Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Mental Health Care

Nashville, Tennessee 5,644 followers

Innovative and proactive service provider for Tennesseans dealing with mental health and substance abuse issues.

About us

Mission: Creating collaborative pathways to resiliency, recovery, and independence for Tennesseans living with mental illness and substance use disorders. Vision: A state of resiliency, recovery, and independence in which Tennesseans living with mental illness and substance use disorders thrive. As a department, we value: Customer Focused: An unwavering commitment to keep patients and those who serve them at the forefront of every decision. Integrity: Honesty and truth in all that we do. Inspired Purpose: The call to action in service of a cause greater than one’s self. Excellence: The highest standards for services, efficiency, and conduct. Compassionate and Effective Leadership: The ability to make effective decisions and inspire others through active listening and empathy. Solutions and Outcomes-Oriented: The commitment to positive outcomes and meaningful changes in response to the critical needs of the Tennesseans we serve. Partnership: Beyond teamwork, collaboration based on mutual success to the benefit of the Tennesseans we are blessed to serve. The department oversees four Regional Mental Health Institutes (RMHIs) and contracts with community behavioral health providers across the state to offer services to Tennesseans. The department manages a budget of more than $380 million, with funding from dedicated fees, revenue, federal grants, and state general fund appropriations.

Website
https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health
Industry
Mental Health Care
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
Type
Government Agency
Specialties
mental health, behavioral health, substance abuse, government administration, state government, public service, regional intervention, crisis services, mental health licensure, forensic services, alcohol and drug prevention, psychiatric services, recovery services, recreational therapy, psychiatric hospital, juvenile court services, grant management, medical professionals, nursing, trauma informed care, and system of care

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