Williamson County, Tennessee

Need help?
You're not alone.

When life feels like too much, you don't have to figure it out by yourself. One conversation connects you to a team of people in Williamson County who are ready to walk alongside you.

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It’s free

No cost. Ever.

Confidential

Your story is protected.

You're in control

You decide what to share.

No judgment

However you got here is okay.

What happens when you reach out

A real person. Not a system.

You won't be passed around or asked to repeat your story over and over. Here's what to expect.

01

Reach out

Fill out a short form or give us a call. There's no wrong reason to ask, and you don't need to have it all figured out first.

02

Talk to one person

A family advocate will reach out within one business day. They'll listen—really listen—and help you sort through what's most pressing.

03

Build a plan together

You stay in the driver's seat. You decide what kind of help you want and what feels right for your family.

04

Meet your team

Your advocate connects you with the right local partners—and stays with you, checking in regularly to see how things are going.

The Williamson County Alliance

When you reach out, you're connecting to all of us.

You don't have to call ten different places. The organizations below have joined forces to serve Williamson County families through one coordinated team—so you only have to tell your story once.

50 partner organizations across Williamson County, all connected through one shared system of care.

It’s free

No cost. Ever.

Confidential

Your story is protected.

You're in control

You decide what to share.

No judgment

However you got here is okay.

What happens when you reach out

A real person. Not a system.

You won't be passed around or asked to repeat your story over and over. Here's what to expect.

01

Reach out

Fill out a short form or give us a call. There's no wrong reason to ask, and you don't need to have it all figured out first.

02

Talk to one person

A family advocate will reach out within one business day. They'll listen—really listen—and help you sort through what's most pressing.

03

Build a plan together

You stay in the driver's seat. You decide what kind of help you want and what feels right for your family.

04

Meet your team

Your advocate connects you with the right local partners—and stays with you, checking in regularly to see how things are going.

What we can help with

Whatever you're walking through, there's likely someone who can help.

You don't have to know exactly what you need before reaching out. Most families come in with one thing on their mind and discover there's support for the things underneath, too.

A safe place to live

Food on the table

Steady work or a new job

Childcare for your kids

Getting around town

Mental health and wellbeing

Doctor visits and physical health

Bills and money worries

Legal questions

Recovery from addiction

School, GED, or job training

Feeling safe at home

Not sure if your situation fits? Reach out anyway. If we're not the right people, we'll help you find who is.

Caring For Tennesseans

Who you'll be talking to

We're The Village at Church of the City — your neighbors in Williamson County.

We're a community organization based in Franklin, here to serve every family in Williamson County We've spent years building relationships with local nonprofits, ministries, schools, and agencies—and now we're putting that network to work for you.

When you reach out, you'll get a real person who lives here, knows the area, and has the time to actually help.

Your family advocates

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Brianna Collingwood

Family Advocate

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Brianna Collingwood

Brianna Collingwood

Family Advocate

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Alexis Goddard

Famly Advocate

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Alexis Goddard

Alexis Goddard

Famly Advocate

Get connected

Ready when you are. No pressure.

This short form helps us understand what's going on so the right person can reach out to you within one business day. Your information stays private—and you'll always have the chance to say yes or no before anything is shared.

Prefer to talk to a person first? Call us at (615) 465-5088 — Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

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Free, always

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Free, always

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Confidential

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Confidential

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Takes ~5 mins

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Takes ~5 mins

The Williamson County Alliance

When you reach out, you're connecting to all of us.

You don't have to call ten different places. The organizations below have joined forces to serve Williamson County families through one coordinated team—so you only have to tell your story once.

Housing & Shelter

Community Care Fellowship

Ella's House

Franklin Housing Authority

My Friend's House

Oak Cottage for Women

Food & Essentials

Cul2vate

GraceWorks

One Generation Away

TN Alliance for Kids (TAK)

Work & Education

TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development

4:13 Strong

Begin Anew

Franklin Special District

FrankTown Open Hearts

Holladay Ventures

InVocation Inc.

TN Alliance for Kids (TAK)

Uprise

Viable

Williamson County Schools

Health & Wellbeing

AGAPE 

Alliance Women's Clinic

Gracey's Hope Foundation, Inc.

Mercy Community Healthcare

S2L Recovery

The Friend Foundation

The Refuge Center for Counseling

Together Nashville

Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System

Williamson County Health Department

Williamson Prevention Coalition

Family & Children

TN Department Children's Services

Path United

Preston Taylor Ministries

Young Life

Legal, Safety & More

21 Judicial Public Defender's Office (Wilco)

CASA of Williamson County

E.L.I's House

Oak Cottage for Women

TN Alliance for Kids (TAK)

Others

Aspen Grove Christian Church

CarePortal

Church of the City

Connection Hill Primitive Baptist Church

Hard Bargain Association

Southeast Financial

Holladay Ventures

Mechanic's on a Mission

Show Hope

The Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative- TN

Univeristy of Tennessee, Social Work Office of Research and Public Service

50 partner organizations across Williamson County, all connected through one shared system of care.

Common questions

It's okay to have questions first.

Yes. Completely. There is never a cost to talk to an advocate, get connected to help, or be part of the alliance. We're funded so you don't have to be.

Whenever you're
ready, we're here.

It takes courage to ask for help. Whether today, next week, or whenever feels right—the door stays open.

If you need immediate help

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Life-threatening emergency

Call 911 right away. Don't wait.

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Life-threatening emergency

Call 911 right away. Don't wait.

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If you need to talk to someone right now

Call or text 988—the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, 24/7.

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If you need to talk to someone right now

Call or text 988—the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, 24/7.

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An initiative of

The Tennessee Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative

The Human Flourishing Initiative is led by the Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative, in partnership with the TN Department of Human Services, the TN Department of Children's Services, the TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development, and other state and local partners.