77Tennessee State University Social Work Field Education Placement Agency List 2017-2018 Page | 1

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Against the Grain / P.O. Box 809 Franklin, TN 37065 / 615-791-7885 / Meredith Kendall:
/ Against the Grain is to educate and empower men and women who have a history of abuse, addiction or negative cycles to achieve and fully experience their unique, God-given potential.
Against the Stream Nashville / 3816 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 / 615-856-1292 / Elizabeth Harrigan,
LCSW / Strives to create and sustain a healthy, accountable, wise, and compassionate community for practitioners from all walks of life.
Ameri-Group / 22 Century Blvd. Suite 220 Nashville, TN 37214 / 615-232-2130 / Joy Musick
/ Provides you access to the best possible health care. It’s just one of the things we do every day. Long-term care for those who qualify. We also offer other services to take care of special needs you might have:Taking Care of Baby and Me®
Population Health services
Americorp Program / 625 Benton Ave. Suite 118 Nashville, TN 37219 / 615-880-2155 / David Varriga:
/ Supports critical community needs associated with Disaster Services, Capacity Building, Economic Opportunity, Education, and Environmental Stewardship. AmeriCorps members will be responsible for completing projects, working with refugee families, increasing youth's knowledge to help them do better in school, and much more.
American Civil Liabilities Union / PO Box 120160 Nashville, TN 37212 / 615-320-7142 / EricSirignano
/ We work proactively to pursue policies, practices and laws that protect Tennesseans against unfair and unequal treatment.
Angel’s Watching Over Me Academy / 687 Old Hickory Blvd. Brentwood, TN / 615-309-8400 / Cleshette Hudson:
/ LC is to ensure the physical, mental, and emotional well being of children who are ready for group care. Children of working parents and other children who are in need of experience in a group situation are accepted.
Aspire Health / 333 Commerce Street Suite 7 Nashville, TN 37208 / 615-831-7088 / Belinda Howard BSW
/ Specializes in providing an extra layer of supper to patients facing a serious illness. Aspires clinicians provides patients with relief from symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness
Bordeaux Long-Term Care / 1414 Country Hospital Rd. Nashville, TN 37218 / 615-862-7000 ex: 4121 / Paul Miller
/ family-based organization will revolutionize the healthcare industry through a culture of resident-centered healthcare services, personalized spirituality, real quality of life initiatives, and Stakeholder education and empowerment, to earn the trust of every resident, family, and
community we serve
Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee / 1704 Charlotte Ave Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-983-6836 / Laquinta Magee
/ To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Center Stone Mental Health Centers / 1101 6th Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37204 / 615-463-6664 / Tamara Johnson
/ A not-for-profit providers of community-based behavioral health care, offering mental health services, substance abuse treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services
Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt / 2200 Children’s Way Nashville, TN / 615-322-0372 / Elizabeth Edwards MSW
/ Providing specialized services to children and families while in need or in a crisis.
Christ Community Church / 136 3rd Ave. S. Franklin, TN 37064 / 615-764-7101 / Teresa Hardy:
/ Adoption / Foster / Orphan Care Ministry of Christ Community Church is to serve the church and the community by providing information and support for families involved in adoption and foster care.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) / 601 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 / 615-425-2383 / Kimberely Wagner (Advocate Supervisor) –MSW / CASA provides a resource of trained advocates who speak exclusively for the children. CASA volunteer's duty to acquire an in depth knowledge of each assigned case and express the child’s best interest to the court and etc
Department of Veterans Affairs Alvin C. York Campus / 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 / 615-225-3948 / Nicki Wall
/ Provides ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, specialized tertiary care, transplant services, spinal cord injury, outpatient care, and a full range of extended care and mental health services.
Department of Veterans Affairs-VA Hospital / 1310 24th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37212 / 615-873-7732 / Tonya Hardyway, LCSW: / Provide ambulatory care, primary care, and secondary care in acute medicine and surgery, specialized tertiary care, transplant services, and a full range of extended care and mental health services
Direct Access Coordination / 5042 Thoroughbred Ln Ste 200 Brentwood, TN 37027 / 615-509-5539 / Angela Lockhart, MSW
/ Coordinate services & supports that provide people with intellectual disabilities Direct Access to community resources and services that empower them to have the best lives possible
Eighteenth Ave Family Enrichment Center / 1811 Osage Ave Nashville, TN 37204 / 615-320-1131 / Grace Brady:
/ Provides exceptional experiences for children and families who might be facing economic and educational hardships...
Elam Mental Health Center / 1005 D. B. Todd Blvd. Nashville, TN 37208 / 615-327-6398 / Korlu McCainster,
/ Make early intervention services for HIV/AIDS available to individuals in alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs
Identify and refer individuals needing social and medical services for HIV/AIDS to the appropriate services.
Exchange Club Family Center / 139 Thompson Ln. Nashville, TN 37211 / 615-333-2644 / Jennifer Martin
/ Breaks the cycle of child abuse and neglect by empowering parents to raise happy, healthy children. We are a licensed, accredited non-profit child abuse prevention agency.
Family and Children Services / 201 23rd Ave. N. Nashville, TN / 615-724-1328
724-1332 / Deniece Ferguson:

Mona Barz
/ Family & Children’s Service (FCS) serves all people in crisis and transition by meeting them where they are, understanding their needs, and connecting them to the resources they need. FCS often ‘fills in the gaps’ in social services, creating a safety net to ensure that all children and families can be safe and healthy
Foundations Recovery Network / 5409 Maryland Way Suite 320 Brentwood, TN 37027 / 615-870-8083 / Siobhan Morse:
/ Integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders through clinical services, education and research.
Gentiva Hospice / 1400 Donelson Pike, Suite B5 Nashville, TN 37115 / 615-365-1009 / Holly Davis:
/ Offers loving care to people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families and service to the community in enriching lives.
Gilda’s Club / 1033 18th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37202 / 615-329-1124 / Felice Apololinsky
/ Provide gathering place where people with cancer and their families and friends can join with others to actively involve themselves in buildings social and emotional support as a supplement to regular medical care.
Grace Healthcare of Whites Creek / 3425 Knight Dr. Whites Creek, TN 37189 / 615-876-2754 / Phylicia Alexander
/ Federally approved plan, whereby the member healthcare companies set up their own intern corporate program, sanctioned by the federal government
Grace Manor Health and Rehabilitation / 1420 W. Old Hickory Blvd Nashville, TN 37207 / 615-378-6155 / Lisa Knight
/ This is a locally owned and operated living community for the elderly. This agency specializes in assisted living, respite care and daycare.
Greater Nashville Council Area Agency on Aging & Disability / 501 Union St. Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-862-8828 / Melanie Howell
/ Mission is to plan programs and services and advocate for the older population and adults with disabilities.
G4S Stoney River Academy Youth Services / 279G Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214 / 813-514-6275 / Cindy Lane
/ A residential treatment program for 48 male youth offenders, ages 13 and up, who are committed to the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services and in need of level 3 Continuum Special Needs Enhanced Juvenile Justice.
Hope Clinic / 1810 Hayes St, Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-515-6920 / Marie Gilland
/ For persons dealing with unplanned pregnancies, prevention, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, or abortion), and postpartum depression. We provide medical care, professional counseling, education, mentorship, and material support regardless of age, race, or religion.
Journeys of Hope Urban Solutions Inc. / 411 Murfreesboro Pike / 615-726-2696 ex:121 / Cassandra Curry
/ Affordable housing is our number one priority, We can also connect people with special support programs. An accessible place to live, combined with available support services in a thriving community.
Knowles Senior Citizens, Inc. / 174 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-743-3400 / Arlene Johnson
/ Fifty Forward enriches the lives of adults 50+ by providing pathways to health, well-being and lifelong learning.
Life Skills Center / 1031 Brookhaven Road Clarksville, TN / 270-901-5000 / Patty Alford-LCSW
/ Providing support and life skill training for individuals with disabilities and impairments
Magdalene House/ Thistle Farms / 721 Lena St. Nashville, TN 37208 / 615-320-5325 / Keri Seay:
/ Thistle Farms is a sanctuary for healing for women survivors of abuse, addiction, trafficking and prostitution. We are a community of survivors, advocates, employees, interns, volunteers, and friends from all across the world
Maternal Infant Health Outreach Worker Program / Vanderbilt School of Nursing 1400 18th Ave S. A-1 Nashville, TN / 615-322-4184 / Tonya Elkins:
/ Provides help for women
health habits, fetal development, labor and delivery, and signs of preterm labor
Matthew Walker /McGruder Family Resource Center / 2013 25th Ave. N. Nashville, TN / 615-291-4513
945-2220 / Tracye Henderson
/ The partners of McGruder are committed to ensuring that families and children are safe in their area.
Mayor’s Office of Children and Youth Metropolitan City Hall / 225 Polk Ave. Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-862-6000 / Ronnie Stynes
/ Improving the educational outcomes at our public schools, engaging regional and state partners to develop a unified vision and plan for transportation, creating more affordable housing options for residents of all backgrounds, and continuing to grow our economy while ensuring all parts of Davidson County share in the prosperity
Mental Health Cooperative / 275 Cumberland Bend Nashville, TN 37228 / 615-726-3340 / Travis Gay
/ MHC is the only agency in the state whose sole focus is persons with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disorders who also struggle to survive at or below the poverty level.
Mental Health & Developmental & Disabilities / 425 5th Ave. N Cordell Hull Bld. 5th floor Nashville, TN 37247 / 615-532-6500 / Micheal Jones:
/ Case Management Services provide support for individuals who are supported in the Self-Determination Waiver. Services include ongoing assessment, development, evaluation and revision of the plan of care, assistance with the selection of service providers, provision of general education about the waiver program, including individual rights and responsibilities and monitoring.
Mercury Courts Clinic / 411 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN / (615) 259-5124 / Paula Foster

615-294-1314 / Provide medical, behavioral and dental services to over 500 individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness.
Metropolitan Developmental Housing Agency / 701 S. 6th St. Nashville, TN 37202 / 615-252-8571 / Deborah Eubanks:
/ Provides public housing residents the opportunity to improve their quality of life with case management services and community support.
Metropolitan Probation & Parole / 100 James Robertson Pkwy Ben West Bldg. Nashville, TN 37201 / 615-862-8380
Ex. 70970 / Robert Green:
/ The Davidson County Community Corrections mission is to divert felony offenders from the Tennessee prison system by providing intensive community based supervision and treatment services necessary to reduce criminal behavior and create a safer community.
Metropolitan Public Defender Juvenile Division / 100 Woodland St. Nashville, TN 37206 / 615-880-3707 / Patricia Hayes:
/ The social worker and interns work with the attorneys as they advocate for clients involved in the Juvenile Justice System.
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools / 261 Branford Ave. Nashville, TN 37204 / 615-259-8569 / Vickie Fleming:
/ Preparing more than 88,000 students to excel in higher education, work and life.
Metropolitan Social Services Richland Village community Services / 137 51st Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37209 / 615-862-6432 / Yuri Hancock:
/ Our Services includes:
Information & Referral
Counseling ,Case Management
Life Management Skills
Homeless Services
Senior Nutrition
Homemaker Services
Burial Services
Planning, Coordination & Social Data Analysis
Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency / 1101 Kermit Dr. Suite 300 Nashville, TN 37217 / 615-850-3922 / Debra Holmes:
/ Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency is an independent, non-profit organization committed to helping individuals and communities become more self-sufficient. Mid-Cumberland provides services that work toward improving the health, well-being, and economic opportunities of people needing critical support or of those who may have an immediate need
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute / 221 Stewarts Ferry Pike Nashville, TN 37214 / 615-902-7626 / Brenda Arkin:

Mark Voyles:
/ A state psychiatric hospital serving patients in the Middle Tennessee area
Miriams Promise / 522 Russell Street Nashville, TN / 615-292-3400 / Lisa Stauter LCSW-BSW
/ Licensed child placement agency Crisis center for pregnancy counseling, parenting and adoption services.
Murfreesboro City Schools / 2552 S. Church St. Murfreesboro, TN 37128 / 615-594-1522 / Tonya Hobbs:
/ A child’s performance in school is often affected by family dynamics. By focusing on the circumstances and individual needs of each family there is a better understanding of the children. Working with one family at a time, the goal remains the same: helping children to be productive, successful students.
Nashville Cares / 633 Thompson Ln. Nashville, TN 37040 / 615-259-4866 ex: 230 / Delray Zimmerman
/ Offers to persons living with HIV/AIDS, their families, spouses, and partners and significant others, a unique combination of brokered, direct delivery and informational services. Services include case management, therapeutic support and practical support.
Nashville General Hospital at Meharry / 1818 Albion St. Nashville, TN 37209 / 615-341-4125 / Jennifer Hamilton:
/ To improve the health and wellness of Nashville by providing equitable access to coordinated patient-centered care, supporting tomorrow’s caregivers, and translating science into clinical practice
Nashville Urban League / 1219 9th Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37208 / 615-254-0525 / Robert Robinson
/ Youth Empowerment ensures the education of all children by providing access to early childhood literacy, after-care programs and college preparation and scholarships.
NASW TN- Chapter / 1808 West End Ave. Suite 1214 Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-321-5095 / Karen Franklin
/ Provides education, advocacy and professional development activities at a state level focused on the above mission. The Tennessee Chapter of NASW also serves as a resource center for its 1,800 Tennessee members and for social work students and professionals across the state of Tennessee. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities through its work and practice.
New Life Lodge / 999 Girl Scout Rd, Burns TN, 37029 / 615-574-3123
740-5990 / Leah Graham

Millie Nygren
/ Focuses on substance abuse victims. Services includes Halfway house, all clients in Opioid Program, Methadone Detoxification, and substance abuse treatment.
NHC Place at Trace / 8353 Tennessee 100 Nashville, TN 37209 / 629-888-5800 / Debbie Hunt-Zinger-director
/ Providing specialized services to children and families while in need or in a crisis. Services include: crisis intervention, financial resources, short term family counseling and etc.
Oasis Youth Development / 1704 Charlotte St. Suite 200 Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-513-6865 / Nicole Lewis:
/ Partners with over 3000 youth each year. Whether in teen leadership roles, school prevention groups or the emergency shelter, they work with you to help them grow, thrive and create positive change in their lives and in our community
Omni Vision / 301 S Perimeter Park Dr Site 110, Nashville, TN 37211 / 615-832-5454 ex: 7205 / Aisha Mansaray:
/ The Omni Family of Services is a multi-state placement agency that provides services for adults and children. Omni focuses on family, providing each individual with a community support system to facilitate and inspire growth and development.
Open Table Nashville / 210 Morton Ave
Nashville, TN 37211 / 615-584-7958 / Ingrid McIntyre
/ To this end, we facilitate speaking engagements, urban immersions, trainings, and group volunteer opportunities with the goal of promoting personal transformation and systemic change
Operation Stand Down / 1125 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN / 615-248-1981 / Krista Benson
/ Operation Stand Down Tennessee assists Veterans and their families so they can be self-sustaining and better connected to the community.
Park Center Co-occurring IOP/OP Program / 948 Woodland St. Nashville, TN 37206 / 615-485-4513 / Raquel Ingram:
/ Our mission of empowering people who have mental illness and substance use disorders to live and work in their communities.
Prevent Child Abuse TN / 1120 Glendale Ln. Suite 1112 Nashville, TN 37204 / 615-383-0994 / Katherine Snyder:
/ Provide primary prevention programs, parent support programs, public education, and advocacy.
Refugee Services Catholic Charities of Tennessee / 10 S. 6th St. Nashville, TN 37217 / 615-248-5989
(615) 256-7256 / Aaron Toran Jr.:

/ A faith based social service agency providing short-term material assistance, adoption services, counseling, housing, refugee and immigration services, outreach, child welfare and geriatric services and job training.
Renewal House / 3410 Clarksville Hwy Nashville, TN 37218 / 615-255-5222 / Kaitlyn Iliery
/ Long-term recovery community for women with substance use addictions and their children. They help women and families make a fresh start in life and break the cycle of addiction for future generations.
Safe Haven / 1234 3rd Ave. South Nashville, TN / 615-256-8195 / Hannah Evans
/ The only shelter-to-housing program of its kind in Middle Tennessee that accepts the entire homeless family. We keep the family together and provide comprehensive services that empower Final Safe Haven Family Shelter End of Year Mailer. Safe Haven helps families experiencing homelessness by providing for their immediate needs of shelter and stability.
Salvation Army / 631 N 1st Nashville, TN 37206 / 615-242-0411 / Misty Ratcliff:
/ The Salvation Army, a faith-based nonprofit agency that extends a resourceful hand of assistance to families in greatest need, so that they may lift themselves from crisis to stability and independence.
Sophia’s Heart / Nashville, TN / 615-752-9135 / Clifton Harris
/ The program was set up to offer families a safe home in which the family unit could live together for six months to one year, receiving job and life-skills training, counseling, and education, with the end goal of acquiring permanent housing and becoming self-sufficient following the transition into their own home.
Sumner Regional Medical Center / 555 Hartsville Pike
Gallatin, TN / 615-328-8023 / Lori Davis
/ MC operates as a 155-bed healthcare facility and provides quality care in numerous areas, including cancer treatment, cardiac care, same-day surgery, orthopaedics, diagnostics, women's health and rehabilitation services. As the community grows, SRMC strives to continually improve its services and programs to meet the changing needs of Gallatin, Hendersonville and the surrounding areas
Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability / 502 Deaderick St. 9th floor Nashville, TN 37243 / 615-253-4441 / Lacey Russell:
/ The Commission is dedicated to working for older Tennesseans and adults with disabilities by providing leadership and guidance for a system that promotes health, dignity, independence, and security through an array of community and in-home services, the protection of rights, and the implementation of best practices.
Tennessee Disability Coalition / 480 Craighead St. Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37204 / 615-383-9442 / Brandon Brown
/ Is an alliance of organizations and individuals joined to promote the full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
The Arc Charity Center / 50 Vantage Way Nashville, TN 37228 / 615-321-5699 / Sheila Moore-CEO/MSW(Family Support)
/ Serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Nashville, supplying job placement and life skill training.
The Help Center / 3918 Dickerson Rd Nashville, TN 37207 / 615-349-8349 / Ramon Johnson
/ Our Services are to help ex-offenders and low income individuals remain a vital part of the community by assisting them in learning about and choosing healthy coping skills.
TN Board of Probation & Parole / Murfreesboro Rd / 615-262-6161 Ex: 133 / Charlotte Mann:
/ Participating in cooperative efforts such as multi-purpose service centers, coordinated victim services and interagency efforts.
Providing employees with access to and training in the use of advanced technologies.
TN Department of Children Services / 900 2nd Ave N. Nashville, TN 37243
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1210 Foster Ave. Cole 4 Nashville, TN 37243 / 615-532-4009
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615-253-3311 / Shania Thomas-Houston
/ The Department investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. We also administer the state’s foster-care system and we work especially hard to find permanency for the children and youth who come into our care, whether that is through reunification or adoption.
TN Dept. of Health Alcohol and Drug Bureau / Tennessee Towers 26th floor
312 8th Ave. Nashville, TN 37209 / 615-741-1921 / Rodney Bragg:

Angie McKinney Jones:
/ Adult Substance Abuse Treatment is for adults with an alcohol or drug dependency, or adults with a co-occurring substance use and a psychiatric diagnosis. - See more at:
TN DCS Hotline / Athens Way Suite E Nashville, TN 37243 / 615-741-1135 / Pierce Beckham, LCSW
/ Hotline accepts call of abuse and neglect children 24hrs a week.
TSU Center on Aging Research & Education Services / 330 10th Ave N. Nashville, TN 37203 / 615-963-7089 / Wanda Davidson
/ Provides panels on formulating partnerships between higher education institutions and senior programs, aging in place in rural communities, and best practices for identifying financial abuse against older adults.
Transformation Services / 1231 9th Ave N Nashville, TN / 615-523-9933 / Jessica Lyons
/ Mental Health Services: Clinical Assessments, diagnosis and treatment (i.e mental health, parenting, alcohol & drug) Medication Management, Individual, Family, and group therapy.
United Neighborhood Health Services / 617 8th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37026 / 615-630-1073 / Bill Warren
/ Neighborhood Health provides the care you need as you mature and grow older. You require additional screenings, particularly for cancer, and you may have chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.
VPIL Ped’s Primary / 2200 Children's Way
Nashville, TN 37232 / 615-963-7668 / Jay Hedgepet
/ Provides complete sick and well-child care to children from birth through the teen years. The clinic is a medical home for patients in the practice. We work hard to be the first and only place where patients and families seek routine health care
Woodland Hills Youth Development / 3965 Stewart Lane Nashville, TN 37218 / 615-532-2049 / Kimberly Gethers:
/ Provides services to children, families, and adults with disabilities. Also provides child care services and children who are in juvenile.
World Relief / 1655 Murfreesboro Pike, suite G Nashville, TN 37217 / 615-833-7735 / Lauren Ersamger,, MSW
/ Embrace refugees who have been forced to leave their country, culture, friends, and families for safety. World Relief empowers volunteers to help meet their physical, social, and spiritual needs.
World Relief Nashville / 1655 Murfreesboro Pike, Suite G
Nashville, TN 37217 / 615-366-5530 /

Anna Beth Walters:

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We serve those who are suffering from poverty and injustice, regardless of color, belief, or gender, as part of God’s plan to redeem, reconcile, and restore the world.

YMCA – Mentoring Program / 1021 Russell St Nashville, TN 37206 / 615-255-9622
Ex72318 / Amber Jackson
/ Provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.
YMCA-YCAP / 1021 Russell St. Nashville, TN 37209 / 615-226-5577 / Tiffany Jones
/ Serve as a consistent positive role models for our students to emulate.
Provide a nurturing environment for our students to learn, grow and thrive.
Work with students' schools and families to ensure students' academic success.
Youth Villages / 3310 Perimeter Dr. Nashville, TN 37211 / 901-251-4890 / Matt Lightfoot
/ Youth Villages provides free foster parent training, monthly reimbursements to help offset the costs of adding a child to your household and ongoing, 24-hour support.
YWCA – Domestic Violence / 1608 Woodmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37215 / 615-983-5114
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615-242-1199 / Cristina Ortiz
/ Focuses on women and girls who desire to create a better quality of life for themselves and/or their families, to achieve self-sufficiency, and to increase their financial strength. YWCA will also be a spokesperson for those women who have no voice.

9/15/2016 Updated