Tennessee Respite Coalition / Tennessee Caregiver Coalition
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2603 Elm Hill Pike Suite A
Nashville, TN 37214
Organization Details

Programs

Budget
$350,000.00
Description
The Respite Voucher Program (RVP) provides voucher reimbursement for respite services across the state. Family caregivers complete vouchers documenting the respite services provided and what they did with their gift of time. Funding for the vouchers comes from a number of different sources, including the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability, The Healing Trust, West End Home Foundation, Caregiver Relief Program of Bedford County and individual donations. The variety of funding sources allows the Tennessee Respite Coalition to provide this program for families caring for individuals across the lifespan and across the state.
Program Areas Served
Entire state of Tennessee
Budget
$20,000.00
Description
The TRC advocates on local, state and national levels for more respite services for family caregivers, as well as educate legislators and the general public about the benefits of respite.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$24,000.00
Description
The Tennessee Respite Coalition houses a helpline that responds to request for information about respite services from across the state. The staff provides information on local respite services and answers questions about respite. Callers include family caregivers, professionals working with families in caregiving situations, and friends of caregivers. The Respite Helpline number is 1-888-579-3754.
Program Areas Served
None
Budget
$150,000.00
Description
Senior Companions are volunteers who provide companionship to frail and vulnerable individuals who are dependent upon a full-time caregiver. Each volunteer provides a safe environment and a life-enriching relationship to those they serve. This program is part of Senior Corps through the Corporation for National and Community Service. The TRC became the sponsor of this program in October 2011 and covers Davidson and Rutherford Counties. The TRC also has a Senior Volunteer Program in Sumner County that is separate from the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Beneficiaries
Seniors
People with Other Health Conditions
Adults
Program Areas Served
Davidson, Rutherford, and Sumner Counties