Oasis Center is incredibly encouraged by the stories and images of so many Nashvillians coming together to work as one as our city begins its massive recovery effort. To this end, we want Nashville to know that we fortunately are able to continue all program services, with adjustments in focus and effort to meet the needs of Nashville’s youth and families at this time of natural disaster.
SUPPORTS TO HOMELESS YOUTH: The Oasis Street Outreach and Drop-in Center is shifting its focus temporarily towards increased street outreach and needs assessment. Our Drop-in center remains open M-F from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM, addressing primary needs of food, clothing, and referral. Street outreach staff are coordinating efforts with the temporary shelters to assure that resources are available to and for homeless, young people recovering from the flood. Street outreach staff can be contacted at 615-327-4455. The center is located at 1704 Charlotte Pike (corner of Charlotte and Fisk Street).
YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: Youth connected to Oasis Center programs in their school can contact Oasis staff at 615-327-4455. We are unsure what continued school closings will mean for our young people. Summer programs already planned for youth will begin as scheduled in June.
COUNSELING AND CRISIS SHELTER SERVICES: Counseling, crisis counseling, and temporary emergency shelter remains available to youth and families. Services and supports can be accessed through the 24-hour crisis line at 615-327-4455. Special efforts are being made to assure support to youth and families as they manage the stresses created by the flood and displacement. Individuals directly affected by the flood can call or those individuals or institutions concerned for others may also call for assistance for information and referral.
COLLEGE ACCESS SERVICES, NASHVILLE COLLEGE CONNECTION: For youth and families preparing for the start of college and other post secondary education, Nashville College Connection staff are available to assist youth and families in communicating with financial aid offices to discuss financial aid awards that have been made but that may not consider the added and unplanned financial stresses of recovery from the flood. Please know that staff are available to assist youth and families in planning and conducting conversations with schools and financial aid offices.
OASIS VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: For those who want to VOLUNTEER to help throughout the Nashville Community, we encourage you to contact Hands On Nashville at www.hon.org or call Hands On Nashville at 615-298-1108. Volunteers wanting to specifically support the efforts of Oasis Center, please contact Kylene Dibble, Volunteer Coordinator at kdibble@oasiscenter.org or by call Kylene at 615-327-4455.
“Build A Bike, Teach a Friend”
Learn more about a unique Oasis Center program housed here at the Youth Opportunity Center that is helping students get bicycles and (more importantly) an empowering new set of skills to go along with it! Read more...
An Opportunity To Make a Difference! When you were young, what opportunity changed your life?
Who gave you the chance?
Oasis Center is that place for thousands of young people each year.
Help youth become connected with life changing opportunities.
Below are a few of the many ways you can make a difference.
Oasis Center helps young people overcome serious challenges that could easily prevent them from transitioning into a healthy adulthood, including homelessness, violence, depression and low self-esteem, and disconnection from caring adults.
We do this by providing a foundation of caring and meaningful relationships through which young people can be emotionally and physically safe and secure; experience a sense of significance, belonging and positive connections; and take direct action to improve their lives.
Youth Opportunity Center:
Learn the latest about the Youth Opportunity Center, now open.
Watch "Be The Change"
This film was inspired by our deep commitment to helping young people facing numerous challenges become agents of change in their own lives.
Star, Ryan, Joshua, Alexis, Yousuf, Kanesha, William, and Nicole represent just a few of the thousands of youth impacted by Oasis Center each year.
While their circumstances and backgrounds couldn’t be any more different, their needs are the same and can be expressed in words Oasis Center believes no young person should be without—opportunity, someone who believes in them, and a vision for a better life.
