What TN Voices does

TN Voices (legally Tennessee Voices for Children, Inc., DBA TNV) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1990 by Tipper Gore, headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, that delivers mental health, family support, and advocacy services across all 95 Tennessee counties, serving more than 60,000 individuals annually. The organization's service portfolio spans four pillars: Pregnancy and Early Childhood (Evidence Based Home Visiting, Prenatal Mother Support, Ready. Set. Grow! early childhood program), Youth and Family Support (Family Connection, Statewide Family Support Network, Intensive Care Coordination, Juvenile Justice Reform, Survivor Connection), Clinical Services (Outpatient Therapy, Behavioral Health Safety Net, Intensive Long-Term Support, Tennessee Move Initiative), and Education and Advocacy (Mental Health First Aid, Common Sense Parenting, Nurturing Parenting, Strengthening Families, and Pyramid Model framework training). Services are delivered through outpatient clinics in Goodlettsville and Jackson, telehealth statewide, school-based partnerships in Cocke, Hickman, and Robertson counties, home visiting, and embedded primary care integration at Hamblen Pediatric Associates. The organization has consolidated with subsidiary Nurture the Next and holds CARF three-year accreditation (recertified 2023) plus Tennessee Department of Mental Health facility licensure.

The organization's core technology is a service delivery model built on System of Care principles, the Pyramid Model for social-emotional development, and strengths-based wraparound care coordination, methods refined through five SAMHSA six-year grants awarded since 1999. Revenue is generated through four streams: government grants (SAMHSA, TDMHSAS, Victims of Crime Assistance, TANF), healthcare service reimbursement (TennCare, BlueCare, United Healthcare, Wellpoint, CoverKids, Medicare, TRICARE, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna), charitable donations (Hope Society tiers from $85/month to $50,000+), and fee-for-service training programs (e.g., Family Support Specialist Competency Course at $750). Most direct services are free or subsidized via grants and donations, with sliding-fee scales for those outside funded programs. The leadership team is led by CEO Rikki Harris (formerly Director of Development and Marketing since 2011) and includes a Chief Operations Officer, Chief Growth Officer, Chief Innovation Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and several VPs, with 51% of the board composed of parents of children with special needs.

Name

TN Voices

Legal name

Tennessee Voices for Children, Inc.

Website

https://tnvoices.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TN Voices is a Tennessee nonprofit providing mental health, family support, early childhood, and clinical services to more than 60,000 children, adults, and families annually across all 95 Tennessee counties through clinics, telehealth, school-based, and home-visiting programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAB), Pediatric Rehabilitation & Developmental Therapy Centers (PT/OT/SLP) (HLAFAJAL), Mental Health & Infant/Early Childhood Consultation (0–5) (EDACAFAO), Home Visiting & Parent Coaching Programs (EDACALAC), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians) (EDAKAMAD), Mental Health Counseling & Therapy Services (K–12) (EDAJALAG)

Keywords

• Mental health services
• Family support programs
• Outpatient counseling
• Youth mental health
• Nonprofit mental healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Goodlettsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations through various giving programs including Hope Society monthly giving ($85/month or $1,000+ one-time), event sponsorships, and general donations. Donors receive recognition at various tiers from Friend of Hope ($1,000+) through Platinum Partner ($50,000+).
2. Government Grants: Federal and state grants including multiple SAMHSA system of care grants (since 1999), state funding through TDMHSAS, Victims of Crime Assistance grants, and TANF funding for SOCAT program.
3. Healthcare Service Reimbursement: Revenue from TennCare and other insurance billing for outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, and other clinical services. Accepts TennCare, BlueCare, United Healthcare, Wellpoint, CoverKids, Medicare, TRICARE, and commercial insurance including BlueCross BlueShield and Cigna.
4. Training Program Fees: Fee-for-service training programs including Family Support Specialist Competency Course ($750), with some trainings funded through government sources like TDMHSAS.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

TN Voices provides mental health and family support services across all 95 Tennessee counties through outpatient therapy, psychiatric medication management, school-based counseling, home visiting, juvenile court programs, and peer support. Its offering spans a cradle-to-adulthood continuum including Evidence Based Home Visiting, Ready. Set. Grow!, Family Connection, Survivor Connection, Juvenile Justice Reform, Behavioral Health Safety Net, Intensive Care Coordination, and Tennessee Move Initiative, supported by training programs such as Mental Health First Aid and the Family Support Specialist Competency Course.

Product overview

TN Voices is a statewide nonprofit mental health organization (not a technology company) offering a comprehensive portfolio of direct service programs, training initiatives, and educational resources for children, families, and adults across all 95 Tennessee counties. The organization operates through four main service pillars: (1) Pregnancy & Early Childhood programs including Evidence Based Home Visiting, Prenatal Mother Support, and Ready. Set. Grow!; (2) Youth & Family Support including Family Connection, Statewide Family Support Network, Intensive Care Coordination, Juvenile Justice Reform, and Survivor Connection; (3) Clinical Services including Outpatient Therapy, Behavioral Health Safety Net, Intensive Long-Term Support, and Tennessee Move Initiative; and (4) Education & Advocacy featuring training programs such as Mental Health First Aid, Common Sense Parenting, Nurturing Parenting, Strengthening Families, and the Pyramid Model framework. Additional resources include an Online Library with mental health resources, the Story of Hope film and toolkit, the CAN+DID podcast, and Mental Health Fact Sheets. Services are delivered through outpatient clinics in Goodlettsville and Jackson, TN, via telehealth statewide, and through school-based partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Outpatient Services Individual and family counseling for children, adolescents, adults, parents, caregivers, and families statewide via telehealth and in-person at outpatient clinics in Goodlettsville and Jackson, TN. Includes therapy, psychiatric medication management, and school-based counseling services.
• Statewide Family Support Network (SFSN) Advocacy, education, and community awareness regarding child and adolescent mental health across all 95 Tennessee counties, including toll-free family access, Special Education/IEP support, and mental health awareness activities.
• Survivor Connection Intensive services for victims of crime including sexual assault, physical abuse, domestic violence, hate crimes, and survivors of homicide victims, offering emotional support and criminal justice system navigation.
• Tennessee Move Initiative Transitions individuals from state mental health institutes to community-based housing by providing short-term intensive support services through partnership with Community Mental Health Centers.
• Behavioral Health Safety Net (BHSN) State-funded program providing essential outpatient mental health services to uninsured adults and uninsured/underinsured children including assessment, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and pharmacy assistance.
• Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) Care coordination services for children and families with complex mental health needs.
• Intensive Long-Term Support Intensive wrap-around support services for adults with long-term mental health needs including psychiatric, nursing, case management, living skill development, and community activity support.
• Juvenile Justice Reform Diversion program for families from further court and DCS involvement through strength-based, family-driven support for children and youth involved in the juvenile justice system in Montgomery, Robertson, and Sumner counties.
• Family Connection Weekly in-home family support from certified Family Support Specialists providing advocacy, care coordination, and navigation of child-serving systems for children ages 3-18 in selected counties.
• Comprehensive Child & Family Treatment (CCFT) Comprehensive treatment services for children and families addressing mental health, behavioral, and family system needs.
• Family Support Providers in Juvenile Courts Family support services in juvenile courts to reduce recidivism and increase diversion, currently serving Davidson and Sumner counties through partnerships with the TN Department of Mental Health.
• Evidence Based Home Visiting Home visiting support for prenatal moms and mothers with children under 5, providing parenting support, child development guidance, and resource connections.
• Prenatal Mother Support Counseling and case management services for prenatal mothers to support healthy pregnancy and early childhood development.
• Ready. Set. Grow! Early childhood program partnering with families and schools to promote healthy social-emotional development in children ages 0-8 through training, technical assistance, and consultation using the Pyramid Model framework.
• Strengthening Families Evidence-based 12-14 week program for at-risk youth ages 6-17 and their families offering substance use prevention and skill-building through decision-making, coping, and behavior management training.
• Nurturing Parenting Evidence-based family-centered initiative designed to build nurturing parenting skills through 7-12 session classes covering positive parenting, communication, and healthy emotional development.
• Adult Mental Health First Aid Skills-based training course teaching employers, first responders, hospital staff, law enforcement, and individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges.
• Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Training designed for adults who regularly interact with youth to help adolescents experiencing mental health or addictions challenges or crisis using a 5-step action plan.
• Early Childhood Trainings Professional development including the Pyramid Model framework for promoting social-emotional development, Building Strong Brains Tennessee ACEs training, and on-demand courses for early childhood professionals.
• Common Sense Parenting Parenting program teaching easy-to-learn techniques for communication, discipline, decision-making, relationships, and self-control to build strong family relationships and raise responsible children.
• Parent 2 Parent Advocacy Training 14-16 hour course for caregivers to become volunteer advocates, facilitated by parents who have successfully navigated mental health, judicial, and educational systems.
• Family Support Specialist Competency Course Training course with prerequisite requirements including NAMI Family Education or Parent-2-Parent Course, leading to certification as a Family Support Specialist. Course fee: $750.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of children with SED maintained in their communities through Nashville Connection program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Vanderbilt Behavioral HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTN Voices sponsor for Story of Hope. Long-standing partnership in mental health services and advocacy. Collaborates on System of Care initiatives including CANS training for juvenile courts.
• Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary state agency partner for multiple programs including Behavioral Health Safety Net, System of Care grants, Juvenile Justice Reform, and ILS expansion. Provides funding and regulatory oversight.
• National Federation of Families (NFF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTN Voices is the statewide chapter of the National Federation of Families. Participates in national efforts transforming systems to be more responsive to families.
• Hamblen Pediatric AssociatesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for primary care integration providing behavioral health consultation and therapy services on-site at the pediatric practice in Morristown, TN.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Centerstone: One of the largest nonprofit behavioral health providers in the U.S., operating across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana. Directly comparable as a multi-state nonprofit offering outpatient therapy, psychiatric services, school-based programs, and crisis response to children and families.
• NAMI Tennessee: Statewide chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness serving Tennessee with peer-led support groups, family education, and advocacy. Highly comparable given overlapping mental health mission, family-driven programs, and statewide Tennessee footprint.
• Mental Health America of the MidSouth: Regional affiliate of Mental Health America serving Tennessee communities with mental health education, screening, and peer support. Comparable as a Tennessee-based mental health nonprofit focused on prevention, education, and community-based service delivery.
• Child Mind Institute: National nonprofit dedicated to children's mental health, providing clinical care, family resources, and educator training. Comparable given shared focus on pediatric mental health, evidence-based practice, and family/educator educational resources.
• JED Foundation: National nonprofit protecting teen and young adult mental health through school and community programs. Comparable because TN Voices also prioritizes youth mental health through school-based counseling, youth-guided system of care, and Youth Mental Health First Aid training.
• KVC Health Systems: Mid-size nonprofit providing child welfare, behavioral health, and family preservation services across several states. Comparable in mission (child/family mental health, wraparound, in-home services) and hybrid nonprofit operating model.
• Volunteers of America Mid-States: Regional nonprofit affiliate delivering housing, behavioral health, and family support services across Tennessee and Kentucky. Comparable as a multi-service nonprofit offering mental health, family support, and housing stabilization for vulnerable populations.

Others

• National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health: National parent organization of which TN Voices is the Tennessee state chapter. Comparable as a family-driven advocacy and peer-support network for children with mental health needs, though national in scope rather than a direct service provider.
• Beacon Health Options (now Carelon Behavioral Health): Major behavioral health managed care organization that administers mental health benefits for many of the same payors (e.g., TennCare contractors) that TN Voices bills. Relevant as an ecosystem counterpart and potential payor partner rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (The MENTOR Network): Large national provider of home- and community-based behavioral health, autism, and intellectual/developmental disability services. Comparable as a multi-state human services operator offering home visiting, family support, and clinical services; broader in scope and scale than TN Voices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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