Who do I call first for disability services in Davidson County, Tennessee?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Tennessee vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Davidson County.

Is help available in Spanish in Davidson County?

Yes. This Davidson County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Tennessee agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Davidson County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Davidson County, Tennessee

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Davidson County, Tennessee. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Davidson County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Davidson County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Davidson County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Empower Tennessee ((615) 200-6028, Nashville)
Project SEARCH — Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville at Vanderbilt (Nashville). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center (Nashville). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Project SEARCH — Vanderbilt Children's Hospital (Nashville). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
The Arc of Tennessee. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Davidson County
BrightQuest Treatment Centers — Nashville (615-538-7908, Nashville)
Camelot Care Centers — Metro (615-678-6283, Nashville)
Care Clinic (844-782-6963, Nashville)
Centerstone — Madison Office (615-460-4300, Madison)
Connectus Admin Offices (615-292-9770, Nashville)
Connectus Antioch (615-292-9770, Antioch)
Dickerson Road Family Clinic (615-227-3000, Nashville)
Downtown Clinic (615-227-3000, Nashville)
Benton Hall Academy (NASHVILLE)
Benton Hall Corporation (NASHVILLE)
Cora Howe School (Nashville)
First Priority Of America Inc (NASHVILLE)
180 Health Partners , Inc (888-879-9786, NASHVILLE). Behavioral health agency
24 Hour Home Care Services (929-310-5386, NASHVILLE). In-home support
365 In Home Health Care, Llc (615-838-3672, OLD HICKORY). In-home support
A Better Life Health Care Llc (615-506-6019, NASHVILLE). In-home support
Adoration Home Health, Llc (615-733-3600, MADISON)
Advanced Home Health And Hospice Of Nashville, Llc (615-422-6900, NASHVILLE)

Statewide programs serving Davidson County

These serve every county in Tennessee, including Davidson County.

University of Tennessee Center on Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Disability Rights Tennessee (800-342-1660). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities ((615) 532-6615). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Tennessee Technology Access Program ((615) 313-5183). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Support & Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) (423-639-0125). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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