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Supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in Texas and in the Eastern United and Southern United States.
Non profit organization provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in Tennessee, including personal care assistance, supported living, supported employment and transportation.
Offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals -- from child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training.
Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services.
Works with public and private groups across the state to find necessary supports for individuals with disabilities and their families so that they may have equal access to public education, employment, housing, health care and all other aspects of community life.
A program of scheduled checkups and screenings for children 21 and under to detect and treat health problems. EPSDT checkups are free for all children who have TennCare.
Offers quality prevention, early intervention, treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation services and supports.
Works for systems change and to advocate public policies that ensure every person with a disability has the freedom and opportunity to exercise individual decisions that affect his/her own life, welfare and personal dignity.
An Internet community for persons seeking disability resources on many issues throughout the state of Tennessee.
Provides services to families of children with special needs in the most natural environments, close to home, and with children of all abilities.
A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in Tennessee. Document is in Word format.
Statewide contacts for information on adult protective and vocational rehabilitation services, including employment and training services, food stamps and health care.
Provides locations where veterans can apply for benefits or receive primary health care and mental health services.
Offers information about health care service systems and programs for children with special needs. Also provides training or assistance to families in navigating various service systems, including Medicaid and TennCare, SSI for Children, Title V (Children's Special Services), Early Intervention (TEIS) and other programs.
A grassroots, non-profit made up of families, consumers and professionals. NAMI is dedicated to improving quality of life for people with mental illness and their families.
Works to improve the quality of life of persons with disorders of thinking, learning, perception, communication, mood and emotion caused by disruption of typical development.
A statewide parent-to-parent network established in the Tennessee Department of Health to offer support and information to parents of children with a disability, chronic illness or special need.
Includes information on who may be eligible for Medicaid and how to apply for benefits.
Supports children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families through training, service, applied research, information dissemination, planning and policy development.
Offers programs and services relating to employment, health insurance, long-term care and other needs of people with disabilities and older citizens.
Provides services directly or through contracts with community providers in a variety of settings.
Dedicated to improving assessment and treatment services for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families while advancing knowledge and training.
An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.
An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.
Information and resources about health insurance for infants, children and teens in Tennessee.
Provides medical benefits to eligible individuals who may have no medical insurance or inadequate medical insurance.
Located in Smyrna, this is a state-operated comprehensive rehabilitation facility and one of nine such facilities in the nation. Services are provided on campus and the majority of clients live on campus in residential living units while receiving services.
Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.
Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Mid South Chapter serves 85 counties covering the majority of Tennessee and Northern Alabama as well as counties in Mississippi, Arkansas and Virginia.
