Mental Health

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You may be interested in these Pathfinder service categories related to Mental Health: Behavior Resources, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Services, Support Groups. Click here to look up service definitions.

Tennessee Resources


Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations
A statewide trade association representing primarily Community Mental Health Centers and community-owned corporations that have historically served the needs of the mentally ill and chemically dependent citizens of Tennessee regardless of their ability to pay.
Tennessee Suicide & Crisis Hotlines
A Suicide Crisis Center with links to hotlines to contact across Tennessee.

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
an independent, non-partisan, voluntary group of individuals, organizations, and agencies (public and private) who promote community awareness of the signs of suicide and intervention strategies for the prevention of suicide.


National Resources


American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry assists parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents.


American Psychological Association Resources for the Public is based in Washington, DC, the American Psychological Association (APA) is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With more than 155,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide.


American Self-Help Source Book Online is a guide has been developed to act as a starting point for exploring real-life support groups and networks available throughout the world and in a local community.


Center for Mental Health Service is a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is charged with leading the national system that delivers mental health services. The goal of this system is to provide the treatment and support services needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.


DisabilityInfo.Gov Provides information on health care programs and resources available throughout the federal government.


Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health is a national parent-run organization focused on the needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families.


Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities, from the Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities.


National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)  is the nation's largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of persons affected by serious mental illness. It is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.


National Association for the Dually Diagnosed is an association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.


National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials. 


National Mental Health Association (NMHA) Country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness through advocacy, education, research and service.