There are times when you may need help from a mental health professional, but you may have concerns about finding the right provider to help you with your specific needs. Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or a loved one, finding a trusted ally for your mental health and wellness is very important.
This guide provides valuable resources to assist you in your search:
- IDD Mental Health Professionals: Specialists who understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and can give personalized help and attention.
- Mental Health Professionals: A wide variety of experts who can help with different mental health issues, like anxiety and depression, as well as more serious concerns.
Click on the links below to find professionals who assist with IDD and/or Mental Health Dual Diagnosis.
IDD Mental Health Professionals
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Arosa Nashville provides care management and home care services, helping individuals and caregivers coordinate medical, housing, and mental health needs for the best quality of life.
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Creative Dentistry offers specialized dental care, including sedation services, for patients needing extra attention, focusing on comfort and overall health.
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Mercy Community Healthcare offers primary care, mental health services, and support with chronic conditions, helping individuals access specialists and social services to meet their overall health needs.
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Support Solutions provides services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and mental health needs, helping them live healthier and more supported lives.
Mental Health Professionals
- Giles Psychiatric Associates offers direct psychiatric care, working to increase access to affordable mental health services and reduce stigma around mental health care.
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Neuro Therapy Nashville provides specialized outpatient care focused on neurological recovery, offering personalized therapy plans such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, massage, yoga, and music therapy to help patients regain function and improve their quality of life
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Project Transition provides long-term behavioral health support and services for individuals with serious mental illness, including dual diagnosis, helping them build meaningful lives in their communities.
Inpatient/Outpatient Mental Health Center
- Norris Academy provides specialized mental health services for children and teens with complex needs. They focus on offering care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health challenges.
- Rolling Hills Hospital offers care for people struggling with mental health or substance use issues. They provide both inpatient (stay at the hospital) and outpatient (visit and go home) services for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Their programs are designed to meet different needs, including mental health treatment, substance use recovery, and intensive care.Services Offered:
- Inpatient Services:
- Adolescent Treatment
- Adult Psychiatric Treatment
- Adult Intensive Treatment
- Adult Chemical Dependency Treatment
- Senior Adult Treatment
- Outpatient Services:
- Adult Partial Hospitalization (short-term daytime treatment)
- Adult Mental Health Intensive Outpatient
- Adult Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient
- Adolescent Intensive Outpatient
- Adult Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Telehealth Services (online care)
- Inpatient Services:
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TrustPoint Hospital offers a program to help adults (age 18 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) who are also dealing with mental health challenges. This program is designed for people experiencing severe symptoms that make it hard to function in daily life or put them at risk of harming themselves or others.
Conditions Treated:
The program supports adults with IDDs who may also have:- Depression
- Anxiety
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Psychosis
What the Program Offers:
- A safe, supportive environment with 24-hour supervision.
- Personalized inpatient care to help patients stabilize and begin healing.
- A focus on building skills and confidence to help with long-term recovery.
Who Provides Care:
The program’s team includes:- Registered nurses
- Psychiatrists and physicians
- Social workers
- Behavior analysts and behavior technicians
- Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapists
- Recreational therapists
- Personal care technicians
Flexible Length of Stay:
Each person’s stay is based on their unique needs, so there’s no set length of time. Patients can enter the program without completing other treatments first. -
Unity Psychiatric Care provides mental health care for adults, especially aging adults, who are dealing with serious mental health crises. These crises may be caused by dementia, medication issues, or a psychotic episode. Their team focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment to help patients manage or reduce symptoms like:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Paranoia or delusions
- Hallucinations
- Mood swings or mania
- Thoughts of self-harm
- Aggression (verbal or physical)
- Problems with eating, sleeping, or hygiene
When to Call:
If you or someone you care about is struggling with mental health symptoms, call Unity Psychiatric Care anytime, 24/7. Their team is ready to help and can start the evaluation process right away.
Support for People with IDD Facing Criminal Charges
When a person with an intellectual disability is charged with a crime, they may face extra challenges in the criminal justice system. Special evaluations and training are sometimes needed to make sure the person understands their rights and can participate in their defense.
Competency Evaluation and Training:
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- If there are concerns about the defendant’s ability to stand trial, the court may order a competency evaluation.
- Community mental health providers or regional mental health institutes usually perform the first evaluation.
- For felony charges, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) may ask the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) to provide competency training for people who are not yet competent but could be trained.
- Competency training uses programs designed for people with intellectual disabilities to teach them about their rights and the court process.
- After training, a forensic evaluator from the DDA reports the results to the court, along with recommendations for any accommodations or supports the person may need.
Judicial Commitment to the Harold Jordan Center (HJC):
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- If a person with an intellectual disability is found to meet the criteria for judicial commitment, they may be ordered to receive care at the Harold Jordan Center (HJC).
- The Harold Jordan Center is a specialized forensic facility that serves up to 4 individuals with intellectual disabilities who have been charged with a crime.
Criteria for Commitment to HJC:
To be admitted to HJC, the court must find that:
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- The person has an intellectual disability.
- The person is at risk of seriously harming themselves or others due to their disability.
- The person needs care, training, or treatment because of their disability.
- There are no less restrictive options that can meet the person’s needs.
- The district attorney general files a complaint requesting involuntary care and treatment.
What Happens at HJC:
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- Defendants at HJC receive treatment and training to help them become competent to stand trial.
- If they become competent and no longer pose a risk of harm, they return to jail and continue with their legal process.
- If they do not become competent, the court may dismiss the charges. HJC then works to create a long-term placement plan that reduces risks to the community.
You can find more help in the Resource Guide, which is full of tools, information, and services to support individuals and families with IDD and Mental Health Dual Diagnosis. Explore the guide to discover resources that meet your needs!
If you need more help or have questions, please reach out to Pathfinder! You can contact us by phone at 800-640-4636, email TNPathfinder@vumc.org, or on our website via live chat. We’re here to support you.