Help is just a phone call away!

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Help is just a phone call away!
Help is just a
phone call
away!
A Quick and Easy Resource Guide for Parents Murfreesboro City Schools
Director of Schools
Linda Gilbert
“To assure academic and personal success for each
child.”
In case of Immediate Emergency call 911
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Murfreesboro City Police Department: (615) 893-­‐1311 Rutherford County Sherriff: (615) 898-­‐7770 Poison Control: 1-­‐800-­‐222-­‐1222 Your Child’s Educational Needs Rutherford County Schools 2240 Southpark Drive 893-5812
Murfreesboro City Schools
2552 S. Church Street
893-2313
School Address Telephone Principal Discovery School at Bellwood 1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd. 895-­‐2123 Kristina Maddux Black Fox Elementary School 1753 S. Rutherford Blvd. 893-­‐6395 Joe Thompson Bradley Academy 511 Mercury Blvd. 895-­‐2672 Jenny Ortiz Cason Lane Academy 1330 Cason Lane 898-­‐7145 Lee Wilkerson Reeves-­‐Rogers 1807 Greenland Dr. 895-­‐4973 Laurie Offutt Erma Siegel Elementary School 135 West Thompson Lane 904-­‐1002 Emily Spencer Hobgood Elementary School 307 S. Baird Lane 895-­‐2744 Tammy Garrett John Pittard Elementary School 745 DeJarnette Lane 396-­‐0240 Roseanne Barton Mitchell Neilson Elementary 711 West Clark Blvd. 890-­‐7841 Robin Newell Mitchell Neilson Primary 1303 Jones Blvd. 895-­‐2904 Robin Newell Northfield Elementary School 550 West Northfield Blvd. 895-­‐7324 Gene Lloyd Overall Creek Elementary School 429 Otter Trail 624-­‐5500 Don Bartch Scales Elementary 2340 St. Andrews Dr. 895-­‐5279 Maria Johnson Murfreesboro City Schools Community Outreach Greg Lyles Murfreesboro City Schools Hispanic Outreach Ruth Gonzales-­‐Hill Murfreesboro City Schools ELL Family Liaison Marisela Tapia MCS Arabic Outreach Rana Dajani MTMC/MCS Mobile Health Unit Kathy Ferrell Murfreesboro City Schools Special Education Joe Marlin Murfreesboro City Schools Extended School Program Ralph Ringstaff Homework Helpline Mid-­‐Cumberland Head Start Murfreesboro City Schools Transportation Dept. Ava Jordan Parent Resource Guide May 2016 893-­‐2312 232-­‐4558 653-­‐1170 278-­‐0434 785-­‐8243 893-­‐2313 893-­‐2313 298-­‐6636 896-­‐2458 893-­‐7126 General Information First Call For Help 211 United Way of Rutherford County 3050 Medical Center Pkwy. 893-­‐7303 American Red Cross 501 Memorial Blvd. 800-­‐733-­‐2767 (615)893-­‐4272 Crisis Intervention 244-­‐7444 Department of Children’s Services 217-­‐8900 Linebaugh Public Library 105 W. Vine Street 893-­‐4131 Mid-­‐Cumberland Community Action Agency 1406 W. College St. 893-­‐8938 Mid-­‐Cumberland Community Services Agency 123 N. Maple St. 217-­‐6823 Mid-­‐Cumberland Human Resource Agency Transportation 520 West Lytle St. Suite A 890-­‐2677 Rover 111 W. Vine Street 217-­‐6837 Goodwill Industries 710 Memorial Blvd. 898-­‐0998 3060 S. Church St. 346-­‐1817 St. Marks United Methodist Church 1267 N. Rutherford Blvd. 893-­‐3455 To Obtain Lost Records Social Security Number Birth Certificate Shot Records Identification Social Security Administration Rutherford County Health Department Your Family Physician/Pediatrician Department of Motor Vehicles Rutherford County Food Bank Greenhouse Ministries Community Helpers DHS Food Stamps Women Infants Children (WIC) Salvation Army Journey Home 898-­‐8036 Nutritional Needs 211 Bridge Ave. 309 South Spring Street 1453 Hope Way, Suite -­‐B 1711 B Old Fort Parkway 100 W. Burton Street 1137 W. Main Street 308 W. Castle Street 895-­‐1148 494-­‐0499 898-­‐0617 848-­‐5153 898-­‐7785 895-­‐7071 809-­‐2644 100 West Burton Street 898-­‐7880 HealthCare Needs Rutherford County Health Department Parent Resource Guide May 2016 1-­‐800-­‐772-­‐1213 898-­‐7880 Primary Care and Hope Clinic 1453 Hope Way 893-­‐9390 DHS Tenn Care 1711 B Old Fort Parkway 848-­‐5153 Guidance Center 2126 North Thompson Lane 895-­‐6051 St. Thomas Rutherford 1700 Medical Center Pkwy 396-­‐4100 Medical/Tenn Care Transportation 333-­‐5445 St. Louise Clinic 1020 N. Highland Ave 396-­‐6620 Alive Hospice 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 202 896-­‐4663 Alvin C. York VA Medical Center 3400 Lebanon Pike 867-­‐6000 Comfort Ye Ministries 307 East Jefferson Pike 890-­‐3834 TENNderCare 100 West Burton St. 898-­‐7876 Murfreesboro Medical Clinic 1272 Garrison Dr. 898-­‐7876 Clothing Needs St. Rose of Lima Clothes Closet 1601 N. Tennessee Blvd. 893-­‐1843 Salvation Army 1137 W. Main Street 895-­‐7071 West Main Mission 1400 W. College St. 893-­‐8912 See also Murfreesboro City Schools Family Resources Centers and Outreach Coordinators pg. 2 Housing Needs Murfreesboro Housing Authority 415 W. Maple St. 894-­‐9414 Salvation Army 1137 W. Main St. 895-­‐7071 West Main Mission 1400 W. College St. 893-­‐8912 Room In The Inn 640 W. Main St. 896-­‐2012 Smyrna Housing Authority 701 Stan Cir, Smyrna 459-­‐8866 Way of hope 653-­‐8027 Adult Services Read to Succeed 895-­‐7071 Exchange Club Family Center 115 Heritage Park Dr. 890-­‐4673 Tennessee Helpline (Parenting Assistance) 356-­‐6767 Project PASS (Preparing Adults for Self Sufficiency) 893-­‐7303 Rutherford County Adult Education Center 904-­‐3876 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church If you are interested in learning English (for non-­‐English speakers) or Spanish for English Speakers 890-­‐0434 Children’s Services Big Brother’s Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee Boys and Girls Club of Rutherford County Cedar Grove Residential Treatment Facility 415 N. Maple St. 890-­‐8868 820 Jones Blvd. 890-­‐2582 1640 Lascassas Highway 895-­‐9590 Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Club YES (Youth Empowerment Services) 796-­‐8001 Regional Intervention Program 434 East Bell St. 890-­‐4622 Youth Services 898-­‐7850 Murfreesboro City Schools Extended School Program 893-­‐5812 Special Needs Tennessee Early Intervention System 745 Church Street 904-­‐3636 Children’s Special Services 100 W. Burton Street 898-­‐7880 Project Help (ACE) 206 North Baird Ln 898-­‐2458 Special Kids 202 Arnette Street 890-­‐1003 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 890-­‐4746 Parents Encouraging Parents 650-­‐7085 Tennessee Infant Parent Services 890-­‐3664 Tennessee Voices for Children 269-­‐7751 ABLES Recreation Association P.O. Box 616, Smyrna 220-­‐9161 Rutherford County Adult Activity Center 1130 Haley Road 890-­‐4389 Stones River Center 3350 Memorial Blvd. 895-­‐7788 th
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center 460 9 Avenue, Smyrna 459-­‐6811 Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Program 1132 Haley Rd. 898-­‐8088 Emergency Assistance Community Helpers 1453 Hope Way Suite B 898-­‐0617 Department of Human Services 1711 B Old Fort Parkway 848-­‐5153 Mid-­‐Cumberland Community Action Agency 415 S. Academy St. 893-­‐8938 Murfreesboro City Schools Community Outreach and Family Resource Centers (see pg. 2) First Baptist Church 200 East Main St. 615-­‐893-­‐2514 Law Enforcement Murfreesboro City Police Department Rutherford County Sherriff Eagleville Police Department LaVergne Police Department Smyrna Police Department Legal Aid Office CASA of Rutherford County th
16 Judicial District Child Support Office Rutherford County Juvenile Court Child Support Customer Service Parent Resource Guide May 2016 893-­‐1311 898-­‐7770 274-­‐2922 793-­‐7744 459-­‐6644 890-­‐0905 904-­‐6996 898-­‐8002 898-­‐7954 1-­‐800-­‐838-­‐6911 Recreation and Sports Rutherford County YMCA 115 N. Thompson Ln. 895-­‐5995 Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd. 893-­‐7493 SportsCom 2310 Memorial Blvd. 895-­‐5040 Barfield Wilderness Station 697 Barfield Crescent Road 893-­‐2141 Bradley Academy 415 S. Academy 867-­‐2633 Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village 312 S. Front St. 890-­‐0355 Oakland’s Historic Museum 900 N. Maney 893-­‐0022 Stone’s River National Battlefield 3501 Old Nashville Hwy. 893-­‐9501 Sam Davis Home 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna 459-­‐2341 Discovery Center at Murfree Springs 502 SE Broad Street 890-­‐2300 Boy Scouts of America 3414 Hillsboro Pike 383-­‐9724 Boys and Girls Club (Murfreesboro location) 820 Jones Blvd 890-­‐2582 Boys and Girls Club (Smyrna location) 198 Culbertson St. 984-­‐4087 Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee 303 West Burton St. 890-­‐2451 Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation 697 Veterans Pkwy 890-­‐5333 UT Extension-­‐ 4H 315 John Rice Blvd. Suite 101 898-­‐7710 Mental Health Branches Counseling Center 1102 Dow St. 904-­‐7170 Camelot 437 Nissan Drive, Suite 500 Smyrna 462-­‐6673 Mental Health Cooperative 1203 Memorial Blvd. 904-­‐6103 NAMI 115 E. Middle Tennessee Christian School Rd. 1-­‐866-­‐901-­‐6264 Our Place Peer Support Center 120 Hancock St. 867-­‐3538 Pastoral Counseling Center 200 East Main St. 904-­‐8623 The Guidance Center 2126 North Thompson Lane 898-­‐0771 Youth Villages 3310 Perimeter Hill Drive, Nashville 424-­‐0513 Centerstone 222 Heritage Park Dr. Suite 101 460-­‐4090 CMH Youth Services 5436 Reagan Run, Cane Ridge, TN 781-­‐8752 Positive Horizons Smyrna, TN 355-­‐6370 This information was compiled by the Murfreesboro City Schools office of Community Initiatives and its outreach team. Parent Resource Guide May 2016 CLOTHES
-- Rutherford County School Board 2240 Southpark Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Rutherford County Schools Charity Fund provides shoes and clothing for needy
students enrolled in the Rutherford County School System.
Contact: (615) 893-5812 – M-F 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Website: http://www.rcs.k12.tn.us
-- Community Helpers of Rutherford County
1020 N. Highland Ave Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Provides referrals to Thrift Store and possible clothing vouchers to those who are
eligible.
Contact: (615) 898-0617 – Tuesday- Thursday 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
-- Murfreesboro City Schools Indigent Care Fund
2552 S. Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37127
Provides clothing and shoes for low income Murfreesboro City Schools students.
Contact: (615) 893- 2313 – M- F 8:00 am- 4:00 pm
Website: http://www.cityschools.net
-- Outreach Thrift Store
810 NW Broad St, Ste. 212, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Sells and gives away clothing to those in need. Items are reasonably priced. In
order to receive free clothing a voucher is required from a participating agency.
Contact: (615) 849- 8278 – Monday- Saturday 9:00 am- 7:00 pm; Sunday 1:00
pm- 5:00 pm
Website: http://www.outreachmurfreesboro.com/
---All Things Possible Bargain
2601 Lascassas Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-849-1305
--Riverdale Baptist Church
307 Warrior Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Clothing and shoes for infants and children up to size 16. Parents are allowed 5
outfits per child twice a year. Thursdays, 9:00a.m.-12noon. Must show proof of
address. Contact: (615) 895-3295
--Journey Home
Located at 308 West Castle Street, around the corner from Cannonsburgh
Village.
Contact at (615) 809-2643 weekdays from 6:00 am until 3:00 pm
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Website: http://www.lovegodservepeople.org/
MATERNITY/BABY ITEMS
-- Pregnancy Support Center
745 S. Church St., Ste 801, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides maternity clothing, baby clothing up to size 2T, diapers, cribs, strollers,
etc. to individuals in need.
Contact: (615) 893-0228 – Monday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Website: http://godcloud.org/city/pregnancy-support-center-murfreesboro/
-- West Main Mission
1400- B West College Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
This program provides clothing and household items at no cost to families in
Rutherford County.
Contact: (615) 893-8912 – by appointment only
-- God’s Amazing Place
1344 S. Lowry St., Smyrna, TN 37167
Clothing provided to residents of Rutherford County in need.
Contact: (615) 890- 6543 – leave a message or walk-in on Tuesdays from 9:00
am- 12:00 pm.
Website: www.tnfellowship.com
-- Smyrna First United Methodist
301 Sam Davis Rd., Smyrna, TN 37167
Programs that provide new or secondhand clothing for people who cannot afford
to purchase these items at retail prices.
Contact: (615) 459-2826 – Tues. 4 pm- 6pm, Thurs.,3 pm- 5 pm and Sat 9 am12 pm. at Wherry House Corporative 121- A Claebourne Dr.
Website: http://smyrnafirstumc.publishpath.com/
-- Rutherford County School Board
2240 SouthPark Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Rutherford County Charity Fund Provides shoes and clothing for needy students
enrolled in the Rutherford County School System.
Contact: (615) 893-5812 – M- F 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
-- Community Helpers of Rutherford County
814 S. Church St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Provides referrals to Thrift Store and possible clothing vouchers to those who are
eligible.
Contact: (615) 898-0617
Website: http://communityhelpersofrutherfordcounty.org/
---Safe Place for Newborns
1-866-699-SAFE
COMMUNITY SERVICES INFORMATION
--United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties
3050 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Parent education with a focus on school readiness.
Contact: (615) 893-7303 – M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.uwrutherford.org/
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY SERVICES
--Linebaugh Public Library System—Downtown Branch
105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and
encourage them to read.
Contact: (615) 893-4131-Mon-Thur, 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat, 9:00am-5:00pm; Sun,
1pm-6pm Website: http://www.linebaugh.org
--Linebaugh Public Library System—Myrtle Glanton Lord/Patterson Branch
521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and
encourage them to read.
Contact: (615) 907-3429
Website: http://www.linebaugh.org
--Linebaugh Public Library System--Smyrna Branch
400 Enon Springs Rd. W., Smyra, TN 37167
Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and
encourage them to read.
Contact: (615) 459-48
Website: http://www.linebaugh.org
--Linebaugh Public Library System--Eagleville Branch
317 Hwy 99 E., Eagleville, TN 37060
Libraries that offer special programs to acquaint children with library services and
encourage them to read.
Contact: (615) 274-2626
Website: http://www.linebaugh.org
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 HOLIDAY HELP
Christmas Assistance
--Salvation Army-Murfreesboro
1137 West Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37133
Holiday programs for children, ages 12 and under, families, and seniors age 55
and up in Rutherford County.
Contact: (615) 895-7071- M-TR 8:30am-12pm & 1 pm-4:30pm; F 8:30am12:00pm
Website: http://www.paradisedivision.org/murfreesboro/
--Life Point Church- FBC Smyrna Campus
506 Legacy Dr., Smyrna, TN 37167
The Angel Tree occurs every Thursday in October, where holiday assistance is
provided for families with students ages 18 and under. These services are only
offered for residents of Smyrna and LaVergne.
Contact: (615) 459-3311 – M-Thur 8:00am-4:00pm, F 8:00am-1:00pm
Website: http://www.lifepoointchurch.org
--St. Luke Catholic Church
10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167
The St. Luke Christmas program serves children ages newborn to 12 years of
age in Smyrna and LaVergne only. Applicants can only receive help twice in a
five year period. If you have been helped twice since 2005 we cannot assist you
this year.
Contact: (615) 352-3386 – M-F 8AM-5PM
Website: http://www.toysfortots.org
Holiday food and meals
--Salvation Army- Murfreesboro
1137 West Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37133
Holiday programs (Angel Tree) for children, ages 12 and under in Rutherford
County. Must bring all paperwork, therefore please check the flyer for details.
Registration begins Oct. 24 from 1-4:00pm M-Thur.
Website: http://www.paradisedivision.org/murfreesboro/
--St. Rose Catholic Church
601 N. TN. Blvd. 37130
(615) 893-1843
http://www.saintrose.org
--Life Point
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 506 Legacy Dr. Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 459-3311
http://www.lifepointchurch.org
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
--Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts
110 W. College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37133
Programs that support, promote, provide access to and encourage the
employment of paintings, sculpture, ceramics, photography, crafts, and
architectural works.
Contact: (615) 904-2787 – Tues-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm
Website http://www.boroarts.org
--Discovery Center at Murphee Spring
502 Southeast Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
A museum designed for children of all ages that offers hands-on educational
activities.
Contact: (615) 893-0022- M-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm
Website: www.oaklandsmuseum.org
COMMUNITY ACTION AND ADVOCACY GROUPS
--Domestic Violence Program, Inc.
2106 E. Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Assists victims of domestic violence to file Orders of Protection and accompany
clients to court appearances.
Contact: (615) 896-7377 – Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30pm
Website: http://dvpshelter.org/
--Domestic Violence Crisis number:
615-896-0770
--Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Domestic Violence Unit
615-898-0770
--People First of Tennessee, Inc.
1509 Van Cleve Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Self-Advocacy disability rights organization operated by and for people with
disabilities. Empowers members to know and stand up for their rights.
Website: http://peoplefirstoftennessee.org/
--Mothers against Drunk Driving
Website:http://www.madd.org/?referrer=http://rutherfordcountytn.gov/sro/links_pa
rents.htm
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE/UTILITIES
--Community Helpers of Rutherford County
New Hope Clinic 1453B Hope Way, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Financial assistance in the areas of electric, water, and gas (but not deposits),
one time per year, maximum of $100.
Contact: (615) 898-0617 – T-Th 9:00am-4:00pm
--Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency
415 S. Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Assists eligible low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy
needs; level of assistance based on individual circumstances.
Contact: (615) 893-8938 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: http:/www.tacaa.com/midcumb.html
--LifePoint Church-FBC Smyrna Campus
506 Legacy Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167
Programs that pay all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have
been or are at risk of being shut off and who meet age, income, disability, or
need.
Contact: (615) 459-3311 – APPLY FIRST 2 FULL WEEKS ONLY on TU & TH
12:00- 2:00pm
Website: http://www.lifepointchurch.org
--Smyrna LaVergne Assistance Coalition
130 Richardson St. P.O. Box 1685, Smyrna, TN 37167
Program that pays all or a portion of the utility bills of people whose utilities have
been or are at risk of being shut off and who meet age, income, or other
requirements.
Contact: (615) 459-2099 – M 2:00pm-4:00pm (call to make an appointment) &
Tues 10:00am-12:00 (walk-ins accepted)
--St. Luke Catholic Church
10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167
St. Luke’s Last Resource provides limited financial aid to Smyrna and LaVergne
resident that have received a shut-off or eviction notice ONLY.
Contact: (615) 355-1784 – Call After the 15th of the MONTH Only on TU, TH from
9:30am-4pm. Leave message.
--TennCare – Family Assistance
1-866-311-4287
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Website: http://tennessee.gov/tenncare/phonenumbers.html
--TennHelp
Website: http://www.tennhelp.com
--TN Opportunity Programs
1370 Hazelwood Drive Suite 207, Smyrna, TN 37167
Provides assistance with rent and utilities to migrant or seasonal farm workers.
Contact: (615) 459-3600 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: http://www.sirendesign.net/tops/inside.htm
VOLUNTEERS
--Greenhouse Ministries
410 W. Lytle St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Volunteer opportunities available for individuals to answer the phones, provide
food bags to needy families, pick up donated furniture, prepare donated
computers to give out, etc.
Contact: (615) 494-0499 – T-F 9:00am-4:00pm
Website: http://www.greenhousemin.org/
--Habitat for Humanity
850 Mercury Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses
together in partnership with families in need
Contact: (615) 849-5994 M-F 9:00am-6:00pm
Website: http://rchfh.org/
--Read To Succeed, INC.
1st Baptist Church, Edu. Bldg. 200 E. Main, Rm 210, Murfreesboro, TN 31130
Volunteer opportunities available for individuals interested in giving one-on-one
reading tutoring to adults.
Contacts: (615) 738-7323- Tues-Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.readtosucceed.org
--Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
415 N. Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Mass public transportation service of the MCHRA. Provides transportation to the
general public with emphasis to senior citizens and persons with handicaps.
Contact: (615) 217-6823
Website: www.mchra.com
ADULT EDUCATION
--Rutherford County Adult Education
2240 B Southpark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Provides basic education opportunities for adults.
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Contact: (615) 904-3876 – M-Thurs 8:00am-8:00pm
--Community Servants Inc.
113 Stonewall Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-223-1391
--Rutherford County Community Learning Center
400 West Main
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-896-4501
COMPUTER CLASSES
--United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties
3050 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Project PASS prepares adults for self-sufficiency by providing basic computer
skills training, resume writing, internet job searches, and interview skills/dressing
for success. Classes are held free of charge at Linebaugh Library.
Contact: Lena Warnock at (615) 893-7303 – M-F 8:00am-5:00pm
Website: http://www.yourlocaluw.org
--Greenhouse Ministries
309 S. Spring St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Offers computer classes for people seeking knowledge in Basic Computer Skills.
Contact: (615) 494-0499 – T-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
--Linebaugh Public Library System—Myrtle Glanton Lord/Patterson Branch
521 Mercury Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Computer classes offered on a regular basis. Call library for current schedule.
Contact: (615) 907-3429
Website: http://www.linebaugh.org
--Linebaugh Public Library System
400 Enon Springs Rd., Smyrna, TN 37167
Computer classes offered on a regular basis. Call library for current schedule.
Contact: (615) 459-4884
Website: http://www.linebaugh.org
HOME/COOKING CLASSES
--UT/TSU Extension
315 John R. Rice Blvd. Suite 101, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Teaches nutrition and consumer skills to eligible youth and adults in order to
reduce the risk of poor nutrition. Education in the areas of family economics and
management also provides consumer information in the area of home and
economics.
Contact (615) 898-7710 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Website http://www.utextension.utk.edu
LITERACY CLASSES
--Greenhouse Ministries
309 S. Spring St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Literacy classes available to teach reading skills to adults.
Contact: (615) 494-0499
--Read to Succeed, Inc.
First Baptist Church, Edu. Building 200 E. Main, Rm., 210, Murfreesboro, TN
37130
Provides one-on-one reading tutoring to adults.
Contact (615) 738-7323- Tues, W, Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm; M, F By Appt.
Website: www.readtosucceed.org
PARENTS’ AND CHILDREN’S CLASSES
--Discovery Center at Murphee Spring
5012 Southeast Broad St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Program geared toward children ages 6 and under and their guardians.
Provides parenting support and information on science and culture.
Contact: (615) 890-2300 – M-Sat. 10:00am-5:00pm Sun 1:00pm-5:00pm
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION CLASSES
--TN Department of Human Services
1711 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Provides job training to those with handicaps or disabilities
Contact: (615) 848-5153
Website: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv
SEX EDUCATION CLASSES
--Pregnancy Support Center
745 S. Church St., Ste 801, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides abstinence education to public school and church groups, 6th through
8th grades and high school, five sessions of one hour each.
Contact: (615) 893-0228 – Monday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Website: http://godcloud.org/city/pregnancy-support-center-murfreesboro/
DROP-OUT PROGRAMS
--Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
415 N Maple St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides assistance with education and employment opportunities using tutoring,
mentoring, life skills, and work experience.
Contact: (615) 850-3907 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: www.mchra.com
JOB APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
--Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.
710 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Provides counseling, training, support, job coaching, and transitional employment
as needed to persons with disabilities.
Contact: (615) 898-0998 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: www.goodwillmidten.org
--Murfreesboro STARS/Summer Program
3882 Sulphur Springs Rd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Assists youth 12-5 in gaining skills for the job market.
Contact: (615) 895-8555 – M-Thurs 9:00am-12:00pm
--TN Career Center
1313 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Provides an array of employment and training services in a convenient, easily
accessible location. Services include job counseling, testing and assessment;
resume preparation.
Contact: (615) 898-8081
Website: http://www.midtncareercenters.org
--TN Opportunity Programs
1370 Hazelwood Drive Suite 207, Smyrna, TN 37167
Provides on the job and classroom training including occupational skills
Contact: (615) 459-3600 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: http://www.sirendesign.net/tops/inside.htm
---Job Corps
1-800-733-JOBS
WELFARE-TO-WORK
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 --TN Department of Human Services
1711B Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
A federal grant program that provides temporary cash assistance for needy
families.
Contact: 848-5153
Website: http://www.state.tn.us/humanserv
EDUCATION TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOLS
--TN College of Applied Technology
1303 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Post-secondary educational institution that offers training in specific technical
occupations and skilled and semi-skilled trades for individuals 18 and older.
Contact: (615) 898-8010 – M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: http://www.tbr.state.tn.us
STUDENT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
--Sylvan Learning Center
810 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste. C, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Programs that provide supplemental instruction for students who are having
difficulty with their coursework or who want to get more out their regular
educational program.
Contact: (615) 893-3542
Website: http://www.educate.com
---Murfreesboro Lion’s Club
P.O. Box 133
Murfreesboro, TN 37133
893-CLUB
Provides free or discounted eye glasses
--Guidance Center Inc.
2126 N. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Provides mental health services for children in the Murfreesboro City Schools
district who are classified as emotionally disturbed or who have other educational
handicaps.
Contact: (615) 898-0771
Website: https://www.vbhcs.org/locations/murfreesborothe-guidance-center/
--Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
415 N. Maple St. Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides assistance with education and employment opportunities using tutoring,
mentoring, life skills, and work experience.
Contact: (615) 850-3907- M- F 8:00am-4:30pm
Website: www.mchra.com
--Special Kids
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 2208 E. Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Introduces parents to the special education system and educates them about
their disables or learning disabled child’s educational rights.
Contact: (615) 809-2632
Website: http://www.specialkidstn.com
EXAMS AND TESTS
--TN. Department of Labor and Workforce Development
2240 B Southpark Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Provides educational opportunities for those adults seeking: basic skills
upgrades, General Educational Development (GED) exam preparation, English
for speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and basic workplace computer skills
Contact: (615) 896-0876 – M-Thur 8:00am-8:00pm
--Sylvan Learning Center
810 Medical Center Pkwy, Ste. C, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Programs within the formal education system or offered by outside agencies
which utilize a variety of instruments to gather information about an individual’s
abilities.
Contact: (615) 893-3542
Website: http://www.educate.com
TUITION AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES
--Salvation Army Murfreesboro
1137 West Main St., Murfreesboro, TN 37133
The Salvations Army Center of Hope provides school supplies to low income
families from Rutherford County for children entering grades 1-8. Supplies are
distributed in August.
Contact: (615) 895-7071 – M-Thur. 8:30am-4:30pm; F 8:30am-12:00pm
DISASTERS AND MAJOR STORMS
--American Red Cross Heart of TN Chapter
501 Memorial Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37129, (615) 893-4272
Disaster Services Program provides emergency assistance (housing, clothes,
food, medicine) to victims of disasters ranging from single family fires to major
disasters such as tornadoes and floods. Free disaster service classes. Assists
military families with services such as emergency communications, information
and referral, health and welfare inquiries, financial assistance, discharge review,
Contact: http://www.midtnredcross.org
--TN Emergency Management Agency (TEMA)
1220 W. College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Primary point of contact within county government for the coordination of
emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response,
recovery and mitigation.
Contact: (615) 898-7764
Website: http://www.tnema.org
--Adventist Community Services of Middle TN
2815 Elam Rd., Murfreesboro, TN 37127
Provides food and clothing, (household items when available) t anyone who has
had a house fire or major disaster. Can also serve as donation management in
disasters.
Contact: (615) 217-9322 – Sun 3:00pm-5:00pm, Wed 9:00am-11:00am
--Rutherford County Emergency Management Agency
1220 West College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Provides training on appropriate actions to take during severe weather
DENTAL CARE EMERGENCIES
--Community Helpers of Rutherford County
1020 N. Highland St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Limited dental assistance provided to Rutherford County residents.
Contact: (615) 898-0617 – T-Thur 9:00am-4:00pm
--Rutherford County Health Department
100 W. Burton, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Rutherford County Health Department Dental Health Program provides
preventative and regular dental care for children 21 years of age and under.
Contact: 898-7880
Website: www.state.tn.us.health
--Interfaith Dental Clinic
210 Robert Rose Dr. 37129
(615) 225-4141
Discounted and professional dental services
HOSPITALS
--TN Department of Veterans Affairs
3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Health care facilities operated by the United States government that provide
inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and psychiatric care for eligible
veterans.
Contact: (615) 893-1360
Website: http://www.state.tn.us/veteran/index.html
--St. Thomas Rutherford
1700 Medical Center Pkwy
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Hospital prepared to aid anyone in need of any medical care or mental health
care
Contact: (615) 396-4100
Website: http://www.sths.com
--Stone Crest Medical Center
200 Stone Crest Blvd., Smyrna, TN 37167
Provides hospital and emergency health care services to Rutherford and
surrounding counties.
Contact: (615) 768-2000- 24 hours
Website: http://www.stonecrestmedical.com
DRUG ABUSE/REHABILITATION
--180 Degrees Ministries
1418 Kingston Square Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-904-7180
--Bradford Health Services
1410 Donelson Pike, Suite A7
Nashville, TN 37127
615-291-2956 or (800) 920-5805
--Elam Center
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208
615-327-6255
--Pathfinders
815 S. Church St. Suite 100
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-848-0773
--Rutherford Country Drug Court Program
303 North Church St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-217-7124
--Rutherford County Hope Center
3045 Memorial Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-890-1420
PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCIES
--Guidance Center Inc.
2126 N. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 As a gatekeeper for TennCare, facilities hospitalizations for TennCare enrollees
in psychiatric emergency through assessment and referral for hospitalization or
outpatient.
Contact: (615) 898-0771
Website: http://www.taadas.org
CHILD ABUSE HOTLINES
DCS Abuse Reporting Hotline: 1877-237-0004
--Child Advocacy Center Rutherford County
1040 Samsonite Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Provides crisis intervention counseling over the phone to parents, grandparents,
and caregivers of children who have been physically abused, sexually abused, or
drug endangered children.
Contact: (615) 867-9000- M-F 8:00am-4:30pm
PREGANCY HOTLINES
--OptionLine
665 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Suite 290, Columbus, OH 43229
Refers to a pregnancy resource center in caller’s area for answers to questions
concerning options available, procedures, fetal development, etc.
Contact: Joe Young at 1-800-395-4357
Website: www.optionline.org
MENTAL HEALTH HOTLINES
--Crisis Line
Nashville, TN
Call if you feel like you need someone to talk to or have thoughts of hurting
yourself or someone else.
(615) 244-7444 – 24 hours
--Mental Health Association of Middle TN
2416 21st Ave S. Ste. 201, Nashville, TN 37212
Information and referrals for anyone seeking resources for mental illness,
including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and
other mental health concerns. Trained mental health counselors field calls.
Contact: (615) 777-3825 – M-F 8:30am-5:00pm
Website: http://mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/psychiatrichosp.html
--Centerstone
1101 6th Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Mobile Crisis assists individuals and families experiencing psychiatric crisis,
enabling them to successfully resolve the crisis in a safe and comfortable
manner.
Contact: (800) 681-7444 – 24/7
Website: http://www.centerstone.org
---Tennessee Mental Health Crisis Response Service
1-800-809-9957
Website: http://www.state.tn.us/mental/crisis.html
---Resource House
Website: http://www.resourcehouse.com
Directory for help lines, resource centers and governmental agencies
RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINES
--Domestic Violence Program, Inc.
826 Memorial Dr., Ste. 205, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides telephone crisis intervention services for people who are survivors of
rape, incest and other forms of sexual assault.
Contact: (615) 494-9262 – 24 hours
Website: http://dvpshelter.org/
--June Anderson Women’s Center
615-898-2193
--Margaret Cunningham Women’s Center
316 W. Side Row Box 351513, Station-B, Nashville, TN 37235
Project Safe provides crisis intervention for women who have had an experience
with domestic violence or sexual assault.
Contact: (615) 936-7273 – 24/7
Website: http://www.vanderbilt.edu/womenscenter
--Sexual Assault Center
101 French Landing Dr. Metro Center, Nashville
A 24-hour crisis line for victims, survivors, and families of rape, sexual assault,
and child sexual abuse.
Contact: (615) 256-8526 – 24 hours
Website: www.sacenter.org
--Sexual Assault Center
227-A Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville, TN 37040
A 24-hour crisis line for victims, survivors, and families of rape, sexual assault,
and child sexual abuse.
Contact: 1899 879-1999 – 24 hours
Website: www.sacenter.org
--Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network
2000 L Street NW, Suite 406, Washington, DC 20006
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Hotline giving help through a network of rape crisis centers across the country.
Contact: (800) 656-4673 – 24/7
Website: http://www.rainn.org/
--Our Kids
1804 Hayes St., Nashville, TN 37203
615-341-4911
Website: https://ourkidscenter.com/locations/
RUNAWAY HOTLINES
--National Runaway Switchboard
3080 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60657
Crisis hotline for runaway and homeless youth.
Contact: 1-800-RUNAWAY at (800) 786-2929 – 24/7
Website: www.1800runaway.org
SUICIDE HOTLINES
--Guidance Center Inc.
2126 N. Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
A gatekeeper for TennCare, facilitates hospitalizations for TennCare enrollees in
psychiatric emergency through assessment and referral for hospitalization or
outpatient.
Contact: (800) 704-2651 - 24 hours
--Crisis Line
Nashville, TN
Call if you feel like you need someone to talk to; have thoughts of hurting yourself
or someone else.
(615) 244-7444 – 24 hours
YOUTH ISSUE HOTLINES
--Oasis Center- Safe Place
1704 Charlotte Ave, Ste 200, Nashville, TN 37203
Individual, group, and family counseling for teens and their families. Issues can
be anything experienced by teens and their families. Provides knowledge and
skill-enhancing activities through structured groups which focus on
communication, civic engagement, empowerment and problem for youth.
Contact: (615) 327-4455
Website: http://www.oasiscenter.org
YOUTH HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Websites that educate and promote health and wellness
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 --NFL PLAY 60
Website: http://www.nflrush.com/play60
--Action for Healthy Kids
Website: http://actionforhealthykids.org/
--American Heart Association
Website: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG
--Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Website: http://cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/getactive/children.html
--Kids.gov
Website: http://kids.usa.gov/teachers/lesson-plans/exercise-fitness-andnutrition/index.shtml
--Let’s Move!
Website: http://www.letsmove.gov
--PBS Parents and PBS Kids
Website: http://pbs/org/parents/food-and-fitness/eat-smart/
--President’s Council on Fitness, Health and Nutrition
Website: http://fitness.gov
--Presidential Youth Fitness Program
Website: http://www.pyfp.org/
SENIOR SERVICES
Meals on Wheels/Senior Dining
--Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
Murfreesboro Senior Center 325 St. Clair St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
203 N. Front St. Smyrna, TN 37167
Congregate and home-delivered meals, outreach, nutrition education, and
supportive services to people age 60 and older. Nutritious meals are provide to
help them maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health, remain in their
home.
Murfreesboro location: (615) 895-1870
Smyrna location: (615) 459- 2227
Website: www.mchra.com
--West Main Mission
1400-B West College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides take out meals for transient or local homeless individuals. Will not be
providing a meal on Thanksgiving Day.
Contact: (615) 893-8912 – Call for serving hours
--Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
203 N. Front St., Smyrna, TN 37167
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Congregate and home-delivered meals, outreach, nutrition education, supportive
services to people age 60 and older. Nutritious meals are provided to help them
maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health, and remain in their home.
Contact: (615) 459-2227 – M-F 8:00am-1:00pm
Website: mchra.com
--Heartland Baptist Church
307 E. Jefferson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-890-3834
Provides assisted living equipment such as: wheelchairs, hospital beds, canes,
walkers, lift chairs etc.
--LaVergne Senior Citizens Center
337 Stones River Rd
LaVergne, TN 37086
615-793-3048
Activities that enhance senior fellowship
--New Vision Relative Caregivers Program
475 Metroplex Drive Suite 101
Nashville, TN
615-473-3006
Assistance for relatives who care for non-custodial children
--St. Clair Street Senior Center
325 St. Clair St.
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-848-2550
Provides an immense amount of programs focusing on the over-all wellbeing of
senior citizens
--Social Security Office
2836 Saint Patrick Ct.
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
615-895-5790
SOUP KITCHENS
--West Main Mission
1400-B West College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides take out meals for transient or local homeless individuals. Will not be
providing a meal on Thanksgiving Day.
Contact: (615) 893-8912 – Call for serving hours
MEALS COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED IN YOUR HOME
--Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 Murfreesboro Senior Center 325 St. Clair St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Congregate and home-delivered meals, outreach, nutrition education, and
supportive services to people age 60 and older. Nutritious meals are provided to
help them maintain dignity, restore and maintain good health, remain in their
home.
Contact: (615) 459- 2227 – M-F 8:00am- 1:00pm
Website: www.mchra.com
PANTRIES AND BROWN BAG PROGRAMS
--New Life Christian Church
343 Rucker Rd., Murfreesboro, TN 27128
Program that acquires food products through donations, canned food drives, food
bank programs or directs purchase and distribute the food to people in
emergency situations.
Contact: (615) 893-8912 – M-F 8:00am-3:00pm
-- Samaritans Food Bank
1641 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro TN 37130
615-893-5683
--Third Baptist Church
410 W. McKnight Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-893-8192
--West Main Mission
1400-B West College St., Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Provides four days of food to be prepared at home for Rutherford County families
in emergency situations. This is given one time per year, per family.
Contact: (615) 893-8912 –M-F 8:00am-3:00pm
--Life Point Church – FBC Smyrna, TN 37167
506 Legacy Dr. Smyrna, TN 37167
Programs that acquire food products through donations, canned food drives, food
bank programs or directs purchase and distribute the food to people who are in
emergency
Contact: (615) 459-3311 – APPLY DURING BUSINESS HRS> M-TH 8:00am4:00pm, Fri 8:00am-1:00pm
Website: http://www.lifepointchurch.org
--Smyrna LaVergne Food Bank
130 Richardson St., Smyrna, TN 37167
The Food Bank distributes food boxes to people in Smyrna and LaVergne who
are in emergency situations.
Contact: (615) 355-0697 – M 2:00-6:00pm; T-F 10:00-2:00pm
Parent Resource Guide May 2016 --St. Luke Catholic Church
10682 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna, TN 37167
The food pantry supplies bags of food to Smyrna and LaVergne residents only.
Contact: (615) 355-1784 – Tues, Wed 9:30am-4:00pm; Leave message on Tues
or Wed (MESSAGES LEFT ON OTHER DAYS OF THE WEEK WILL NOT BE
RETURNED)
---St. Marks United Methodist Church
1267 N. Rutherford Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
615-893-3455
--New Vision, Inc.
5213 Linbar Dr. Ste. 410 Nashville, TN 37211
Provides support for Relative Caregivers. When parents can no longer take care
of their children and other family members take custody of the children, New
Vision Inc. provides case management services as well as other types of support
for the caregivers.
Contact: Pat Stallworth-Price, Family Advocate (615) 445-8711- Office; (615)
594-9569- Cell Email: Newvision05@gmail.com
---Rutherford Country Emergency Food Bank
211 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615-895-1148
Parent Resource Guide May 2016