Tennessee State University Social Work Field Education Placement Agency List 2017- 2018
Agency / Address / Phone number / Email / Description
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.
Angel’s Watching Over Me Academy / 687 Old Hickory Blvd. Brentwood, TN / 615-309-8400 / Cleshette Hudson:
/ LLC 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
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.
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
Cumberland Heights / 8283 River Road Pike, Nashville, TN 37209
Website: / Office 615.432.3213 | Fax 615.432.3291 / Lindsey Hicks
/ The mission of Cumberland Heights is to transform lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by drugs and alcohol. Addiction is a chronic, progressive and potentially fatal disease.
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 / 1820 Albion St Nashville, TN 37208 / 615-327-6398 / Korlu McCainster,
/ Provides mental health and rehabilitation services that include, but are not limited to:
•Addiction treatment
•Detoxification
•Outpatient, inpatient, and
residential services
•Groups for adolescents, persons
with co-occurring mental and
substance use disorders,
pregnant and postpartum
women, women, and men.
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’s
Services / 1704 Heiman St Nashville, Tennessee 37208 / 615-724-1328 / Deniece Ferguson:
/ 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 / 615-880-3536 / 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 / Sara Evans:
/ 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 / Alisha Haddock
/ 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 / 1 Public 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.
Metropolitan Developmental Housing Agency / 701 S. 6th St. Nashville, TN 37202 / 615-252-6711 / Michael Green
/ 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, Suite 10 Nashville, TN 37201 / 615-862-8380
Ex. 70970 / Johnetta Nelson:
/ 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 / 615-862-8029 / Jessica Oldman
/ 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 / 615-341-4531 / Judith McCoy:
/ 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 / Dan Dumont:
/ 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 / Erica Phemister:
/ 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.
Urban League of Middle Tennessee / 50 Vantage Way
Suite 201
Nashville, TN 37228 / 615-254-0525 / Clifton E. Harris
/ 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 / 50 Vantage Way
Suite 250
Nashville, TN 37228 / 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.
NHC Place at Coolsprings / 3918 Dickerson Rd Nashville, TN 37207 / 615-778-6853 / Janet Clayton
/ Nhc Place At Cool Springs is a senior living community located in Franklin, TN that offers Residential Care Homes, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Continuing Care CCRC, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing
The Omni Family of Service / 301 S Perimeter Park Dr Site 200, Nashville, TN 37211 / 615-823-5860 ex: 1929 / Michael Blasingim
/ 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.
Operation Stand Down / 1125 12th Ave. South Nashville, TN / 615-248-1981 / Sean Muldoon
/ 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: