Centerstone offers a collection of grant-funded prenatal, early childhood, and prevention services designed for pregnant women, families with young children, and individuals seeking support to promote healthy development and well-being. These services are delivered primarily in the home or community by dedicated professionals with the goal of strengthening families physically, mentally, and emotionally.
The following specialized services are available through Centerstone Early Childhood Services:

• Parent Coaching (Growing Great Kids)
  • Learn activities that boost baby’s brain development and strengthen the child/parent relationship to help children succeed in school and improve social skills
• Tobacco Free Program
  • Support for families to quit smoking.
• Prenatal/Postpartum Therapy
  • “Baby Blues” screening and therapy for mom and family
• Stress Management
  • Receive support plus activities for healthy coping in times of stress
• Integrated Health and Wellness
  • Get help managing your family’s physical and mental health needs
• Fatherhood Engagement
  • Dads learn how to build stronger connections with their child(ren)
• Regional Intervention Program
  • Structured program for children ages 1 to 5 and their parents; available in Maury, Montgomery and surrounding counties in Tennessee.
• Education, Linkage and Support
  • Family and health education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Developmental screenings
  • Insurance application assistance
  • Parent support groups
  • Linkage to addiction-related services
  • Infant Massage training
  • Car seat safety checks
  • Connecting with community resources
• Maternal Workforce Solutions Reflective Communities
  • The Tennessee Maternal Workforce Solutions Grant is a program to improve maternal healthcare workers’ skills through training and support. It aims to reduce burnout and help healthcare providers stay healthy and effective.
• Child-Parent Psychotherapy
• Baby Bumps: Virtual group for pregnant women

Prevention Services

Centerstone offers Prevention Services programs throughout Tennessee, educating and empowering children, teens, and families to make positive decisions when faced with common real-life challenges.

Through specialized, evidence-informed programs, Centerstone helps youth and families address issues such as:

• Alcohol use
• Drug use
• Anger
• Depression
• Bullying
• Eating disorders
• Suicide
• Violence
• Other unhealthy behaviors

In addition to addressing risk factors, Prevention Services programs help youth build character, resiliency, and healthy coping skills. Programs are designed to be engaging, educational, and accessible, with many offered in schools and community-based settings.

Our Approach

Centerstone has provided Prevention Services programs for more than 25 years. These research-driven programs are nationally recognized and proven effective. Participant feedback and outcomes help guide ongoing program evaluation and future service development.

Prevention Services programs are designed to help youth:

• Increase resiliency and personal responsibility
• Develop social and interpersonal skills
• Improve behavior and decision-making
• Set and achieve personal goals
• Increase knowledge about common challenges and pressures
• Develop refusal and coping skills
• Reduce participation in risky behaviors
• Build positive relationships with parents, caregivers, and school personnel

Funding

Centerstone’s Prevention Services programs are funded by state, federal, or private grants and are provided at no cost to participants.