THTN

Tennessee

Transitional Home Requirements

Official State Website

Licensing Agency

Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS)

License: Alcohol and Drug Halfway House Treatment Facility

Key Requirements & Qualifications

6 items
  • 1

    Direct treatment services by qualified personnel with criminal background/abuse registry checks

  • 2

    Physician employed or retained as medical consultant

  • 3

    At least one on-duty staff certified in CPR and trained in first aid, abdominal thrust, and infection control

  • 4

    Annual STD/HIV education for all direct care staff

  • 5

    Screening and testing employees for TB infection

  • 6

    Written policy and procedure manual covering intake, aftercare, infection control, quality assurance, drug testing, exclusion criteria, disruptive behavior management, TB services, employment, weekly schedule, and service recipient rights

Governing Law & Regulatory Code

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-41View Official Text

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Official State Resource

Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.

Open Official Website

https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/licensing.html

Fees & Costs

2-3 beds: $200.00|4-10 beds: $280.00|11-15 beds: $410.00|16-50 beds: $810.00|More than 50 beds: $1,220.00

Getting Started Checklist

Research state-specific requirements
Contact the licensing agency
Complete required training/education
Pass background checks
Secure appropriate facility/location
Obtain liability insurance
Submit license application
Pass facility inspection

Important Notice

Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.