Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions:
Q: What is Park Center and what services do you provide?
A: Park Center provides various outpatient services for persons diagnosed with a serious and persistent mental illness, including housing, clinic and case management, psychiatric rehabilitation day program, employment and SSI/SSDI Outreach (SOAR).
Q: How do I become a member of Park Center?
A: A Park Center referral application must be completed (available on website) and faxed to the Information and Referral Specialist for review, processing and distribution to the individual programs.
Q: Where can I get a Park Center referral application?
A: Park Center’s referral application can be downloaded from our website at www.parkcenternashville.org.
Q: Can I fill out the referral myself?
A: Yes, you can complete the referral application on yourself, however, we will need medical documentation confirming your psychiatric diagnosis.
Q: How long does it take for a referral application to be processed?
A: On average, it takes approximately 1-2 business days for a referral application to be processed.
Housing Program
Q: How much is rent?
A: Rent varies depending on which property you choose. Rent for Independent Housing is between $300-$392/mo. Rent for Supported Housing is $450/mo. Rent for Safe Haven and Transitional Youth programs are 20% of your income (when applicable).
Q: Where are your properties located?
A: All of Park Center’s rental properties are located in Davidson County (East Nashville, Donelson and Germantown).
Q: Are utilities included in rent?
A: Utilities are included for Safe Haven, Supported Housing, Transitional Youth programs and some Independent Housing units.
Employment Program
Q: What jobs does Park Center offer?
A: Park Center is not an employment agency with job offers waiting to be filled; rather, we assist individuals with job readiness (resume preparation, submitting job applications, interview practice and other common pre-employment needs) and on-the-job support after placement through job coaching and follow along contacts.
Clinic and Case Management
Q: What insurances do you take?
A: Park Center accepts TennCare/Medicaid Insurances (AmeriChoice, AmeriGroup, Select and Blue Care) and Safety Net
Q: Can I pay cash for clinic services?
A: Park Center does not participate in fee for service and cannot accept cash payments for service.