Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services — Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
TDMHSAS Office of Consumer Affairs and Peer Recovery Services: Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Program (portal at cadre.tn.gov).
Peer Support Specialist Certification in Tennessee
Peer support specialist certification in Tennessee is handled through Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services — Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). Below are 6 verified resources for Tennessee — certification and training first, then peer organizations, support lines, and more.
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Certification & training in Tennessee
Crisis & hotlines in Tennessee
TDMHSAS Helpline
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services helpline (general helpline). Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
Tennessee REDLINE
Tennessee REDLINE for substance use treatment referrals. Call or text 800-889-9789.
Mental health in Tennessee
NAMI Tennessee
Tennessee state affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI Tennessee Resource HelpLine: 800-467-3589 (not a crisis line), M-F 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT.
Tennessee Mental Health Consumers' Association (TMHCA)
Statewide peer specialist organization promoting recovery through peer support, education and advocacy.
TN Voices
Builds hope for Tennesseans through counseling, peer support, family services and advocacy.