Residential Services

Assists the severely mentally ill population and individuals with dual diagnosis in securing adequate housing in order to assist within their treatment goal, of improving their lives, to the highest possible functioning level

Philosophy: A living situation that feels like home is often a primary source of stability and security in our lives. Nest-building is a powerful instinct; most people in the world today spend a great deal of time selecting their dwelling space, customizing and decorating, and establishing rules for relating to neighbors. Unfortunately, mental health professionals have generally overlooked the importance of these factors for people with psychiatric disabilities. Only recently have we begun to recognize that until people’s housing needs are met, other treatment or rehabilitation and interventions are seriously jeopardized.

An excerpt from an article entitled Normal Housing with Specialized Supports: A Psychiatric Rehabilitation Approach to Living in the Community

Transportation Services

GMHC is a licensed transportation vendor providing transportation services to qualified clients served by GMHC.

Preventive Services

GMHC plays a vital role in the community. It provides support and resources to the communities for mental health education, alcohol, tobacco, and other substance abuse prevention programs, activities, and events. GMHC works with all facets of a community in order to obtain a collaborative effort to identify problems and work together with a strategic prevention plan.

MOT Program (Mandatory Outpatient Treatment)

MOT generally refers to a court directing a person suffering from severe mental illness to comply with a specified, individualized treatment plan designed to prevent relapse and deterioration. This program provides a less restrictive alternative to inpatient care for individuals with severe mental illness.

Individual counseling services focus on the emotional/psychological needs of the client, addressed through one-on-one counseling, family, or group sessions.

Assists the severely mentally ill populations in gaining needed medical, educational, social, and other support services with a goal of improving their lives to the highest possible functioning level.

Case management wraparound one-time expenditures used in conjunction with case management services to help clients enhance their quality of life and develop independent living skills.

Prevents the incarceration of people suffering from a mental health problem pending an evaluation for treatment.

GMHC is dedicated to meeting the mental health needs of its community and region. Consistent with its heritage, the center will work to provide a continuum of high quality mental health care and life enhancement services.

It is our belief that we heal in communities because we are social beings. Our mission is to assist clients to function at their highest possible level, while remaining in the community whenever possible.

In carrying out this mission, GMHC will emphasize personalized care, manage its human and financial resources in a professional, prudent and just manner, conduct appropriate education programs for staff and community, and nurture its sense of value and caring.

In all that we do, to all whom we serve, we promise care and compassion, dignity and respect, responsiveness and courtesy, and we will strive for excellence, consistent with the values on which GMHC was founded.

David G. Gaither, Chairman of the Board/CEO

Patricia W. Gaither, Corporate Secretary

Kathy Campbell, President/CFO

James Campbell, VP of Operations

David W. Gaither, Human Resources Director

Morrison Mental Health Center

Martin Mental Health Center

Tullahoma Mental Health Center

Cookeville Mental Health Center

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