Community Outreach Program 2024

What is the VBH Community Outreach Program?

The VBH Community Outreach Program (COP) is an expanded opportunity for staff to connect with the community they serve. This program strives to bring staff together both in and out of the hospital setting through various volunteer and donation drive events. Monthly projects with local organizations aim to deepen staff understanding of the importance of community programs in the primary prevention of mental health.

If you have questions or would like to participate, please contact:
- Tiana Lee at tiana.m.lee@vumc.org  
- Nikki Taylor, BSN, RN, PMH-BC at nichole.taylor@vumc.org 

 

Highlights from 2024

  • In March, staff donated hygiene, pet food, and pantry food items to St. Luke's Community House. StLCH creates a community where children, families, and seniors from different backgrounds can easily access the resources needed to live fulfilling lives. Left to Right Tiana L. (VPH), Shelby B. (StLCH).
  • In April, volunteers wrapped 2,900 diapers for distribution to 79 Babies in Nashville! Nashville Diaper Connection provides diapers to an average of 3,392 babies in need every month to make sure babies in Nashville have enough diapers to remain clean, dry, and healthy! Left to Right: Rebecca H., RN; Tiana Lee, SBHS; Hadassah Wardle, RN; Gabe T., RN.
  • May held an interesting opportunity for Volunteers! We were able to help sort prom dresses for the TenThirtyFive organization in Donelson. Volunteers sorted 10 Racks of dresses that will help with the organization's prom store, which offers a prom dress, shoes, and handbag for FREE to at risk young women. From left to right Tiana L., Marianne B., Dia C., Giulia S., and Rebecca H.
  • In June, Volunteers went to Park Center and held a foot clinic for their residents! Park Center empowers people who have mental illness and substance use disorders to live and work in their community. Left to Right: Ashley (PC), Marianne (VPH), Tiana (VPH), Amanda (PC), Rebecca (VPH).
  • In July, Volunteers washed transport vans and Exercised with Friends at Friends Life Community. FLC serves to connect individuals with disabilities and their caregivers to the community. Left to Right: Barbra G-S, Charlene M., Connie H., Tiana L., Rebecca H., and Haley C.
  • In August, volunteers served lunch at Room in the Inn. RITI provides programs that emphasize human development and recovery through education, self-help and work, centered in community and long-term support for those who call the streets of Nashville home. From Left to Right: Sarah W., Marianne B, Tiana L., Connie H., and Cindy T.
  • The Store was Our October Volunteer opportunity. Volunteers worked at the registers, bagging groceries and assisting people with shopping needs. The Store works to nourish community and cultivate hope by providing nutritious food choices and access to supportive services in a dignified, loving environment. L to R: Rebecca H., Connie H., Tiana L.
  • In November, volunteers went to pack bags for the under the bridge program at The Bridge. The Bridge exists to alleviate the suffering of food-insecure children, people experiencing homelessness, and the under-resourced by providing life-sustaining resources and a message of hope. Left to Right: Nikki T, Rebecca H., Tiana L.
  • In December, Volunteers served lunch at the Nashville Rescue Missions Men's Campus. NRM is committed to helping those who are hungry, hurting, and experiencing homelessness by providing programs and services that focus on a person’s entire life—physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social. Front to back: Alma M., Tiana L., Connie H., Katie H., Erena G.
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