Services, Expert Help and Training
Health
Community Health Assessment
Who it helps: County Health Councils in TN
The County Health Assessment (CHA) aims to increase the impact of existing Health Councils by providing a framework for councils to conduct a locally-led needs assessment process. The CHA guides Health Council members through data collection and review to determine up to three priorities for the County Health Council to address through cross-sector collaboration. Through this process, each county brought together diverse stakeholders to look at data, identify disparities, and select up to three priority areas to work on. Building on local expertise and community engagement, and with focus on vulnerable populations, the CHA was able to drive collaborative action on upstream drivers of health.
Contact: Jennifer.Trail@tn.gov
Human Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Who it helps: Student 14+ with a disability: An individual with a disability in a secondary, postsecondary, or other recognized education program (See link for more details)
Contact: Customer Service 615-313-4700
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services for Customers
Who it helps: The person has a physical, mental or sensory impairment that results in a substantial impediment to employment (See link for more details)
Contact: Customer Service 615-313-4700
Disability - Business Services Unit
Who it helps: Employers and businesses interested in hiring people with disabilities
Specially-trained business employment consultants provide access to a wide array of products, services, resources, and solutions for disability issues in the workplace.
Contact: (615) 313-4891
Tourism
Rural Destination Development Strategic Planning
Who it helps: Rural communities
This planning initiative is offered to county leaders and tourism partners in rural counties to assist in the creation of planning documents to guide tourism efforts. The work sessions offer a guided discussion focused on tourism marketing and development opportunities and include follow-up planning documents, materials, and ongoing support.
Contact: jenni.veal@tn.gov