Support from U.S. Government
- The State Department has a 24/7 coordinating group that is working to assist U.S. citizens. If you are looking to contact the U.S. Embassy in Israel, you can call 1-833-890-9595.
- U.S. Citizens in Israel should enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for ongoing updates.
- U.S. citizens in Gaza should fill out the crisis intake form on the State Department’s website as the State Department works to identify departure options.
- U.S. State Department of Consular Affairs: 606-641-0131.
Support for Emotional Wellbeing
- Families experiencing emotional trauma from the Middle East conflict who don’t know where to turn can contact the Metro Nashville Police Department support counselors who can assess needs and make appropriate referrals by calling 615-862-7773.
- Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis in Nashville can always call the statewide hotline 855-274-7471.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness is available with resources at [email protected] or by calling 615-891-4724.
- The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress offers resources to help both yourself and someone experiencing an acute stress reaction. CSTSOnline.org has a series of distributable resources for communities in need.
Support for Jewish Community
Jewish Family Services has a resource guide that can connect you with counseling and community providers. You can visit them at their website JFSNashville.org, and you can call them at 615-356-4234.
Support for Palestinian and Muslim Community
- The American Muslim Advisory Council is available at amactn.org to fill out an incident report or you can email them at [email protected]. Mental health resources are also available on their website.
- Telos has a series of resources on their website: telosgroup.org.
Support for Metro Employees
- Metro offers Metro employees access to our employee assistance program through Ulliance, free of charge to Metro employees. Access to this vendor and their services can be found on the Metro Human Resources website.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential service that can be accessed 24/7/365. - Call the toll-free number 1-877-871-NASH or visit the Ulliance website for helpful resources, guidance, and support.
Support for Metro Schools Families
- In Metro Schools, there are social workers, counselors, and mental health services to support students through difficult times. You can contact the Family Information Center at 615-259-INFO.
- Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) and the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) have also increased physical security of schools with the addition of more School Resource Officers and community police officers focused on school safety and preventing external threats.