The state will accomplish its purposes through community-based systems that provide:

(1) Access to services and supports that are individualized to the capacities, needs and values of each person;
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 33-2-103

  • Department: means the department of mental health and substance abuse services. See Tennessee Code 33-1-101
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(2) Accountability of services and supports through statewide standards for monitoring, reporting, and evaluating information;
(3) At least basic quality standards for service delivery;
(4) Priorities for the use of available resources;
(5) Coordination of services and supports within the department, among other state agencies, and other public and private service providers aimed at reducing duplication in service delivery and promoting complementary services and supports among all relevant entities;
(6) Conflict resolution procedures; and
(7) Extensive involvement of service recipients, families, and advocates.
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