Resources
We’ve compiled these resources and instructional videos to make it easier for our Southeast Nashville neighbors to make a food pickup appointment and find other support they need.
Your First Pantry Appointment: What to Expect
Other Resources
Explore these links to find additional resources and support. If you need assistance with resource navigation, please contact us. We’re here to help!
24/7 Help By Phone
- 211: Dial 211 for help finding resources for housing, food, financial assistance, and more. 211 is confidential, free to use, and available 24/7.
- 311: Dial 311 for information about city government services like trash pickup, public safety, and more.
- 988: If you or someone you love is in distress and considering self-harm, dial 988.
- 911: Dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies only.
Domestic Violence – Help and Support
- Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788. [Interpreting services available.]
- Use this resource list from the Family Safety Center.
Healthcare
- Siloam (Antioch Clinic): $50 per acute/walk-in visit [English Flyer/Spanish Flyer]
- Community Health Centers: Find a clinic near you here.
- Salt Wagon Clinic [Open Thursdays only]: Learn more about this weekly, free clinic here.
- Greenhouse Ministries [Open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-2pm]: Call or visit their website for more information.
- Get Covered TN: Learn about health insurance and explore your options. Schedule an appointment here. [English/Spanish/Arabic services available.]
- Team Up: Learn more about free vaccinations here.
Legal Services [from Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee]
- Cases Legal Aid Takes
- Free Legal Clinics, Training, and Events
- Eviction Resources [English, Spanish, Arabic]
- Note: If you are a tenant [i.e. your name is on the lease] facing eviction living in Davidson County living at 400% below the poverty line, you may be eligible for Legal Aid’s Right to Counsel. Call (833) 837-4663 and leave a detailed message describing your situation. Include your name, date of birth, telephone number, and court date (if you have one). Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
- Other Legal Information
Mental Health/Counseling
- Agape Counseling: Click here to call. [Spanish-speaking counselors available.]
- Centerstone of Tennessee: Medicare and Medicaid accepted. Spanish-speaking services available. Call their intake line or visit their website for more information.
- The Lentz Public Health Center: Get mental health medications [sliding-scale fees]. Learn more/find more Nashville public health clinics here.
- Mental Health Cooperative: Mental health services for people without insurance. Visit their website or call Enrollment Services for more information.
- Tri-Synergy Counseling: Bilingual counseling services. Make an appointment here.
Diapers
- Little Sprouts: Monthly diapers, wipes, and baby care items for new moms. Call the Hispanic Family Foundation to learn more.
Food
- SNAP (Food Stamps): Call the SNAP Helpline for food stamp assistance.
- Additional Food Pantries: Check this list for more Nashville food pantries.
Government Benefits
- Social Security: Create an online account or call their office at (877) 808-5461.
- Medicare: Call 1 (800) 633-4227 to speak to someone at Medicare or visit their website.
Housing
- Coordinated Entry: Multiple agencies working together to match people with housing. [English Flyer/Spanish Flyer]
- Housing Search Resources
Immigration and Asylum Resources
- Search for available immigration resources by zip code here.
- The Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project (ASAP): Explore this Resource List for asylum-seekers.
Transportation
- Mid Cumberland Access may be able to help older adults with transportation to medical appointments. Visit their website or call them at 1-(800) 945-4125.
- WeGo: Watch this video to learn how to use WeGo [Nashville Public Transit]
- Other Transportation Resources
Older Adults/Seniors
The Branch of Nashville supports older adults with food, resource navigation, and opportunities to gather together. Learn more here.
- Aging and Disability: Greater Nashville Regional Council: GNRC has resource assistance counselors ready to help you find and connect with services for older and disabled adults. Visit their website or call (615) 255-1010.
- Dental Coverage: Older adults may be eligible for the Smile On 65+ program available through Interfaith Dental Clinic. Call them at (615) 329-4790 for more information.
- In-Home Health Services: Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency may be able to assist older adults with in-home health services. Visit them online or call them at (615) 331-6033.
- Call the Medicare Information Assistance Helpline at 1-(877) 801-0044 if you have any questions about Medicare.