Safety Net

Are you looking for affordable or even free, no cost mental health care solutions in Tennessee? Behavioral Health Safety Net of Tennessee provides essential behavioral health services to children and adults who are uninsured, underinsured, or have no means to pay. Centerstone is a proud participant in this statewide service.

ADULTS

Do I Qualify for Safety Net?
Eligibility requirements for adults to receive Behavioral Health Safety Net services include:

• Having a primary qualifying mental health diagnosis
• Having no other behavioral health care coverage
• Having an income at or below 138% of the federal poverty line
• 18 years of age or older
• Tennessee resident

What Mental Health Services are Available through Safety Net?

• Assessment and evaluation
• Psychiatric medication management
• Psychosocial rehabilitation services
• Therapeutic interventions

Important Facts

• Behavioral Health Safety Net services for adults in Tennessee are available at 146 locations.
• Only outpatient services are provided.
• Behavioral health medication is provided through CoverRx.
• Safety Net services are not insurance or part of TennCare.

 

CHILDREN

Behavioral Health Safety Net for Children provides essential outpatient mental health services to uninsured Tennessee children ages 3-17 and helps connect clients to long-term coverage.

Eligibility

• Primary qualifying mental health diagnosis
• No other behavioral health coverage
• Age 3 to 17 years
• Tennessee resident
• Not in a long-term inpatient or residential facility or in state custody

Available Services

• Assessment and evaluation
• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Case management
• Medication management
• Pharmacy assistance and coordination

Important Facts

• Behavioral Health Safety Net services for children in Tennessee are available at 136 locations.
• Only outpatient services are provided.
• Safety Net services are not insurance or part of TennCare.
• Each participating agency has an outreach coordinator.

Safety Net services are available through Centerstone. For more information, call 1-877-HOPE123.