Mental Health Cooperative

75 kids, 20 emergency food boxes, & one Candyland-themed Back to School Bash. MHC Antioch hosted a Back to School Bash that brought our community together in the best way. Kids left with school supplies in hand, and families left connected to resources that go far beyond the classroom. None of it would have been possible without the partners who showed up alongside us: • The Branch of Nashville — 20 emergency food boxes distributed to families in need • TENNESSEE JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS INC — community resources and on-the-ground support • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville — connecting families to wraparound services If your organization is looking for a community partner that shows up with purpose, we'd love to connect. Together, we can do more for the communities we both serve. 📞 615-743-1555 | www.mhc-tn.org

MHC was recently featured in NEJM Catalyst, highlighting our integrated care model as a blueprint for the future of behavioral health — one that delivers better outcomes and real cost efficiencies under value-based care. What makes MHC's approach different? Our model spans outpatient psychiatric care, emergency crisis intervention, primary care, pharmacy, law enforcement co-response, and social services — all designed to meet patients where they are and address the full picture of their health. In a healthcare landscape still largely built on fee-for-service, MHC is proving that integrated, whole-person care is the smarter, more sustainable model. For health systems, payers, and policy leaders thinking about what scalable behavioral health integration looks like in practice, this research is worth your time. A subscription may be required to access the full article: https://lnkd.in/ed5JzVbQ

It's exciting to see this work published in New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst after having the opportunity to contribute alongside the outstanding team at Mental Health Cooperative. The article highlights how coordinated behavioral health, physical health, and social services can improve outcomes while reducing the total cost of care. At Utilize Health this paper is particularly important because approximately 74% of individuals living with an acute neurological condition also have a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. That reality reinforces something we see every day: effective neurological care requires more than managing a diagnosis. It requires addressing the whole person including behavioral health, physical health, and the social factors that influence recovery and long-term outcomes. And that's exactly what our team is working to do every day through a value-based, integrated care model for individuals living with complex neurological conditions. I'm grateful to my colleagues at Mental Health Cooperative for the opportunity to contribute to this publication, and it's encouraging to see these principles being applied across diverse patient populations to improve outcomes. Congratulations to the entire author team and thank you to NEJM Catalyst for highlighting the importance of integrated, patient-centered care. https://nej.md/4pkMIP6 #ValueBasedCare #IntegratedCare #BehavioralHealth #Neurology #PopulationHealth #HealthcareInnovation #UtilizeHealth #MentalHealth #NEJMCatalyst

I'm honored to share that our article, "Integrated Care for Serious Mental Illness, Physical Health Needs, and Social Services," has been published in NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery. This work reflects something I've believed throughout my career: people living with serious mental illness deserve care that addresses the whole person. Integrating behavioral health, primary care, and social services isn't simply a better model. It's essential to improving outcomes and creating a more effective healthcare system. Mental Health Cooperative has been providing this care model since 1993 and it was a privilege to document it and spread the word. I'm also grateful to my outstanding co-authors, for their partnership and commitment to advancing integrated care. Thank you to NEJM Catalyst for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ep6znrJi #IntegratedCare #BehavioralHealth #HealthcareInnovation #WholePersonCare #MentalHealth #HealthSystems

Great leadership is a team sport. Our leadership team gathered for a golf outing that was equal parts fun and meaningful. Getting MHC's directors and facility administrators in the same room — or in this case, the same bay — creates the kind of connection that makes organizations stronger. At MHC, the people leading our 12 markets across Tennessee carry enormous responsibility for the individuals and families we serve every day. Investing in the relationships between those leaders isn't just good culture — it's good strategy. Strong teams build strong communities. And a well-placed drive doesn't hurt either. #BehavioralHealth

Five years ago, Partners in Care started as a small summer pilot — four mental health clinicians paired with 16 Metro Nashville police officers responding to crisis calls together. Today, the program has expanded to every precinct in the city, with more than 700 officers trained in crisis intervention. The results speak for themselves: nearly 9,700 individuals were helped across more than 15,000 calls, with only 4.7% resulting in an arrest. This program reflects what's possible when public safety and behavioral health work side by side — diverting people in crisis toward care rather than the legal system, and toward stability rather than incarceration. We're proud of what Partners in Care has built alongside the Metro Nashville Police Department, and we're looking ahead to what continued expansion could mean for our community. Swipe below or click here to read the full story → https://lnkd.in/eBFrG9Nd

This past weekend, Team MHC joined thousands of people at the 2026 Nashville Pride Parade. Showing up was about making something clear: MHC is a place where every person is welcome to seek care, work, and belong. The LGBTQ+ community faces disproportionately higher rates of anxiety, depression, and barriers to accessing affirming mental health care. Our commitment to inclusive, whole-person care isn't a one-month stance. It's woven into how we serve our community every single day. #BehavioralHealth #Healthcare

The LGBTQ+ community deserves mental health care that actually sees them. MHC is a trusted behavioral health partner for LGBTQ+ individuals, families, & teens, offering affirming, evidence-informed care statewide - in person and via telehealth. If your work brings you alongside individuals who need mental health support, MHC is ready to be your partner in care. Reach out to start the conversation - 615-743-1555 or visit https://hubs.li/Q04jp99J0

An important update for providers, case managers, and community partners in Tennessee. Beginning July 1, many Kratom and 7-OH products currently available across the state may no longer be legally sold. For individuals who rely on these substances, this regulatory change creates a real and immediate risk — including withdrawal and potential escalation to more dangerous alternatives. MHC's substance use treatment and detox services are equipped to support individuals navigating this transition with safe, medically supervised care and evidence-based treatment. If you are working with individuals who may be affected, please know that MHC is a referral option and is ready to help. Call 615-687-1701 or visit https://hubs.li/Q04lpft00

MHC offices will be closed today, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. While our offices are closed, our crisis services (Mobile Crisis, Walk-In Crisis Treatment Center and C&Y CSU) remain available 24/7 for anyone in need. Crisis Line: 615-726-0125