Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
N
Evidence Step:
No Effects
Priority Area:
Strong Families and Communities
Program Demographic:
Adults
The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program is both a community coalition and a specialized, 40-hour community-based course for law enforcement and other first responders. The CIT training is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of mental illness and substance use disorder, decrease stigma, and increase empathy, introduce community resources and partners that can assist in effective responses to individuals in a behavioral health crisis, and build listening, communication, and de-escalation skills that are effective in encounters with individuals in behavioral health crises.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Evidence Step:
Evidence
Priority Area:
Strong Families and Communities
Program Demographic:
Adults
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 in a safe environment, Crisis Respite offers voluntary stays of up to 48–72 hours with medication support, peer counseling, and recovery services designed to stabilize individuals and link them to community resources. When a higher level of care is required, CSUs provide intensive services for up to 96 hours, including counseling, psychiatric and nursing care, medication management, and individualized treatment planning. Together, these services ensure that people in crisis receive the least-restrictive and most clinically appropriate care, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations and promoting long-term recovery in the community.
Evidence Step:
Strong Evidence
Program Demographic:
Adults, Justice-involved
A highly structured, non-residential program that combines supervision, treatment, and reentry services for individuals with moderate to high-risk substance use issues. The curriculum includes evidence-based programs, such as: Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Program, Seeking Safety, Moral Reconation Therapy, Anger Management/Conflict Resolution, Victim’s Impact, SAFE and Aftercare transition skills for recovery. There are eight sites positioned across the state in areas identified by need.
Evidence Step:
Outputs
Priority Area:
Strong Families and Communities
Program Demographic:
Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults, Children, Persons with Disability
Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Community Grants—administered by the Tennessee Council for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing (TCDDBHH)—enable the provision of culturally appropriate services and direct support to Tennesseans who experience hearing loss and their families. Services include pro bono American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services, educational workshops and training, and support service providers that support Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind consumers.
M
Evidence Step:
Mixed Effects
Priority Area:
Strong Families and Communities
Program Demographic:
Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults, Children
Diabetes Prevention and Management Programs make it easier for people with prediabetes to participate in affordable, high-quality lifestyle change programs to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes and improve their overall health. Through the program, partner organizations deliver CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs as well as diabetes self-management programs that help patients and families understand their condition, make informed decisions about care, and to engage in healthy behaviors. Before 2023, the program was a combined cooperative agreement with Diabetes that was established in 2013.
Labor and Workforce Development
Evidence Step:
Evidence
Priority Area:
Workforce Development and Employment
Program Demographic:
Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults
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 Response services and Trade Adjustment Assistance services.
Finance and Administration
Evidence Step:
Evidence
Priority Area:
Strong Families and Communities
Program Demographic:
Adults
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.
Economic and Community Development
Evidence Step:
Outcomes
Priority Area:
Rural Development and Conservation
Program Demographic:
Businesses / Entrepreneurs
The Downtown Improvement Program assists Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtown communities in improving the exteriors of their downtown commercial buildings, streetscape improvements, signage, amenities, and gateway improvements.
Environment and Conservation
Evidence Step:
Outputs
Priority Area:
Rural Development and Conservation
Program Demographic:
Adults, Rural Focus
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program provides grants and subsidized loans to drinking water utilities, cities, and counties for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects, including improving and updating drinking water facilities, assistance with maintaining and improving compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, regionalization, and water reuse. The DWSRF focuses its support on rural and disadvantaged communities, providing financial assistance, technical assistance, and innovative tools to help those communities comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Safety and Homeland Security
Evidence Step:
Outputs
Program Demographic:
Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults
Driver Financial Responsibility coordinates the cancellation, revocation, and suspension actions against driving privileges resulting from crashes, moving violations, weapons violations, child support violations, and failures to appear in court. The program is also responsible for the reinstatement of driving privileges.
Safety and Homeland Security
Evidence Step:
Outcomes
Program Demographic:
Adolescents / Young Adults, Adults
The Driver’s License Issuance program is responsible for issuing of driver licenses to ensure that drivers meet the minimum requirements of safe driving in Tennessee.
Evidence Step:
Strong Evidence
Priority Area:
Education Quality and Access
Program Demographic:
Adolescents / Young Adults
The Dual Enrollment Grant and Middle College scholarships provide financial assistance to reduce the cost to participate in college-level coursework while in high school. The Dual Enrollment Grant is funded on a per course basis. The Middle College scholarship is a grant to offset the cost to participate full-time in an associate degree program while completing high school.
