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Bredesen Signs Executive Order Establishing Council on Service Members, Veterans and Their Families


NASHVILLE - The Governor signed the Order today to coincide with Operation Immersion, a two-day military immersion training. This training was developed for behavioral health care providers by TDMHDD and the Tennessee National Guard. It focuses on military culture and issues unique to those who have served in combat and experienced one or multiple deployments. Mental health and substance use professionals from 19 states and five tribal nations are participating in the third Operation Immersion August 30 - September 1, 2010 at the Tennessee National Guard Training Center in Smyrna, Tenn. More...

Agencies Partner to Host Operation Immersion Aug. 30 - Sept. 1

 

NASHVILLE - Mental health professionals from 19 states and 5 tribal nations will participate in the third OPERATION IMMERSION August 30 - September 1, 2010, at the Tennessee National Guard Training Center in Smryna, Tenn. The unique military immersion training experience is hosted by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Development Disabilities (TDMHDD) along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Veterans Task Force. More...

2010 Legislative Summary

The 2010 TDMHDD Legislative Summary is now available online by clicking here. If you have questions regarding the summary, please contact Kurt Hippel, Legislative Liaison at Kurt.Hippel@tn.gov or 615-532-9439.

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The mission of TDMHDD 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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