Screening Tools
Substance Abuse Screenings in Tennessee (SBIRT-TN) — Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment: SBIRT is a substance abuse screening and referral to treatment initiative. It is patient-centered and offers education and early intervention to identify and address substance misuse in primary care settings. Patients are asked about their substance use confidentially.
Institute for Research, Education & Training in Addictions (IRETA) SBIRT Toolkit: https://ireta.org/resources/sbirt-toolkit/#screening
University of Washington Substance Use Screening & Assessments Instrument Database: http://lib.adai.washington.edu/instruments/
NASHIA’s OBISSS (Online Brain Injury Screening and Support System)
Ohio State University TBI Identification Method — a screening tool for Brain Injury
Crisis Intervention Tools
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or you can text to 988; 988lifeline.org to chat with someone.
Continuum of Crisis Services and 988 2-minute informational video
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1; or text 838255.
NAMI Blog: How to Help Someone in Crisis
211 Helpline | Get Connected. Get Help. — The 211 Helpline is a 24/7 365-day information and referral help line that provides individuals in need with help in times of crisis and beyond.
SAMHSA National Helpline: Confidential free help, from public health agencies, to find substance use treatment and information. 1-800-662-4357
Tennessee REDLINE: 24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals. Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals.
TN Statewide Crisis Phone Line: 24 hours/365 days; a free resource for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis; provides support, guidance and appropriate community supports. (855-274-7471)
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.
National Websites
CDC Minority Health: Racism and Health
CDC’s CORE Commitment to Health Equity
CDC Health Equity Guiding Principle for Inclusive Communication
American Psychological Association (APA)’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Language Guide
US Dept. of Health and H Services Office of Minority Health (OMH)
State Websites
Statewide Minority Health Newsletter, Top Ten current Tennessee Minority Health events happening weekly. Enter your events here. To receive the newsletter, email [email protected].
Health Disparities Advisory Group, “weekly meetings consist of various discussions, networking opportunities and presentations.” Join by emailing [email protected].
Immigrant and Refugee Outreach, including announcements, resources and toolkits.
TN Department of Health, Division of Health Disparities Elimination, Office of Minority Health
Office of Faith-Based and Community Engagement, Health Disparities in TN Report 2024
TN Disability Pathfinder — statewide database of services including everything from social service agencies to low-income medical clinics to recreational programs.
Infographics
FDA Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) offers many easy-to-use and culturally appropriate resources on minority health, health disparities, and related topics. These resources are available to download, print, and share. Some are available in Spanish and additional languages.
US Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Download Infographic PDF
Training
CDC Health Equity Webinars — health equity in emergency response and preparedness, health equity through workforce development, health equity science and data for action, promoting equity in communication and more.
Support Groups
Tennessee Brain Injury Virtual Support Group Zoom meetings – held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month. For more information regarding meetings, call the TBI Hotline at 1-800-882-0611.