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Social Services in Tennessee forPeople with Limited English ProficiencySee below for information regarding:Hispanic Outreach ServicesLegal ServicesHealthcare ResourcesMental Health ResourcesHousing and Emergency SheltersDomestic Violence SheltersSubstance Abuse ServicesFamily ServicesHispanic Outreach ServicesOrganizationCatholicCharities es ofTennessee:Hispanic FamilySocial ServicesConexiónAmericasContactTerry Horgan615-850-3449222 Oriel AvenueNashville 37210Annais Riggs615 760-278610 South 6th StreetNashville 37206Angelica Farfan/Martha Zamudio615- 269-6900800 18th Avenue South, Suite ANashville 37203www.conamericas.comDescriptionProvides services for the Hispaniccommunity. Information and referral, taxpreparation, translation of birth certificatesand legal documents, assistance withemployment, legal aid, assistance andinformation with immigration issues. There isa minimal charge for some of the services.Catholic Charities provides the followingservices free of charge. Basic necessities suchas food and clothing, Access to medicalservices, a weekly bilingual pre-school groupfor mothers with children ages 3-5, Referralsto agencies depending on personal need,translation of birth certificates, educate andassist qualifying individuals with applicationsfor food stamps, TennCare, and other DHSprograms.Conexión Americas has various services forthe Hispanic community such as a SpanishHelp Line for information, referral andassistance. They have financial literacyeducation and counseling, a homeownershipprogram, tax payer education and assistance,and language exchange services.
TennesseeImmigrant andRefugee RightsCoalition(TIRRC)442 Metroplex DriveBuilding D, Suite 118Nashville, TN 37211833-0384www.tnimmigrant.orgthHispanic Family 800 18 Ave. SResource Center Nashville, TN 37203742-9119Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee RightsCoalition (TIRRC) is a statewide, immigrantand refugee-led collaboration whose missionis to empower immigrants and refugeesthroughout Tennessee to develop a unifiedvoice, defend their rights, and create anatmosphere in which they are viewed aspositive contributors to the state.Assistance for non-English speakingHispanics with paperwork andresource/information referralLegal ServicesOrganizationMetropolitan PublicDefender’s OfficeContact404 James RoberstonParkway, Suite 2022Nashville, TN 37219Office: (615) 862-5730From the jail: (615) 862-5737Disability Law &Advocacy Center ofTennesseeKaty Alexander615-298-1080 ext. 26Legal Aid Society ofMiddle Tennessee &CumberlandsHelena Ortegon615-780-7117Juvenile Court2416 21st Ave SNashville 37212URL: www.dlactn.org300 Deaderick StreetNashville 37201Rosa Alvarez615-862-8050100 Woodland StreetNashville 37213DescriptionThe Public Defender's Office provides freelegal representation to indigent defendants inDavidson County.Disability Law & Advocacy Center ofTennessee advocates for the rights ofTennesseans with disabilities to ensure theyhave an equal opportunity to be productiveand respected members of our society.Helps with cases that need legal counselingand everything related to divorces anddomestic violence.If you are on probation and having difficultygetting in touch with or communicatingwith your probation officer, call this number.
Tennessee HumanRights CommissionFrancisco Guzman615-532-3391530 Church Street Suite 305Nashville 37243Help with housing and employmentdiscrimination including disabilities, nationalorigin, race, religion and family condition(children under 18 yrs of age). This includeswhen renting or buying housing. Can help fillout the paperwork for a complaint.www.tennessee.gov/humanrightsHealthcare ResourcesOrganizationBridges to CareContactJossie Lange615-760-2799http://btc.nashville.gov/espanol main.htmDescriptionBridges to Care (BTC) links uninsuredresidents of Nashville to a network of some35 safety net primary health, dental, mentalhealth, and substance abuse clinics that servepatients based on their ability to pay. BTCalso provides help with prescriptionmedications and transportation.615-226-1695Cayce CentroFamilial de Salud617 South 8 St.Nashville 37206* Luisa Araque- Programapara Diabetes.Center for DiseaseControlDalewood Clinic800-344-7432Payment: Medicare, TennCare, Pvt, SlidingScaleA hotline which provides information onHIV/AIDS (in Spanish)www.ashastd.org/nah/sida1460 McGavock PikeNashville, TN 37216467-3665Maplewood HighSchool ClinicA clinic that provides health services at a lowcost. They have Spanish-speaking personnel.401 Maplewood Ln.Nashville, Tn 37216467-3665Comprehensive medical clinic includingfamily practice doctors, mental healthcounselors and a Teen Clinic. Spanishspeaking/interpreters.Comprehensive medical clinic includingfamily practice doctors, mental healthcounselors and a Teen Clinic. Spanishspeaking/interpreters.
Meharry MedicalCollegeNashville HealthCorps.Vicente Samaniego615-327-5997Family and CommunityMedicine1005 Dr DB Todd Jr BlvdNashville 37208http://nupace.mmc.edu625 Benton Ave., #118Nashville, Tn 37204Data dissemination on various health topicswith video capabilities from our physiciansfor anyone with internet access. Communityoutreach components w/research and needsassessment of Hispanics in theNashville/Davidson County area.Comprehensive medical clinic includingfamily practice doctors, mental healthcounselors and a Teen Clinic. Spanishspeaking/interpreters.880-2155Nuestros NiñosLatino ClinicAdriana Bialostozky615- 865-7224Fee: TennCare, Private insurance330 Wallace Road Suite 109Nashville 37211Nueva Vida:St. Thomas HealthCenterComplete pediatric care for Hispanic children.Bilingual StaffHealth Center South:394 Harding Pl., #102Nashville, Tn 37211467-1413Sched: Mon-Fri 9:00 am to 5:00 pmPrenatal care for uninsured Hispanic women.Health Center West:5201 Charlotte Ave.Nashville, TN 37209222-8226www.stthomas.orgPlanned Parenthoodof Middle and EastTennnesseeMonica or Emi615-345-0952/615-321-721650 Vantage Way #102Nashville 37228URL: www.ppmet.orgConfidential general gynecological care, basicgeneral health care pregnancy testing andoptions counseling, birth control methods,testing and treatment for sexually transmittedinfections, including HIV (for men andwomen),medical and surgical abortion, the"morning-after pill", educational workshopsand training.Fees- on a sliding scale based on incomeSam Levy/McFerrinPark CommunityClinic222 Grace StreetNashville, TN 37207255-8226Comprehensive medical clinic for theuninsured (sliding scale) including familypractice doctors, mental health counselors andTeen Clinic; Spanish speaking/interpreters
615-298-5406Siloam Family HealthCenterSt. Thomas FamilyHealth Center SouthSt. Thomas FamilyHealth Center West820 Gale LaneNashville 37204Marlene Santana615-222-14004928 Edmondson PkNashville 37211Marlene Santana615-222-19015201 Charlotte AvenueNashville 37209Hotline: 1-800-254-7568TennCare SpanishAdvocacy lineGeneral medical practice serving theuninsured. Hispanic and Asian interpretersavailable.Primary health care, prenatal care, mentalhealth and social work counseling. Forindividuals with or without insurance.Required Documents: Proof of Insurance,Proof of Income.Primary health care, prenatal care, mentalhealth and social work counseling. Forindividuals with or without insurance.Required Documents: Proof of Insurance,Proof of Income.Assists with TennCare problems includingmembership status, claims and appealsLeyde Hernandez615-227-7568P.O. Box 40136Nashville 37204www.tenncareadvocacy.orgTennesseeDepartment of HealthOffice of MinorityHealthVine Hill CommunityClinicWaverly-BelmontFamily Health CenterCarmencita Espada615-741-9444Cordell Hull Building 3rdFloor, 425 5th Avenue NorthNashville 37247Iris Padilla615- 292-9770601 Benton Avenue, 2ndfloorNashville 372041501 12th Ave., SouthNashville, TN 37203269-3461Statewide Latino Outreach CoordinatorDivision of Minority Health.Conducts research to determine HispanicCommunity health needs, plans healtheducation programs and implementseducation prevention programs and services.High quality low cost medical care: medicalexams, minor injuries, infections,immunizations, and mental health services.Fee: Medicaid, Medicare, TennCare, Pvt,Sliding ScaleComprehensive medical clinic for theuninsured (sliding scale) including familypractice doctors, mental health counselors andTeen Clinic; Spanish speaking/interpreters
Mental Health ResourcesOrganizationAlix WeissSharp Center forthe FamilyCayce FamilyHealth Center(Counseling)CenterstoneContact2323 21st Ave. S.Nashville, TN 37212Victoria Cook615-226-1695617 South 8 StreetNashville 37206There are various locations inDavidson Countywww.centerstone.orgEduardo A. LelliCentro615-497-9733ComunitarioPuertas Abiertas153 Antioch PikeNashville 37211Elam MentalHealth CenterFrank Cardona,PhDSpanish speaking counselor for individuals andfamilies297-6808463-6600Dr. GeorginaAbisellanDescription2918 Lebanon RoadDonelson, TNCounseling services are provided by a bilingualprofessional counselor. Appointments can bemade with Victoria Cook at the Cayce Clinic.The fee is based on a sliding scale. Thecounseling fee is minimum 45.Centerstone (a Tennessee-based not-for-profit)responds to the mental and behavioralhealthcare needs of individuals and families,regardless of age or the severity of challenges.Centerstone offers a myriad of services fromcounseling and therapy, to vocational andsocialization services, to a strong supportsystem.Puertas Abiertas Pastoral Counseling Centeroffers: bilingual, spiritual, emotional, andsubstance abuse counseling for teens, adults,couples and family. The center provides spacefor support groups.Spanish speaking psychiatrist who providesservices to Hispanic adults889-02001005 David B. Todd BoulevardElam Center 2Nashville, TN 37208(615) 327-6609Case management, various therapeuticprograms1233 17th Ave. S.Nashville, TN 37212Spanish-speaking therapist who works withchildren, adults, couples, families, and groups329-4182
Life CyclesCounselingServicesMental HealthAssociation ofMiddleTennesseeMental HealthCooperativeSusan Hammonds- White615-386-0313Licensed professional counselor. Acceptsprivate medical insurance or/and cashpayments. In some cases will do sliding fee.2416 21st Avenue South Suite 204Nashville 37212Luisa Hough615-269-53552416 21st Avenue South suite 201Nashville 37212www.ichope.com275 Cumberland Bend DriveNashville, Tennessee 37228615-726-3340Information and referral, evaluations andassessments for people with mental healthneeds, domestic violence, drug and alcohol.Educational/support groups for Hispanicwomen. All services are free of charge. TheHispanic program is open Monday thruThursday from 8:30 to 5:00pm.An agency that provides case management,psychiatry services and clinic, and emergencypsych services (24 hours a day)615-726-3340 (for local calls)888-844-2005Nashville ChildAdvocacyCenter24-hour crisis center:615-726-01251808 West End, #709Nashville, TN 37203Spanish-speaking therapist who works withchildren who have been abused.327-9958Housing and Emergency SheltersOrganizationCampus asContact532 8th Avenue SouthP. O. Box 25309Nashville, TN 37202-5309251-9791www.chd-nashville.orgAngelica Farfan/Martha Zamudio615- 269-6900800 18th Avenue South, Suite ANashville 37203www.conamericas.comDescriptionAssistance for the Hispanic homelesspopulation.Their program, Room at the Inn, has shelter for225 people each night between November 1 andMarch 31.Puertas Abiertas Program: homeownershipprogram (helps with tax forms etc.)
Hope Center639 Lafayette StNashville, TN 37203(615) cue Mission639 Lafayette StNashville, TN 37203(615) 255-2475Hope Center is a recovery program for womenwith drug and alcohol abuse problems. Thecenter works together with a mother and herchildren or single women to strengthen herspiritual, mental, physical and sentimentalrelationships.Homeless shelter which provides meals andcertain treatment programs.www.nashvillerescuemission.orgUrban HousingSolutionsBelinda Gonzales615-726-2696 x 16411 Murfreesboro RdNashville onalHousingProgram:Salvation Army385-5009(Spanish speaking line)Have 15 affordable housing properties (500 units) in the Nashville areaPrimarily house individuals and families withlow-to-moderate incomes, those who werehomeless, persons diagnosed with mentalillness, those with physical disabilities, andthose in recovery from substance abuseProvide case management, transportation, lifeskills training and other supports to residentsHousing, counseling, case management, supportfor homeless single women, women onprobation, parole or expired sentence.www.salarmy-nashville.org/Domestic Violence ResourcesOrganizationDomesticViolence HotlineContact800-799-7233800-787-3224 (deaf line)Description24 hour hotline which has information fordomestic violence victims. Spanish InterventionCenter404 James Roberston Parkway,Suite 109Nashville, TN 37219255-0711Family workshops and groups for malebatterers; interpreters available.
Home Safe,DomesticViolence ShelterAdriana Gonzalez615-452-5439Spanish help line:615-969-3260P.O. Box 607Gallatin, TN 37066MurfreesboroDomesticViolence ShelterSherry Rivera615-896-2032 / 615-895-0185Luis BustillosSt. StevensChurch (Batterer 615-351-6655Group)This is a domestic violence program located inSumner County, Robinson County and WilsonCounty. This program provides peer anddomestic violence counseling and advocacy, 24hour hotline services, assistance withsupplemental food, referral to other agencies.Offers emergency shelter for victims ofdomestic violence. Community agency referraland advocacy. Legal advocacy and assistance aswell as well as community agencies referralservices are available if client needs it. Clientsmust be 18 years of age.Emergency shelter for women victims ofdomestic violenceA volunteer program that works with personsthat are batterers but have not been courtordered to take anger management classes.14544 Lebanon Road.Mt. Juliet 37138Substance Abuse ServicesOrganizationCentroComunitarioPuertas Abiertas(Primera IglesiaNazarenaHispana deNashville)SamaritanRecoveryCommunity, Inc.( Wade Prince &Assoc.)ContactEduardo A. Lelli615-497-9733153 Antioch PikeNashville 37211Gerardo Solis615-627-4762 Ext 1021100 Kermit DriveNashville 37217DescriptionPuertas Abiertas Pastoral Counseling Centeroffers: bilingual, spiritual, emotional, andsubstance abuse counseling for teens, adults,couples and family. The center provides spacefor support groups.Work in cooperation with SamaritanRecovery Community, Inc. Providecounseling for individuals that are in drug andalcohol rehabilitation. There is a charge forthis program.They provide: Low Intensity Outpatient/ DUIPrograms; Dual A & D Domestic ViolencePrograms; Intensive Outpatient Programs.
Elam MentalHealth Center1005 David B. Todd BoulevardElam Center 2Nashville, TN 37208(615) 327-6609Case management, various treatment andtherapeutic programsBuffalo Valley501 Park Avenue SouthHohenwald, Tennessee 38462A residential treatment program for those withdrug and alcohol abuse. They have Spanishspeaking interpreters.(800) 447-2766http://www.buffalovalley.org/Family ServicesOrganizationAlix WeissSharp Center forthe FamilyChild SupportServices ofTennesseeExchange ClubContact2323 21st Ave. S.Nashville, TN 37212DescriptionSpanish-speaking therapy for individuals andfamilies.297-6808615-726-0530Office where you can apply for child support222 2nd Avenue North Suite 600Nashville 37201Hernan Barenboim615-333-2644 Ext 18Parenting classes and how to raise yourchildren from 0 to 18 yrs old. There is no needto have a court order.139 Thompson LaneNashville 37211URL: www.xcfc.orgFirst StepsRosario Langlois615- 834-7570 Ext 2453004 Tuggle AvenueNashville 37211MIHOWTonia Elkins615-333-2644 ext.25222 Oriel AvenueNashvilleHome-based community outreach earlyintervention program for children with specialneeds ages 0 to 3 yrs old. They also providehome services led by specializedprofessionals.Educational and support program for pregnantwomen. Provides home visits, educationalmaterial, clothing, toys, etc. Free of charge.
MetropolitanSocial Services,Central OfficeLuz Belleza615-862-6413523 A Mainstream DrNashville 37228NashvilleChildren'sAlliancePrevent ChildAbuseRegionalInterventionProgram (RIP),NashvilleCarmen Santiago, Family Advocate615-327-99581264 Foster AvenueNashville 37210Leticia Gonzalez615-383-0994www.pcat.orgHotline: 1-800-356-67671120 Glendale LaneNashville 37204Dalmys Sanchez615- 963-11773411 Belmont BoulevardNashville esseeDisabilityPathfinder -HispanicOutreach ProjectTN Children'sSpecial Services(CSS)Claudia Avila-Lopez615-322-8529 ext.111114 17th Ave South Ste 105Nashville 37212www.familypathfinder.orgThey have several activities that providepositive change for families and individualsduring times of crisis or financial problems.They have: Information and referral,Counseling, Services for the indigent, burialassistance, Nutrition services, AdultHomemaker program, Senior servicesProvides services to children who have beensexually or physically abused or who havewitnessed violence.Bilingual therapists: Lilia Urquiza and MattHeinerFree 24 hour resource for parents. Advise,support and referrals to local and statewideprograms.A parent implemented treatment program witha direct focus on troubling behaviors.The treatment structure moves families fromreceiving assistance to providing assistancefor themselves and other families.Fee: Family agrees to provide 1 "paybackvisit" for each treatment visit.Information and referral for individuals withdisabilities in English and Spanish.The TN Disability Pathfinder is alsosponsoring once a month a support group forspanish speaking families who have childrenwith disabilities. This group gets together on aMonday from 6 to 7:30pm.Centro Comunitario de Woodbine:Carolina Meyerson- 615-400-4422Viviana Grice615-340-2189Program for children with special medicalneeds, offered by the Health Department ofLentz Health Center Room 119, 311 Tennessee. Serve Tennessee residents, from0-21 years old that suffer from a chronic23rd Avenue Northcondition or a medical condition that couldNashville 37203affect the independent functioning of a child.Deborah Diaz615-936-1817Tennessee EarlyInterventionSystems (TEIS) 2611 West End Avenue Suite 305Nashville 37203Statewide program is sponsored by the TNDepartment of Education.TEIS provides early intervention services toyoung children with special needs (birth tothree years) and their families.Home-based
YMCA, HardingPlaceMajor, Brad615-834-1300 Ext 22411 Metroplex DriveNashville 37211www.ymcamidtn.org/harding/haespanol.shtmlThe Hispanic Achievers program offerseducation programs(reading, tutoring andmath)for kids from pre-k to 6th grade,vocational orientation and pre-universitypreparation for youth from 7th-High Schoolgraduates. English and computer classes foradults. Festivals and activities for theHispanic community and scholarships forparticipants of Hispanic Achievers.The center offers recreation programs formembers.Youth VillagesDulce Quintero615- 250-72113310 Perimeter Hill DriveNashville, Tn 37211www.youthvillages.orgYouthVillages is a private nonprofitorganization that provides help to thousandsof children with emotional and behavioralproblems and their families each year.In order to qualify for home-based counselingservices the child must have TennCare or beunder State’s Custody.
Cumberlands Helena Ortegon 615-780-7117 300 Deaderick Street Nashville 37201 . PhD 1233 17th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37212 329-4182 . program (helps with tax forms etc.) Hope Center 639 Lafayette St Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 255-2475 www.nashvillerescuemission.org
