About BHACET

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. For more information about our coalition, including questions about membership and meetings, please contact [email protected].
BHACET's 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.
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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 clients of behavioral health services
  • To participate in state, national, and international behavioral health observances
  • 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, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Loudin, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union.
These counties comprise Region 2 as defined by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.
​The Behavioral Health Awareness Coalition of East Tennessee, Inc., is incorporated as a nonprofit entity in the State of Tennessee, is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a nonprofit organization (EIN 47- 3582209), and is recognized as automatically tax exempt under Treas. Reg. §1.508-1(a)(3).
What exactly is Behavioral Health?
Habits and actions that shape your life.
Behavioral health refers to the connection between behaviors and the health and well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. This includes a wide range of activities that impact mental health, physical health, and life satisfaction. While mental health is more focused on thoughts and internal factors, behavioral health is more geared toward external actions. It encompasses both positive and negative impacts on one's life, addressing issues like sleep, diet, social/relationships, stress, finance, environment, and other physical and physiologic factors. 
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