New Branding Highlights Tennessee 988 Fourth Anniversary
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services launching new state-specific branding for the 988 Lifeline to mark the fourth anniversary of the service. Volunteer Behavioral Health Care Vice President Anne Stamps said the 988 number replaced the previous ten-digit crisis lifeline. The purpose: to make it easier for individuals to remember during […]
Police See Results From Community Response Program
The Cookeville Police Department receiving statewide praise for a new program pairing law enforcement with mental health experts to handle emergency calls. Community Services Sergeant Charlotte Austin said the Cookeville Community Response Program utilizes a certified mental health specialist and an EMT to respond to calls involving individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. “I think […]
