Division of Planning, Research and Forensics
PLANNING
The Office of Planning coordinates TDMHSAS planning activities and responsibilities, including the development of:
- TDMHSAS Three Year Plan, required by Title 33, Tennessee Code Annotated;
- Annual Strategic Plan, required by Part 56, Chapter 4, Title 9, TCA,
- Joint Annual Report
- Mental Health Block Grant Implementation Report
- Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Application and State Plan*
* required by the Public Health Service Act [42 USC 300x-21-64]
The Planning Office coordinates the annual assessment of the public's need for mental health / substance abuse services and supports required by TDMHSAS law.
Staff provides support and coordination of:
- TDMHSAS Planning and Policy Council
- TDMHSAS Regional Planning and Policy Councils
Persons interested in serving on TDMHSAS’s Planning and Policy Councils should send their curriculum vitae to: Vicki.Pillow@tn.gov
