Project Memphis
Resources
If you suspect that your child has a developmental delay or disability, please contact the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS).
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- Crisis Hotlines
- Social Services for Material Support
- Diaper Agencies
- Caregiver Support Agencies & Groups
- Workforce Assistance
- Respite Care
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Social Skills Groups
- School-Based Programs
- Helpful Books
- Helpful Websites
Crisis Hotlines
TN Crisis Line 855-274-7471or text 741-741 Memphis Crisis Center 901-274-7477 National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK Parent Help Lines 1-855-4APARENT or 1-800-CHILDREN Domestic Violence Hotline 901-800-6064 Homeless Hotline 901-529-4545Social Services for Material Support
Dial 211 for a full community resource database
Agape Child & Family Services 3160 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131. 901-323-3600 https://agapemeanslove.orgDepartment of Human Services, Family Assistance Services Center 1-866-311-4287 https://www.tn.gov/humanservices.html
Hope House 23 Idlewild St., Memphis, TN 38104 901-272-2702 https://hopehousememphis.org
Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA)
910 Vance Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126. 901-527-0208 https://www.mifa.org
Mid-South Food Bank 3865 South Perkins, Memphis, TN, 38118. 901-527-0841 https://www.midsouthfoodbank.org The Salvation Army 696 Jackson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105. 901-543-8586 https://salvationarmymemphis.org Seedco Midsouth 530 Oak Court Drive, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38117. 901-405-7882 https://www.seedco.org/tennessee The WIC Program Multiple Locations 901-222-9980 shelbytnhealth.com/339/WIC-Women-Infants-and-Children YWCA of Greater Memphis 766 S Highland Street, Memphis, TN 38111. 901-323-2211. https://www.memphisywca.org
Diaper Agencies
The Help Group at Christ Church 5955 Yale Rd, Bartlett, 38134 901-377-3097The Healing Center 3885 Tchulahoma Road, Memphis, TN 38118. 901-370-4673 Memphis for Christ (Hablan español) 1554 Bartlett Rd, Memphis, 38134 901-212-3349 Operation Swaddling Clothes St. John’s United Methodist Church 1207 Peabody Ave, Memphis, TN 38104 https://www.stjohnsmidtown.org/outreach/food-ministries/operation-swaddling-clothes/
Caregiver Support Agencies & Groups
The Arc Midsouth 3485 Poplar Avenue, Suite 210, Memphis, TN 38111. 901-327-2473 https://www.thearcmidsouth.org Autism Resources of the Mid-South (ARMS) 901-509-3027 https://autismresourcesmidsouth.org Early On by SRVS 5800 Walnut Grove, Cordova, TN 38018. 901-484-5115 https://www.srvs.org/earlyon Families Matter 2595 Central Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104. 901-260-8520 https://familiesmattermemphis.org Kindred Place 2180 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38104. 901-276-2200. https://www.kindred-place.org/ Regional Intervention Program 411 S MSU B Street, Memphis, TN 38152.901-678-5258 /icl/rip Strong Fathers, Stronger Families 530 Oak Court Drive, Suite 200, Memphis, TN 38117.901-405-7782 https://www.seedco.org/midsouthdads Support and Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) 800-280-STEP https://tnstep.info/ Supported Parenting at UTHSC 920 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103. 901-448-6511. https://uthsc.edu/cdd/programs/supported-parenting.php Tennessee Disability Coalition 615-383-9442 tndisability.org Tennessee Disability Pathfinder 1-800-640-4636 tnpathfinder.orgWorkforce Assistance
Advance Memphis 769 Vance, Memphis, TN 38101. 901-543-8525 https://www.advancememphis.org HopeWorks 3337 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122 901-272-3700 https://www.whyhopeworks.org/Respite Care
TN Government Respite Helpline 800-560-5767 https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/children-youth-young-adults-families/respite.htmlTennessee Respite Coalition Statewide Helpline: 1-888-579-3754 https://tnrespite.org/services Safe Families for Children 1255 Lynnfield Road, Suite 236, Memphis, TN 38119 901-409-5130 https://memphis.safe-families.org
Behavioral Health Providers
ABA Development* 7953 Stage Hills Blvd., Bartlett, TN 38133 901-634-8005 https://www.abadevelopment.org Agape Child & Family Services 3160 Directors Row, Memphis, TN 38131 901-323-3600 https://agapemeanslove.org Alliance Healthcare Services 2220 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 901-369-1410 http://www.alliance-hs.org Behavior Services of the Mid-South 150 Timber Creek Dr. #2, Cordova, TN 38108 901-248-059 https://www.behaviorservicesmidsouth.com Behavior Services of Tennessee (BSTN)* 1155 Cully Road, Cordova, 38018 901-624-2454 http://www.bstn.org:8080 Center on Developmental Disabilities at UT 920 Madison Ave, Suite 939, Memphis, TN 38103 901-488-6511 uthsc.edu/cdd/index.php Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education* 8066 Walnut Run, Suite 102, Cordova, TN 38108 901-410-3595 https://uthsc.edu/cdd/index.php Family Tree ABA* In-home Services 901-438-7408 https://familytreeaba.com Forward Counseling East Memphis & Midtown Locations 901-930-7397 https://www.forwardcounseling.com Irby Psychological Services 7075 Golden Oaks Loop W Ste 14, Southaven, MS 38671 https://irbypsychservices.net Janna Hacker & Associates* 2176 West Street #206 Germantown, TN 3813 http://www.jhatherapy.com Kindred Place 2180 Union Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 901-276-2200. https://www.kindred-place.org Klein Family Counseling 3205 Kirby Whitten Suite D, Bartlett, TN 38134 901-430-500 https://kleinfamilycounseling.com Momentum ABA* 5796 Shelby Oaks, #2, Memphis, 38134 901-314-9722 momentumabatherapy.com Memphis Family Connection Center 815 N McLean Blvd. Memphis, TN 38107 901-614-1902 https://memphisfamilycc.org Sensory Wonderland* 560 Trinity Creek Cove, Cordova, TN 38018 901-259-5686 http://sensorywonderlandtn.com SRVS Kids and Families* 4738 Walnut Grove Rd., 38117 901-312-9915 https://www.srvs.org/kids Transformations* 6761 Stage Road Memphis, TN 38134 901-379-8827 http://transformingautism.com Uof M Autism Clinic* 4055 North Park Loop, Memphis, TN 38152 *An autism diagnosis may be required for these services at these agencies. For an extensive list of ABA therapy providers, search providers at www.bacb.com.Social Skills Groups
Social Skills Group Methodist North and South Hospitals https://www.methodisthealth.org/healthcare-services/rehabilitation/social-skills-group.dot Take Charge of Autism Summer Day Camp 2911 Brunswick Road, Memphis, TN 38133 901-373-0931 https://lakesidebhs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/summer-program.pdf Dr. Allison Social Therapy 9030 S Corporate Edge Dr. #203, Germantown, TN 38138 901-299-0703 https://www.drallisonsocialtherapy.comSchool-Based Programs
Harwood Center Multiple locations 901-584-8281 https://harwoodcenter.org The Seed Program 6413 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119 901-690-5213 https://www.seedmidsouth.org Faith Christian Academy Autism Classroom 9114 Davies Plantation Road, Bartlett, TN 38133 901-382-2099 http://www.faithchristianacademytn.org The Angel Program at Holy Rosary Catholic School 4841 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117 901-685-1231 https://www.theangelprogram.comHelpful Books
Teaching Language to Children with Autism or Other Developmental Disabilities (2010). M. Sundberg and James Partington. Understanding Applied Behavior Analysis: An introduction to ABA for parents, teachers, and other professionals (2015). Albert J. KearneyAn Early Start for Your Child with Autism: Using Everyday Activities to Help Kids Connect, Communicate, and Learn (2012). S. J. Rogers.
Raising a Child with Autism: A Guide to ABA for Parents (2013). Shira Richman.
The Parent’s Guide to In-Home ABA Programs: FAQ about ABA for your Child with Autism (2013). E. O. Johnson.
Behavioral Intervention for Young Children with Autism (1996). Edited by C. Maurice, G. Green, and S. C. Luce.