1589 tn.gov/tccy/programs0/ombuds