Resources Just for You

Welcome to your IDD Resource Toolkit

Living with or caring for someone with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) can have its challenges. That’s why we put together this toolkit. These resources can help guide you through a diagnosis, connect you with the IDD community and discover tools that make each day a little easier.

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Tennessee Disability Pathfinder

This site helps you easily find resources, support and services in your area. You can speak with a trained information specialist. Or you can search by topic, stage of life, diagnosis and more.

GO TO PATHFINDER

Beyond health care

These organizations offer support for people with disabilities.

Decision-Making Support

The TN Center for Decision-Making Support helps people with IDDs make choices about their own lives and care.

Visit the Center

Disability Rights Tennessee

Get legal help with issues like employment discrimination, safety in schools, abuse, neglect and more.

Get legal help

Family Voices of Tennessee

Family Voices of Tennessee connects families of all identities and abilities. They also offer training and resources.

Visit Family Voices of Tennessee

Tennessee Disability Coalition

Explore employment options. Get training. Learn about policies that affect the IDD community.

Learn about the Coalition

The Arc Tennessee

The Arc Tennessee offers resources and programs for children, adults and caregivers in the IDD community.

Connect with the IDD community

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center IDD Healthcare E-Toolkit

This toolkit is for people with IDDs and their caregivers. It has information about many health topics.

See IDD Healthcare E-Toolkit

Support for students with IDDs

The Tennessee Technical Assistance Network helps preschool through high school-aged students with disabilities. The program offers resources, training and more.

GET HELP WITH SCHOOL

HEALTH CARE SUPPORT

Help finding and getting care

Here are a few benefits and tools that make it easier to access care and stay healthy.

Free Rides to Health Visits

BlueCare and TennCareSelect members get free rides to the doctor or pharmacy. BlueCare members can call 1-855-735-4660. TennCareSelect members can call 1-866-473-7565. Or set up your ride online.

Schedule your ride

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Well-Child Checkups

Well-child checkups are covered for children from birth through age 20. And they’re an important part of caring for a child’s health. Learn more about what’s included in these visits and when to schedule them.

Learn about well-child checkups

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Find Care

Looking for a new doctor? Need help finding a pharmacy or specialist in your area? We’re here to help you get the care you need. Give us a call. Or find care using our online provider directory.

Search providers

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24/7 Nurseline

Speak to a registered nurse anytime. Day or night, 365 days a year. And get answers on symptoms, medical conditions and other basic health concerns.

Call 1-800-262-2873

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Dental Care

All BlueCare and TennCareSelect members get dental benefits through Renaissance as part of their plan. That means members can get dental care like cleanings and fillings at no extra cost.

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A Care Team in Your Corner

Every member has a care team. They can help answer your questions. They can walk you through plan benefits. And they can connect you to local resources.

Get one-on-one help

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More BlueCare Tennessee resources

Understand the Diagnosis
Become an Advocate
Want to speak up for people with disabilities? Join a member advisory board for one of these programs:
Employment and Community First CHOICES
Katie Beckett
Behavioral Health
To learn how to join, email us at BlueCare_AdvisoryBoards@bcbst.com.
Behavioral Health
You wouldn’t ignore a broken bone. Your mental and emotional well-being matters, too. That’s why we cover treatment for depression, anxiety, stress and substance use. Visit our Behavioral Health webpage for more information on available benefits and resources.
If you or someone you know needs help now, call 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is like 911. But it lets you talk to experts trained to deal with mental health issues. You can also call:
Tennessee Mental Health Crisis Hotline — 1-855-272-7471
National Suicide Prevention Hotline — 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Medicine Management
Nutrition and Exercise Support
All bodies are different. And healthy can look different for each person.
That’s why we created our nutrition and exercise support program. It offers one-on-one help. And it teaches members how to:
Eat healthy and stay active.
Plan meals.
Set realistic health goals.
Make healthy choices when dining out.
Sign up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, if needed.
Connect with other local resources that can help
This program is free for qualifying members with disabilities. Interested? Call us to learn more.
BlueCare 1-800-468-9698
TennCareSelect members 1-800-263-5479
TRS: Dial 711 and ask for 888-418-0008
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Looking for more dietary resources? Go to myplate.gov. There, you can track your food and find tips on how to eat healthy.
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Resources Just for You

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder

Decision-Making Support

Disability Rights Tennessee

Family Voices of Tennessee

Tennessee Disability Coalition

The Arc Tennessee

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center IDD Healthcare E-Toolkit

Support for students with IDDs