Resources
Resources for Children and Families
United Way Resource Finder: 211
*TN Disability Pathfinder: 1-800-640-4636
http://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vkc/pathfinder/
*TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD): http://www.tn.gov/didd/ 1-800-654-4839
DIDD Director of Constituent Services: Susan Moss 969-6483
*TN Department website: Mental/Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse Services:
http://tn.gov/behavioral-health/topic/mental-health-services-for-children
Child Abuse
Child Advocacy Center 867-9000
Child Protective Services 494-4540
CASA- (court appointed special advocate) 904-6996
Exchange Club Family Center 890-4673
Department of Childrens Services (reporting) 1-877-54-ABUSE
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Hotline 615-896-2012
Domestic Violence Program 615-896-7377
Hope House Center: 714 W. Main 893-3262
Childhood Behavior Problems
Early Childhood Network 890-4662
Exchange Club Family Center 890-4673
Guidance Center-Children’s Center 890-4622/459-9251
RIP-Regional Intervention Program (2-5ys) 890-4622
Tennessee Voices for Children 269-7751
Child Care Resource & Referral: Assists with parent engagement (works with parents as well as staff) and website has list of child care facilities in area. www.tnccrr.org Rachel Harrell 454-1198
Rutherford County Schools 893-5812
Juvenile Detention Center 898-7954
Youth Services (probation) 898-7850
Clothing
Adventist Community Services 217-9322
Children’s Fund 893-2313
Exchange Club Family Center 890-4673
Franklin Heights Family Resource Center 898-7159
Greenhouse Ministries 309 S. Spring St 494-0499
Outreach Thrift Store 1715 S.Rutherford call
for appointment 849-8278
Pregnancy Support Center 893-0228
Salvation Army 895-7071
Ruth. Co. School Charity Fund 893-5812
Smyrna First Baptist Church 459-3311
St. Rose of Lima 893-1843
Woodbury Church of Christ 563-2119
Hope Center: Contact-Bill Holman 714 W.Main 893-3262
Community Servants Clothing Closet:121 Claeborn Dr. Smyrna (Wherry housing) Tues/TH/Sat 9-12 615-223-1391
Highland Heights Church of Christ 785 Lowry St 459-4071
All Things Possible- 849-1305
Mid-Cumberland Clothing Closet 360-4390
Shepherd’s Closet- baby clothing/gear. Text Ruth Meyer 418-2088
River of Life 596 Sam Ridley Smyrna 459-2533
Family /Case Management
Guidance Center-Fam. Programs Intake-895-6051
Health Connect 132 Heritage Park Dr STE1 691-5903
www.healthconnectamerica.com/intensive inhome Tn Care.
Exchange Club Family Center 890-4673
~~Positive parenting- eight weeks for parents of kids 2-12 years. Building self esteem, understanding and managing children’s behavior, communication, safety, family stress, child development~~~~~~~~~
~~Parent Project-10 week for parents dealing with challenging teens.
~~Anger Management- 4 week course for ages 5-8 AND 9-12~~~~~~
The Arc: Support services for those with Intellectual or Developmental disabilities. [email protected] 615-248-5878 ext 15
Mid Cumberland Comm. Service Agency- court referral or DCS
Youth Villages: Intensive family therapy
(tried other agencies first) 250-7200
Alive Grief Support Services/Pam Quaintence -907-1677
Mental Health Cooperative-North Ruth:365-3160/Mboro904-6490
Case management 2xmonth
MTSU Counseling Services- 898-2271
Camelot Prevention Services- Smyrna office- 462-6673
Inhome home services only. Www.thecamelotdifference.com
Centerstone: Various treatment services 888-291-4357
Life Care Family Services- Mboro office 1630 S. Church St.
295-2176
Sexual Assault Center. Intake Line. 259-9055 ex. 335
Financial Assistance
Community Helpers 1020 N. Highland Mboro 396-6502
First Baptist Church (some help w/bills) 893-2514
Greenhouse Ministries 494-0499
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency
1406 Suite A West College St 890-2302
Smyrna First Baptist Church 459-3311
Miracle Baptist 205 Easy St. La Vergne (615) 793-7011
St. Luke Catholic Church 355-1784
Ruth. Co. Dept. of Human Services (DHS) 848-5153
Smyrna/Lavergne Assistance Coalition 530-1470
2nd Monday of month 10-2 301 Sam Davis
Last Resource (Smyrna-rent/utility assist) 459-9196
Franklin Heights Fam. Res. Center 898-7159
3rd Baptist Church-$25 toward utility 893-8192
The Brittany Project: assists with costs of extracurricular activities
www.thebrittanyproject.org email: [email protected] 669-8682
The Refuge Outreach: 102 Front St. Smyrna 615-481-7640
UCP Family Support program
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation: grants provide financial assistance for familes w/children that have medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health https://www.uhccf.org/apply-for-a-grant/is-my-child-eligible/
Food Programs
River of Life: www.riveroflifegives.com Sally: 615-459-2533
Dominion Foodworks: $35 for 30 pounds of food www.dominionfoodworks.org /660 Fitzhugh Blvd. Smyrna
615-220-5858
Living Truth Christian Center (sch. Supplies/hygeine/food)
Located in Smyrna/serves Ruth Co 615-459-9017
Carpenters House 890-1420
Murfreesboro Community Church 615-849-3929
Angel Food Ministries 893-5683/217-6455
Greenhouse Ministries-309 S. Spring 494-0499
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency 890-2302
Rutherford Co. Emergency Food Bank 624-7297
Salvation Army 895-7071
Lifepoint Smyrna First Baptist Church 459-3311
Smyrna First United Methodist Church 459-2826
301 Sam Davis Rd, Smyrna
Open every Wednesday from 3-6 pm
Nourish Food Bank(Smyrna//LaVergne) http://www.nourishfoodbanks.org/ 355-0697
St. Luke Catholic Church 355-1784
Northside Christian Hope Center 893-3262
Last Resource –Smyrna 355-1784
(now it is joined with Nourish Food Bank)
3rd Baptist Church-photo ID/app. 893-8192
Hope Center: Thursdays-714 W. Main 893-3262
Second Harvest 329-3497
Comfort Ye Ministries: 307 E.Jefferson Pk 890-3834
Come by and fill paperwork/need (Heartland Baptist C.)
Some frozen/dairy items at times
SouthEast Baptist: 708 Minerva 896-0940
T 10-noon TH noon-2 in second building some meats
Lascassas Baptist: 3rd Sat-8:30-10 895-5054
Fellowship UMC: Tuesday 9-noon 890-6543
(must be in Murfreesboro area)
LaVergne FUMC 247 Waldron Rd. 793-6631
(must be a Lavergne resident)
Miracle Baptist 5631 M’boro Rd LaVergne 793-7011
River of Life 596 Sam Ridley Smyrna 459-2533
Health Services
Health Options Hotline (ask a nurse, medical options)1-888-486-9355
Tennessee Health Connection 1-855-259-0701
Goodrx.com assistance with certain prescriptions
Ruth. Co. Dept. of Human Services 848-5153
Www.healthcare.gov--Affordable Healthcare Act program
1-800-318-2596
Matthew Walker Comp. Healthcare(Smyrna). 615-984-4290
739 President Place. (Spanish)
Smyrna Primary Care and Hope Clinic 351 Quecreek Dr.- 615-625-9390
Greenhouse Ministries Nursing Services 494-0449
Children’s Special Services-M’boro (Span)(health dept)898-7880
Children’s Special Services-Smyrna (health dept)355-6175
March of Dimes 399-3200
Conexion Americas www.conexionamericas.org (615) 320-5152 Español, (615) 269-6900 | [email protected]
National Alliance For Hispanic Health 866-783-2645
Middle TN Medical Center 849-4100
Community Helpers (prescription) 898-0617
Tues- Thurs. 9-4:30 1020 N. Highland
- Ruth. Co. Health Dept 355-6175
Nurses for Newborns 313-9989
Pregnancy Support Center 893-0228
Ruth. Co. Health Dept 898-7880
Stones River Hospital 563-4001
Primary Care Hope Clinic (sliding scale for uninsured and $10 intake fee. 1453A Hope Way 893-9390
Lions Club-vision assistance 893-2582
Lions Club-LaVergne Les Brown 584-3757
Dispensary of Hope: 1020 N. Highland Mboro 396-6167
M-Fri 9-5 (lunch 1-2)
Guidance Center ECN: 3rd grade and under up to $500 in meds
459-9251
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency: 893-8938
Up to $200 in prescription assistance for those who qualify
Social Security: 1-800-772-1213
Tennessee Justice Center: TennCare/insurance advocacy
615-255-0331
Health Assist: 18002694038 Answer/assist with health care
Get Covered Tennessee: www.getcoveredtenn.org 615-724-1339
Tenncare Advocacy Program- 1-800-758-1638
CoverKids Member Services- 888-325-8386
Tenncare: 1-800-712-6600 Fam Asstce. 743-2000
Needymeds.org
PPARX-Prescription Assistance of America 1-888-477-2669
Eating Disorder Coalition of TN 831-9838
Smyrna Dental 1210 Hazelwood Dr. Ste A 355-3838
Interfaith Dental Clinic.com Nashville 329-4790/
210 Robert Rose Murfreesboro 225-4141
Health Care Plus: Prescription Diaper/TnCare 800-394-5001
Mobile Health Unit: https://www.sthealth.com/
Liz Malmstrom-contact 615-284-6066
St. Louise Clinic: Medical/Mental Health Care for uninsured adults.
396-6620 1020 N. Highland M-F 8-8p.m. Walk-ins welcome!
Rolling Hills: psych hospital www.rollinghillshospital.org
Allyson Warren 934-0985
Health Connect America: Intensive Outpatient substance abuse program for adolescents www.healthconnectamerica.com 691-5201
Dentist that accepts TennCare: Lewis Dental Group
1155 Kennedy Drive Suite 104, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 427-4330
Oral surgeon that accepts TennCare: Dr. Joe Doctora
366 South Lowry Street, Smyrna, TN 37167
Phone: (615) 220-5525 Fax: (615) 220-5556
First Impressions Dentistry-accepts TennCare/works with special needs students. 5357 Mt. View Road Antioch, TN 615-731-8960
Cumberland Pediatric Dentistry-accepts TennCare/works with special needs students. Smyrna: 615-220-6161 Mboro:615-713-1993
Housing and Shelter
Murfreesboro Housing Authority (MHA) 893-9414
Room in the Inn 896-7016
Salvation Army 895-7071
Journey Home(308 W.College Street)Scott Foster 809-2643
Way Of Hope-Brad Blomgren 653-8027
Stepping Stones Safe Haven-720 Old Salem Road, M’boro
[email protected] 615-900-4427
Still Water Ministry 7120 Old Nashville Hwy. Mboro 615-574-3047
https://stillwatersfamilyministries.wordpress.com/
Living Truth Church/Lazarus Housing: 615-459-9017 Transitional Housing program-reduced housing cost-assist families toward permanent housing http://www.alertcdc.org/lazarus-housing/
Life Of Victory Intnl. Christian Ministries 213-1468
*first time home buyers/counseling - LaVergne
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/need_help_with_electric_bills.html
Rural Development- www.rd.fda.gov/programs-services/single-family-housing-repair-loans-grants/tn 615-783-1300
Rebuilding Together-(home repairs) 615-297-3955
USDA Rural Housing Home Loan Program
800-342-3149 ext. 1359
Legal Services
Tennessee Justice Center www.tnjustice.org 255-0331
Greenhouse Ministries Thurs @ 4 494-0449
Child Support Enforcement 898-8002
Domestic Violence Program 896-9452
Legal Aid society www.tals.org 890-0905
Salvation Army-Murfreesboro 895-7071
Nashville Bar Association Lawyer Referral 242-6546
Free 3rd Sat. walk in legal clinic-2424 Yearwood Ave890-0905
Andrae Crismon [email protected] Higher Ground Worship
Parenting
Discovery Center 890-2300
Exchange Club Family Center 890-4673
Child Care Resource & Referral:Assists with parent engagement (works with parents as well as staff) and website has list of child care facilities in area. www.tnccrr.org Rachel Harrell 454-1198
Murfreesboro City Schools 893-2313
Nurses for Newborns 313-9989
Parents as Teachers 898-7159
Pregnancy Support Center 893-0228
Prevent Child Abuse Tennessee 868-4468
Success By 6 907-1114
Regional Intervention Program(RIP) 890-4622
Read to Succeed 738-7323
Pre-School Programs
Bradley Nursery School 893-1680
Head Start-Smyrna 459-6038
MTSU Child Development Center 898-2198
Murfreesboro City Schools 893-2313
Project HELP 898-2458
Rutherford County Schools 893-5812
Wee Care Day Center 890-4317
Blessed Beginnings: Living Truth Church 615-459-0591
After School Programs
Boys and Girls Club 893-5437
YMCA Fun Company 895-5995
TN Childcare Resource &Referral http://tnccrr.org/index.php
Special Needs Children
Bill Wilkerson Hearing/Speech Dept. 936-5000
Gigi’s Playhouse: http://gigisplayhouse.org/nashville/ 370-1500
Various developmental/support programs for children with Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Assoc. of Mid. TN http://somethingextra.org/ 386-9002
Guidance Center-Children’s Center 895-6051
National Alliance for Mentally Ill 895-3938
Parents Encouraging Parents 650-7085
Project HELP 898-2458
Special Kids 890-1003
TN Voices for Children 269-7751
TN Early Intervention System (TEIS) 849-8404
TN Disability Coalition- (Autism Soc. Also) 383-9442
Crisis Numbers
Domestic Violence- 24 hour 896-2012
Exchange Club-24 hour 531-7748
Guidance Center Crisis(over18) 800-704-2651
Crisis Intervention Center 244-7444
Middle TN Poison Center 1-800-222-1222
Y.Villages MobileCrisis(under 18) (ruth co)1-866-791-9222
Respite Care
Project AFFIRM 2-17(DD,ED &ID Autism) 890-4622
TN Voices For Children- 269-7751
TN Respite Coalition Network (TRN)- www.tnrespite.org 1-888-579-3754
New Vision Baptist(Sat PM quarterly for severely disabled-4 hours with trained staff) Tammy Freeman and [email protected] 653-2708/ 867-3075
Big Brother/Big Sister Program 329-9191
ABLES recreation (4-adult programs) 220-9161
Family Support Program www.ucpmidtn.org/ 242-4091