Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services This page will not accept requests for services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org

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This page cannot accept requests for services. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 855-CRISIS-1 or 855-274-7471 now. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The TDMHSAS page is not for reporting cases of crisis or mental health emergencies. The page aims to promote an informative and community-focused online experience.

• If you or someone you care for is in crisis or needs immediate help please call 855-CRISIS-1 or 855-274-7471. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• If you or someone you care for needs a free and confidential referral to substance use treatment or other services related to addiction, call or text the TN REDLINE at 800-889-9789.

• If you have concerns about yourself or a loved one, contact our Consumer Affairs Helpline: Hours are Monday-Friday: 8 AM to 4:30 PM available by phone at 1-800-560-5767 or email: [email protected].

• You can also visit this page: www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/who-we-are/contact

The appearance of external links on this page does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of the Department or the State of Tennessee. This page is administrated by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Office of Communications.

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. For some, it may include treatment. For others, it may include peer support, family s...
09/15/2026

Recovery is not one-size-fits-all. For some, it may include treatment. For others, it may include peer support, family support, medication, counseling, community, faith, or other supports.

There is no single path and no one has to walk it alone. Treatment works, support is available, and recovery is possible.

For substance use treatment referrals in Tennessee, call the Tennessee REDLINE at 800-889-9789.

Someone may need support if you notice changes, such as talking aboutfeeling hopelesstrapped,like a burdenwithdrawing fr...
09/13/2026

Someone may need support if you notice changes, such as talking about
feeling hopeless
trapped,
like a burden
withdrawing from people or activities
showing major changes in mood, sleep, or behavior
increasing substance use
taking more risks.

If you’re concerned, ask directly, listen without judgment, stay with them, and connect them to help. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

09/12/2026

It’s not your fault.

As Stella reminds us, in a family where everyone has needs, it’s still OK to advocate for your feelings.

If you need support for your mental health, you can always call or text 988 or chat with 988lifeline.org.

Su***de prevention isn’t limited to one week. Checking in on the people in your life can make a difference any day of th...
09/12/2026

Su***de prevention isn’t limited to one week. Checking in on the people in your life can make a difference any day of the year.

Send a text today: “I’m thinking about you. How are you really doing?”

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text **988** for free, confidential help.

Oh what a night! (and day😃)We had a wonderful Thursday starting with day two of the 25th Anniversary TSPN Conference. C...
09/11/2026

Oh what a night! (and day😃)

We had a wonderful Thursday starting with day two of the 25th Anniversary TSPN Conference. Commissioner Williams serenaded the crowd and delivered some inspiring remarks. And then we capped the night off with the 50th Anniversary TAADAS Recovery Month Banquet where the members presented Commissioner Williams with the Volunteer State Recovery Champion award for 2026.

The milestone anniversaries for these two life-saving and life-changing organizations show just how focused Tennessee has been on these essential issues, and that progress we've built together certainly hasn't happened overnight! Here's to decades more to come for these amazing groups and their members.

Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services (TAADAS)
Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.If you are struggling, worried about someone, or unsure what to do next, support i...
09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

If you are struggling, worried about someone, or unsure what to do next, support is available now.

Call or text 988 to connect with local Tennessee crisis support. You can also chat at 988lifeline.org. Tennessee’s crisis services include local support through 988 and other crisis resources across the state.

09/09/2026

Henry
Seeing the forest for the trees.
Henry’s mom saw something he didn’t even say out loud. They took a drive, and it made all the difference.

If you need support for your mental health, you can always call or text 988 or chat with 988lifeline.org.

Together, we can save lives.We're so grateful to Governor Bill Lee for proclaiming September as Su***de Prevention Aware...
09/09/2026

Together, we can save lives.

We're so grateful to Governor Bill Lee for proclaiming September as Su***de Prevention Awareness Month in Tennessee. In this annual commemoration, we mourn those lost to hopelessness, uplift those left behind, and celebrate those who survived.

If you or someone you care about is in need of mental health help, please do not hesitate to call or text 988. There are people who care and who want to help you find hope for tomorrow.

Gov. Bill Lee
Tennessee Su***de Prevention Network
The Jason Foundation, Inc. -Youth Su***de Prevention and Awareness
Mental Health America of the MidSouth
Mental Health Association of East Tennessee

Team TDMHSAS celebrated 988 Day in our new fav t-shirts! The response to our new TN 988 branding and promotional materi...
09/08/2026

Team TDMHSAS celebrated 988 Day in our new fav t-shirts! The response to our new TN 988 branding and promotional materials has been so exciting. Each shirt, sticker, and hat is an opportunity to start a meaningful conversation about this amazing, life-saving resource.

In Tennessee, calls and texts to 988 are answered by caring, trained professionals who are in your area. They can listen to what’s going on and offer support, solutions, and community-based resources that can help. Think of it like 911, but for your mental health. As we remember su***de prevention awareness month this September, 988 is one of the most powerful tools we have to help people find hope for tomorrow. Please remember this number, and don’t be afraid to reach out—for yourself, for a friend, or a loved one.

Connection matters. Whether it's a phone call, text, or showing up in person, connection can make all the difference to ...
09/07/2026

Connection matters. Whether it's a phone call, text, or showing up in person, connection can make all the difference to someone struggling with their mental health.

Don't worry about being perfect. If you feel a nudge to reach out to someone, take a moment to do so.

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Andrew Jackson Building, 6th Floor, 500 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN
37243

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+16155326500

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