Health: Survival Guide 2009
July 1st, 2009 by Beth Bartholomew
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
• Emergencies only: 911
• Community information: 211
• Alcoholics Anonymous: 726-6750
• American Red Cross – Mid-South Chapter: 726-1690
Disaster relief and emergency support for families
• Child Abuse and Neglect: (877) 237-0004
• Commission on Missing and Exploited Children:527-3784
• Department of Children’s Services: 947-8800
• Crisis Center of Memphis: 274-7477
Suicide and crisis intervention
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-TALK
• Emergency Mental Health Services: 577-9400 (mobile unit)
Help for people with mental issues
• Poplar Place (formerly Family Link): 725-6911 – Group home for male teens.
• Memphis and Shelby County Health Department:544-7600
• Midtown Mental Health: 577-0200
• National AIDS Hotline: (800) 232-4636
• Tennessee Poison Center: (800) 222-1222
• Rape Crisis/Memphis Sexual Assault Resource Center: 272-2020
• Teen Crisis Hotline: 276-SAFE
• YWCA Crisis Line for Abused Women: 725-4277
COMMUNITY SERVICES
• Aging Commission of the Mid-South: 324-6333 | 2670 Union Ave. Ext. 10th Floor • agingcommission.org
• Better Business Bureau: 759-1300 • 3693 Tynsdale | memphis.bbb.org
• Center for Independent Living: 726-6404 • mcil.org
• Correct Time and Temperature: 526-5261
• Deaf Connection of the Mid-South: 278-9307 | deafconnectmidsouth.org
• Library Information Center at the Memphis Public Library: 415-2790 | memphislibrary.org/linc/211.htm
MEMPHIS AREA HOSPITALS
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Physician Referral Service: 226-3627 or (800)4-Baptist
baptistonline.org
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville
1500 West Poplar Ave., Collierville • 861-9000
Medical services at the hospital include a women’s center, sleep disorders center, outpatient rehabilitation, in- and outpatient surgery, critical care, ER, five surgery suites, 58 acute care beds, seven critical care beds and a six-bed critical care step-down unit.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
7601 Southcrest Pkwy, Southaven, MS • (662) 772-4000
Baptist DeSoto is a 339-bed hospital that offers acute care, diagnostic, surgical and rehabilitation services. In 2006, Baptist DeSoto opened an 11-story tower featuring all-private rooms, expanded operating suites, and a new ER.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
6019 Walnut Grove Rd • 226-5000
Separate pediatric/adolescent emergency room, pediatric inpatient unit, pediatric outpatient center (P.D.’s Perch), pediatric audiology, surgery, and rehab services. The hospital also has child life specialists to help children adjust to hospitalization.
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women
6225 Humphreys Blvd • 227-9000
Services include labor and delivery, well-baby nursery, newborn intensive care unit, maternal fetal diagnostic center, and reference library. The hospital also offers a comprehensive breast center, Women’s Health Center, Breast-feeding Resource Center, a new mom support group (Beautiful Bundles) and family education classes. The Women’s Health Center Boutique carries specialty items for nursing mothers and women in cancer treatment.
Baptist Rehabilitation Hospital
2100 Exeter Rd., Germantown • 757-1350
Outpatient pediatric rehabilitation clinic includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
2911 Brunswick 377-4700 • (800) 232-LAKE
lakesidebhs.com
In- and outpatient treatment for people with emotional/behavioral problems and addictive diseases. Support groups include Alcoholics Anonymous and suicide intervention. Adolescent dual diagnosis program and parenting program for those considering help.
Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center
50 North Dunlap • 287-KIDS (5437)
lebonheur.org
A comprehensive pediatric medical facility with 225 beds and 45 pediatric specialties.
Memphis Mental Health Institute
951 Court Ave. • 577-1800
Acute psychiatric hospital (adults only).
Methodist Healthcare
methodisthealth.org
Methodist Healthcare is a faith-based healthcare system dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care. From hospitals to outpatient clinics and home care, Methodist offers a wide array of medical services in multiple locations.
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
7691 Poplar Ave • 516-6418
Methodist Fayette Hospital
214 Lakeview Drive, Somerville • 516-4000
Methodist North Hospital
3960 New Covington Pike • 516-5200
Methodist South Hospital
1300 Wesley Dr. • 516-3700
Methodist University Hospital
1265 Union Ave. • 516-7000
Regional Medical Center at Memphis (The MED)
877 Jefferson Ave • 545-7100 • the-med.org
Six centers of excellence treating trauma, burns, wounds, high-risk obstetrics, bariatrics, at-risk newborns, adult special care, and sickle cell disease.
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis
5959 Park Ave • 765-1000
Physician referral service • 765-1811
saintfrancishosp.com
Features family birthing center and a neonatal intensive care unit. Full-service hospital also offers child and adolescent behavioral health programs. Features a 24/7 Chest Pain Emergency Center.
• Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett
2986 Kate Bond Rd • 820-7000
This 100-bed full-service hospital features 64 medical/surgical beds, a maternity ward with 10 mother-baby suites, 16 critical care/intensive care beds, and 10 neonatal intensive car beds. Also 24-hour emergency care.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
332 North Lauderdale St • 495-3300
stjude.org
World-renowned center for clinical research and treatment of children with catastrophic diseases.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
920 Madison Ave • 448-5500
utmem.edu
Flagship statewide academic health system, dedicated to education, research, clinical care, and public service.
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
1030 Jefferson • 523-8990
CHILDBIRTH CLASSES
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women and Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto
226-5764 • Register online at bmhcc.org/search/index.asp
Methodist Healthcare
516-6645
Classes offered throughout the year. Register online at methodisthealth.org.
Mid-South Childbirth Cooperative
292-4876
Kim Mosny. memphismidwife.com, or email: kmosny@memphismidwife.com
Network of midwifery practitioners, family doctors, doulas, and childbirth educators.
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett
2986 Kate Bond Rd • 820-7022
Call for dates and times.
Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis
5959 Park Avenue • 765-2150
Call for dates and times.
Sarah Stockwell, Bradley Method Instructor
734-9735 • bradleybirth.com S696 or email: sarahstockwell@comcast.net
Teaches the Bradley Method®, a comprehensive childbirth preparation program designed for couples planning for a natural, unmedicated birth. The 12-week series covers the birth process, pain management, positions for effective labor, and positive communication. Couples should start by the 26th week of pregnancy.
Sunrise Program, The MED
545-8449 • bgivens@the-med.org
A program for expectant teens that includes childbirth and parenting classes.
SIBLING CLASSES
Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women 226-5764
Held several Saturdays a month.
bmhcc.org/facilities/womens/classes.asp
Methodist Healthcare
516-6645
Classes offered throughout the year. Register at: methodisthealth.org
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Beautiful Bundles
227-9873
Beautiful Bundles is a free support group for new moms and their babies that meets weekly at Baptist Women’s Hospital. Facilitated by two nurse educators, moms and babies come together weekly to discuss breastfeeding, home and car safety, growth and development, and sleep issues.
La Leche League of Memphis
llleus.org/web/MemphisTn.html
La Leche of Memphis East meets on the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m.; St. John’s Episcopal Church – Family Life Center, 3245 Central Avenue. LLL of Germantown meets on the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Drive, Memphis.
Methodist Healthcare
516-6645 • methodisthealth.org
Classes offered throughout the year; register online.
Mothersville Breast-feeding Support Group
272-0081 • mothersville.com
Support group meetings for new mothers at Mothersville, 800 S. Cooper, at 11 a.m. Tuesdays. One and under playgroup at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.
PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS
Memphis Mocha Moms Monthly Meeting
memphismochamoms.org/home.html
Support group, Moms Night Out, book club and other gatherings for stay-at-home moms of color.
Memphis Mothers and More
memphismothers.com
Meetings usually held the second Monday of every month. Activities include playgroups, outings for mom, family events, dinner and book clubs. Locations vary throughout the Memphis suburbs.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
About a dozen groups meet in the Memphis area. Visit mops.org to find the group nearest you.
Memphis Area Mothers of Multiples
memphistwins.org
Serving mothers of twins and triplets and expectant mothers of multiples.
Sibshops
Contact: Julie Demarco: 756-8399 or e-mail jdzimm1@cs.com
utmem.edu/bcdd/training/community/Sib_shops.htm
For children who are brothers and sisters of siblings with special health and developmental needs. Information and discussion activities with games, cooking, and guest speakers. Provided through UT Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities, The Harwood Center, and Hope Presbyterian Church.
INFANT & CHILD SAFETY/CPR CLASSES
American Red Cross, Mid-South Chapter
726-1690 • midsouthredcross.org
Year-round schedule of classes.
Baptist Women’s Hospital
226-5764
This single-session class covers CPR techniques (not certification), infant safety, basic first aid, and car seat safety. Cost: $25 per couple; grandparents are welcome to attend as well. Offered one Saturday a month.
Methodist Healthcare
516-6645 • methodisthealth.org
Classes offered throughout the year. Register online.
Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett
2986 Kate Bond Rd • 820-7022
Call for dates and times.
BABY-SITTING CLASSES
American Red Cross, Mid-South Chapter 726-1690 • midsouthredcross.org
Year-round schedule of classes.
Methodist Healthcare
516-6645
Classes offered throughout the year. Register online at methodisthealth.org
CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE
Shelby County Child Care Resource and Referral Center
287-4700
Referral services for families trying to find quality day care in their neighborhood.
ADOPTION AND FAMILY PLANNING
AGAPE Child and Family Services
323-3600. 111 Racine Street, 38111
agapemeanslove.org
Services include prenatal counseling for unplanned pregnancies, care for homeless and pregnant women, adoption services, foster care, and family counseling. Also, housing for homeless pregnant women.
Birthright of Memphis, Inc.
115 Alexander Street. 327-8109 or (800) 550-4900. birthrightofmemphis.org
Nonprofit, nonsectarian pregnancy counseling service supported by private contributions and volunteers. Free pregnancy testing, professional counseling, and referral services. Free baby and maternity clothes. Alternatives to abortion and help with unplanned pregnancies. Confidentiality for all clients, regardless of age.
Families With Children From China
FCCMemphis.com / email: fccmemphis@yahoo.com
Meet famlies with adopted Chinese children. Group holds activites that celebrate Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Ching Ming Moon Festival. Waiting Families Group meets monthly at local restaurants. Playgroups by age and locations, as well as a Waiting Families group. Membership is $20 includes newsletter.
Hearts for Adoption
Christ United Methodist Church
4488 Poplar • 761-5296
Kathryn and Jay Naifeh, co-leaders
knaifeh@comcast.net
For families who have adopted or want to learn about adoption. Group also offers workshops and discussion groups on issues of adoptive children. Educational series begins in the fall.
Jewish Family Services
6560 Poplar Ave • 767-8511 or (800) 844-0099 • adoptionconnectionmemphis.org
Full range of adoption services, both domestic and international, including child placement and home studies.
Maze of Adoption
Bellevue Baptist Church • 2000 Appling Road • 347-5830
Support group starts with fall meetings on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. First meeting is September 3. Dan and Donna Henderson are facilitators. Care ministry and support for adults interested in learning about adoption from a Christian perspective.
Memphis Regional Planned Parenthood
1407 Union Avenue, Suite 300 • 725-1717 or (866) 711-1717 • plannedparenthood.org/memphis
Family planning, annual exams, pregnancy testing, female and male contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, confidential free HIV/AIDS testing. Testing and treatment of STDs, adoption referrals, and abortions (with parental consent). All family planning services for children under 18 are free.
Bethany Christian Services (formerly Mid-South Christian Services)
1044 Brookfield Road, Suite 102 818-9996 • bethany.org/memphis
email: bcsmemphis@bethany.org
Pregnancy counseling and domestic/international adoption services.
PARENTING CLASSES
The following organizations are certified by the Tennessee state courts to offer four-hour parenting classes, which are required by law for divorcing spouses. Dates and times vary.
Exchange Club Family Center
2180 Union Ave • 276-2200 / $40
Memphis Jewish Family Services, 6560 Poplar Ave • 767-8511 / $40
Meets last Thursday of each month, 5-9 p.m.
Le Bonheur Center for Children and Parents
287-4700
$30, $35/walk-in. Adult walk-ins welcome. No children, please.
Southwest Tennessee Community College
333-4208 / $50 • southwest.tn.edu, click Continuing Education link for information.
UT Shelby County Agricultural Extension Service
752-1207
$30/advance, $40/day of class. Dates: July 11, October 3, and December 6, 9 a.m.-1p.m.
GRIEF GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS
Lullabyes
Baptist Women’s Center and Lakeside Behavioral Health System
377-4785
Support for parents who have suffered through any type of infant loss from late-term miscarriages to SIDS death.
Baptist Trinity Center for Good Grief
1038 Oakhaven Rd. • 767-6767 • baptistonline.org/services/community/grief/index.asp
Center provides free support for children, teens, and adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Services provided include grief support groups, bereavement camps, anticipatory grief support, holiday workshops, and crisis counseling. Social workers, counselors, chaplains, and trained community volunteers staff the center.
Camp Good Grief / Teen Camp Good Grief
Baptist Trinity Hospice • 767-6767 • baptistonline.org/services/community/camps/good_grief.asp
Camp Good Grief is a bereavement camp for children ages 7 to 12 who have lost a loved one in the past two years. Teen Camp Good Grief cares for grieving adolescents ages 13 to 16. Professional bereavement counselors and volunteers staff both camps.
EARLY INTERVENTION AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
Harwood Center
Medical Center: 711 Jefferson Ave. 448-6580; East: 6560 Poplar (within the Memphis Jewish Community Center) 762-0345 • harwoodcenter.org
The Harwood Center’s mission is to enable children with special developmental needs to reach their full potential. Harwood serves children ages birth to 3 with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, visual and hearing impairments, prematurity and spina bifida.
Le Bonheur Early Intervention and Development Program – LEAD
50 North Dunlap St. • 287-5858 • lebonheur.org
LEAD provides early intervention services for infants through age 3 who are developmentally delayed or have a diagnosed condition that affects their health and development. Services include developmental assessments, intake, special instruction, parent training, physical and occupational therapy, speech and oral motor therapy, assistive technology assessments, sensory integration therapy, transportation for special instruction, social services, early childhood education and preschool programs. LEAD’s licensed inclusive early childhood center provides childcare to children 6 weeks to 5 years.
Memphis Speech and Hearing Center
807 Jefferson (38105) • 678-5800
Satellite campus: University of Memphis, Park Avenue Campus, 4075 Park Avenue 678-5497 • ausp.memphis.edu
Memphis Speech and Hearing Center provides diagnostic and therapy services for speech, language, and hearing disorders. Services are provided by graduate students in the School of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology at the University of Memphis, under the direction of certified clinical faculty. Serving all ages.
Pediatric Audiology Center
Baptist Memorial Hospital, 6025 Walnut Grove Rd. 226-5682 | baptistonline.org/facilities/memphis/services/pediatrics/audiology.asp
Provides comprehensive services for identification and intervention of hearing loss in children. Audiological diagnostic testing, hearing aid and cochlear implant services, listening and language therapy, and speech-language-hearing evaluations. The Pediatric Audiology Center sees more than 400 infants through the newborn hearing screening program at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women.
Project Memphis
4111 South MSU-B Street, Building 48 678-2190
Project Memphis is an early intervention program for children with all types of disabilities and developmental delays. This state-funded, home-based service sends an early intervention specialist into day care centers and homes to work one-on-one with children.
St. Francis Hospital-Memphis
5959 Park Ave. 765-1400
Behavioral Health Services treats all behavioral problems in children ages 3 to 17. and children annually and screens more than 4,500 newborns. Free assessments. Center is open 24-hours, seven days a week.
Special Kids and Families
5118 Park Ave., Suite 505, 682-8787
specialkidsandfamilies.org
Special Kids and Families is a family-centered early intervention program dedicated to helping children and families reach their full potential. Founded in 1986 by parents of children with developmental delays, Special Kids and Families has expanded to the unique abilities and challenges that all young children present. Partnering with parents, our pediatric professionals serve the needs of families and children (birth to 3) through preschool programs, individual therapies, family training, parent support and community services. Additionally, Special Kids and Families offers transition and advocacy training.
TEAM Centers Inc.
6563 Stage Oaks Dr. Bartlett • 937-5234
Diagnostic and evaluation center for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Determine client needs, type of treatment required, and follow children assessed over time to monitor progress.
Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS)
University of Memphis, South Campus, 4111 South MSU B Street, Bld. 48
678-4655 or (800) 852-7157
coe-cms.memphis.edu/teis/
TEIS is a point of entry for families who are concerned about their child’s development or have a child with a diagnosed condition that has a high probability of causing development delay (birth to 3). This office assists in determining eligibility for state services and provides information, referral, and service coordination.
Tennessee Infant/Parent Services
University of Memphis, South Campus, 4097 South MSUB Street • 678-3501
TIPS provides free, home-based training for families of children with disabilities (birth to 3). Parent advisors with teaching or special needs backgrounds come to the home weekly, working with the parent or caregiver and child. The service is free.
UT Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities
711 Jefferson Ave • 448-6511
utmem.edu/bcdd/
Serves children and adults with developmental disabilities as well as their families. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations by an interdisciplinary team.
FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Alliance for the Blind and Visually Impaired
4700 Poplar Avenue Suite 100 • 766-0600 or 800-487-5207 • meritan.org
Services, assessments, community education, and support group meetings for all ages of people who are blind or visually impaired. Operated through Meritan.
Autism Solution Center, Inc.
9282 Cordova Park Road • 758-8288
autismsolutioncenter.com
Work to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals with autism and their families. Research-based therapies, education, access to medical professionals specializing in autism spectrum disorders.
Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee
2670 Union Avenue Ext # 900 • 458-6013 • dlactn.org
Advocates for civil rights of Tennesseans with mental and physical disabilities to ensure that all have equal opportunities to be productive citizens. Center also offers information and referral services, education and mediation opportunities, public speakers, and legal representation when necessary.
Down Syndrome Association of the Mid-South
2893 S. Mendenhall Suite 3 • 547-7588 • dsamemphis.org or email: dsam1@yahoo.com
Supporting and empowering people with Down syndrome and their families.
Arc of the Mid-South
3485 Poplar Ave. Suite 210 • 327-2473 • arcmidsouth.net
Family support services, advocacy, employment training, referrals, community participation, career development and job placement for individuals with developmental disabilities. Also offers day care and respite services and weekend retreats for children.
Jewish Family Services Amputee Support Program
6560 Poplar Ave. • 767-8511 • fsmemphis.org
Out on a Limb – Memphis Area Limb Loss Support (OOAL), provides information and support to people “touched by the loss of a limb.” OOAL provides monthly support group meetings, houses the Memphis Amputee Support Library and, as an affiliate support group of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), arranges for ACA Certified Peer Visitors to meet with recent amputees or with people facing amputation surgery.
Open Arms Care Corporation
5120 Yale Road • 71-9774 • openarmscare.org
Onsite living center for people with developmental disabilities. Offers variety of therapies, vocational training, life skills development, medical care, and recreational opportunities for residents in a home-like setting.
Project DOCC (Delivery of Chronic Care)
UT Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities • 448-3737 • utmem.edu/bcdd/training/community/docc.htm
This program trains parents to teach pediatric residents from the College of Medicine what life is like for a family with a child with a special health-care need and/or developmental disability though an interview or home visit.
Sound Beginnings
7901 Poplar Ave., Germantown • 758-2228 • mosdkids.org or www.oraldeafed.org/schools/memphis
Program of Memphis Oral School for the Deaf for newly identified hearing-impaired children. Children receive appropriate amplification and parents receive training in how to communicate orally with their child. Emphasis is placed on helping the parent become their child’s “first teacher” by creating a language-rich environment at home.
FAMILY HEALTH AND SAFETY
American Red Cross, Mid-South Chapter
1400 Central Ave • 726-1690 • midsouthredcross.org
Year-round schedule of classes.
SAFE KIDS Mid-South
850 Poplar Avenue, Bldg. 1 •572-6730 • safekids.org
Headquartered at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center, this organization is part of a global network of coalitions called SAFE KIDS Worldwide, which advocates for the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries. Programs include passenger safety checks, a home safety checklist, bicycle and pedestrian safety, risk watch safety curriculum for elementary students, and a speakers bureau.
FAMILY VIOLENCE
Exchange Club Family Center
2180 Union Ave. • 276-2200 • exchangeclub.net
The center offers programs dealing with prevention, intervention, support, and education for families experiencing child abuse and domestic violence, along with workshops for kids on coping with anger and loss.
Poplar Group Home (formerly Family Link)
1582 Poplar Ave • 725-6911 • youthvillages.org/poplarGroupHome.aspx
Poplar Group Home, a program of Youth Villages, is an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless teens. Staffed 24 hours a day, the shelter serves boys and girls ages 13 to 17 who come seeking respite from family problems.
Family Violence Council of Collierville
1160 W. Poplar Ave • 870-2990 • colliervillepolice.org/domvi.html
The Family Violence Council of Collierville (FVCC) is an outreach program for domestic violence crimes. They also educate the community about domestic violence and provide resources.
Le Bonheur Center for Children and Parents
287-4700
Evaluation and treatment for child victims of abuse and neglect, parenting services for first-time teen moms, and parenting groups such as “Parenting After Divorce.” Fatherhood Project provides individual and group counseling for men seeking to enhance their role with children.
Memphis Child Advocacy Center
1085 Poplar Ave. • 525-2377 • memphiscac.org
A child-friendly, welcoming place that serves children who are victims of sexual or severe abuse through prevention, education and intervention. Also offers Project Be Safe, a program that educates the public about child abuse prevention.
FAMILY SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
726-6750 • memphis-aa.org
Support for women and men who are addicted to alcohol. Meetings held across the city.
Memphis Area Al-Anon Family Groups
323-0321 • memphisareaal-anon.org
Al-Anon is for families, relatives, and friends whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Meetings held across the city.
Associated Catholic Charities
1325 Jefferson Ave. • 722-4700 • accinwesttn.org
Multisocial service organization that offers child care, adoption/maternity assistance, refugee and immigration services, as well as residential treatment programs for homeless men and women. Also provides assistance to families in crisis, counseling, housing for elderly/handicapped, a nursing home and rehabilitation services.
Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee (formerly Tennessee Protection & Advocacy, Inc.)
(800) 342-1660 • DLACTN.org
Advocates for civil rights of Tennesseans with mental and physical disabilities to ensure that they have equal opportunities to be productive and respected members of society, as well as information and referral services, education and mediation opportunities, and legal representation when necessary
Jewish Family Service
6560 Poplar Ave. • 767-8511 • jfsmemphis.org
Individual and family counseling, child and adolescent therapy, parenting classes (for divorcing parents with children), adoption services, and play therapy. Out On a Limb, Memphis Area Limb Loss Support, is a community-wide support program for children, adults, and their families who have lost a limb.
MIFA (Metropolitan Inter-faith Association)
910 Vance Ave. • (901) 527-0208 • mifa.org
Nonprofit, faith-based organization with programs that include MIFA Meals, Transit, The MIFA Store, family and summer volunteer opportunities, transitional housing for homeless families, life skills education, mentoring and other services for those in need of a hand up. MIFA works with people of all ages to transform their lives.
Porter-Leath Children’s Center
868 N. Manassas St. • 577-2500 • porter-leath.org
Early childhood education and intervention, foster care, residential services, and adoption services to empower children and families to achieve a healthy, optimal, and independent lifestyle. Other programs include a child- and adult-care food program, special needs adoption, Early Head Start, Head Start, and a foster grandparent program.
Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program
University of Tennessee Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities • 711 Jefferson Ave. • 448-3133 • utmem.edu/bcdd/services/programs/rel_caregiver.htm
Referral service for grandparents or any relative with physical or legal custody of children in their care. Also assesses caregiver needs, collaborates with other agencies to provide assistance with bills, counseling, child care, respite care, and home furnishings. Participants must meet financial guidelines to qualify.
Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home
6896 U.S. 70. • 386-3961 or (800) 624-8591(state office) • tbch4kids.org
Residential family preservation and child care, counseling, and boys ranch in Millington. Children referred to home for family problems, abuse, domestic issues, discipline problems, and truancy.
Tennessee Voices for Children
2924 Walnut Grove • 454-7262 or(800) 670-9882 • tnvoices.org
Nonprofit advocacy group for families of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
Youth Villages
252-7600 • youthvillages.org
Home-based counseling, adoption, foster care, and residential treatment for children up to age 18. Also offer transitional living program for older teens who have been in foster care. Emergency shelter for homeless and runaway teenagers ages 13 to 17 through Safe Place. Adoption, foster parenting, and mentoring opportunities available.