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11 chapters · 417 sections in this title.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-1-101 Title definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2027. See the version effective on January 1, 2027.]
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(1) As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Alcohol abuse” means a condition characterized by the continuous or episodic use of alcohol resulting in social impairment, vocational impairment, psychological dependence or pathological patterns of use;(2) “A…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-1-201 Responsibilities of department — State policy toward mental illness or serious emotional disturbance
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The department serves as the state's mental health authority and is responsible for system planning, setting policy and quality standards, system monitoring and evaluation, disseminating public information and advocacy for persons of all ages who have mental illness or serious em…
Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-1-202 Statement of values underlying title
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Values upon which the law is predicated include, but are not limited to, individual rights, promotion of self-determination, respect, optimal health and safety, service recipient inclusion in the community, and service recipient life and service in typical community settings.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-1-203 Principles of service
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(1) The following service principles are fundamental to carrying out the department's responsibilities:(1) Stable service systems that provide flexibility, advocacy, effective communication, targeted outcomes, continuous evaluation, and improvement based on best practice and rese…
