Disability Connection Midsouth's Independent Living Specialists can help you find the information you are looking for and give you a peer perspective on the local programs and resources available. The Center may also refer you to other providers for additional services toward independence. We will follow up with you to ensure the resources we provided were helpful.
Examples of Information and Referral Topics:
Peer support
Transportation resources*
Resources offered within the community
Housing resources*
Navigating the Healthcare process
Assistive technology resources
*We do not provide housing, home repair, modifications, or transportation services. Our IL Specialists can assist in connecting you with information and resources that relate to these topics if they are available in the city.
Our staff keeps up with current and relevant information and resources that you may be seeking! If you're unsure what exactly you're looking for, you can still Contact Us and we are willing to talk it out with you. You can also visit our Community Events because there are always events, resource fairs, workshops, webinars, and trainings that may be exactly what you are looking for!
Yes! If you are a parent, friend, or family member of a person with a disability, we can connect you with the right resource for you or someone you know.
Youth Mentorship Programs
Below is a compiled list of youth mentorship programs that offer a variety of activities, services, and programs that may vary depending on age, gender, and interest.
https://www.bbbs.org/enroll-a-child/
2. Save Our Sons and Daughters
Website: https://memul.org/save-our-sons/
Contact: (901) 584-1786 or dgardner@memul.org
3. Youth Villages Mentoring Program
Website: https://youthvillages.org/services/refer-a-child/
Website: https://www.thegentsleague.org/
Contact: a.moss@thegentsleague.org
5. VIP
Website: https://www.vipmemphis.org/
Contact: (901) 304-7894
6. Youth Striving for Excellence
Website: https://www.youthstriving.org/
Email: yse1@bellsouth.net
Phone: (901) 386-9300
7. Indie Memphis Crewup Mentorship
Website: https://www.indiememphis.org/crewup-mentorship
Phone: (901) 214 – 5171
Email: info@indiememphis.com
8. Big Sis Little Sis Mentorship Program
Website: https://www.bigsislittlesismentorship.org/
Contact: bigsislittlesisfoundation@gmail.com
901-661-0417