The Walk-in Services program is an appointment-free program designed to help meet immediate needs of the Hispanic community either through resources, assistance, or referrals. You don’t need an appointment – just come to the Hispanic Family Foundation located at Plaza Mariachi.

Come in and get help with:

Immediate Needs

• Crisis assistance – Get help if you are seeking emergency support such as filing a police report, shelter, food, financial aid, and counseling services
• Sexual Assault Services – Direct referrals to the Sexual Assault Center are available.
• Housing Assistance – Receive referrals for financial aid for rent, disaster relief, and housing stability.
• SNAP Assistance – Get assistance in applying for SNAP, WIC, and Government Insurance.
• Food Insecurity – We provide referrals to food pantries as well as direct assistance in conjunction with our partners when available and supplies last.

Documentation Assistance

• Documentation Assistance – We offer further assistance with documentation from your home country and contact information for their consulates.
• Tax Document Assistance – Receive assistance with state, local, and federal tax forms.
• Legal Assistance – Get legal and notary service referrals to partner and non partner organizations.
• Office Services – We offer such services as fax and printing for documents
• Passport Application Assistance – Get help with your passport application with translation services are directly provided by the foundation..

Education Assistance

• Public School Enrollment – Receive assistance in public school enrollment, assistance provided directly by the foundation.
• Education Assistance – Receive educational scholarship information lists and FAFSA assistance provided directly through workshops hosted by the foundation.
• English Classes – We provide information on English Classes and the organizations providing those classes.
• HiSET Diploma – Receive information on classes provided on-site by the YWCA.

Health Assistance

• Mental Health Services – Get information for mental health services with a list of clinics.
• New Residents Services – Receive information on housing, transportation, food banks, emergency services, and more.
• Family & Children Services – Get receive assistance in creating an appointment to renew / obtain Tenncare or other health insurance options via Family & Childrens Services
• Disability Assistance – Get connected with TN Pathfinder. Come and ask us how.
• Health Services – Get information for local health services

Other Services

• Wedding / Civil ceremonies – We offer scheduling for Wedding and Civil ceremonies provided weekly on-site.
• Employment Assistance – We provide employment assistance through a jobs list where they can be connected with local employers.
• Volunteer Opportunities – Walk-in Services assists in providing volunteer opportunities for those meeting requirements for school or the courts as well as those who wish to contribute to community development.
• Event Registration – Get registered for events such as the community baby shower, back to school drive, and health fairs ensuring you have access to services and events offered.

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