Housing within Reach
Consumer Housing Specialists: What We Do
Consumer Housing Specialists partner with existing community housing stakeholders in creating linkages, resource development, and community education efforts.
Researching, evaluating, and building a comprehensive information collection and dissemination database of housing resources, housing options, community housing development programs which will identify current needs and issues to aid in the process of developing solutions.
Involving key stakeholders in all project activities, including planning, product development, dissemination, and evaluation.
Increasing the public's understanding and support for individuals with a mental illness or co-occurring disorders.
A longitudinal evaluation of housing issues was conducted that followed 200 consumers who moved from inpatient and institutional settings into the community.
The Housing within Reach network in Tennessee is comprised of professional staff, advocates, volunteers, policy makers, regional administrators, and direct service providers committed to working on behalf of all Tennesseans who have a mental illness or co-occurring disorder to help them build the most fulfilled and dignified lives possible.
There have been many people who have invested many hours in the creation and development of this website. Sincere gratitude is extended to all those who have contributed to this housing resource.
Region 3 - Chattanooga
Gina Turley
AIM Center
1506 B McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(w) 423-624-6605
(fax) 423-624-6593
GinaTurley@comcast.net
Region 4 - Nashville
Louetta Hix
Park Center
948 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
(w) 615-650-2900 x. 288
(fax) 615-650-8917
louetta.hix@parkcenternashville.org
Region 6 - Jackson
Rebecca Raymer
Carey Counseling Center, Inc.
727 Main Street
McKenzie, TN 38201
(w) 731-352-3050 x205
(fax) 731-234-9780
rebecca.raymer@bhillc.org
Region 7 - Memphis
Lawrence Wilson
Behavioral Health Initiatives, Inc.
1548 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(w) 901-729-2931
(fax) 901-729-2933
lawrence.l.wilson@gmail.com
