Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
Tennessee
The Inpatient Targeted Transitional Support program assists persons awaiting discharge from Regional Mental Health Institutes by providing them temporary financial assistance up to 6 months for items such as rental and utility deposits, transportation, medication co-pay, etc. until their SSI or other income and benefits can be restored, thereby enabling them to move into community settings when they are clinically ready.
Assistance Distributed By
Nonprofit or for-profit providers
Program Status
Active
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Program Type
Duration
Assistance Used For
Info Source
NLIHC internet research
Last Updated
8/9/23 12:03
Other Eligibility Requirements
Persons with mental illness; Patient at regional mental health institute without resources to leave
Coordinates Eligibility With
Department(s) of health, mental or behavioral health, &/or social services