Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Social Services & Counseling in Nashville, TN
AGAPE Nashville has dedicated over five decades to strengthening children and families through faith-based counseling and social services. Founded in 1966, our organization combines deep experience with compassionate care to address mental health, domestic violence, foster care, adoption, and maternity support. Our team of licensed professionals and trained staff deliver trauma-informed services across Middle Tennessee, prioritizing accessibility through sliding-scale fees and community partnerships.We maintain rigorous standards of accountability through partnerships with local churches, government agencies, and nonprofit networks, ensuring our services meet the highest ethical and professional benchmarks. With emergency shelter programs, legal advocacy, and post-adoption support, we provide comprehensive solutions that empower individuals toward long-term stability and healing.
Services
Counseling Services
Foster Care Placement
Infant Adoption
Maternity Support
Domestic Violence Shelter
Court Advocacy
Post-Adoption Support
Trauma Therapy
Family Reunification
Legal Advocacy
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in faith-based social services since 1966
- Our trauma-informed programs address complex family dynamics and mental health needs
- We offer comprehensive services spanning crisis intervention to long-term support
- Our sliding-scale fees ensure accessibility for low-income clients
- We maintain partnerships with 40+ local churches for community-based support networks
What people say
Life-changing support
Compassionate staff
Safe environment
Effective counseling
Transformative programs
Services
Counseling Services
AGAPE provides individual, couples, and family counseling addressing trauma, addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues. Our licensed clinicians use evidence-based approaches in both in-person and teletherapy formats. Services are available evenings and weekends at multiple locations across Middle Tennessee.
Foster Care Placement
Our trauma-informed foster care program licenses homes and supports families caring for children facing family crises. We prioritize family reunification while preparing permanent homes for children needing adoption through comprehensive training and ongoing support.
Domestic Violence Shelter
Morning Star Sanctuary offers emergency housing for domestic violence survivors and their children. The program includes legal advocacy for protection orders, case management, and long-term mentoring to help survivors rebuild their lives independently.
Infant Adoption
AGAPE facilitates infant adoptions through home studies, parent training, and post-placement supervision. We match birth mothers with adoptive families while providing legal and emotional support throughout the adoption process in accordance with Tennessee state law.
Maternity Support
Free maternity care services include pregnancy testing, counseling, and resource referrals for women facing unplanned pregnancies. Case managers help clients access medical care, housing assistance, and parenting education to support healthy family development.
People
Chandler Means
Executive Director
Leading AGAPE since 2018, Chandler brings 15+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, focusing on strategic growth and community partnerships to expand service accessibility.
Jason E. Cooper
Director of Counseling
Dr. Cooper oversees clinical operations with 20+ years in mental health, specializing in trauma recovery and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for children and families.
Tayler Lopez
Director of Domestic Violence Services
Managing domestic violence programs since 2020, Tayler has 12 years of experience in crisis intervention and survivor advocacy, holding a master's in social work from Tennessee State University.
Ami Parker
Director of Social Services
Ami leads foster care and adoption services with a master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, focusing on trauma-informed care and family preservation strategies for at-risk populations.
Lori Davidson
Business Director
Managing financial operations since 2015, Lori applies her CPA expertise to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining affordable service pricing for underserved communities.
Questions
What counseling services does AGAPE offer?
AGAPE provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling for trauma, addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues using licensed clinicians in-person and teletherapy formats.
How can I get emergency domestic violence help?
Call our 24/7 hotline at 615-860-0003 for immediate shelter assistance or contact our office at 615-781-3000 for counseling and legal advocacy services.
What foster care training options exist?
We offer free virtual Foster Care 101 sessions covering licensing requirements, trauma-informed care, and family preparation for children in state custody.
Do you provide adoption home studies?
Yes, we complete adoptive home studies and post-placement supervision for infant adoptions and foster care adoptions in compliance with Tennessee state law.
Are services available in Spanish?
Yes, we offer bilingual counseling and maternity care services with Spanish-speaking staff available for appointments at our main office location.
How can I support AGAPE's mission?
Support through donations, volunteering as a foster parent, or participating in community events like our annual Stand Up for AGAPE fundraiser directly impacts local families in need.
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