Tennessee Department of Health

Tennessee Department of Health Working to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of all people in Tennessee.

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The Tennessee Department of Health posts content to this social media platform to provide educational and informational material that protects, promotes, and improves the health and prosperity of Tennesseans. This social media platform is a limited public forum and all published content is subject to review. User-generated comments to posts on this platform will

be removed if the comments:
• Are off-subject or out of context;
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• Incite or promote violence or illegal activities;
• Contain information that reasonably could compromise individual or public safety;
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You can't always tell from the outside when someone's in danger at home. Last year, ED visits for intimate partner viole...
08/29/2026

You can't always tell from the outside when someone's in danger at home. Last year, ED visits for intimate partner violence in Tennessee jumped 26%. If something's not right at home, you don't have to figure it out by yourself.

Learn more: www.tn.gov/health/preventmvd.

"It was fine" isn't always the whole story. If someone keeps giving you the short answer, try asking again, gently. Some...
08/28/2026

"It was fine" isn't always the whole story. If someone keeps giving you the short answer, try asking again, gently. Sometimes the real answer takes a second try to come out.

Learn more at tn.gov/health/preventyouthsuicide.

Being a quitter isn't a weakness. It's a strength.Choosing to quit ni****ne takes courage, determination, and a commitme...
08/28/2026

Being a quitter isn't a weakness. It's a strength.

Choosing to quit ni****ne takes courage, determination, and a commitment to a healthier future. Every step forward is something to be proud of.

If you're thinking about quitting, know that support is available, and you're not alone.

Text QUIT to 615-795-0600 for free, confidential support.

08/26/2026

Change is constant in public health, making professional development essential for strong leadership.

On today's Public Health Review Morning Edition, Brittany Cox of the Tennessee Department of Health shares how participating in ASTHO’s Leading Change workshop strengthened her leadership approach and gave her practical tools for guiding her team through uncertainty.

She also reflects on the value of connecting with public health leaders across the country and bringing new strategies back to her work.

Listen now: https://discover.astho.org/4zz5QgJ.

08/26/2026

Silence doesn't protect anyone; openness is part of what keeps people safe.

Ask the direct question. Say the hard thing. It's not the risk people think it is.

Learn more at tn.gov/health/preventyouthsuicide.

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Living with a traumatic brain injury can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone.Tennessee's Traumatic B...
08/26/2026

Living with a traumatic brain injury can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

Tennessee's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program offers free service coordination to eligible Tennessee residents living with a TBI. Service coordinators help survivors and their families connect with resources, educational materials, support groups, and information about youth and adult camps.

Learn more: https://www.tn.gov/health/braininjury.html

08/25/2026

Somewhere along the way, for some mothers, joy can start to feel further away. That heaviness, or thoughts that catch you off guard, doesn't mean something is wrong with you as a mother, it means it's time for a little support.

It's okay to not be okay. You are not alone.

Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), available day or night, every day.

🏍️ Motorcyclists' safety is everyone's safety.In 2024, 696 motorcyclists were hospitalized due to traffic crashes in Ten...
08/25/2026

🏍️ Motorcyclists' safety is everyone's safety.

In 2024, 696 motorcyclists were hospitalized due to traffic crashes in Tennessee.

If you ride:
• Wear a DOT-compliant helmet.
• Use reflective tape and gear to be more visible.
• Drive defensively.

If you drive:
• Check your mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
• Allow plenty of space around motorcycles so riders have room to maneuver, stop in an emergency, adjust their speed, or avoid hazards.

Let's work together to help prevent serious injuries and keep Tennessee's roads safe.

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31.International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember those we ha...
08/24/2026

International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to remember those we have lost, support families and friends who are grieving, and renew our commitment to prevention, education, and connection.

Knowing the signs of an overdose and helping connect people to support can save lives.

Communities across Tennessee will observe International Overdose Awareness Day with events focused on remembrance, education, and hope. Find an event near you and learn more at https://tntogether.com/ioad/.



Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Address

710 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN
37243

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16157413111

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