Memphis/Shelby/Fayette/Tipton County Area
Resource Guide
Information and Referral
When families have questions and need information.
The Arc of the Mid-South
Empowering people with developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential by providing information and referral services. Career development and job training programs, disability awareness, advocacy, summer camps and respite care.
3485 Poplar Avenue, #210
Memphis , TN 38111
(901) 327-2473
Email: msarc@arcmidsouth.net
Tennessee Disability Information & Referral Office
Carol Moore-Slater, Project Coordinator
John F. Kennedy Center
Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
PO Box 40
Nashville , TN 37203
(615) 322-8529; (800) 640-4636
TTY: (800) 372-9595
www.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/services/index.html
LINC Directory of Human Services, Memphis
(901) 415-2700
2-1-1 LINC
Memphis Public Library & Information Center
3030 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 415-2718 or 2-1-1 (901) 415-2701 TTY
Email: lincref@memphislibrary.org
Latino-Memphis Conexion
(901) 272-2822
Memphis and Shelby County Health Department
814 Jefferson Avenue
Memphis , TN 38105
(901) 544-7600
Fayette County Health Department
P.O. Box 188
Somerville , TN 38068
(901) 465-5243
Tipton County Health Department
P.O. Box 685
Covington , TN 38019
(901) 476-0235
United Cerebral Palsy of the MidSouth , Inc.
Advancing the independence of people with disabilities by providing information , referral services, job training, placement, advocacy, lending library, medical equipment, literacy program, summer camps and recreational programs.
4189 Leroy Avenue
Memphis , TN 38108
Ashley Parks
(901) 761-4277
Fax: (901) 761-7876
Web: www.ucpmemphis.org
Exceptional Parent Magazine
A magazine for parents, educators and health professionals dedicated to caring for children and young adults with special needs.
P.O. Box 2078
Marion , OH 43306-2178
(877) 372-7368
Web: www.eparent.com
Disability Resource Center
900 East Hill Avenue, Suite 120
Knoxville , TN 37915
Cathy Randall
(865) 637-3666
Advocacy
Programs which serve the needs of children, families and professionals while addressing mental health, medical, educational, legal and legislative issues.
The ARC of Tennessee
(615) 248-5878
Web: www.thearctn.org
TN Protection & Advocacy, Inc. - Memphis
2693 Union Avenue Ext., Suite 100
Memphis , TN 38ll2
(901) 458-6013
Fax: (901) 458-7819
Web: www.tpainc.org
TN Protection & Advocacy, Inc., Statewide
Advocates for the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to be productive and respected members of our society.
Shirley Shea , Executive Director
(615) 298-1080; (800) 342-1660
TTY: (615) 298-2471
Web: www.tpainc.org
March of Dimes, West TN
(901) 385-8580
TN Voices for Children, Memphis
Organization of parents, professionals, business leaders and state representatives committed to improving and expanding services related to the emotional and behavioral well-being of children.
(901) 527-4555
Web: www.tnvoices.org
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Wanda Willis, Executive Director
(615) 532-2834
Web: www.state.tn.us/mental/tddc.html
People First
A self-advocacy group for adults with mental retardation.
Vernice Brown, Skinner Center
(901) 272-2528
Mayor's Advisory Council for Citizens with Disabilities
Adrienne McKenzie
(901) 576-6503
Advocacy Training with Special Kids and Families, Inc.
(901) 366-5437
STEP (Support and Training for Exceptional Parents)
Jenness Roth
(901) 756-4332
(901) 542-9898
Web: www.tnstep.org
E-mail: tnstepwest@aol.com
Tennessee Disability Coalition
Carol Westlake, Coordinator of Advocacy Services
(901) 726-6454
E-mail: tcoalition@aol.com
Tennessee Cross-Abilities Network, TN C.A.N.
Provides information, referrals and advocacy. IEP advocates, school mediators, letters and state complaints.
Bev Carol Hart
(901) 384-7202
Ona Cooper
(901) 756-4704
Cathy Carlson
(901) 388-4503
Functional Independence, Inc.
Attn: Nachelle Hubbard 2725 South Mendenhall , Ste. 16 Memphis , TN 38115 (901) 546-7660 Phone (901) 546-7661 Fax
www.functionalindependence.com
Early Intervention/Early Childhood
Free services for families of children with special needs from birth to age three. Children must be determined eligible for services through evaluation.
TN Early Intervention System, Memphis area
Dedicated to providing services for families of young children with special needs, from birth to three years.
(901) 678-4655
Barbara K. Lipman Early Childhood School - Project Memphis
An early intervention program which brings children under the age of three with moderate to severe developmental delays to the Lipman School for specialized services.
(901) 678-2120
Web: www.people.memphis.edu/~lipman
Harwood Center
Full day center instruction designed to encompass the major areas of development, including: social, cognitive, perceptual, fine & gross motor and speech and language skills.
(901) 448-6580
Web: www.utmem.edu/bcdd/harwood.html
LeBonheur Early Intervention and Development
(901) 572-5858
Special Kids and Families, Inc.
An early intervention program for families with children, birth to three years old, with developmental problems.
(901) 324-7050
TN Infant Parent Service (TIPS ) , Memphis
Working in partnership with families to provide the knowledge, skills, and support to encourage the growth and development of their young child with special needs.
(901) 678-3501
School Age/Special Education
Memphis City School System
(901) 325-5300
Shelby County School System
(901) 373-2603
RISE Project of West Tennessee
(901) 678-4932
Web: www.people.memphis.edu/~coe_rise
Shelby County Headstart , Inc.
Marian Dabney or Barbara Hodge
(901) 323-7770 or (901) 259-3117
Madonna Learning Center
JoAnn Hinkle
(901) 752-5767
The Bodine School
(901) 754-1800
Tennessee Jaycees Foundation, Inc.
Camp Discovery provides summer camping opportunities for people with disabilities. Camp is located in Jackson County, Tennessee, approximately midway between Nashville and Knoxville.
PO Box 10206 Knoxville, TN 37939 931-268-0239 http://www.jayceecamp.org/
Adult Programs
Collierville Alzheimer's Day Care Center
740 Gunnison Road
Memphis , TN 38017
(901) 854-1200
Web: www.korrnet.org/casi
Compass Coordination
3251 Poplar Avenue, #230
Memphis , TN 38111
(901) 327-1040
Duration Club
3340 Poplar Avenue, #225
Memphis , TN 38111
(901) 324-9125
Family Services of the MidSouth - Elder Care
2430 Poplar Avenue , 2 nd and 3 rd Floor
Memphis , TN 38112
(901) 324-3637
Alzheimer's Day Services
4585 Raleigh LaGrange Road
Memphis , TN 38128
(901) 372-4585
Web: www.alzheimersdayservices.org
Adult Day Health Services of Memphis
3100 Walnut Grove Road, #512
Memphis , TN 38lll
(901) 452-9222
Shelby Residential & Vocational Services
(901) 375-4804
Web: www.srvs.org
Senior Services-Delta Home Care & Stepping Stones
4700 Poplar Avenue
Memphis , TN 38117
(901) 766-0600
Social Security Administration, Memphis
(901) 946-0224
Web: www.ssa.gov
Memphis Works
(90l) 767-0922
Goodwill Homes Community Services
4590 Goodwill Road
Memphis , TN 38109
(901) 785-6790
Goodwill Industries, Inc.
2605 Chelsea Avenue
Memphis , TN 38108
(901) 323-6221
Web: www.goodwill.org
Loving Arms
1233 Peabody Avenue
Memphis , TN 38104
(901) 725-6730
Web: www.lovingarms.org
Lowenstein House
821 Barksdale
Memphis , TN 38114
(90l) 274-5486
Web: www.orgsites.com/tn/lowensteinhouse
Martha's Manor
4860 Walnut Grove Road
Memphis , TN 38117
(901) 763-1373
The Arc of the Mid-South - Home Training/In-Home Respite
3485 Poplar Avenue, #225
Memphis , TN 38111
(901) 327-2473
Web: www.arcmidsouth.net
Assistive Technology
Mid-South Access Center for Technology
(901) 678-1489
Web: www.people.memphis.edu/~coe_act
Center for Independent Living, Memphis
(901) 726-6404
Web: www.mcil.org
Star Center
Empowering people with disabilities through access to technology for living, learning and working.
60 Lynoak Cove
Jackson , TN 38305
(901) 668-9695 or 668-3888
Tennessee Technology Access Project
Cordell Hull Bldg., 5 th Floor
425 Fifth Avenue North
Nashville , TN 37243-0673
Kevin Wright
(615) 532-6553 or (800) 732-5059
Web: www.state.tn.us/mental/ttap.html
Diagnostic & Therapy Resources
UT Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities
Serves children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations by an interdisciplinary team.
(901) 448-6511
Web: www.utmem.edu/bcdd/
TEAM Evaluation Center , Memphis
(901) 937-5234
Family & Individual Support
Division of Mental Retardation Services, West Tennessee
(901) 213-1800
Parents Encouraging Parents
(901) 544-7588
Friends of TIPS Parent Support Group
Robin Welsh
(901) 448-3737
Specific Disabilities
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
(901) 448-8490
Web: www.oraldeafed.org
Alliance for the Blind & Visually Impaired
(901) 766-0600
Web: www.angelfire.com/tn/abvi
TN Hemophilia & Bleeding Disorders Foundation
(901) 458-6727
Traumatic Brain Injury Services, Memphis
(901) 545-8487
Autism Society of America , Memphis Chapter
P.O. Box 241054
Memphis , TN 38124
(901) 756-4081
(901) 360-9407
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Memphis
(901) 818-9090
Interpreting Service for the Deaf, Inc.
(901) 278-9307
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-South Chapter
(901) 755-4900
Web: www.nmssmsc.wnm.net
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Memphis
(901) 367-0902
TN School for the Blind
(615) 231-7300
Web: www.tennesseeschoolfortheblind.org
Down syndrome Association of Memphis
TN School for the Deaf
(865) 594-6022
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Memphis
(901) 323-5928
Epilepsy Foundation of West Tennessee
(901) 624-7148
Learning Disabilities Association of Tennessee
PO Box 40562, Memphis, TN 38174-0562
E-mail: Email: info@learningdisabilities-tn.org
Web: www.learningdisabilities-tn.org
Recreation
Greater Memphis Special Olympics
(615) 329-1375
Web: www.specialolympicstn.org
Special Cargo and Hippotherapy
Therapeutic horseback riding program for children and adults with all types of disabilities.
Ashley Parks
(901) 761-4277
Instructional Swimming Program
A water safety instructor works with children and adults helping them reach their full potential.
Ashley Parks
(901) 761-4277
Therapeutic Taekwondo
Developmental martial arts for all ages including special kids.
(901) 309-1200 or (901) 321-8840
Gymanji
Therapeutic movement class for children with disabilities, ages 3-16 years. An adapted gymnastics class designed by therapists to enhance gross-motor, fine-motor, sensory integration and cognitive/communication skills.
Michelle Stevens
(901) 937-1915
Respite Services
A chance to relax or take a break for families who have ongoing care giving responsibilities for a child or adult with a disability.
The Arc of the Mid-South
(901) 327-2473
(901) 541-5155
Tennessee Respite Network
(615) 269-7855
Web: www.tnvoices.org
Tennessee Delta Childcare Resource Center
(901) 333-6051
SRVS ( Shelby Residential and Vocational Services)
Family Support Program
Joy Hale or Yolanda Austin
3592 Knight Arnold
Memphis , TN 38118
(901) 869-9202
Skinner Center
After school care.
(901) 272-2528
Highland Street Church of Christ
Friday nights only from 6:30-10:00 p.m.
Carolyn Moore
(901) 366-2562
Financial Help/Assistance through Programs
SSDI (Social Security Disability Income)
SSDI provides a monthly income to individuals at any age who have worked long enough under Social Security and who have a severe physical or mental impairment that is expected to prevent them from doing "substantial work" for a year or more. Contact your local Social Security office.
1-800-772-1213
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
For children or adults with a disability. Eligibility is based on family income and assets. Individuals eligible for SSI receive TennCare . Contact your local Social Security office.
1-800-772-1213
Family Support Program
Joy Hale or Yolanda Austin
3592 Knight Arnold
Memphis , TN 38118
(901) 869-9202
Medicaid Waiver Program/DMRS
(901) 685-3901
Mental Health
Community mental health agencies are staffed with mental health professionals who respond to the mental health needs of their communities through assessment, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation and support. Types of services offered are family or individual counseling, medication therapy, testing and evaluations, case management and crisis services.
Payment - private insurance, Tenncare , self pay, EAP programs, Medicare
Accessing Care - contact the mental health center of your choice to access an appointment. If you have private insurance, it is always best to check for an approved provider through your insurance company.
Frayser -Millington Mental Health ( also, Respite Services)
2150 Whitney Avenue
Memphis , TN
(901) 353-5440
Midtown Mental Health Center
427 Linden Avenue
Memphis , TN
(901) 577-0200
Southeast Mental Health Center
3810 Winchester Avenue
Memphis , TN
(901) 369-1400
Whitehaven-Southwest Mental Health Center
1087 Alice Avenue
Memphis , TN
(901) 774-7811
Professional Counseling Services, Inc.
1997 Highway 51 South
Covington , TN
(886) 277-0202
Ecumenical Resources
Highland Street Church of Christ
Parents night out.
443 South Highland
Memphis , TN 38111
(901) 458-3335
Second Baptist Church
4680 Walnut Grove Road
Memphis , TN
(901) 682-3395
Catholic Diocese of Memphis
6529 Stage Road
Bartlett , TN 37201
(901) 844-1673
Hope Presbyterian Church
Friends of TIPS Parent Support Group meetings held.
8500 Walnut Grove Road
Cordova , TN
VideoFX Multimedia Advertising Solutions Attn: Larry Hubbard 7566 Hedgington Dr . Memphis , TN 38125
(901) 230-1198 Phone (901) 756-6339 Fax
