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  • TDMHSAS Extends Grant Funding to New Substance Use Prevention Coalitions

    Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 07:28am

    TDMHSAS is expanding its substance use prevention services with funding for three additional organizations. With new funding extended to Substance Use Prevention Coalitions in Wilson, Cannon, and Greene Counties, TDMHSAS funds 46 coalitions across the state.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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  • Gov. Lee Launches School Safety Toolkit for Tennessee Families

    Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 05:48am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee launched the new School Safety Toolkit for Tennessee Families, a practical resource to help parents prepare and engage in their child’s school safety plan.

    Safety & Homeland Security | Education | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Governor Lee

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  • TDMHSAS Encourages Tennesseans to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 08:30am

    TDMHSAS is encouraging all Tennesseans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 29 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. local time.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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  • TDMHSAS Receives New Grant to Help Parents Address Addiction

    Monday, October 10, 2022 | 09:02am

    TDMHSAS is receiving a new five-year, $3,000,000 grant to support families and children affected by opioids and other substance misuse. The Regional Partnership Grant through the Federal Administration for Children and Families is designed to increase the well-being, improve permanency, and enhance safety of children who are in or are at risk of out of home placement due to a parent or caregiver’s opioid or other substance misuse.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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  • TDMHSAS Receives New Funding to Continue Mental Health Intervention for Youth and Young Adults

    Monday, October 10, 2022 | 08:54am

    TDMHSAS is receiving new grant funding to continue a mental health program for youth and young adults in Shelby County. A $400,000 federal grant through SAMHSA will allow the department to continue the Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR-P) program in Memphis.

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  • TDMHSAS Welcomes Opioid Abatement Council Executive Director

    Monday, September 12, 2022 | 02:30pm

    TDMHSAS is excited to welcome Mary Shelton as the Executive Director of Tennessee’s Opioid Abatement Council. As Executive Director, Shelton provides day-to-day leadership, management, and oversight for the functions of the Council, directly supports Council members, and will supervise Council staff.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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  • VIDEO: Gov. Lee Announces School Safety Actions

    Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | 05:51am

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee released a video update on key actions the Lee administration has taken to enhance school safety following Executive Order 97, which directed state agencies to engage parents, increase transparency and collaborate with local law enforcement and school districts.

    Safety & Homeland Security | Education | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Commerce & Insurance | Governor Lee

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  • State Departments Issue Guidance Around Fentanyl Exposure

    Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 09:32am

    The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and Department of Health today issued new guidance and information around fentanyl and what to do in case of a potential exposure.

    Health | Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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  • TDMHSAS Expands Project Rural Recovery to Ten New Counties

    Tuesday, July 26, 2022 | 08:17am

    Tennessee’s Project Rural Recovery is growing. Thanks to $6.3 million budgeted in the current fiscal year by Governor Bill Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, Project Rural Recovery is expanding to ten new counties.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | RuralTN

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  • TDMHSAS Leader Chosen for Prestigious Fellowship Opportunity

    Monday, July 11, 2022 | 01:39pm

    A top leader in the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services has been selected to the next cohort of a prestigious fellowship program.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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  • Mental Health Month 2022: Overcoming Isolation and Finding Connection

    Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 03:53pm

    “We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness.” As I recently read those words about one of the best singer-songwriters in my lifetime, I was struck by how many people are struggling with untreated mental illness across our great state and how many families have experienced a similar tragic loss of life. A loss that in many cases might have been prevented if they knew about the mental health supports that are available. Supports that I would like to focus on for this Month of Mental Health Awareness.

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  • TDMHSAS Marks Fentanyl Awareness Day May 10

    Tuesday, May 10, 2022 | 07:56am

    The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is pausing to observe National Fentanyl Awareness Day (May 10). The day is a remembrance of those lost to fentanyl poisoning and to raise awareness of resources and information to save lives.

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  • Tennesseans Prepare for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

    Monday, April 25, 2022 | 10:26am

    Spring cleaning season is here, and people across Tennessee are preparing to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely and securely dispose of medications that are expired or no longer needed during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Take Back Day is this Saturday, April 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services | Environment & Conservation | Health

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  • TDMHSAS Publishes Videos Highlighting Tennessee's Recovery Courts

    Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 07:50am

    TDMHSAS is publishing a series of twelve new videos highlighting individuals who work in Tennessee’s Recovery Courts. Tennessee has a total of 82 Recovery Courts which offer a rigorous program of treatment, testing, and therapy as an alternative to incarceration.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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  • Commissioner Marie Williams Named Chair of the Council of State Governments Justice Center Advisory Board

    Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | 09:58am

    TDMHSAS Commissioner Marie Williams has been named as Advisory Board Chair to the Council of State Governments Justice Center. In this role, Williams will leverage her extensive leadership, policy, and oversight experience to help guide the CSG Justice Center’s efforts to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities.

    Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

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