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Depression resources in Tennessee

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include 988 in Tennessee (TDMHSAS) and TDMHSAS Helpline. Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Tennessee. 2 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: Vanderbilt University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Psychiatry. Beyond 988, Tennessee runs its own crisis line: Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line, 1-855-274-7471, 24/7. NAMI's helpline directory lists 7 local peer helplines in Tennessee, including the statewide line at NAMI Tennessee. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Tennessee, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. Tennessee also runs its own line: Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line, 1-855-274-7471, 24/7. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Tennessee

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Phone: 615-253-3049
Website: www.tn.gov/behavioral-health.html

NAMI peer helplines in Tennessee

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Tennessee (statewide). 800-467-3589. Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm Central.
  • NAMI Chattanooga. 423-521-2590. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Call or text.
  • NAMI Coffee County. 931-952-6871. 24/7.
  • NAMI Davidson County. 615-891-4724. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Central.
  • NAMI Dickson County. 615-326-9545. Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm Central. Call or text.
  • NAMI Maryville-Blount County. 865-603-6545. 8:30am to 5pm.
  • NAMI Williamson and Maury Counties. 615-567-3793. 24/7.

Programs and agencies in Tennessee

Crisis care and mobile crisis

State behavioral health agencies

Community mental health centers

NAMI state organization

Other state programs

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Tennessee.

TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) Behavioral Health

TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Tennessee residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Tennessee

Telepsychiatry in Tennessee

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Tennessee license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Tennessee have besides 988?
988 in Tennessee (TDMHSAS); TDMHSAS Helpline ((800) 560-5767); Peer Recovery Call Center (865-584-9125); TN 211. Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Tennessee?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 7 in Tennessee, including NAMI Tennessee (800-467-3589), NAMI Chattanooga (423-521-2590), NAMI Coffee County (931-952-6871). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in Tennessee

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Tennessee. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/tennessee/

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