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The Behavioral Health Awareness Coalition of East Tennessee, Inc. (BHACET) is composed of individuals devoted to awareness, education, and advocacy related to behavioral health needs of all segments of the population. Included are behavioral health professionals from agencies (e.g., mental health and substance abuse providers) as well as behavioral health advocates and consumers.

Our Coalition holds an annual membership meeting in November of each year. Check out our Calendar of Events Page for details regarding trainings, presentations, or other community events that BHACET participates in throughout the year. 

For more information about our coalition, including questions about membership and meetings, please contact us at bhacet@gmail.com.

BHACET MISSION & GOALS

The Behavioral Health Awareness Coalition of East Tennessee is devoted to awareness, education, and advocacy related to behavioral health needs of all segments of the population. Our goals are as follows:
  • To increase understanding about behavioral health;
  • To reduce stigma associated with behavioral health diagnosis, treatment, and needs;
  • To advocate for consumers of behavioral health services;
  • To participate in state, national, and international behavioral health observances; and
  • To promote and facilitate collaboration among individuals, organizations, and agencies that support the mission of the coalition.
The BHACET has a geographical reach to the following counties in the East Tennessee region:  Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union . These counties comprise Region 2 as defined by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.

CONTACT US

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The Behavioral Health Awareness Coalition of East Tennessee, Inc. is a Section 501(c) (4) charitable organization, EIN 47-3582209. 
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​Mailing Address:
5201 Kingston Pike, Suite 1
​Knoxville, TN 37919