Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute

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Joyce Kovacs, LCSW, Chief Executive Officer
221 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: (615) 902-7400

ABOUT

Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute (MTMHI) is a psychiatric hospital that serves 18 counties in Middle Tennessee. The hospital opened in Nashville, Tennessee in 1995, replacing the former Central State Hospital founded in 1842. MTMHI offers 4 sub-acute units, 3 acute units, and a Forensic Services Program for a total of 207 psychiatric beds.

The mission of Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute is to provide quality care to the patients and families served by meeting their needs and continuously striving to exceed expectations.

COUNTIES SERVED

Cannon Houston Rutherford
Cheatham Humphreys Stewart
Davidson Marshall Sumner
Dickson Maury Trousdale
Giles Montgomery Williamson
Hickman Robertson Wilson


ADMISSION

Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute (MTMHI) assists patients who are not typically served by the private service sector and have no other inpatient treatment resources available to them. Most patients have a severe and persistent mental illness and are hospitalized on an emergency involuntary basis. The hospital is an authorized provider under TennCare.

SERVICES

Patients are provided with individualized care that is centered on compassion and quality. Each patient care team consists of a psychiatrist, a social worker, nursing staff, and a treatment team coordinator. Patients also have access to a Recreational Therapist and medical personnel as well. The staff works together with patients to help facilitate the individual’s transition back to the community. Additionally, Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute offers:

  • Internal Medicine Services
  • Beautician Services
  • Laboratory Services
  •  Pastoral Care
  •  Pharmacy Services
  • Dietician Services
  • Psychological Services
  • A patient rights advisor
  • Forensic Evaluations
  

 

ACCREDITATION AND REGULATORY AGENCIES

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Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute ensures the highest quality of inpatient psychiatric services through accreditation and regulations from the Joint Commission, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. These agencies work to ensure practice and standards of safety.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS:

​Chief Executive Officer
Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute
Phone: (615) 902-7400

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Office of Consumer Affairs             
Phone: (800) 560-5767           
Email: OCA.TDMHSAS@tn.gov                         

Joint Commission
Phone: (800) 994-6610
Email: complaint@jointcommission.org

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