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Division of Mental Health Services

Office of Consumer Affairs and Peer Support Services

How We Support Recovery

The Office of Consumer Affairs and Peer Support Services:

  • Administers TDMHSAS’s Ombudsman Program to investigate and resolve complaints for recipients of mental health services
  • Operates a Helpline to assist individuals diagnosed with mental illness and co-occurring disorders and their families in accessing a wide array of services within their community
  • Administers the Peer Specialist Certification Program for people who have lived experience of mental illness or co-occurring disorder who want to provide peer support to others
  • Works with advocacy organizations to represent consumer interests in the development of policies and programs within the department
  • Provides stakeholder education through presentations and printed material which promotes self-determination in treatment decisions and improves recovery outcomes

Consumer Advocates are available from 8 AM to 4:30 PM (Central) Monday through Friday
800-560-5767
Local (Nashville): 615-532-6700
Email: OCA.TDMHSAS@tn.gov

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