Tennessee’s 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs are Medicaid waivers approved by the federal government to provide HCBS to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. In particular, the waivers allow Tennessee to develop home and community-based services to meet the needs of people who prefer to get long-term care services and supports in […]
The Tennessee START Assessment & Stabilization Teams (TN START) is a statewide mental health service for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have complex behavioral or mental health needs (MH-IDD). The START model is a comprehensive model of service supports for community-based crisis prevention and intervention that optimizes independence, treatment, and community living for […]
Enabling Technology is a person-centered approach that provides access to equipment and/or methodologies that help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities increase their independence, achieve personal development, and enhance their self-determination in their homes, communities, and/or workplaces. The Enabling Technology Program is available to any person enrolled in the 1915(c) waivers, Employment and Community First […]
The Family Support Program offers individuals with severe disabilities and their families who do not receive any other comprehensive services the opportunity to remain together and to choose supports that increase their quality of life and well-being, regardless of age and income. The program is used for a wide range of costs and services related […]
The Harold Jordan Center (HJC) provides unique, individualized clinical treatment to stabilize and treat a behaviorally complex population in order to improve quality of life and provide steppingstones for community re-integration. The HJC utilizes therapeutic and behavioral interventions, a supportive environment, vocational training/employment education, skills development, and optimal health/psychiatric diagnostic assessment to enable individuals to […]
Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) at community-based homes provide 24-hour supports to maintain the physical, intellectual, social and emotional capabilities of people supported. The homes meet all applicable federal and state code requirements for ICF/IID programs, are wheelchair accessible, and have the added safety measure of fire sprinkler systems.
The Katie Beckett Program provides supports and services for children with disabilities and complex medical needs under age 18 who do not qualify for Medicaid due to their parents’ income or assets. Part B is for children in Tennessee who have disabilities and complex medical needs who live at home and do not qualify for […]
Advocates for Tennesseans residing in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted care living facilities, homes for the aged and adult care homes. Ombudsmen are available to help residents and their families resolve problems and answer questions related to long-term care. When residents and families cannot resolve their problems through consultation with the facility staff […]
Medicaid Alternative Pathways to Independence (MAPs) is a program that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities learn new skills, become employed, live independently, learn about their neighborhoods, and find hobbies that interest them. The services in this program help people identify community interests and resources, build a Virtual Community Resource Map, establish meaningful community […]
The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) helps families provide care for older adults with chronic illness or disabilities in their homes. Services include counseling and support groups, caregiver training, respite care, personal care, homemaker services, and adult day care.
The OPTIONS for Community Living program provides aging adults, and adults with disabilities, with homemaker services, personal care, home delivered meals, and other personal assistance. The program helps people live independently in their homes and communities without the need for long-term care facilities.
The Tennessee Public Guardianship for the Elderly program provides conservatorship services to Tennesseans aged 60 or older, with mental or physical limitations, who are unable to manage their own affairs and who have no one willing and able to act on their behalf. This includes decision-making support for personal decisions regarding their health and financial […]
The Seating and Positioning Clinics— located in Greeneville, Nashville, and Arlington— serve children and adults with seating and positioning needs by creating custom therapeutic equipment and modifying existing seating systems. At the clinics, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and equipment fabricators work closely with individuals to support them in a safe and comfortable way, promoting optimal […]
The Senior Center Grants are a statewide grant program funded by the TN General Assembly that supports senior centers with capital projects, marketing, programming, and routine operating expenses. The grants help provide aging Tennesseans a safe facility for social engagement, educational opportunities, health and fitness activities, and recreation.
SHIP helps Medicare beneficiaries (primarily aging adults and persons with disabilities) understand their Medicare benefits and the local programs and services available to them. Participants receive localized assistance from members in their community who are familiar with available services and organizations. This program also includes Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) programming, which […]
Tennessee Believes provides grants to higher education institutions to increase the number of inclusive programs that serve students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grants are awarded to two- or four-year colleges and universities in the state that are committed to launching new programs or enhancing existing programs. These grants are intended to support the strategic […]
The Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) is a voluntary program that provides services to infants and young children who have disabilities or other developmental delays. TEIS helps families with children with disabilities or developmental delays connect to the support and services they need. At the point of eligibility, an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team […]
A healthcare reimbursement account (HRA) for children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and are in state custody. An Independent Support Coordinator assists families with utilizing the benefit and understanding eligible expenses.
Provides support to children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and are in state custody. Support can include direct care services, support for foster families, and home and community-based services for children with complex needs. Direct care includes short-term placement in community homes for children with high medical needs currently awaiting placement while receiving care […]
Provides a registry containing the names and addresses of unlicensed facilities that have been determined by a state agency to be providing care to elderly or vulnerable persons without maintaining the appropriate licensure under state law. The registry is publicly available, and any individual can submit concerns regarding a potentially unlicensed facility. Additionally, education regarding […]
