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Policy 101: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Jeff breaks down the basics of how a bill becomes a law.
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How to Schedule a Meeting with Your Legislator
Setting up a meeting with your legislator can sometimes seem scary or intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. This video will guide you through the process step-by-step!
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Example of a Real-Life Meeting with an Advocate and their Legislator
This video demonstrates how to have a successful meeting with your legislator.
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CMS Chronic Condition Designation – What it Means for You!
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2025 DDH Legislative Webinar
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Recording_TBF: Substance Use
September 7, 2023, Presenters:
Matt Yancey Deputy Commissioner TDMHSAS
Taryn Sloss Assistant Commissioner for TDMHSAS Division of Substance Abuse Services
Jessica Youngblom TDMHSAS Director of Strategic Initiatives
Renea Bentley Executive Director of Behavioral Health, Amerigroup
Elizabeth Haren Director, Substance Use Disorder Services, UnitedHealthcare
Rhonda Roper Clinical Director Behavioral Health Services at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
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TBF Domestic Violence and Brain Injury
There’s a higher incidence of brain injury in at-risk populations than most realize. The same people often seek treatment for co-occurring needs, like substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, chronic pain. The concussion (or more significant brain injury) must be properly identified for the person to fully benefit from support programs in other areas. We will discuss how to identify the signs and symptoms of TBI and what educational tools are available for staff and the people they serve.
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Recording_Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
September 8, 2023: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They may also include household dysfunction such as witnessing domestic violence or growing up with family members who have substance use disorders. ACEs are strongly related to the development and prevalence of a wide range of health problems throughout a person’s lifespan, including those associated with substance misuse.
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Recording_TBF: Mental Health
May 4, 2023, Presenters:
Matt Yancey, LCSW, MPA, TDMHSAS - Deputy Commissioner
Caitlin Wright, MSW, LAPSW, TennCare - Director, Behavioral Health Services
Brain injury can create mental health problems in children, youth, and adults and it can worsen pre-existing issues, even with a concussion-level injury (mild). A mild injury does not necessarily mean a mild outcome. As high as 75% of the people looking for mental health and substance use treatment also have a brain injury.