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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Law - TN.gov

(Just Now) WebIf you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call now for confidential help from a mental health professional in your area. 855-CRISIS-1 or 855-274-7471 If this is not an emergency, call our Helpline at 800-560-5767 or email [email protected]

https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/mhsa-law.html

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How Tennessee's involuntary psychiatric treatment law works

(Just Now) Web1:23. Involuntary emergency psychiatric hospitalization can begin with a 911 call or a trip to the emergency room. The state's commitment law gives law enforcement, …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/11/18/mental-illness-involuntary-psychiatric-commitment-tennessee/1580525002/

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Tennessee House passes bill expanding 'Duty to Warn' to all

(3 days ago) WebNASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee continues in its ongoing efforts to pass mental health reform laws. This week the full state House passed a bill that …

https://fox17.com/news/local/tennessee-house-passes-bill-expanding-duty-to-warn-to-all-healthcare-providers-mental-health-legislation

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Tennessee Code § 33-1-101 (2021) - Title Definitions - Justia Law

(7 days ago) WebJustia Free Databases of US Laws, Codes & Statutes. 2021 Tennessee Code Title 33 - Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities …

https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2021/title-33/chapter-1/part-1/section-33-1-101/

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Tennessee lawmakers propose more power to involuntarily …

(2 days ago) WebTennessee lawmakers will consider expanding the state's power to involuntarily commit someone with severe mental illness. Advocates worry the measure …

https://www.npr.org/2024/01/08/1223567750/tennessee-lawmakers-propose-more-power-to-involuntarily-commit-mentally-ill-peop

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Tennessee Code Title 33. Mental Health and Substance Abuse and

(Just Now) WebBrowse all sections of Tennessee Title 33. Mental Health and Substance Abuse and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Findlaw's database state …

https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-33-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-and-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/

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Tennessee bill may change how mental health professionals …

(3 days ago) WebThe proposed amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 33-3-206 could require mental health professionals to report concerning behavior from patients to …

https://newschannel9.com/news/local/tennessee-bill-may-change-how-mental-health-professionals-handle-threats-therapists-psychologists-psychiatrists-mental-illness-depression

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New legislation aims to change TN mental health laws - WKRN …

(8 days ago) WebNew legislation aims to change TN mental health laws. Posted: Jan 25, 2024 / 06:42 PM CST. Updated: Jan 25, 2024 / 06:42 PM CST. NASHVILLE, Tenn. …

https://www.wkrn.com/news/tennessee-politics/new-legislation-aims-to-change-tn-mental-health-laws/

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Mental Health Reporting Laws in Tennessee Giffords

(9 days ago) WebTennessee law requires submission of mental health records to NICS. The state’s circuit courts, criminal courts, general sessions courts, county/probate courts and …

https://giffords.org/lawcenter/state-laws/mental-health-reporting-in-tennessee/

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RULES OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL …

(8 days ago) WebTHE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES …

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0940/0940-03/0940-03-06.20221201.pdf

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Tennessee Severe Mental Illness Information, Laws, & Helpful …

(4 days ago) WebTENN. CODE ANN. § 33-6-504. The parent, legal guardian, legal custodian, conservator, spouse, or a responsible relative of the person alleged to be in need of care and …

https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/map_directory/tennessee/

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TN legislature: New bills passed in 2024 will change justice system

(7 days ago) WebBills affecting TN justice system passed in 2024: Prison time, bail rules, mental health The law also prohibits those who are committed to a mental health institution …

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2024/05/06/tennessee-legislature-2024-new-bills-passed-change-judicial-system/73501872007/

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Tennessee Code Title 33. Mental Health and Substance Abuse and

(3 days ago) WebA law enforcement officer or custodial health officer who acts in compliance with this section is acting in the course of official duties and shall not be held criminally or …

https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-33-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-and-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/tn-code-sect-33-10-407/

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RULES OF THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL …

(8 days ago) Webthe tennessee department of mental health and substance abuse services office of licensure chapter 0940-05-18 minimum program requirements for mental health …

https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/rules/0940/0940-05/0940-05-18.20221201.pdf

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Tennessee Code > Title 33 > Chapter 6 – Mental Health Service

(7 days ago) WebDental service: means professional services rendered by persons duly licensed under the laws of this state to practice dentistry and all services defined as constituting the practice …

https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/tennessee/tn-code/tennessee_code_title_33_chapter_6

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2010 Tennessee Code - Justia Law

(9 days ago) WebJustia US Law US Codes and Statutes Tennessee Code 2010 Tennessee Code Title 33 - Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Chapter 6 - Mental Health Service Part 9 …

https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/2010/title-33/chapter-6/part-9/33-6-901/

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Tenn. governor calls lawmakers back to address guns, mental …

(3 days ago) WebGov. Bill Lee has called for a gun law in Tennessee aimed at people experiencing a mental health crisis. Lee spoke with reporters April 11 after visiting with …

https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2023/8/8/23825176/tennessee-special-session-guns-covenant-school-shooting-mental-health-bill-lee/

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Jillian Ludwig: TN bill on mentally incompetent defendants advances

(2 days ago) WebTennessee law named after slain Belmont student Jillian Ludwig advances in House The legislation would require mentally incompetent felony defendants to be …

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/28/jillian-ludwig-belmont-university-tennessee-bill-on-mentally-incompetent-defendants-advances/73123733007/

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Tennessee lawmakers approve bill criminalizing adults who help …

(7 days ago) WebFILE - The Tennessee Capitol is seen, Jan. 22, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. On Thursday, April 25, 2024, Tennessee’s GOP-controlled Statehouse gave their final …

https://apnews.com/article/tennessee-transgender-care-ban-minors-b7b6700f6a54a3788ec0697f065281b6

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MENTAL HEALTH RELATED LEGISLATION - TN.gov

(9 days ago) WebPage 2 of 15 Public Chapter: 359 SB579/HB643 Mental Illness - As enacted, requires the Department of Finance and Administration, in consultation with the Department of …

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/mentalhealth/documents/2019%20Legislative%20Summary.pdf

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Tennessee teachers gun bill: New law will put children in danger

(4 days ago) WebKara Birch is a parent, educator and mental health professional in Tennessee. Many of you know the feeling – a teacher lost their cool, shamed you, …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/26/arming-teachers-tennessee-law-children-in-danger/73472958007/

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services - TN.gov

(1 days ago) WebIf you are experiencing a mental health emergency, call now for confidential help from a mental health professional in your area. 855-CRISIS-1 or 855-274-7471 If this is not an …

https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health.html

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