Refer a Child
If you suspect that a child has been abused, contact your local police or sheriff's department or the Department of Children's Services (DCS) office.
DCS for Nashville and surrounding areas:
(877) 237-0004 (24 hour reporting line)
Metro Nashville Police Department:
(615) 862-8600
Between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, contact Our Kids at (615) 341-4911.
After 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and on the weekend, contact Nashville General Hospital at (615) 341-4000 and ask to speak to the Our Kids clinical staff on-call.