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ABC-After Breast Cancer
Cool Springs YMCA
121 Seaboard Lane
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-661-4200

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month. This group features speakers and a support group.

FUNDS/FEES= Call for details

LANGUAGES = English

WEBSITE =YMCA Cool Springs


AGAINST THE GRAIN, INC.
133 Holiday Court
Suite 110
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
615-791-7885Fax)

615-599-2210(Fax)

PROGRAMS= To empower disadvantaged children and single mothers to become self-supporting and to break the generational cycle of poverty.

FUNDS/FEES = Donations accepted

LANGUAGES = English

WEBSITE ATG


ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Middle Tennessee Central Office
Hotline 615-831-1050

PROGRAMS= To find closest meeting and time call or click on website

Website AA


AL-ANON AND ALATEEN
Al-Anon and Alateen Family Groups hold weekly meetings for the relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve problems associated with the family disease of alcoholism. Click on website to find closest meeting and time.



ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= To support caregivers, family and friends of persons with Alzheimer's and other memory loss. Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month.

FUNDS/FEES= No

LANGUAGES= English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


BLENDED FAMILY EDUCATIONAL GROUP
Harpeth Hills Church of Christ
1949 Old Hickory Blvd.
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-0601

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS = Provides blended families the opportunity to gather for mutual support and discussion of issues common to blended families. Meets every other Thursday night.

FUNDS/FEES = No

LANGUAGE =English

BRIDGES OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY
P. O. Box 1592
Franklin, Tennessee 37065
615-599-5777 Crisis Hotline
615-599-1964 (fax)
PROGRAMS = Domestic violence shelter, support group, court advocacy, Family Violence, Child abuse.

FUNDS/FEES = Free.

LANGUAGE=English

C.O.A.P (Children of Aging Parents)
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS = This group offers support, education, and nurturing for persons who are cring for aging relatives. It is a "come as needed" support group that meets the 1st Tuesday of each month.

FUNDS/FEES = Free

LANGUAGE=English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS = Support for persons with cancer, or their friends and family. Meets third Thursday each month.

FUNDS/FEES = Free

LANGUAGE=English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


CAREER TRANSITIONS SUPPORT GROUP
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-390-7283
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS =To enable persons to make contacts and develop skills on interviewing and improving resumes. The 12 week sessions are for people who are between jobs or contemplating a career change

FUNDS/FEES = Unknown

LANGUAGE=English



CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS
First United Methodist Church
Tuesday night
142 Fifth Ave. South
Franklin, TN 37064-2628
615-395-4527

Brentwood United Methodist Church
Thursday night
1309 Franklin Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37027
615-302-2301

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS = Co-Dependents anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships with themselves and others.

LANGUAGE=English, Spanish website



DS-2 for HEALTHIER KIDS
FranklinYMCA
501 S. Royal oaks Blvd.
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615591-0322

PROGRAMS = DS-2 is a 12 week  program for youth 8 to 13 years of age who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to obesity. Youth meet with personal trainer and registered dietician.  A physician must sign the application for particpation.

FUNDS/FEES =  There is a small program fee; waivers can be attained

LANGUAGES = English

WEBSITE YMCA Franklin


DIABETESMART
Franklin YMCA
501 S Royal Oaks Blvd.
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-591-0322

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. They offer educational seminars to help teach and inform about managing diabetes.

FUNDS/FEES= Call for details

LANGUAGES = English



DIVORCE ADJUSTMENT CLASSES
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS =To assist people in adjusting to divorce through a six-week series of meetings.

FUNDS/FEES =Yes, registration is required.

LANGUAGE=English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


DIVORCECARE
Hope House
Christ Presbyterian Church
2323 Old Hickory Blvd.
Brentwood, Tennessee
615-373-3507

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= To interact with people who are also experiencing separation and divorce. Childcare is provided at no charge, but reservations are needed. Meets on Mondays.

FUNDS/FEES = No

LANGUAGES = English



DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT GROUP
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Contact for confidential weekly meetings and information.)

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


FIRST PLACE
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Rd.
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= Christian-centered health and wellness program; every Monday for 13 weeks

FUNDS/ FEES =Yes; pre-registration required

LANGUAGES= English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


FRANKLIN FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
Tennessee Voices For Children
First United Methodist Church
143 Fifth Avenue. South
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-269-7751

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= To support parents with severe emotional disturbances. Meets the third Tuesday of the month. Childcare provided

FUNDS/ FEES= No

LANGUAGES = English



GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Call for current information)

PROGRAMS= Grief support is offered periodically at the church for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Call for information.

WEBSITE www.bumc.net

GRIEFSHARE
Hope House
Christ Presbyterian Church
2323 Old Hickory Blvd.
Brentwood, Tennessee
615-301-3507

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= A support group for those who have lost a loved one. Meets on Thursdays.

FUNDS/FEES = No

LANGUAGES = English



INFERTILITY SUPPORT GROUP
Hope House
Christ Presbyterian Church
2323 Old Hickory Blvd.
Brentwood, Tennessee
615-373-8034

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= To support those who have difficulty conceiving or suffered a pregnancy loss. Meets first and third Wednesday in the Hope House.

FUNDS/FEES = No

LANGUAGES = English



LUPUSTRONG
Cool SpringsYMCA
121 Seaboard Lane
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-661-4200
615-661-4201 (Fax)

PROGRAMS = The program offers activities recommended for managing and improving your quality of life. LupuStrong is a 12 week program.  Each participant meets with a personal trainer once each week and then works out on his or her own two to three more times a week. Participants are given one visit to the dietician.

FUNDS/FEES = Call for details

LANGUAGES = English

WEBSITE 

 
MENOPAUSE SUPPORT GROUP
615-373-2900

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= Meets the third Tuesday of each month at Maryland Farms YMCA.

FUNDS/FEES= None

LANGUAGES= English

WEBSITE  N/A


MERCY HEALTH SERVICES
112 Ninth Avenue South
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-790-0567
615-595-8030 (Fax)

PROGRAMS = Pediatric Healthcare Clinic, ages birth to 18 years, Primarycare by board certified Pediatricians, complete care for all children regardless of financial status. Accepts under-insured, non-insured, and insured children.

FUNDS/FEES = Sliding scale based on income

LANGUAGE=English, Spanish

MIDDLE TENNESSEE PARENTS OF MULTIPLES
First United Methodist Church
143 Fifth Avenue South
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-255-4020

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= A support group for the parents of twins, triplets or more multiples births. Meets the third Thursday of the month.

FUNDS/FEES = No

LANGUAGES= English



MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Rd.
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS= To support persons with multiple sclerosis and their families; meets 2nd Saturday of the month.

FUNDS/ FEES= No

LANGUAGES= English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


PARENT CONNECTION
Safe Schools / Healthy Students
Building Blocks Preschool
1406 Cannon Street
Franklin, Tennessee 37064
615-599-6645
615-591-4327 (Fax)

PROGRAMS = A weekly support and education group which provides parents with parenting skills for chidren ages 3 through 8 years.  Free childcare is available upon request.  Call for dates and times.

FUNDS/FEES = None

LANGUAGES = English

WEBSITE  Building Blocks Preschool


PARENTS OF ADHD CHILDREN
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS =Support group for ADHD parents. Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

FUNDS/FEES =No

LANGUAGE =English



REACH TO RECOVERY
1-800-ACS-2345 (Toll-Free)

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS =A support program for women who have had breast cancer. Meets physical, emotional, and cosmetic needs related to disease. Trained volunteers have experienced breast cancer and reach out to share and support patients.

FUNDS/FEES =No

LANGUAGE =English, Spanish website



ST. THOMAS HOSPITAL
4220 Harding Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37025
615-298-3200
1-800-298-3200 (Toll-Free)

(Call for current information)

PROGRAMS Support groups for multiple groups i.e. cancer, cardiac, sleep disorders, transplant, grief.

LANGUAGES = English



SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS =To help single parents focus on the needs of children.

FUNDS/FEES = No

LANGUAGE =English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


SINGLES @ BUMC
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Call for current information)

PROGRAMS= To provide a means of spiritual growth, support and fellowship for single adults, through study, outreach, and social activities.

FUNDS/FEES = Some may apply

LANGUAGES = English

WEBSITE www.bumc.net


SMOKING CESSATION SUPPORT GROUP
7106 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, Tennessee
615-435-5116

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS = A support group that meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month in Williamson Medical Center's Center for Community Relations.

FUNDS/FEES = No

LANGUAGES= English


SUNSHINE CLUB
Brentwood United Methodist Church
309 Franklin Road
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
615-373-3663

(Schedules may change, call for current information)

PROGRAMS = This is a group of person with early memory loss who meet weekly for social and service activities to provide a break for the caregiver.

FUNDS /FEES = Some fees for activites may apply

LANGUAGES = English

WEBSITE   www.bumc.net 



WILLIAMSON COUNTY COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE PREVENTIONS, INC.
129 West Fowlkes Street, Suite 117
Franklin, Tennessee  37064
615-790-5783
615-790-5585(Fax)

PROGRAMS = Limited individual and small group therapy; Youth Alcohol Highway Safety Program (YAHSP); Assessments and referrals; Drug testing; Alcohol and drug education; prevention materials and video library available upon request

FUNDS/FEES = YASHP- yes; all others by donation with extenuating circumstances reducing amount from current hourly fee.

LANGUAGE = English

WEBSITE N/A


WILLIAMSON MEDICAL CENTER
2021 Carothers Road
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
615-435-5000

(Call for current information)

PROGRAMS= Support groups and educational classes are available for people who have specific illness or health related conditions or their family members.

FUNDS/FEES= Some classes may require a fee

LANGUAGES = English, Spanish





 

 

 
 
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