Domestic Violence Shelters
Bridges Domestic Violence Center
Services: Shelter in Williamson County that serves women, men, and their children affected by domestic, emotional, physical, abuse and violence, ensuring a safe space and shelter, crisis intervention, and case management. Other services include Outreach Support Group, Child and Court Advocacy, and Community Awareness.
Application: No application process. Provide a 24-hour crisis hotline staffed by people who can help immediately. Any assistance you receive is free of charge and will be provided with complete confidentiality.
Hours: 24-hour crisis hotline
The Mary Parrish Center
Services: Provides survivors of interpersonal violence and their children safe, accessible and compassionate housing with individualized care that promotes healing, autonomy and hope.
Requirements: Davidson County resident.
Application: Applications are available online, or by phone.
Other: If fleeing or escaping interpersonal violence, call 615-955-0620 to connect with housing intake specialist
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; voicemail checked often in case of emergency
Morning Star Sanctuary
Services: Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, court advocacy, mentoring and domestic violence counseling for both adults and children.
Application: Call hotline.
Hours: 24-hour crisis hotline
Crisis: 615-860-0003
Office: 615-860-0188
YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter
Services: 24-hour Crisis & Support Helpline & TEXT Line. Emergency shelter, pet shelter, one-on one case management, adult and children’s therapeutic counseling, addictions treatment, legal advocacy, community support groups in English and Spanish, education and career coaching. The Transitional Housing Program provides ongoing support, including utility and rental payments. The Re-New program finds women and children housing after leaving the shelter such as furniture, food staples, and necessities for living.
Hours: 24-hour crisis hotline (1-800-334-4628) or TEXT 615-983-5170
615-269-9922