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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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2013 Legislative Summary is Now Available
Click Here to view 2013 Tennessee legislation that relates to mental health services, substance abuse services, and/or the TDMHSAS.


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.


Consumer Advisory Board Meetings Information

The Consumer Advisory Board meets via conference call on the first Friday of each month from 9 to 11 a.m. Central. The conference call is open to the public. The call-in numbers are 741-1513 (Nashville area) or 1-866-525-0738 (toll-free). 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 people with mental illness.

The TDMHSAS Newsletter

Read the current issue of The TDMHSAS Newsletter and check out past issues here.






Peer Support Work Group

The Peer Support Work Group was established in 2011 to review various models and programs of providing peer support services in order to determine the best model(s) for Tennessee. Click Here to read their report, which was issued in March 2012.

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. My Health, My Choice, My Life provides individuals with self-directed tools, empowering them with the knowledge, skills and resources to improve their overall well-being and resiliency and live healthy and purposeful lives. Click Here for more information.



Mandatory Prescreening Agent Info.

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

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