You are likely NOT eligible for Medicaid (Tenn-Care) now. We can help you find a local clinic to see a doctor but this is not insurance. If you live in the 10 counties near Davidson, we can help you through Health Assist call 615-313-9972. Outside these counties, call 211 for local assistance.
Health Assist is a program of Family & Children’s Service that helps citizens of ten specific counties in Tennessee to identify and overcome barriers to affordable healthcare.

Counties served by Health Assist:
  • Coffee
  • Davidson
  • Maury
  • Montgomery
  • Putnam
  • Robertson
  • Rutherford
  • Sumner
  • Williamson
  • Wilson
If you do not reside in one of these counties, call 2-1-1 for more information about health coverage assistance programs in your area. 


Health Navigators can assist people with the following needs:

If you are UNINSURED, Health Assist can help you: 
  • Finding a medical home or primary care doctor
  • Help find free or low cost medications
  • Screen for TennCare or give counseling regarding private insurance or pre-existing plans
  • Providing information on the Affordable Care Act
If you are INSURED, Health Assist can help you with needs not covered by insurance, such as: 
  • Pregnancy
  • Dental Care
  • Eye Glasses
  • Prescription Medications
If you are a MEDICARE recipient, Health Assist can help you:
  • Understand the Medicare Savings Programs (QMB,SLMB) and
    explain benefits
  • Get medications for those in the donut hole
  • Receive referrals for help with selecting Part D plans for medication
  • Get access to insurance counseling for comparing Advantage plans vs. traditional Medicare
Contact a Health Assist Counselor:

ENGLISH:  615-313-9972  or  1-800-269-4038
SPANISH:  615-227-7568  or  1-800-254-7568
ARABIC & KURDISH:  615-313-9840  or  1-877-652-3046
BOSNIAN, CROATIAN, & SERBIAN:  615-313-9382  or  1-877-652-3069