Inpatient Targeted Transitional Support
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.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Persons with mental illness; Patient at regional mental health institute without resources to leave
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only