Southeast Regional Director
Bryan Barks, MHS
bbarks@tspn.org
615-780-5901, ext. 135
Southeast Regional Co-Chairs
Jim Lewis
Community Activist
Christy Sentell
CHI Memorial Hospital
Monthly Regional Meetings
1st Thursdays at 11:30 AM
virtual, contact Regional Director for meeting link
Additional Resources
If you or someone you know is suicidal, please contact the following ASAP
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for live chat
Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line: 1-855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471)
Crisis Text Line: text TN to 741741
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care Center
Crisis Line: 1-800-704-2651 (adults only)
First-Time Appointments: 1-877-567-6051
Youth Villages Specialized Crisis Services:
1-866-791-9225 (ages 5-17)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The Lifeline is a free 24/7, confidential, short-term crisis counseling line for those experiencing distress. It is a myth that 988 is only for suicidal individuals; it is available to everyone. Call, text, or chat 988 if you are overwhelmed, stressed, and need to talk with a trained counselor.
This project is funded under a grant contract with the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.