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Useful Links
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Statewide Crisis Line
855-CRISIS-1
855-274-7471
This is a free service! Available 24 hours a day/365 days a year, is a resource for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis
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Tennessee Red-Line
Description goes hereTN REDLINE
Call or Text
800-889-9789
24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals
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TDMHSAS
The TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) Office of Criminal Justice Services oversees the Recovery Courts in Tennessee. There are 82 Recovery Courts across the state. Recovery Courts are one way Tennesseans living mental illness and substance use disorders can receive services and support.
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Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists
Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS) are located throughout the state of Tennessee as a point of contact for training and education on opioid overdose and for overdose prevention through the distribution of naloxone.
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NADCP
The National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) is the premier training, membership, and advocacy organization for the treatment court model, which now includes over 4,000 programs found in every state, four territories, and over 20 countries
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NDCI
The National Drug Court Institute (NDCI) was formed in 1997 in response to a great need for standardized, evidence-based training and technical assistance as a result of the rapid expansion of problem-solving courts across the US.
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FAQs
How does someone start the process for consideration to the Overton County Recovery Court?
Ask your Attorney, Probation Officer, or Judge for an application.
What if I need help completing the application?
Ask your Attorney for assistance. If they not available, contact Recovery Court staff to help you.
Where can someone find the eligibility criteria for the Overton County Recovery Court?
Please visit the For the Individual page.
Does my client need to enter a plea to be considered for the OCRC?
The OCRC is a post-conviction, post-sentencing program.
Is this program required?
No. Participants voluntarily agree to participate in and be subject to the rules, regulations, and sanctions of the Overton County Recovery Court.
What happens after an application is submitted?
Recovery Court staff will contact you to determine eligibility and complete necessary assessments. Once assessments are completed, the Recovery Court will meet and review your application. This process typically takes no more than two weeks.
Where can a participant access the basic expectations of the program?
Expectations of the program can be found in the Participant Handbook. Please email the program to request a copy.
How long is the program?
There are 5 phases in Recovery Court that take a minimum of 12 months to complete.
Is there a fee to participate in this program?
No, however, you will still be required to pay the regular monthly probation fees.
Can a participant still access services and supports after programming?
An OCRC participant is always welcome to visit the program. If additional services or supports are needed post-commencement, a referral or resource connection can be made to assist that individual.
What happens if a participant does not complete the OCRC program?
Because the OCRC is a post-plea program, the participant is subject to serving the remainder of any sentence they may have.