The Adolescent Substance Use Disorders Services Program (ASUDSP) provides for the treatment of adolescents, 13–17 years old, with a primary alcohol or other drug abuse or dependency diagnosis or co-occurring substance use and psychiatric diagnosis. Services are provided on an as-needed basis and as applicable for each individual who meets the eligibility and income requirements […]
Adult Basic Education classrooms are equipped with certified teachers, tutors, and technology, including software to assess grade level and subject proficiency, as well as other software designed to assist students in preparing for testing. Offenders entering TDOC custody without a verifiable diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) are required to enter ABE. Offenders who are […]
As a part of WIOA Title I, Adult Services provides Tennessee job seekers and others with job search assistant services and training opportunities and helps employers meet their workforce needs. It is implemented through local workforce development areas/boards and organizations. This program specifically serves veterans, low-income individuals and recipients of public assistance, and those who […]
The Apprenticeship TN program supports employers in developing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and creates greater awareness of apprenticeship opportunities for employers and workers across Tennessee. RAPs are an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.
Child Advocacy Centers provide a safe, child-friendly environment for child victims of severe abuse, in which law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, medical and mental health professionals may share information and develop effective, coordinated strategies sensitive to the needs of each unique case and child.
TennCare CHOICES is for adults aged 21 and older with a physical disability as well as seniors aged 65 and older. CHOICES offers Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in the home, on the job, or in the community to assist with daily living activities and allow people to work and be actively involved in […]
The Ayers Foundation Trust and tnAchieves provide college coaching services to Tennessee Promise students with a focus on increasing the share of students who persist and complete a higher education credential. Coaches provide encouragement, connect students with critical resources, and proactively ensure that students are taking the correct steps toward graduation. Both organizations also provide […]
Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs) in Tennessee are non-hospital, short-term stabilization programs available 24/7 that bring together the state’s walk-in, respite, and stabilization services into a single continuum of care. Individuals may first access help through Crisis Walk-In Centers, which provide face-to-face mental health assessments, 23-hour observation, referrals, and follow-up care. For those needing temporary support […]
WIOA Dislocated Worker Services help workers get back to work as quickly as possible and overcome barriers to employment after employment separation. When individuals become dislocated because of job loss, mass layoffs, global trade dynamics, or transitions in economic sectors, the program provides services to assist them in re-entering the workforce. The program includes Rapid […]
The Domestic Violence program aims to reduce the trauma or effects of trauma caused by domestic violence. It does this by providing support services such as therapeutic services, court advocacy, household necessities, transportation support, as well as additional possible supports. It provides a safety plan that may include temporary, safe shelter.
The Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. The program uses evidence-based approaches including primary care, preventive care visits, and vision screening. EPSDT is key to ensuring that children and adolescents receive appropriate preventive, dental, mental […]
The Early Literacy Network is geared to support implementation of Early Reading Training in selected districts. Districts are granted funds ($80,000 or $100,000 depending on enrollment) for two years to receive support from an approved vendor partner. Grants provide professional development opportunities through regional convenings and virtual learning opportunities. Districts can invite teachers, instructional leaders, […]
Employment and Community First (ECF) CHOICES is for people of all ages who have an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD). It provides a range of supports and services to help the person with I/DD become as independent as possible including support to explore the possibility of working. It also includes support to be involved in […]
Evidence Based Programming (EBP) provides educational, therapeutic, and vocational training to inmates in local jails to support their successful transition back into their communities upon release. The program emphasizes the use of training, backed by research and found to be effective, to help reduce the chances of reincarceration.
A forensic interview is a way for specially trained staff to gain details about possible abuse from a child in his or her own words. Sensitive to the child’s emotional and developmental needs, interviewers gather as many facts as possible about allegations in a comfortable and child-focused manner.
Health Starts aims to address members’ non-medical risk factors such as food insecurity, transportation, social supports and others. Through collaboration with the Managed Care Organizations and TennCare providers (including primary care, behavioral health, LTSS, BESMART, and others), program initiatives better screen, identify, and refer for non-medical risk factors. The program draws on evidence around the […]
The Healthy Built Environment Grants program funds the construction or planning projects that promote the physical, mental, and social health of communities, drawing on evidence-based strategies related to access to physical activity opportunities and access to healthy foods. Projects include the establishment of walking tracks, playgrounds, sports facilities, greenways, and parks, all which are available […]
The Highway Incident Management (HELP) program is part of TDOT’s overall traffic incident management effort and works to enhance the traffic flow on urban interstates and freeways to maximize the operation of the highway network. The program provides assistance to motorists in the event of crashes or disabled vehicles and prompt response to incidents that […]
This program provides students, teachers and families with quality resources to support student learning in the home and combat learning loss. In partnership with book-gifting organizations, this program mails books and literacy tools (e.g., activity sheets to help children engage with the books) to kindergarten through third grade students during the summer, at no cost […]
The TennCare Katie Beckett Program is for children under age 18 with disabilities or complex medical needs who are not Medicaid eligible because of their parent’s income or assets. It helps to provide care for the child’s medical needs or disability that private insurance does not cover. Katie Beckett Part A (or “Part A” for […]
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 […]
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal program that provides matching grants to states to administer to state and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. All land associated with the funded projects must be owned by a government entity and an LWCF grant requires […]
The Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of land for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in parks, natural areas, and greenways. At least 60 percent of the funds allocated go […]
The New Freedom: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program is a curriculum set in prisons to focus on changing how offenders respond to stress in their environments. The curriculum focuses on Conflict Resolution/Anger Management, Risk Factors, and Recidivism/Relapse prevention. There may be addition components for female offenders that can include: Abuse, Victimization, Trauma, and Relationships. CBIP is […]
All babies born in Tennessee are required to be screened for metabolic conditions, hearing, and critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) by the birthing facility. All abnormal or unsatisfactory newborn screening test results are sent to the follow-up program staff for action. Providers are contacted and referrals are made to tertiary centers across the state for […]
Postsecondary education programs in prison provide academic and career-technical certifications through partnerships with state and local organizations, colleges, and universities.
Project Diabetes is a grant program that funds prevention projects that focus on changing policies, systems, and/or the environment to support healthier lifestyles in communities. Recent focus areas center on food and beverage accessibility and increasing physical activity. Approaches to PSE change help highlight how communities function, including how resources are allocated and how services […]
Reconnect Navigators provide high-touch support to adult Tennesseans wishing to go to college and complete a postsecondary credential. Navigators help students through the application, financial aid, and enrollment processes and connect them to wraparound services before and during college.
The federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program is intended to better link the unemployed with the overall workforce system. RESEA provides Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants access to specific services through the American Job Center network that can help them get back into the workforce faster.
The Reentry Services Program provides comprehensive workforce services to support justice-involved individuals (JII) who are reentering society after incarceration or engagement with the justice system, including legal aid services, connections to employment, training, education, etc. . TDLWD’s Office of Reentry works through local workforce areas/boards, and with individuals, employers, communities, associations, and organizations to support […]
The SOAR (SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, and Recovery) Liaison program plays a vital role in identifying patients ready for discharge, particularly those facing homelessness or at risk of homeless, and who are eligible for SSI/SSDI benefits. Stationed at the four Regional Mental Health Institutes, SOAR Liaisons facilitate successful SSI/SSDI applications and provide support to individuals in […]
This program provides services incorporating Hazelden evidenced-based curriculum to female offenders with a history of substance use disorders at the Women’s Therapeutic Residential Center. Recipients are identified for services by utilizing the STRONG R Assessment, Texas Christian University Drug Screen Tool, and any other collateral information that suggest addiction treatment and recovery services are needed.
The Supportive Living Unit in state prisons provides comprehensive behavioral health services to severely and chronically mentally ill inmates. Services include triage, assessment, screening, evaluation, medication management, therapy (behavior modification, group, and individual), case management, and clinical supervision.
Tennessee Promise isa scholarship program focused on increasing the number of eligible Tennessee students that seamlessly enroll in college. The Tennessee Promise is a last-dollar scholarship that covers tuition and mandatory fees not covered by gift aid (e.g., Pell grant, TSAA, or HOPE Scholarship).
In partnership with the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and the state’s 13 community colleges, tnAchieves administers two summer programs, Summer Bridge Program and Summer Institute, to increase the likelihood of a student matriculating seamlessly to college and being successful.
Tennessee Recovery Navigators are people in long-term recovery who meet patients who have recently overdosed in the Emergency Department and connect them with the substance abuse treatment and recovery services they need. Navigators maintain a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Certification to use their lived experience to help others find recovery. Navigators connect individuals entering emergency […]
Therapeutic Community is an intensive residential level of treatment that addresses the criminogenic and addiction needs of the inmate. This is a 9–12-month program that provides treatment for individuals with moderate to severe substance use disorders. The following curriculum has evidenced based components integrated within the therapeutic community program: Motivational Interviewing/ Stages of Change; TCU Mapping-Enhanced […]
The Tobacco Use Prevention & Control Program (TUPCP) administers, promotes, and evaluates programs and initiatives that prevent initiation and support tobacco cessation across the state. Public and private sector organizations partner to implement programs including community and youth engagement, policy development, the Tennessee Tobacco QuitLine, and the prenatal smoking cessation program. All programs are free […]
The Violent Crime Intervention program provides grant funds for local law enforcement agencies to implement evidence-based programs, technology, and strategies, such as community policing, policing through environmental design, crime analysis, and place-based investigations, that will reduce violent crime in our communities.
Wilder Youth Development Center in Somerville, TN, is a secure, residential 24-hour facility for male youth who have been adjudicated delinquent for serious felony offenses, with the goal to improve behavior and independence for a successful return to the community. Comprehensive services are provided via case management in the following areas: education, recreation, medical health, […]
Withdrawal Management Services, which includes Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), are provided at West Tennessee State Penitentiary to combat the number of overdoses and to improve treatment retention. Services last at least seven weeks for inmates who have overdosed or have serious clinical needs. Approved inmates should be transferred for intervention due to acute clinical needs. […]
Youth Respite provides services to families of children identified as seriously emotionally disturbed (SED) or dually diagnosed as SED and Autism Spectrum Disorder who are two through fifteen (2-15) years of age. Respite consultants provide short-term respite, and work with the family to identify long-range respite resources. An Individualized Family Respite Plan (IFRP) is developed […]
