JMHCP Grantee (2009) -- Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Integrated Court Screening and Referral Project

TN Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Overview

Jurisdiction Level

State

Jurisdiction Type

Rural

Age Level

Juvenile

JMHCP Grantee Information

Grant Year

2009

Description

The TN Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities will plan and implement the Tennessee Integrated Court Screening and Referral Project over the next 30 months. The project will design and implement a screening and referral system in conjunction with the existing MH/SA services. The project plans to serve 6000 children/youth with non-violent charges in 10 juvenile courts across the state, with a special emphasis on rural areas and females.