Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is the state agency responsible for overseeing mental health and substance use services across all 95 counties in Tennessee. With a mission to create collaborative pathways to resiliency, recovery, and independence, TDMHSAS serves individuals of all ages through a wide array of treatment, prevention, and support programs. The department partners with community providers to ensure access to essential services such as outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, residential care, medication management, peer support, and recovery services.

TDMHSAS plays a pivotal role in providing behavioral health care for underserved populations, including uninsured adults, youth, and older adults, as well as pregnant women and individuals with co-occurring disorders. Specialized initiatives include the Behavioral Health Safety Net, Recovery Navigator Program, adolescent substance use treatment, and services for older adults not covered under Medicaid. With a values-driven approach emphasizing customer focus, integrity, and outcomes-oriented care, the department ensures Tennesseans have access to high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services regardless of financial means.