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Neighborhood Health

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2711 Foster Avenue, Nashville, TN 37210, USA

EIN Number: 62-1032792

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Phone: (615) 227-3000

Hours: Closed

Mon - Fri 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://www.neighborhoodhealthtn.org/

NTEE Code: F30: Mental Health Treatment

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Neighborhood Health is committed to improving the health and well-being for all in our community. We will do this by providing compassionate quality care, serving as a healthcare home and eliminating barriers to care.

VISION - GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Neighborhood Health is committed to improving the health and well-being for all in our community. For more than four decades, Neighborhood Health has provided convenient, affordable, comprehensive and high-quality primary healthcare to the Nashville area. Our 10 Neighborhood Health locations serve the entire family, offering medical, dental and behavioral healthcare. Care is available at convenient hours, with or without an appointment. We have interpretation services at all locations and can serve you in your preferred language. We accept most insurance and TennCare plans, and we offer a sliding fee for those without health insurance. You will not be denied care because of inability to pay.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Behavioral Health Services: Neighborhood Health found that medical teams were diagnosing and treating depression and anxiety, as well as substance use and more severe mental conditions. Patients seldom followed up on referrals to mental health providers, so in 2003 Neighborhood Health added behavioral health services. In 2018 our 7 licensed counselors and psychiatric nurse practitioners provided diagnosis, treatment and medication management to 3,624 patients. 100 homeless individuals were provided intensive alcohol and drug treatment through a 12 week program. In addition, an opioid abuse program was introduced in 2016 and by the end of 2018 had served over 200. Providing a unique affordable model of care. Mental health and medical services are integrated. The patient is assessed by the provider and referred to behavioral health, often on the same day. This reduces stigma and assures medications and treatment are coordinated. Patients with chronic illnesses like diabetes and pregnant women are always screened by the medical provider as these patients are very prone to suffering depression and anxiety. Dental Services: Dental care is one of the most needed services among the low income in Nashville and few have any type of dental insurance. The dental program of Neighborhood Health began in 2003 because of the great demand. In 2018, Neighborhood Health's dental services served 3,633, primarily low-income adults. 95% had no dental insurance. Dental services include: emergency evaluations, preventive care such as x-rays and cleaning, restorative services including fillings, and procedures such as extractions. Dentures and partials are also provided at reduced cost. These are diabetic patients who often have gum disease. Pregnant women need dental care as their dental health can affect the rate of premature birth. Elderly patients often have bad nutrition because of poor teeth Homeless Services: Neighborhood Health is the major provider of healthcare to the homeless of Nashville, serving over 5,083 in 2018. Medical, dental and behavioral health services are provided at the Downtown Homeless Clinic, the Mission Clinic and through a mobile medical unit. Neighborhood Health also works with partner agencies to visit their sites and provide care there. This includes many shelters and lunch programs in Nashville. The vast majority of the homeless have no health insurance. Neighborhood Health provides visits, lab tests and medication to assure better health management. Over 41% of the homeless served are women and also include 150 children. Over 25% have hypertension and 10% are diabetic. Medical Services: The goals of Neighborhood Health are to improve the health of uninsured and low income clients. Uninsured are estimated to be 20% of the residents of the area. Residents under poverty exceed 18%. There are wide disparities in health for the low income and uninsured. Comprehensive services are provided to all ages, including acute, preventive and chronic care. They include labs and prescriptions. Dental care, nutrition, health education and counseling are also available. All are provided on a sliding-fee scale based on family size and income. No one is denied care because of inability to pay. In 2018, 29,351 patients were provided 89,229 visits. Neighborhood Health's prenatal services are expanding to the demand and the high pre-term birth rate and low birthweight. Neighborhood Health offers PrEP, a medication that can reduce HIV transmission.