Health

This center, dedicated to helping families in need living in East Nashville, offers volunteer opportunities in programs such as Meals on Wheels, mentoring and tutoring services of children (preschool- high school), tutoring in GED classes and special events and group projects. For a tour of the facility, contact Ellen, ext. 324.

478 Craighead St., Ste. 108 279-0409

An organization that helps those over 60 and/or disabled of Nashville with heating bills of any kind through donations by NES and gas company customers.

Senior Citizens Inc.

174 Rains Ave. 743-3400

Serves persons 55 and older through life enrichment programs, helping seniors to live fuller, more productive lives. With four centers in Davidson county and two in Williamson, the organization offers hundreds of educational and wellness programs. Also offers volunteer opportunities and provides assistance to those wanting to live independently in their homes. Outreach services include Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Services, respite care assistance, mental health support, aid to crime victims and conservatorship services.

Senior Solutions

255-1010 www.askseniorsolutions.org

Offers free information, referral and assistance designed to help adults aged 55. Find answers to questions about services for senior citizens in the Greater Nashville area.

YMCA of Middle Tennessee

900 Church St. 259-9622

Offers a broad range of health and wellness services, community outreach, youth sports, teen development, senior programs, child care and much more at 21 centers in 11 counties. Sliding-fee scale ensures availability of Y programs and services to all members of the community.

Health Services

Alive Hospice

1718 Patterson St. 327-1085

www.alivehospice.org

Alive Hospice provides compassionate end-of-life care, grief support and education to patients, their families and the community. Volunteers are welcome to assist with patient care in homes or in The Residence at Alive Hospice, provide bereavement support or assist in the administrative office.

American Cancer Society

2008 Charlotte Ave. 327-0991

Dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem, the American Cancer Society offers programs and services to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. Programs include Road to Recovery, Reach to Recovery and Camp Horizon. For more information, call the anytime hotline, 800-ACS-2345 or visit the Web at

www.cancer.org.

American Lung Association of Tennessee

Nashville House, 1 Vantage Way

Ste. C-250 329-1151

www.lungtn.org

Works to prevent lung disease and promote lung health through education, research and advocacy. Volunteers are welcome to help in programs such as “Open Airways for Schools,” which teaches children with asthma how to manage the disease, and smoking-cessation programs, as well as other programs.

Interfaith Dental Clinic

1721 Patterson St. 329-4790

Comprehensive dental clinic for low-income residents of Davidson or surrounding counties who are working but have no insurance. There is an application process, but patients usually pay about 20 percent of normal dental fees. No emergency cases are accepted; however all other standard dental procedures can be performed by Interfaith.

LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA SOCIETY

446 Metroplex Dr., Ste. A-200

331-2980

www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

A voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. The Tennessee Chapter organizes several fund-raising events including Team in Training, Light the Night, Pennies for Patients and Man & Woman of the Year.

Mental Health Association

of Middle Tennessee

2416 21st Ave. S. Ste. 201

269-5355

A nonprofit agency that offers information, referral and consultation services regarding mental illness for families and consumers. Provides free educational programs to adults and schoolchildren of all ages about mental health. The aging services program provides consultation, support groups and education for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Provides Hispanic outreach information and referral services.

Nashville CARES

209 10th Ave. S., Ste. 160

259-4866 or (800) 845-4266 (HeartLine)

www.nashvillecares.org

A nonprofit AIDS service organization serving 13 counties of northern Middle Tennessee. Offers tailored HIV prevention education for adults and youth, workplace training, HIV counseling and testing and prevention materials. For people living with HIV and their families, offers a range of practical, emotional and clinical support services to maintain health and quality of life. Volunteers assist in many services and education programs, as well as helping with office tasks and fund-raising events. Call or visit the Web site for info or assistance, or to make a donation.

National Health Care for the Homeless Council

1716 Chapel Ave. 226-2292

www.nhchc.org

Comprising organizational members and hundreds of individuals who are organized as the HCH Clinician’s Network. The council advocates, researches, trains, publishes and collaborates.

National Kidney Foundation

of Middle Tennessee

2120 Crestmoor Rd. 383-3887 www.nkfmdtn.org

NKF is a nonprofit agency covering 40 counties of Middle Tennessee. NKF provides educational materials and programs to persons with diseases of the kidney and urinary tract, direct financial assistance to patients with kidney failure and community services such as screenings and speakers. Volunteers are needed for general office work and help with special events.

Planned Parenthood of Middle and east Tennessee

50 Vantage Way, Ste. 102 345-0952

Midtown Health Center:

412 D.B. Todd Blvd. 321-7216