ECT Nashville

Local Resources

Neighborhoods to research

West End, Sylvan Park, Green Hills, Hillsboro/Belmont, Midtown.

Housing ideas

  • Month‑to‑month rentals; ask hosts for medical stay flexibility.
  • Hotels with kitchenettes; ask for “hospital rate.”
  • Family lodging programs (check eligibility and waitlists).

Getting around

  • Garages near the unit; learn entry/exit before anesthesia mornings.
  • Ride‑hail pre‑scheduled pickups for 5–7am windows.
  • Transit lines that serve the medical center area.

Peer support

  • Local caregiver meetups, faith/community centers.
  • Online forums where Nashville ECT families gather.

Urgent contacts

  • In an emergency, call 911.
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7): call or text 988.
  • Hospital operator for after‑hours scheduling questions.