Statements

Mission

To provide a collaborative Tennessee voice for addiction, co-occuring, prevention and recovery support services to effect positive change.

Background

TAADAS is a statewide consumer-oriented, association representing thousands of consumers in recovery, family members, Prevention Coalitions, Drug Courts, healthcare professionals and treatment providers. Established in 1976, TAADAS' mission is to provide a collaborative Tennessee voice for addiction, co-occurring, prevention, and recovery support services to affect positive change. TAADAS provides advocacy and policy analysis on a Federal and statewide level for it's members and the community. TAADAS currently has 3 grants through TDMHSAS to provide a statewide hotline for access to treatment and support, statewide provider education, and a statewide Clearinghouse of treatment, wellness and prevention education materials.

Impact

Brought in two new grant funded programs as fiscal agentExpanded membershipEnhanced the REDLINE addiction treatment referral service to connect at-risk callers directly to providers

Service Categories
Primary Category:	Mental Health & Crisis Intervention  - Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment
Secondary Category:	-
Tertiary Category:	-

Areas Served

Statewide

TN