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Full Resource Name:
Shelby County Health Dept - CHANT - Community Health Access and Navigation in TN
Address
814 Jefferson Avenue Room 154
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 222-9960
www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/fhw/early-childhood-program/chant.html
AKA:
HUGS; SCHD Special Needs Children;Children's Special Services;TennCare Outreach
Description:
Provides medical and coordination services, care coordinator for children with special needs, statewide parental support network, medical assessments, TennCare/private insurance carrier and referrals coordination, diagnostic assessments/lab tests, dental/speech/hearing/physical therapy, and medical equipment. NOTE: Home visitation has been discontinued as of May 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Merged three departments to create this one in 2020: Children's Special Services, TennCare Community Outreach and HUGS (Help Us Grow Successfully).
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Intake Process:
Apply by phone or in person. CHANCE ( formerly called the Children's Special Services Clinic, HUGS & TennCare Outreach) is located at 814 Jefferson Ave, Room 154.
Program Fees:
No Fee
Eligibility:
TennCare eligible families, including pregnant women and high risk children under 5. TennCare covers eligible persons from birth to age 21 and children with special-needs from birth to age 21 who meet diagnostic/financial guidelines.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
August 19, 2022
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
814 Jefferson Avenue Room 154
Memphis, TN 38105
Contacts
Brenda Watkins
Leilani Spence
CHANT Supervisor
Phone Numbers
Main
(901) 222-9960
Shelby County Health Dept Receptionist
(901) 222-9000
To Make an Appointment
(901) 222-9980
Legal Status:
City/County (Parish)
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