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

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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

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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