The Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee

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Phone: (615) 240-7263‬

Hours: Closed

Mon 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Tue 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Wed 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (EST)

Fri 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://sicklecellmidtn.org/

Email: officetn@sicklecelltn.org

NTEE Code: P20: Human Service Organizations

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

The Mission of The Sickle Cell Foundation of Tennessee is to provide comprehensive social services to improve the quality of life of individuals living with Sickle Cell.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Virtual Mentorship program The Virtual Mentorship program was design that seasoned adults could mentor young adults living with sickle cell disease. The mentors are to provide support to make sure the young adults are being compliant in taking their medicine and making doctors appointments thereby decreasing deaths, hospital stays and emergency room visits. Sickle Cell Camp The SCFT provides a week-long medical-needs summer camp for children living with sickle cell disease at the Center for Courageous Kids. Sickle Cell Camp. Social Services The Sickle Cell Foundation (SCFT) provide transportation voucher assistance, Housing Assistance, Utility Assistance for clients/patients who are in need. We service clients in Crittenden County, Arkansas, Desoto County, Mississippi, and the State of Tennessee he/she is eligible for this service. Trait Testing We are able to provide trait testing throughout West Tennessee.

Causes

Services Offered

  • Camps
  • Health Support Services
  • Housing Search Assistance
  • Public Transportation Assistance
  • Social Services

Populations Served

  • Adults
  • Children & Youth
  • Economically Disadvantaged People
  • Individuals Under 21
  • People of African Descent

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