Commissioner Doug Varney::Department of Mental Health
Commissioner Varney talks about his vision for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health, his experience and transforming state government to become more efficient and effective.
Art for Awareness Moves to New Date and Place! March 6, 2012
Don't Miss This Celebration of the Arts and Recovery!Sponsored by The Healing Arts Project, Inc. - HAPI and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health (TDMH) More... (A portion of Japanese Festival by Kevin Ramsey, Acrylic)
Art for Awareness!
Art for Awareness Moves to New Date and Place! March 6, 2012
Don't Miss This Celebration of the Arts and Recovery!Sponsored by The Healing Arts Project, Inc. - HAPI and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health (TDMH) More... (A portion of Japanese Festival by Kevin Ramsey, Acrylic)
TDMH Announcement of Funding
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health announces funding for the management of the Early Connections Network early childhood System of Care grant for the counties of Cheatham, Dickson, Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner for the period February 1-September 30, 2012. Proposals are due by December 16, 2011, 4:00 p.m. CT.
A list of upcoming events in the community. More...
New Crisis Line 1-855-CRISIS-1
New Toll-Free Crisis Number for Mental Health Needs Announced
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Mental Health (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...
Regional Mental Health Institutes
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health operates 5 Regional Mental Health Institutes (RMHIs) which provide in-patient psychiatric services for adults. Most RMHI admissions are on an emergency involuntary basis. The RMHIs provide psychiatric services based upon the demonstrated and emerging best practices of each clinical discipline, and are fully accredited, certified and licensed. More...
Find a Service Provider
To find service providers and prevention groups in your area Click Here.
2012 Annual Synar Report Public Review and Comment:
The 2012 Annual Synar Report is available for public comment. Comments can be submitted via email to taryn.sloss@tn.gov . They must be received by close of business on December 27, 2011.
The mission of TDMH 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.
