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Friends Life Community, Inc.
Mission
The organization's mission is to create opportunities for teenagers and adults with disabilities to develop socially, grow personally, and enjoy community as they experience life together.
Programs and Services
Through person-driven support and community-centered programs, participants gain greater confidence, improved self-advocacy, and active participation in the Nashville community.
Friends Life Community offers a variety of services including:
- Disability Services
- Community Inclusion
- Increasing Independence
- Weekday Programs
- Social Clubs
- Drama Therapy
- Employment Coaching
- Life Coaching
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Social Enterprise
- Inclusive Employment
Immersive Weekday Program
Friends Life Community's Immersive Weekday Program provides person-driven support through group learning and community-based classes to develop confidence, self-advocacy, and skills necessary for Friends (participants) to accomplish personal goals and find fulfillment.
Life Coaching
The Life Coaching program provides adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to grow personally and develop skills through individualized and innovative services.
- Areas of focus include:
- Self-management and self-care
- Grooming and hygiene
- Health and safety
- Wellness and nutrition
- Cooking
- Housekeeping and chores
- Financial literacy
- Social skills
- Organizational skills
- Transportation
- Problem solving and decision making
- Living with others
- Using technology
Advocacy Through the Arts
Through their Advocacy Through the Arts program, friends practice self-expression and learn creative and business skills.
Treat Truck
The organization operates a mobile truck that serves up frozen treats and big smiles for events around the city.
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Friends Life Community
4414 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN 37204, USA