Resources and Services
On Going - Food available at Bethesda Center at 124 S. Main St., Ashland City. Call them at 615-792-1389 for an appointment.
Each Wednesday - 24 Church at 1502 Substation Road in Pleasant View from 6-7 pm.
Quarterly - One Generation Away Food Distribution in Ashland City. This is a drive through food giveaway, and it is distributed on a first come, first served basis. For more information on other nearby distribution, you can go to their website at www.onegenaway.com/mobile-pantry.
First Saturday of Each Month - Food Box Give Away at Mission of Hope Assembly at 6307 Highway 41 A, Pleasant View from 7-9 am.
Quarterly - Food Giveaway at Gateway Church at 1642 Highway 12 S., Ashland City from 9 am to 1pm. This is Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency USDA Commodities Food Distribution. The next distribution dates are December 9, 2023, March 9, 2024, June 8, 2024, and September 7, 2024.
The Mid-Cumberland (MCHRA) Public Transit offers curb-to-curb rural public transportation for residents of Cheatham County. More information about fares, hours of operation, or to schedule a ride, you can call 615-792-7242 or click on the provided link to their website http://www.mchratransit.org/ for more information.
The Mid-Cumberland Meals-on-Wheels program has been providing nutritious meals and other services for individuals age 60 and older for more that 40 years. If you are a senior and would like to reserve a meal, you can call 615-792-7276 or click on the provided link to their website http://www.mc-mealsonwheels.com/ for more information.
The Greater Nashville Regional Council is part of a nationwide network that serves the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities. With one phone call, we can assess the needs of a specific individual and provide a range of options to choose the support they need to protect their quality of life.
Programs and Services include:
- Free, Unbiased Medicare Counseling
- Long-term Care for Low-Income Seniors
- Family Caregiver Support
- Legal Aid and Conservatorship
- In-home Living Assistance and Meal Services
- Transportation Services for Senior Adults
- Emergency Home Repairs
Learn more about GNRC's Aging and Disability Services at Aging and Disability Services or you can call their helpline at 615-255-1010 or 866-836-6678 during the hours of Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (TN SHIP) is a federally funded program that provides free, unbiased counseling and assistance to Tennessee's Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers. We do not promote any insurance agency, and we maintain confidentiality with all our clients. Whether you are new to Medicare or a seasoned beneficiary, our trained counselors can assist you with all of your Medicare questions. For more information, please contact TN SHIP at 1-877-801-0044, visit their website TN SHIP or email them at tn.ship.gov
The Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability has many resources for our Tennessee seniors. Click on the provided link to be directed to their website http://www.tn.gov/aging.html or check them out on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TNAging
AgeWell Middle Tennessee provides seniors will a local area directory of services and educational resources. Click on the provided link to be directed to their website http://www.agewelltn.org or check them out on Facebook at facebook.com/agewelltn
The National Council on Aging is another great resource with information on economic security and healthy living. Click on the provided link to be directed to their website http://www.ncoa.org/ or check them out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NCOAging
The SeniorDirectory is a great resource for connecting seniors and their families with reputable companies who can provide products and services related to aging and healthcare needs. They also provide information for active living, including senior centers, volunteering, continuation of learning, exploring hobbies or travel groups. You can pick up a copy of their directory here at our center or you can visit their website to request one be mailed to you. The link to the website is https://seniordirectory.com/city-guide/nashville
The Alzheimer's Tennessee Helpline (1-800-ALZ-GATE) is open to people with memory loss as well as their caregivers, family members, health care professionals, and the public. Our locally-staffed Helpline provides support, information and referrals to Tennessee callers annually who are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Assistance is only a phone call away. For more information regarding services, their website is https://www.alztennessee.org/help
RetireGuide.com is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date and accurate information about financial decisions that affect your retirement. Here are links to information that we found helpful: http://retireguide.com/medicare/ and http://retireguide.com/guides/senior-benefits-discounts/
