Metro Public Health Dept - Nashville & Davidson County - Lentz Public Health Center

Address

2500 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209

(615) 340-5616

www.nashville.gov/Health-Department.aspx

Description:

Provides a variety of programs and services designed to improve the health of the residents of Nashville and Davidson County. Services include immunizations, mental health and substance use assessment, car seat safety, sexual health clinic, dental health, well-baby care, parenting education, preventive care for all ages, prevention and monitoring of communicable diseases, and much more.

Hours:

Lentz Public Health Center: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Vital Records: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Intake Process:

Call for information or visit the website.

Program Fees:

Some services are offered at no cost. Others are provided at an affordable rate. Call or visit the website for details.

Eligibility:

Residents of Davidson County

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2500 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main

(615) 340-5616

Behavioral Health

(615) 340-2172

Birth Certificates

(615) 340-5611

Car Seat Safety Program

(615) 340-7780

Central Referral System (families with children up to 18 months)

(615) 880-2187

Communicable Disease Reporting

(615) 445-0446

Death Certificates

(615) 340-5612

Family Planning Clinic

(615) 340-5607

Fax

(615) 340-5665

HIV Reporting

(615) 340-8558

Immunizations

(615) 340-5667

Lentz Dental Clinic

(615) 340-5601

Lentz Public Health Center

(615) 340-5607

Medical and Dental Records

(615) 340-5679

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Screening and Referral

(615) 340-2172

Project Access Nashville/Health Assist (uninsured patients)

(615) 313-9972

Public Health Emergency Preparedness

(615) 340-5691

Ryan White Program (HIV)

(615) 340-5671

Sexual Health Center

(615) 340-5647

Sexual Health Center (fax)

(615) 340-8557

Tuberculosis Control and Screening

(615) 340-5650

Vehicle Inspection Program

(615) 340-5657

WIC

(615) 340-5619

Youth Initiatives

(615) 340-8599

Legal Status:

City/County (Parish)

Description

Assessments and brief Mental Health Screenings are conducted at the Lentz Building – MPHD in suite 110-B. *Please note that attorney referrals, or child custody case referrals are not accepted for assessments and brief screenings.* Individuals will be referred to other providers if found to have a mental illness or substance use disorder that requires treatment.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Eligibility

Davidson County residents who are struggling with mental illness or substance use

Fees

No fee.

Intake Procedure

Call for an appointment. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits and given an appointment. Community Agency Representatives may call to schedule an appointment for their potential client to be screened in the office.

Geography Served

    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.

  • Tennessee
    • Davidson County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    615-340-2172
    Name:
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Screening and Referral
    Click here to see this service (RX-8470.8600-050) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    The Vital Records Division processes and retains copies of all birth certificates and death certificates that occur within Davidson County. Certificates are issued for births after 1950, and deaths after 1966. The Vital Records Division also provides copies of medical and dental records of persons who have received treatment at a Metro Health Department clinic.

    Hours

    Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Required Documents

    Identification is required to obtain a certified copy of a birth or death certificate. An example of proper identification is a copy of your valid driver's license. Please send this in along with your completed application and payment. If requesting medical or dental records, a signed release form is required.

    Eligibility

    Anyone who needs Davidson County birth certificates for births after 1950, death certificates for deaths after 1966, or medical or dental records of those who have received treatment at a Metro Health Department clinic. Death certificates may be issued to a parent, child, or spouse of the deceased; anyone else making a request must state the reason the certificate is needed.

    Fees

    Birth certificates and death certificates are available for $15.00 per copy. Medical and dental records are available for $10.00 for the first 10 pages plus $0.50 per page after the first 10. No fee will be charged for requests of copies of a patient's medical record requested by their medical provider, or for copies of immunization records. Fees are subject to change.

    Intake Procedure

    Walk in or send a request and payment through the mail.

    Geography Served

      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.

    • Tennessee
      • Davidson County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      615-340-5611
      Name:
      Birth Certificates
      Number:
      615-340-5612
      Name:
      Death Certificates
      Number:
      615-340-5679
      Name:
      Medical and Dental Records
      Click here to see this service (DF-7000.1200) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      The Davidson County Car Seat Program is an income-based program for families in need of a car seat for their infant and/or child. Parent must attend one car seat education class. Car seat education classes are scheduled each month by appointment only. For more information, and to register for a class, contact Alison Butler, RN, Car Seat Safety Program Coordinator at 615-340-7780. Eligible individuals will receive a car seat or booster seat for their child installed in a vehicle by a certified car seat technician.

      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

      Required Documents

      Proof of Davidson County residency and income are required

      Eligibility

      Davidson County families with children who require a car seat or booster seat; income-eligible families will receive a free car seat or booster seat if conditions are met.

      Fees

      No fee

      Intake Procedure

      Call for an appointment to attend a car seat education class.

      Geography Served

        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.

      • Tennessee
        • Davidson County

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        615-340-7780
        Name:
        Car Seat Safety Program
        Click here to see this service (JR-8200.8500-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        The Davidson County Car Seat Program is an income-based program for families in need of a car seat for their infant and/or child. Parent must attend one car seat education class. Car seat education classes are scheduled each month by appointment only. For more information, and to register for a class, contact Alison Butler, RN, Car Seat Safety Program Coordinator at 615-340-7780. Eligible individuals will receive a car seat or booster seat for their child installed in a vehicle by a certified car seat technician.

        Hours

        Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

        Required Documents

        Proof of Davidson County residency and income are required

        Eligibility

        Davidson County families with children who require a car seat or booster seat; income-eligible families will receive a free car seat or booster seat if conditions are met.

        Fees

        No fee

        Intake Procedure

        Call for an appointment to attend a car seat education class.

        Geography Served

          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.

        • Tennessee
          • Davidson County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          615-340-7780
          Name:
          Car Seat Safety Program
          Click here to see this service (JR-8400.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Works to reduce the spread of communicable disease and diseases that are dangerous to the public through vaccination, monitoring, testing, treatment, and contact tracing. Diseases that are communicable and/or dangerous to the public include, but are not limited to: MRSA, anthrax, measles, hantavirus, pertussis, smallpox, rabies, encephalitis, diptheria, plague, hepatitis, influenza, polio, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis, tetanus, salmonella, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, West Nile virus, HIV, and AIDS.

          Hours

          Lentz Public Health Center: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

          Eligibility

          Davidson County residents

          Fees

          Fees vary. Call or visit the website for details.

          Intake Procedure

          For immunizations, testing, and treatment, call to schedule an appointment.

          Geography Served

            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.

          • Tennessee
            • Davidson County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            615-445-0446
            Name:
            Communicable Disease Reporting
            Number:
            615-340-8558
            Name:
            HIV Reporting
            Click here to see this service (JP-1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            The Sexual Health Center provides confidential testing, treatment, and counseling services for individuals who suspect they have or may have been exposed to gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and/or syphilis. The program is also responsible for contact investigation and partner notification in order to stop the spread of these diseases. Additionally, the program now offers pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prescriptions for individuals at high-risk for exposure to HIV.

            Hours

            Mon, Thu, Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

            Required Documents

            Photo ID, registration form, sexual assessment form

            Eligibility

            Davidson County residents who suspect they may have or have been exposed to gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and/or HIV and individuals who are at high risk for exposure to HIV.

            Fees

            Call for details.

            Intake Procedure

            Call for an appointment. Walk-ins may be seen depending on staffing or demand for services. At times, services may need to be limited depending on staffing or demand for services.

            Geography Served

              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.

            • Tennessee
              • Davidson County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              615-340-5647
              Name:
              Sexual Health Center
              Click here to see this service (LF-4900.2400-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              The Vital Records Division processes and retains copies of all birth certificates and death certificates that occur within Davidson County. Certificates are issued for births after 1950, and deaths after 1966. The Vital Records Division also provides copies of medical and dental records of persons who have received treatment at a Metro Health Department clinic.

              Hours

              Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

              Required Documents

              Identification is required to obtain a certified copy of a birth or death certificate. An example of proper identification is a copy of your valid driver's license. Please send this in along with your completed application and payment. If requesting medical or dental records, a signed release form is required.

              Eligibility

              Anyone who needs Davidson County birth certificates for births after 1950, death certificates for deaths after 1966, or medical or dental records of those who have received treatment at a Metro Health Department clinic. Death certificates may be issued to a parent, child, or spouse of the deceased; anyone else making a request must state the reason the certificate is needed.

              Fees

              Birth certificates and death certificates are available for $15.00 per copy. Medical and dental records are available for $10.00 for the first 10 pages plus $0.50 per page after the first 10. No fee will be charged for requests of copies of a patient's medical record requested by their medical provider, or for copies of immunization records. Fees are subject to change.

              Intake Procedure

              Walk in or send a request and payment through the mail.

              Geography Served

                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.

              • Tennessee
                • Davidson County

                Telephone Numbers

                Number:
                615-340-5611
                Name:
                Birth Certificates
                Number:
                615-340-5612
                Name:
                Death Certificates
                Number:
                615-340-5679
                Name:
                Medical and Dental Records
                Click here to see this service (DF-7000.1700-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                The Lentz Dental Clinic provides comprehensive dental care for children age 20 and below.

                Hours

                Call for hours.

                Required Documents

                Proof of Davidson County residence, proof of income and proof of number of people in the household should be brought to the first visit.

                Eligibility

                Children age 20 and below; limited adult emergency care is available.

                Fees

                TennCare is accepted, and for those patients who do not have TennCare, a sliding fee schedule based on income and number of people in the household is available.

                Intake Procedure

                Call for an appointment.

                Geography Served

                  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.

                • Tennessee
                  • Davidson County

                  Telephone Numbers

                  Number:
                  615-340-5601
                  Name:
                  Lentz Dental Clinic
                  Click here to see this service (LV-1600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Assessments and brief Mental Health Screenings are conducted at the Lentz Building – MPHD in suite 110-B. *Please note that attorney referrals, or child custody case referrals are not accepted for assessments and brief screenings.* Individuals will be referred to other providers if found to have a mental illness or substance use disorder that requires treatment.

                  Hours

                  Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                  Eligibility

                  Davidson County residents who are struggling with mental illness or substance use

                  Fees

                  No fee.

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call for an appointment. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits and given an appointment. Community Agency Representatives may call to schedule an appointment for their potential client to be screened in the office.

                  Geography Served

                    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.

                  • Tennessee
                    • Davidson County

                    Telephone Numbers

                    Number:
                    615-340-2172
                    Name:
                    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Screening and Referral
                    Click here to see this service (RX-8470.8600-180) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Description

                    The Central Referral System coordinates referrals for home visiting intervention services for pregnant women, infants, and children up to 18 months of age. The family is linked to the most appropriate provider agency to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of services. Music City Babies Sleep Safe campaign is the county-wide awareness, education and resources campaign to support all infant caregivers in providing safe sleep environments for Music City's smallest residents. The campaign staff offers training, educational materials, caregiver resources and more. The Healthy Beginnings program is an evidence-based home visiting program designed to strengthen first time families by providing education, support, parenting skills, and resource assistance in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. Visits by trained staff from the Health Department begin during pregnancy or after delivery of a first baby less than 2 weeks old. Staff from the Health Department support first time parents by providing support and important information about child safety, child health, disease prevention, child development, and parenting skills. Tiered case management services for pregnant, post-partum and parenting families living in the Nashville Strong Families Zone (NSFZ) in Davidson County. The Nashville Strong Families Zone is comprised of neighborhoods in the following 7 zip code areas: 37207, 37208, 37210, 37216, 37115, 37218, and 37221. Father/male parents also receive support and assistance. There are no income requirements and any family who is expecting a child, recently delivered or parenting a child up to 18 month s of age is eligible for support services. Families receive personal attention, pregnancy and parenting resources - diapers, car seats, pack-n-plays, reading books, enrollment assistance in other programs, transportation support and more. Prematurity Reduction Initiative is the screening and referral process for pregnant women who may have a history of previous preterm birth. Women with elevated risk for preterm birth utilizing health department services (Family Planning, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Immunizations, etc.) are screened, counseled on their elevated risk and referred to a home-visiting provider for case management services and follow-up.

                    Hours

                    Lentz Public Health Center: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                    Eligibility

                    Eligibility depends on the program selected. Generally, eligibility includes pregnant, post-partum, and parenting families of children up to 18 months. Some programs are limited by income or by high-need areas. Call for details.

                    Fees

                    Many services are offered at no cost. Call for details.

                    Intake Procedure

                    Call the Central Referral System for details.

                    Geography Served

                      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.

                    • Tennessee
                      • Davidson County

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      615-880-2187
                      Name:
                      Central Referral System (families with children up to 18 months)
                      Click here to see this service (PH-2360) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Description

                      The mission of the family planning program is to prevent unintended pregnancy and improve pregnancy planning and spacing. Family Planning services include: Physical exam (including a medical history, height/weight, and blood pressure) Family Planning counseling and education--including information on all contraceptive methods and safe sex practices. Pregnancy testing STD and HIV testing Birth Control (such as abstinence, natural family planning, condoms, birth control pills, patch, ring, injections, IUDs, and implants) Pre-conception exams (making yourself as healthy as possibly before getting pregnant) Emergency contraception or the “morning-after pill”

                      Hours

                      Mon, Wed, Thu 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue, Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

                      Eligibility

                      Davidson County residents

                      Fees

                      The cost for family planning services are adjusted according to income.

                      Intake Procedure

                      Call for an appointment. Walk-ins will be seen as staff is available. All walk-ins must be signed in by 2:30 pm.

                      Geography Served

                        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.

                      • Tennessee
                        • Davidson County

                        Telephone Numbers

                        Number:
                        615-340-5607
                        Name:
                        Family Planning Clinic
                        Click here to see this service (LJ-2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                        Description

                        Project Access Nashville connects the uninsured to primary care safety net clinics that serve patients based on their ability to pay. The network of providers offer an array of primary care services, which include disease management, treatment of acute episodic conditions, and access to pharmacy services. There are also specialty care services offered to those who qualify. Through Project Access Nashville, you can find a clinic that meets your need based on location, hours of operation, language, and charges. They can also help you find dental care, and provide you with information on local mental health providers that serve the uninsured.

                        Hours

                        Mon - Thu 8:00 am - 4:30 pm at Lentz or Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm via phone

                        Eligibility

                        Uninsured residents of Davidson County who need medical, dental, mental health, and/or pharmacy services

                        Fees

                        No fee for referrals or to enroll.

                        Intake Procedure

                        Visit the Lentz Public Health Center for an application or call for more information.

                        Geography Served

                          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.

                        • Tennessee
                          • Davidson County

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          615-313-9972
                          Name:
                          Project Access Nashville/Health Assist (uninsured patients)
                          Click here to see this service (LH-2600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                          Description

                          The Immunization Program provides routine child and adult immunizations. This program also works closely with pediatricians throughout Nashville to ensure that children age birth to 24 months are receiving the recommended series of immunizations. Please bring any previous immunization records to all appointments.

                          Hours

                          Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm (Lentz and East Nashville Public Health Centers) Mon - Fri 7:00 am - 4:30 pm (Woodbine Public Health Center)

                          Required Documents

                          Be sure to bring any previous immunization records to all appointments.

                          Eligibility

                          Eligible children from birth through 18 years of age may receive free, federally-funded vaccine through the Vaccines for Children Program. Children from birth through 18 years of age who meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to receive this vaccine: TennCare Uninsured American Indian or Alaska Native Underinsured Free federal vaccine is available for uninsured adults age 19-64 for certain recommended vaccines.

                          Fees

                          Payment is collected at time of visit via cash, check, or credit card. $20 administration fee for vaccines plus per-vaccination fee (if required based on eligibility criteria; fees can be sliding scale and based on household income). The health department does not bill private insurance, so patients will need to check with their insurance company to see how to submit insurance claims using the Patient Service Ledger provided by the health department. Medicare and Medicaid can be billed for adult vaccines, and CoverKids can be billed for children.

                          Intake Procedure

                          Call for an appointment.

                          Geography Served

                            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.

                          • Tennessee
                            • Davidson County

                            Telephone Numbers

                            Number:
                            615-340-5667
                            Name:
                            Immunizations
                            Click here to see this service (LT-3400) and related services within the Service Tree.

                            Description

                            The Vital Records Division processes and retains copies of all birth certificates and death certificates that occur within Davidson County. Certificates are issued for births after 1950, and deaths after 1966. The Vital Records Division also provides copies of medical and dental records of persons who have received treatment at a Metro Health Department clinic.

                            Hours

                            Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

                            Required Documents

                            Identification is required to obtain a certified copy of a birth or death certificate. An example of proper identification is a copy of your valid driver's license. Please send this in along with your completed application and payment. If requesting medical or dental records, a signed release form is required.

                            Eligibility

                            Anyone who needs Davidson County birth certificates for births after 1950, death certificates for deaths after 1966, or medical or dental records of those who have received treatment at a Metro Health Department clinic. Death certificates may be issued to a parent, child, or spouse of the deceased; anyone else making a request must state the reason the certificate is needed.

                            Fees

                            Birth certificates and death certificates are available for $15.00 per copy. Medical and dental records are available for $10.00 for the first 10 pages plus $0.50 per page after the first 10. No fee will be charged for requests of copies of a patient's medical record requested by their medical provider, or for copies of immunization records. Fees are subject to change.

                            Intake Procedure

                            Walk in or send a request and payment through the mail.

                            Geography Served

                              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.

                            • Tennessee
                              • Davidson County

                              Telephone Numbers

                              Number:
                              615-340-5611
                              Name:
                              Birth Certificates
                              Number:
                              615-340-5612
                              Name:
                              Death Certificates
                              Number:
                              615-340-5679
                              Name:
                              Medical and Dental Records
                              Click here to see this service (DF-7000.5100) and related services within the Service Tree.

                              Description

                              Assessments and brief Mental Health Screenings are conducted at the Lentz Building – MPHD in suite 110-B. *Please note that attorney referrals, or child custody case referrals are not accepted for assessments and brief screenings.* Individuals will be referred to other providers if found to have a mental illness or substance use disorder that requires treatment.

                              Hours

                              Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                              Eligibility

                              Davidson County residents who are struggling with mental illness or substance use

                              Fees

                              No fee.

                              Intake Procedure

                              Call for an appointment. Walk-ins will be seen as time permits and given an appointment. Community Agency Representatives may call to schedule an appointment for their potential client to be screened in the office.

                              Geography Served

                                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.

                              • Tennessee
                                • Davidson County

                                Telephone Numbers

                                Number:
                                615-340-2172
                                Name:
                                Mental Health and Substance Abuse Screening and Referral
                                Click here to see this service (RP-5000.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                The Vehicle Inspection Program is responsible for the light duty automobile and truck emission testing program in Metropolitan Nashville and Davidson County. The program became mandatory January 1, 1985, and is a centralized testing program. Before a vehicle owner can purchase the Metropolitan wheel tax license, he must show proof that the vehicle has met the allowable emission standards of the Vehicle Inspection Program. All 1975 and newer light duty (10,500 pounds and less gross vehicle weight rating) gas and diesel vehicles must be inspected. A passing emissions test is valid for 90 days. Please plan to have your vehicle inspected early allowing ample time for any necessary repairs prior to the expiration of your tags. If you have your vehicle tested prior to the expiration of your tags, and it fails, you are allowed a 30-day grace period from the date your tags expire in which to have your vehicle repaired, receive a passing emissions test and renew your tags. To be considered for exemption, The Metro Public Health Department's Vehicle Inspection Program requires that you submit a completed temporary emissions test exemption application and provide required documentation. If you have had repairs done to your vehicle related to a failed emission test, and the vehicle will not pass the emission test, you may be eligible for a waiver. A waiver allows you to renew your vehicle's registration without a passing vehicle emissions inspection. Waivers can be granted for qualifying repair expenditures.

                                Hours

                                Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                Eligibility

                                Davidson County owners of 1975 and newer light duty automobiles and trucks

                                Fees

                                Test fee: $9.00. Cash, credit cards, debit cards, and checks accepted. No bills larger than $20.00 are accepted.

                                Intake Procedure

                                Go to an emissions testing center, pay the fee, and take the documentation showing the vehicle passed when you renew your tags.

                                Geography Served

                                  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.

                                • Tennessee
                                  • Davidson County

                                  Telephone Numbers

                                  Number:
                                  615-340-5657
                                  Name:
                                  Vehicle Inspection Program
                                  Click here to see this service (JR-8200.8500-450) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                  Description

                                  Metro Health Department operates three public health care preventive centers to provide a variety of preventive health services. Services include: immunizations for children and adults family planning services (birth control) newborn screenings sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing (when available) head lice evaluations pregnancy testing and referral “presumptive eligibility” or temporary enrollment into TennCare for pregnant women Please note that the preventive health clinics do not provide primary care services. This means that the clinics do not manage chronic conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, etc.), sick visits, or school physicals.

                                  Hours

                                  Mon, Wed, Thu: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue, Fri: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Closed for staff meeting the 3rd Thursday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

                                  Eligibility

                                  Residents of Davidson County

                                  Fees

                                  Fees based on income.

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  Call for an appointment.

                                  Geography Served

                                    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.

                                  • Tennessee
                                    • Davidson County

                                    Telephone Numbers

                                    Number:
                                    615-340-5607
                                    Name:
                                    Lentz Public Health Center
                                    Click here to see this service (LN) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                    Description

                                    The Central Referral System coordinates referrals for home visiting intervention services for pregnant women, infants, and children up to 18 months of age. The family is linked to the most appropriate provider agency to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of services. Music City Babies Sleep Safe campaign is the county-wide awareness, education and resources campaign to support all infant caregivers in providing safe sleep environments for Music City's smallest residents. The campaign staff offers training, educational materials, caregiver resources and more. The Healthy Beginnings program is an evidence-based home visiting program designed to strengthen first time families by providing education, support, parenting skills, and resource assistance in order to prevent child abuse and neglect. Visits by trained staff from the Health Department begin during pregnancy or after delivery of a first baby less than 2 weeks old. Staff from the Health Department support first time parents by providing support and important information about child safety, child health, disease prevention, child development, and parenting skills. Tiered case management services for pregnant, post-partum and parenting families living in the Nashville Strong Families Zone (NSFZ) in Davidson County. The Nashville Strong Families Zone is comprised of neighborhoods in the following 7 zip code areas: 37207, 37208, 37210, 37216, 37115, 37218, and 37221. Father/male parents also receive support and assistance. There are no income requirements and any family who is expecting a child, recently delivered or parenting a child up to 18 month s of age is eligible for support services. Families receive personal attention, pregnancy and parenting resources - diapers, car seats, pack-n-plays, reading books, enrollment assistance in other programs, transportation support and more. Prematurity Reduction Initiative is the screening and referral process for pregnant women who may have a history of previous preterm birth. Women with elevated risk for preterm birth utilizing health department services (Family Planning, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Immunizations, etc.) are screened, counseled on their elevated risk and referred to a home-visiting provider for case management services and follow-up.

                                    Hours

                                    Lentz Public Health Center: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                    Eligibility

                                    Eligibility depends on the program selected. Generally, eligibility includes pregnant, post-partum, and parenting families of children up to 18 months. Some programs are limited by income or by high-need areas. Call for details.

                                    Fees

                                    Many services are offered at no cost. Call for details.

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    Call the Central Referral System for details.

                                    Geography Served

                                      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.

                                    • Tennessee
                                      • Davidson County

                                      Telephone Numbers

                                      Number:
                                      615-880-2187
                                      Name:
                                      Central Referral System (families with children up to 18 months)
                                      Click here to see this service (LJ-5000.6615) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      Description

                                      The Sexual Health Center provides confidential testing, treatment, and counseling services for individuals who suspect they have or may have been exposed to gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and/or syphilis. The program is also responsible for contact investigation and partner notification in order to stop the spread of these diseases. Additionally, the program now offers pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prescriptions for individuals at high-risk for exposure to HIV.

                                      Hours

                                      Mon, Thu, Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                      Required Documents

                                      Photo ID, registration form, sexual assessment form

                                      Eligibility

                                      Davidson County residents who suspect they may have or have been exposed to gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and/or HIV and individuals who are at high risk for exposure to HIV.

                                      Fees

                                      Call for details.

                                      Intake Procedure

                                      Call for an appointment. Walk-ins may be seen depending on staffing or demand for services. At times, services may need to be limited depending on staffing or demand for services.

                                      Geography Served

                                        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.

                                      • Tennessee
                                        • Davidson County

                                        Telephone Numbers

                                        Number:
                                        615-340-5647
                                        Name:
                                        Sexual Health Center
                                        Click here to see this service (LF-4900.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                        Description

                                        The Sexual Health Center provides confidential testing, treatment, and counseling services for individuals who suspect they have or may have been exposed to gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and/or syphilis. The program is also responsible for contact investigation and partner notification in order to stop the spread of these diseases. Additionally, the program now offers pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prescriptions for individuals at high-risk for exposure to HIV.

                                        Hours

                                        Mon, Thu, Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                        Required Documents

                                        Photo ID, registration form, sexual assessment form

                                        Eligibility

                                        Davidson County residents who suspect they may have or have been exposed to gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and/or HIV and individuals who are at high risk for exposure to HIV.

                                        Fees

                                        Call for details.

                                        Intake Procedure

                                        Call for an appointment. Walk-ins may be seen depending on staffing or demand for services. At times, services may need to be limited depending on staffing or demand for services.

                                        Geography Served

                                          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.

                                        • Tennessee
                                          • Davidson County

                                          Telephone Numbers

                                          Number:
                                          615-340-5647
                                          Name:
                                          Sexual Health Center
                                          Click here to see this service (LT-1750.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                          Description

                                          The TB Elimination Program works with community agencies, providers, and hospitals to identify persons who have active TB disease and TB infection. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services are provided to all persons in Davidson County who are diagnosed with active TB disease. Contact investigations are conducted in partnership with patients who have active TB disease to identify, evaluate, and treat individuals who have been exposed to active TB. The TB Elimination Program also provides TB screening for Davidson County residents that are at increased risk for tuberculosis. Preventive treatment for TB infection is available. Tuberculosis disease is preventable, treatable, and curable with antibiotics when patients take their medications as prescribed by their healthcare provider.

                                          Hours

                                          Lentz Public Health Center - TB Elimination Program: Mon, Thu, Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                          Eligibility

                                          Davidson County residents who have active TB disease or TB infection and those who have been exposed to someone with active TB disease.

                                          Fees

                                          The TB Elimination Program provides TB screening for Davidson County residents that are at increased risk for tuberculosis. Screening, evaluation, and preventive treatment are provided. The costs of services are based on a sliding scale fee according to income and services rendered. Please check with staff for more information. Please note the TB clinic is not able to provide tuberculosis testing for employment or school purposes.

                                          Intake Procedure

                                          Call for an appointment.

                                          Geography Served

                                            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.

                                          • Tennessee
                                            • Davidson County

                                            Telephone Numbers

                                            Number:
                                            615-340-5650
                                            Name:
                                            Tuberculosis Control and Screening
                                            Click here to see this service (JP-1500.1700-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                            Description

                                            The TB Elimination Program works with community agencies, providers, and hospitals to identify persons who have active TB disease and TB infection. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services are provided to all persons in Davidson County who are diagnosed with active TB disease. Contact investigations are conducted in partnership with patients who have active TB disease to identify, evaluate, and treat individuals who have been exposed to active TB. The TB Elimination Program also provides TB screening for Davidson County residents that are at increased risk for tuberculosis. Preventive treatment for TB infection is available. Tuberculosis disease is preventable, treatable, and curable with antibiotics when patients take their medications as prescribed by their healthcare provider.

                                            Hours

                                            Lentz Public Health Center - TB Elimination Program: Mon, Thu, Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                            Eligibility

                                            Davidson County residents who have active TB disease or TB infection and those who have been exposed to someone with active TB disease.

                                            Fees

                                            The TB Elimination Program provides TB screening for Davidson County residents that are at increased risk for tuberculosis. Screening, evaluation, and preventive treatment are provided. The costs of services are based on a sliding scale fee according to income and services rendered. Please check with staff for more information. Please note the TB clinic is not able to provide tuberculosis testing for employment or school purposes.

                                            Intake Procedure

                                            Call for an appointment.

                                            Geography Served

                                              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.

                                            • Tennessee
                                              • Davidson County

                                              Telephone Numbers

                                              Number:
                                              615-340-5650
                                              Name:
                                              Tuberculosis Control and Screening
                                              Click here to see this service (LF-4900.8600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                              Description

                                              The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education to pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five. To qualify for this program, families must live in Davidson County and meet income guidelines. The Davidson County Women, Infants, and Children Program is committed to preventing and improving nutrition-related health problems in at-risk populations. The WIC Mobile Program aims to reduce the barriers of time and transportation to help our residents receive the health services they need.

                                              Hours

                                              Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

                                              Eligibility

                                              Pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women and infants and children up to age 5 who live in Davidson County and meet income guidelines. Income eligibility requirements are considered met if a person has TennCare, SNAP, and/or TANF/Families First. If not on one of those programs, households must earn 185% of Federal poverty guidelines or less.

                                              Fees

                                              No fee.

                                              Intake Procedure

                                              Call or come to the health department to apply.

                                              Geography Served

                                                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.

                                              • Tennessee
                                                • Davidson County

                                                Telephone Numbers

                                                Number:
                                                615-340-5619
                                                Name:
                                                WIC
                                                Click here to see this service (NL-6000.9500) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                                Description

                                                Collaborative effort to identify strategies to prevent youth violence in all forms in Davidson County neighborhoods. Efforts include a collaboration with the Mayor's Youth Violence Prevention Committee, as well as, leveraging community-based efforts such as mentoring, recreation and skill-building activities for youth and families.

                                                Hours

                                                Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

                                                Eligibility

                                                Davidson County teens

                                                Fees

                                                Call for details.

                                                Intake Procedure

                                                Call or visit the website for details.

                                                Geography Served

                                                  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.

                                                • Tennessee
                                                  • Davidson County

                                                  Telephone Numbers

                                                  Number:
                                                  615-340-8599
                                                  Name:
                                                  Youth Initiatives
                                                  Click here to see this service (FN-1500.9700) and related services within the Service Tree.

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