YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee
Address
1608 Woodmont Boulevard
Main YWCA Nashville Headquarters
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 269-9922
AKA:
YWCA of Nashville and Middle TN; Girls Inc; Dress for Success Nashville
Description:
Provides a 24-hour crisis and support helpline and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence. While at the shelter, women and children will have access to one on one case management, counseling, support groups, transitional housing, financial literacy and career counseling. YWCA also offers a pet shelter for the dogs and cats of victims called Abbie's Safe House, located at the Weaver Domestic Violence Center; the address for this site is confidential for security reasons. Men are also provided DV services and shelter at a separate location. The agency also offers free classes to help individuals prepare to take the GED/High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) which are available to DV survivors as well as the general public, as well as employment preparation classes open to the public and spring break/summer camps for youth, ages 8 and older, at selected Nashville MNPS school sites.
Hours:
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Intake Process:
Domestic Violence Shelter: Call 800-334-4628 for intake; For GED/HiSet and Employment Preparation or the Summer Camps, please call the main office (615) 269-9922 and ask to speak to the director of the Family Learning Center or the Youth Programs director
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Spanish speaking staff, Language Line translation for other languages
Eligibility:
DV Services: Anyone experiencing domestic violence (women and children, men, LGBTQ+ survivors); serves Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson Counties; Youth summer camps: children 8 and older who currently attend one of the YWCA's partner schools in Nashville; GED/HiSet and/or Employment Preparation: open to any adults who can come to the Nashville site for certain programs/events; most of these classes are now online.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
Yes
Date of Official Change:
October 1, 2024
Wishlist:
See website for needed items: www.ywcanashville.com/get-involved/donation-wish-list/
Volunteer Opportunities:
See website for current volunteer needs: www.ywcanashville.com/get-involved/volunteer/
Employer ID:
144014336
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1608 Woodmont Boulevard
Main YWCA Nashville Headquarters
Nashville, TN 37215
Contacts
Sharon Roberson
Phone Numbers
Main YWCA Nashville Office
(615) 269-9922
24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis and Support Helpline
(800) 334-4628
TEXT 24-Hour Domestic Violence Crisis and Support Helpline
(615) 983-5170
Services
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Description
Provides a 24-hour crisis and support helpline for survivors of domestic violence.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
No documents required
Eligibility
Anyone experiencing domestic violence (women and children, men, LGBTQ+ survivors)
Fees
No free
Intake Procedure
Call 800-334-4628 for more information or text 615-983-5170
Languages
Spanish speaking staff and Language Line for translation of other languages
Service Area
Residents of Middle Tennessee
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cheatham County
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.
Telephone Numbers
Description
YWCA's Weaver Domestic Violence Center provides temporary emergency shelter for women and their children and pets who have experienced domestic violence. Women and children are able to remain in the shelter for up to 45 days. Clients are referred to transitional housing options through the Metro Coordinated Entry System. One on one case management and counseling services are available to women and children while at the shelter. Male clients are housed at a separate facility and the same wrap-around services are also provided. At the Weaver Center, victims (both individuals and families) receive food, basic living accommodations and an array of trauma-informed services including mental health counseling; safety planning; support groups; childrenâs educational programming (including a Weaver Center Summer Camp); and wrap-around case management support for linkages to housing, transportation, legal assistance, employment, childcare, government assistance, health services, and more. In addition to the services provided at the Weaver Center, YWCA Nashville also operates a 24/7 Crisis and Support Helpline, and a 24/7 Text Line which victims can call/text for help. The Helpline is one of the primary entryways into the shelter.
Hours
24/7
Required Documents
None required
Eligibility
Anyone experiencing domestic violence (women and children, men, LGBTQ+ survivors)
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call 800-334-4628 for more information or text 615-983-5170
Service Area
Residents of Middle Tennessee
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cheatham County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides emotional support, information and resources to survivors of domestic violence.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Call for more information
Eligibility
Anyone experiencing domestic violence (women and children, men, LGBTQ+ survivors)
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
Call for more information
Service Area
Residents of Middle Tennessee
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cheatham County
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.
Description
Provides free classes to help individuals prepare to take the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET). The majority of these classes are now online, but students will need to come to Nashville for some programs/events. 1. Their adult education program consists of free, high-quality, culturally-sensitive and family-focused programming in English and Spanish which helps adult learners earn their high school equivalency (HSE) diploma and obtain the skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. Twelve adult education classes are taught each week â six (6) in English, six (6) in Spanish. Classes are virtual except for Math which is held in-person at the Hispanic Family Foundation. New student orientations, study halls, practice test days, and official HiSET® (High School Equivalency Test) test days are all held in-person every month. The 'FLC' promotes sustainable income, a positive sense of self-worth, and increased community participation. The program helps families break intergenerational poverty and illiteracy by increasing their access to quality education and economic opportunities.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Open to all individuals 17 and older
Fees
No fee
Intake Procedure
For GED/HiSet and Employment Preparation, please call the main office (615) 269-9922 and ask to speak to the director of the Family Learning Center
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Residents of Middle Tennessee
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Description
YWCA Nashvilleâs Family Learning Center (FLC) provides adult education and workforce development activities. Theirr workforce development activities include: helping clients create resumes, conduct job searches, prepare for interviews and secure job placements. Agency also offers 4 seasonal job fairs per year, bi-annual career workshops, 3 financial literacy classes and 3 legal aid clinics in partnership with legal and financial service providers.
Hours
Class hours vary
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Adults seeking to improve their employment status
Fees
No Fee
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Nashville and surrounding areas
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cheatham County
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.
Description
YWCA Nashvilleâs Family Learning Center (FLC) provides adult education and workforce development activities. For information about our HSE (high school equivalency) program, see the Education & Training section of 2-1-1. Our workforce development activities include: helping clients create resumes, conduct job searches, prepare for interviews and secure job placements. We also offer 4 seasonal job fairs per year, bi-annual career workshops, 3 financial literacy classes and 3 legal aid clinics in partnership with legal and financial service providers.
Hours
Class hours vary
Required Documents
Photo ID
Eligibility
Adults seeking to improve their employment status
Fees
No Fee
Languages
Spanish
Service Area
Nashville and surrounding areas
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Cheatham County
- Davidson County
- Robertson County
- Rutherford County
- Sumner County
- Williamson County
- Wilson County
- Cheatham County
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.
Description
YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee builds the skills of tomorrowâs leaders by providing two nurturing, hands-on youth programs â Girls Inc. and AMEND Together â for youth in under-resourced elementary, middle and high schools across Metro Nashville. Girls Inc. inspires girls ages 8-18 to be âstrong, smart and boldâ through life-changing experiences that develop through In-school Clubs, Summer Camp, Spring Break Camp, and more. Girls Inc. utilizes a hands-on, evidenced-based curriculum to help girls achieve healthy lives, succeed academically, and acquire the life skills needed to prepare them for adulthood and the workforce. AMEND Together, YWCAâs second youth program, serves boys ages 8-18 through In-School Clubs, Spring Break Camp, a Summer Camp partnership with 100 Black Men of Middle Tennessee, and more. Boys in AMEND Together explore topics such as healthy masculinity; healthy relationships; ways to prevent dating abuse and the importance of ending violence against women and girls.
Hours
Hours vary by group and school
Required Documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Students 8 -18 in MNPS schools that partner with YWCA of Nashville & Middle TN
Fees
No Fee
Intake Procedure
For the Summer Camps, please call the main office (615) 269-9922 and ask to speak to the director of the Youth Programs director to see which schools participate
Service Area
Nashville
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Davidson County
- Davidson County
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