Introduction
From Stress and Adversity to Hope and Resilience
The Tennessee National Guard expects Service Members to be ready and resilient, physically fit, and mentally able.
Behavioral health is an essential component of overall readiness, and the TNNG wants members and their families to learn to recognize the signs of a problem or potential problem, understand the resources available, and seek help whenever necessary.
Behavioral health may encompass multiple dimensions in a person’s life – psychological, emotional, physical, social, spiritual – and may be affected by numerous factors, including employment, finances, family relations, bereavement, and any number of other significant life stressors. For military members and their families, the stress of mobilization, deployment, demobilization, and readjustment can have a considerable impact, and individuals’ ability to cope may be severely tested. For any member of the TNNG, whether or not he or she is a combat veteran, the stresses of daily life can, under certain circumstances, become overwhelming. Family members, too, can be faced with what may seem like overwhelming obstacles.
Admitting that you need help is never easy, but this page provides easy access to helpful tools and critical resources designed to aid anyone in need of assistance. Whether you've been receiving treatment for years or you've never spoken to a behavioral health provider before, our team is ready to serve you.
Our Team
Behavioral Health Team (BHT)
The TNARNG Behavioral Health Team (BHT) promotes retention and readiness by providing accurate and appropriate Behavioral Health assessments, screenings, prevention, case management, support, and treatment referrals; offering soldier and family education, training, and command consultation; and engaging in collaboration with J9/Family Programs and other essential resources based in soldiers’ own communities.
The BHT is committed to ensuring that every Tennessee Service Member and family member receives timely, effective care.
If you need assistance:
Behavioral Health Resource Line
(615) 267-7101 or Email Us
The Behavioral Health Resource Line is NOT A CRISIS LINE. It is answered during regular business hours. All calls will be returned no later than the next business day.
For an immediate crisis:
Guard Your Buddy Crisis Line
(855) 435-7492
For assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Tonia Dixon, MS, LPC
Behavioral Health Specialist
615-997-8743 (mobile)
Jesse James, PhD, LPC/MHSP
Psychological Health Coordinator
615-708-5982 (mobile)
Air National Guard assistance:
Stephanie Senogles, LCSW
Director of Psychological Health
134th Wing, Louisville
865-336-4017
Jorge Ramirez, LCSW
Director of Psychological Health
164th Airwing, Memphis
901-291-7158
Beverly Taylor, LCSW
Director of Psychological Health
118th Wing, Nashville
615-456-3089
Angela Stokes, MSSW, LMSW
Behavioral Health Consultant
West TN Region 1
TNARNG, State Surgeon’s Office
Contractor, Hoskins & Company
Office: (731) 421-8623
Mobile: (615) 484-8989
Fax: (731) 421-8646
angela.y.stokes.ctr@mail.mil
Matt Thompson, LMSW
Mental & Behavioral Health Consultant
Contractor, Hoskins & Co.
Deputy State Surgeon Section
Office: (615) 267-7472
Mobile: (615) 500-6310
matthew.thompson15.ctr@mail.mil
Resources
Self-Help Tools and Critical Resources
Self-Help Tools:
• Various from http://www.realwarriors.net
• Defense Centers of Excellence – Psychological Health resources - http://www.dcoe.mil/PsychologicalHealth/Psychological_Health_Information.aspx
• National Center for PTSD - http://www.ptsd.va.gov
• Humana Military – BH - http://www.humana-military.com/south/bene/health-wellness/BehavioralHealth/BehavioralHealth.asp
• Risk Reduction, Resilience, Suicide Prevention (R3SP)
Critical Resources:
• VA - http://www.oefoif.va.gov
• Courage Beyond - http://couragebeyond.org
• SAMHSA treatment locator - http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
• Guard Your Buddy - http://guardyourbuddy.com
• Military Crisis Line/National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - http://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ActiveDuty.aspx
• Military OneSource - http://www.militaryonesource.mil
In Tennessee, if you or another Servicemember you know is in crisis, call (855) 435-7492 for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If this is a sexual assault issue, contact JFHQ SARC 615-347-9372. M-F 0700-1700hrs Safe Helpline (877)995-5247 After Hours Support
QUESTIONS?
Contact the Joint Public Affairs Office at: 615-313-0633
CRISIS INTERVENTION
In Tennessee, if you or another Servicemember you know is in crisis, call (855) 435-7492 for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If this is a sexual assault issue, contact:
JFHQ SARC
615-313-3121
M-F 0700-1700hrs
Safe Helpline
(877) 995-5247
After Hours Support
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