Tennessee Pathways Behavioral Health Education Award
The Pathways Behavioral Health Education Award was established in 2026 to address the growing demand for behavioral health professionals across Tennessee’s 90 rural counties. This initiative is designed to strengthen Tennessee’s public behavioral health workforce by supporting students who are committed to careers in substance use disorder treatment and mental health services.
TAADAS and TAMHO partner with providers and educational institutions across the state to address workforce shortages and expand access to high-quality care. Through this education award, eligible students may receive financial assistance while preparing to serve individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
The Pathways Behavioral Health Education Award is jointly administered by the Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations (TAMHO) and the Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services (TAADAS).
Applicants can expect to hear back from edcuation award program administrators within three weeks. Awards are not guaranteed to applicants.
Application is currently OPEN
The scholarship program is jointly administered by the Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations (TAMHO) and the Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services (TAADAS).
For more information, please contact Tanner Speakman pathways@taadas.org or Laura Jean at tamho@tamho.org.
* These community agencies must be:
- Members of TAADAS or TAMHO and must have a provider contract with the state Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. To see a list of community agencies, click here.