Tennessee Department of Mental Health CRISIS INTERVENTION AND INFORMATION LINE 1 (800) 809-9957
This line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is open to anyone
who needs mental health crisis services. Your call is routed to the closest
crisis team. Someone is always available to answer and locate crisis
services.
Social Services 211 SOCIAL SERVICES HELP LINE (in English and Spanish) 211 or www.211tn.org
Information about and referrals to social services of all types, from
housing, to counseling, shelter, healthcare, employment, pregnancy,
addictions, food and volunteer opportunities.
National Hopeline Network SUICIDE HOTLINE If you (or someone you know) is in immediate
danger of committing suicide, call 911 now. There is help for you. Stay on the phone with the operator
and wait for help to arrive. Do not hesitate to call. Your life is extremely
valuable, and people care about you. Please reach out now for help.
If you are not in immediate danger of committing suicide, but need someone
to talk with about your suicidal thoughts,
call the National Hopeline Network 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
You may call this number from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours
a day.
TennCare Partners Advocacy and Information Line 1-800 758-1638
242-7339 (in Nashville)
Customer service for the TennCare Bureau. At this number, you can get
general TennCare information and ask questions about premiums and eligibility.
DBSA Information DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE 1 (800) 826-3632 or visit www.DBSAlliance.org
Find out about local support groups at this number.
Youth Villages CRISIS INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
*Memphis area (866) 791-9226 *Rural west TN (866) 791-9227 *Nashville
area (866) 791-9221 *Rural middle TN (866) 791-9222 *Upper Cumberland
(866) 791-9223 *Southeast TN (866) 791-9225 *Northeast TN (866) 791-9224
Crisis counselors located throughout the state are available 24 hours
a day to respond when children or young people up to age 18 experience
psychiatric emergencies. Call if a young person experiences severe depression,
suicidal or homicidal thoughts or behaviors, exhibits bizarre behavior,
disorientation or hallucinations, or acts in a destructive, out of control
manner. Always call when psychiatric hospitalization is being considered.
Borderline Personality Disorder Resource Unit
888-694-2273 or
www.bpdresourcecenter.org
An organization that provides free information, education and referrals to borderline personality disorder patients, familiy members and professionals.
