Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility
Address
7575 Cockrill Bend Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 350-2700
www.tn.gov/correction/state-prisons/state-prison-list/lois-m-deberry-special-needs-facility.html
AKA:
Nashville TN State Prison for Men with Mental Health/Medical Issues
Description:
The Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility (DSNF) in Nashville provides a number of services for the Department to male offenders with multiple and complex medial problems, including acute and convalescent health care, intensive mental health intervention, skilled nursing units in the Health Center to provide care for offenders recovering from surgery or serious illness, housing for offenders whose treatment regimen is not manageable at other TDOC facilities, inmates with long-term medical needs, and a community hospital with an emergency room to provide inpatient and outpatient care for the offender population in a designated secure area.
Other hospitals are also utilized for specialized care not available in the contract hospital. Specialty clinics, short-stay surgeries, individual treatment and diagnostic services, not available in other facilities, are provided to the offenders from all facilities through the utilization of DeBerry Special Needs Facility's Transportation Team, Transient Unit, Health Center, and contract staff at DSNF.
Mental health units are provided for offenders with acute mental health needs. The Mental Health Program is designed to stabilize the offender and move him through a process where the offender takes more responsibility for his behavior and mental health. In addition, there are units for the mentally challenged and a sheltered workshop program available to offenders in this unit.
An Assisted Living Unit is located at this facility for TDOC offenders who are aged or infirm and unable to care for themselves within a traditional prison population.
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
Call for information
Program Fees:
No fee
Eligibility:
Male offenders with special medical or mental health needs that are best accommodated in this specialized facility.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
November 26, 2023
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers play a critical role in successful reentry. Volunteers are mentors, teachers, coaches and artists facilitating services at all prisons statewide. Those interested in volunteering may attend the Citizens' Correctional Academy, which is offered to Tennesseans who: are 18 or older, do not have a family member incarcerated in a Tennessee prison or on Community Supervision, have no criminal history other than minor traffic violations, and are able to attend all education sessions and the graduation ceremony in the Nashville area. Volunteers may also apply directly without attending the Citizens' Correctional Academy by completing the online volunteer application. All volunteers will be required to submit references and undergo a background check.
Address Listings
Mailing
7575 Cockrill Bend Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37209-1056
Physical (Primary)
7575 Cockrill Bend Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37209
Contacts
James Holloway
Primary Contact
Warden
(615) 350-2700
Phone Numbers
Main
(615) 350-2700
Religious and Volunteer Services (TDOC Central Office)
(615) 253-8261
Legal Status:
State
Services
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Description
The Lois M. DeBerry Special Needs Facility (DSNF) provides a number of services for the Department to offenders with multiple and complex medial problems, including acute and convalescent health care, intensive mental health intervention, three skilled nursing units in the Health Center to provide care for offenders recovering from surgery or serious illness, housing for offenders whose treatment regimen is not manageable at other TDOC facilities, inmates with long-term medical needs, and a community hospital to provide inpatient and outpatient care for the offender population in a designated secure area. Other hospitals are also utilized for specialized care not available in the contract hospital. Specialty clinics, short-stay surgeries, individual treatment and diagnostic services, not available in other facilities, are provided to the offenders from all facilities through the utilization of DeBerry Special Needs Facility's Transportation Team, Transient Unit, Health Center, and contract staff at DSNF. Mental health units are provided for offenders with acute mental health needs. The Mental Health Program is designed to stabilize the offender and move him through a process where the offender takes more responsibility for his behavior and mental health. In addition, there are units for the mentally challenged and a sheltered workshop program available to offenders in this unit. An Assisted Living Unit is located at this facility for TDOC offenders who are aged or infirm and unable to care for themselves within a traditional prison population. DSNF has a turnover of 250 beds per month and the majority of these offenders have significant needs. It is the mission of the DeBerry Special Needs Facility to provide acute, sub-acute, long-term acute, chronic and palliative health care that is high quality, safe, integrative, efficient, cost-effective and ethical, in a safe and secure environment.
Hours
24/7
Eligibility
Offenders with special medical or mental health needs that are best accommodated in this specialized facility.
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Geography Served
- Tennessee
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Volunteers play a critical role in successful reentry. Volunteers are mentors, teachers, coaches and artists facilitating services at all prisons statewide.
Hours
Volunteer hours vary. Call for details.
Eligibility
Those interested in volunteering may attend the Citizens' Correctional Academy, which is offered to Tennesseans who: are 18 or older, do not have a family member incarcerated in a Tennessee prison or on Community Supervision, have no criminal history other than minor traffic violations, and are able to attend all education sessions and the graduation ceremony in the Nashville area.
Fees
Call for details.
Intake Procedure
Volunteers may also apply directly without attending the Citizens' Correctional Academy by completing the online volunteer application. All volunteers will be required to submit references and undergo a background check.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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