Behavioral Health Safety Net for Adults

Evidence Step: Strong Evidence Strong Evidence Two or more rigorous evaluations support the program model.
Department: Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Priority Area: Strong Families and Communities

Program Description

The Behavioral Health Safety Net for Adults provides core, essential, outpatient mental health services to uninsured Tennesseans who meet program eligibility criteria through a network of community mental health centers. This includes interventions, several of which are evidence-based, like assessment and evaluation, therapeutic interventions, case management, transportation, peer support services, psychosocial rehabilitation services, psychiatric medication management, laboratory tests related to medication management, and pharmacy assistance and coordination.

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Details

Program Demographic: Adults
Delivery Setting: Outpatient
Current Participants: 34,544

Research

This evidence rating is based on the likelihood of achieving outcomes such as an increased access to health care and improved overall health outcomes for individuals.
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