Social Work Services

School Social Workers collaborate with principals, teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, and other staff to help students who are having difficulties at school and in the home. After in-school staff identify needs, the School Social Worker can serve as a consultant for the school or as a direct service provider for the family. Other services include consulting with the schools regarding Department of Children’s Services referrals, or participating as a member of the IEP or AST team, if requested.

School Social Workers can help families by:

• locating and using community resources for needed services or financial assistance;
• facilitating communication between families and school through phone calls, home visit, or attendance at IEP or AST meetings;
• advocating for the best interest of the child by helping families address issues that interfere with school attendance or academic achievement;
• finding resources for a variety of issues, including counseling, transportation, dental and vision exams, divorce, homelessness, domestic violence, or financial problems;
• assisting with the Department of Humans Services’ applications for food stamps and insurance;
• consulting with schools

Local Community Resources

• Graceworks Ministries: Comprehensive services, including rent and food assistance, clothing, homelessness, etc. 615-794-9055
• Mid- Cumberland Human Resource Agency: An independent, non-profit organization committed to helping individuals and communities become more self-sufficient, Mid-Cumberland provides services that work toward improving the health, well-being, and economic opportunities of people needing critical support or of those who may have an immediate need. Critical services include assistance with utilities and transportation. 615-790-5789
• Franklin Transit Trolley Service:  Franklin Transit/TMA Group connects people in the Franklin and Cool Springs Area by providing public transportation services. 615-628-0260
• TennCare Transportation: Assistance with transportation in getting to and from your health care appointments. United Healthcare 1-866-405-0238; AmeriGroup 1-866-680-0633; BlueCare 1-866-473-7563
• Franklin Housing Authority:  The Franklin Housing Authority provides affordable housing to families and individuals with low to moderate income. FHA operates 288 public housing units throughout Franklin, serving nearly 600 residents. It is funded through rental income and subsidies from the Department of Housing & Urban Development. 615-794-1247
• Community Housing Partnership of Williamson County:  Community Housing Partnership of Williamson County (CHP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization working to achieve quality affordable housing for elderly, low income, disabled and work force families of Williamson County. By using housing alternatives, CHP seeks to create, supply and maintain appropriate housing by rehabilitation, maintenance and restoration.
  615-790-5556
• Mid-Cumberland Head Start: The federal Head Start program provides low-income 3-and 4-year-old children and their families with comprehensive early education and support services.  615-794-0166
• Community Childcare: The Community Childcare Center is a not for profit organization. Its sole purpose is to provide quality childcare to those in the community that can least afford it. 615-794-8986
• Big Brother Big Sister of Middle Tennessee: The BB/BS program provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. 615-329-9191
• www.needhelppayingbills.com:  an organization that provides people a place to get information on assistance programs. This site provides phone numbers, addresses, and information on thousands of non-profit agencies, government and public assistance programs, and charity organizations.
• Financial Empowerment Center:  Get free one-on-one financial counseling.  Plan for your future, manage debt, establish or improve credit, create a budget, and more. All sessions are virtual.
• City of Franklin:  Information and contact information for the City of Franklin.
• Williamson County Library Resources:  A comprehensive listing of community resources.

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Emergency Line:  9-1-1

Franklin Police Department
Non-Emergency Police Assistance:  (615) 794- 2513

Mobile Crisis
24/7 Mental Health Emergency Line:  1- (800) 704-2651

Crisis Text Line: Text “TALK” to 741741
Every texter is connected 24/7 with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm. 

TN Department of Children’s Services
Child Abuse Hotline:  (877) 237- 0004

TN Suicide Prevention Network 
446 Metroplex Drive, Suite A-224
Nashville, TN 37211
1-800- 273- 8255

Bridges Domestic Violence Center
Franklin, TN
(615) 599- 5777

United Way Resource Helpline:  Dial 2-1-1
https://tn211.mycommunitypt.com/index.php

Tennessee REDLINE:  1-800-889-9789
A toll-free number for more information and resources on getting help for treatment providers in your area

 

 

Rolling Hills Hospital  (ages13 and up)
2014 Quail Hollow Circle, Franklin, TN 37067
615-628-5700

Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (ages 4 and up)
1601 23rd Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37207
615-327- 7000

TriStar Skyline Madison Campus Behavioral Health Facility (ages 13 and up)
500 Hospital Drive, Madison, TN 37115
615- 769- 2000

 

 

Mercy Community Healthcare*
1112 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 319, Franklin, TN
(615) 790-0567

The Refuge Center*
103 Forrest Crossing Blvd., Suite 102, Franklin, TN
(615) 591- 5262

The Guidance Center* (Volunteer Behavioral Health)
1915 Columbia Avenue , Franklin, TN
(615) 794- 9973

Mental Health Cooperative*
Multiple locations in or near Nashville
(615) 726- 3340

The Child and Family Counseling Center
1604 Westgate Circle, Suite 220
Brentwood, Tennessee
(615) 866- 9386

Nurture House
210 2^nd Ave South, Franklin, TN
(615) 656- 0232

Build Her a Bridge*
Counseling and mentoring; girls 12 & up in Franklin, TN
buildherabridge@gmail.com

Centerstone*
Multiple locations in or near Nashville
(888) 291-4357

Restoration Counseling Center
109 Holiday Court, Suite A2, Franklin, TN
(615) 856- 6931

Agape*
409 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN
(615) 690- 9550

Insight Counseling Center*
506 Fair Street, Franklin, TN
(615) 383- 2115

LifeCare Family Services*
2001 Mallory Lane, Suite 300, Franklin, TN
(615) 224- 1590

Camelot Care Center*
Multiple locations in or near Nashville
(615) 678-6283

Health Connect*
508 Autumn Springs Court, #2A, Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 567- 6726 

Brentwood Counseling Associates
5200 Maryland Way, Suite 102, Brentwood, TN
(615) 377- 1153

Volunteer Behavioral Health
for TN residents ages 3-17 with a qualifying mental health diagnosis
1-877-567-6051
ww.vbhcs.org

Full-Service Behavioral Health Care
Community care management, psychiatry, counseling, primary care, and emergency services. Walk-ins welcome. 
615-743-1555
www.mhc-tn.org
 

Alive Grief Support*
1897 General George Patton Road
Franklin, TN, (615) 963- 4732
Individual Counseling, Child Loss Support, Support Groups, Children’s day camps, retreats, and more. Available to anyone in the community.

The Compassionate Friends*
Supporting Family After a Child Dies
ABC Building
1604 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN, (615) 356- 4823
2^nd Sunday of each month at 3:00

 Banebow*
Offers therapeutic counseling to those who have experienced the loss of a child regardless of ability to pay.
Franklin, TN
(615) 478- 8260
banebow@gmail.com

Griefshare*
Online search engine to find grief support groups near you
https://www.griefshare.org/

Youth Villages*
3310 Perimeter Hill Drive
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 250-7200 

Centerstone*
Multiple locations in or near Nashville
(888) 291-4357

Camelot Care Center*
Multiple locations in or near Nashville
(615) 678-6283

Mental Health Cooperative*
Multiple locations in or near Nashville
(615) 726- 3340

Health Connect*
508 Autumn Springs Court, #2A
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 567- 6726

Family Wize 
https://familywize.org/

Milligram
https://www.milligramrx.com/

RX Hope 
https://www.rxhope.com/home.aspx

Open Path
Find affordable therapist near you ($30- $60)
https://openpathcollective.org/

Psychology Today
Look through a directory of therapist near you
https://psychologytoday.com

Find Hope Franklin
Mental Health resources local to Franklin, TN
https://findhopefranklin.com/

 Kid Central
Find education, services, and support
https://kidcentraltn.com

My Healthcare Home
Find affordable therapist near you
https://myhchtn.org/clinics/

Mental Health America of the Mid-South
Free referrals, resources, education, and online screenings
(615) 269-5355
https://www.mhamidsouth.org/

National Alliance on Mental Health
Get connected to resources, support, and a network of support groups in your area
800) 467- 3589 (Nami-TN Helpline)
http://www.namitn.org/

TDMHSAS
Get connected to resources, support, and education through the state’s website
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/behavioral-health.html