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Commissioner Doug Varney: Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Commissioner Varney talks about his vision for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, his experience and transforming state government to become more efficient and effective.

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Peer Support Work Group

Read the Final Report of the Peer Support Work Group

 Click Here for the report



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    Peer Support Work Group

    Read the Final Report of the Peer Support Work Group

     Click Here for the report

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    Consumer Advocate Helpline

    OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM AND HELPLINE The Office of Consumer Affairs’ Ombudsman Program and Helpline offers direct, individualized support and assistance to individuals who are experiencing problems accessing services and supports with the goal of enhancing outcomes and the well-being of consumers.To Learn Click Here.

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    Top-to-Bottom Review

      Tennessee Top to Bottom Review

      Tennessee Mental Health Top to Bottom Review

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    Crisis Line
    1-855-CRISIS-1

    Toll-Free Crisis Number for Mental Health Needs Announced

    NASHVILLE � The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMH) announced a new statewide number for mental health and substance use crisis services in an effort to create a more user-friendly service. The new number, 1-855-CRISIS-1 (1-855-274-7471), is replacing the state�s existing toll-free number and will continue to route callers to their local crisis provider. More...

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    Find a Service Provider

    To find service providers and prevention groups in your area
    Click Here.

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    TDMHSAS Online Newsletter

    Update is the department‘s quarterly online newsletter. For the latest news about programs, hires, and trends,

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    My Health, My Choice, My Life

    My Health, My Choice, My Life is a health promotion and wellness initiative for Tennesseans who live with mental health and substance use conditions. The holistic health initiative integrates a medical model with recovery and resiliency, resulting in an initiative that focuses on overcoming physical and mental health symptoms through strengths, personal empowerment and resiliency. It is led by individuals who have first hand, lived experience with psychiatric and/or co-occurring conditions.
    Click Here.



Find Your Way on The TDMH Website

To assist you in finding more information on the TDMH Website, visit the “Sitemap” in the left-hand column, or Click Here and view all division and office”Main Pages” and more links to services, programs, and news.

October 2012 Needs Assessment Surveys

Please CLICK HERE to access the links leading to the October 2012 Needs Assessment Surveys.

New Rules Filed for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs)

The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) has filed new administrative rules affecting methadone clinics and other non-residential opioid treatment facilities. To see the rules, click here.

NEW PUBLICATION AVAILABLE FROM SAMHSA’s GAINS CENTER

A Checklist for Implementing Evidence-Based Practices and Programs (EBPs) for Justice-Involved Adults with Behavioral Health Disorders

 

The prevalence of serious mental illness (SMI) among persons in the criminal justice system is between three and six times the rate for individuals with SMI in the general U.S. population. Click Here to learn more…



Mandatory Prescreening Agent Info.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: Mandatory Prescreening Agents are required to take the MPA Refresher Course every two years.

Consumer Advisory Board Meetings Information

The Consumer Advisory Board meets via conference call on the first Friday of each month from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Central Time. The conference call is open to the public. The mission of the Consumer Advisory Board is to voice an informed perspective on policy and planning issues that impacts the recovery, resiliency, and rights of persons with mental illness.

The call-in numbers are:

Nashville Area: 741-1513
Out of Area: 1-866-525-0738

Mental Health Licensing TDMH & the Community Living Enhancement Taskforce

Obtain technical assistance in operating mental health supportive living facilities and adult supportive residential facilities in Tennessee.
Memphis, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Knoxville, and Chattanooga Sessions in August. Click Here for more information.

Mental Health Block Grant Implementation Report for 2011

Click here to read the MHBG Implementation Report for 2011. For corrections to the report, please click here.

Recent Updates

Mission

The mission of TDMHSAS is to plan for and promote the availability of a comprehensive array of quality prevention, early intervention, treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation services and supports based on the needs and choices of individuals and families served.


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