Public Records Requests

Public Records Requests to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services are handled by the department's Director of Communications.  Serving as Public Records Request Coordinator, the Director of Communications receives requests, corresponds with requestors, works with records custodians, oversees redaction and review of records, and ensures requesters receive the records they are

You can read more about the department's process for Public Records Requests in our rule at this link on the Secretary of State's Website.

To submit a request, you can either use the form contained in the department rule or you can use our web-based form at this link.