TAADAS (TN Association of Alcohol, Drug, and other Addiction Services)

What TAADAS (TN Association of Alcohol, Drug, and other Addiction Services) does

TAADAS (Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug, and other Addiction Services) is a 50-year-old nonprofit trade association founded in 1975 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, that serves as the statewide coordinating body for alcohol and drug abuse treatment, prevention, and recovery professionals in Tennessee. Its core services include the Tennessee REDLINE 24/7 hotline (1-800-889-9789) connecting residents to state-funded addiction treatment, a statewide Clearinghouse distributing free literature and resources, an authorized professional training program providing TDMHSAS board contact hours, the Tennessee Parity Project for mental health and substance use parity education, the Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship (jointly administered with TAMHO), a gambling program, and the Missing Link experiential self-care program. The organization also operates a legislative advocacy function, including the annual Day on the Hill, and has absorbed the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network under its operational umbrella with shared staff.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and primarily non-proprietary — a content website (taadas.org), a community/events portal (community.taadas.org), a YouTube channel for parity education, and standard phone/text hotlines. There is no described software product, platform architecture, or proprietary technology offering; TAADAS is fundamentally a services and advocacy organization rather than a technology vendor.

Revenue is derived primarily from a state grant contract with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, supplemented by Opioid Abatement Council funding for the Training Center and scholarship program, membership dues from addiction treatment and prevention professionals, event sponsorships, and program-level revenue. Membership tiers are not publicly priced; most consumer-facing services (REDLINE, Clearinghouse, parity education) are provided free to Tennessee residents, and the scholarship provides up to $7,500 per semester of tuition assistance in exchange for a workforce commitment to OAC-funded community behavioral health agencies. The organization serves a dual customer base: enterprise-style institutional members (behavioral health nonprofits, treatment providers, state agencies) and individual Tennessee residents seeking crisis support, treatment referrals, parity assistance, or self-care resources.

Name

TAADAS (TN Association of Alcohol, Drug, and other Addiction Services)

Legal name

Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drugs, and other Addiction Services

Website

https://taadas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TAADAS is a Tennessee statewide nonprofit trade association founded in 1975 that supports addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery professionals and connects Tennessee residents to services via the 24/7 TN REDLINE hotline, a free Clearinghouse, professional training, and the Tennessee Parity Project.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Behavioral Health Association Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Collections, Delinquency Management & Bad Debt Recovery (EDALAJAG)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Behavioral health advocacy
• Substance abuse prevention
• Recovery support programs
• Professional membership association

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding from State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services grant contract for operating TN REDLINE, Clearinghouse, and other programs. Additional Opioid Abatement Council funding for community grant programs.
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for treatment providers, prevention professionals, and others interested in addiction issues. Members receive access to resources, advocacy, training discounts, and networking opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TAADAS is a statewide nonprofit association providing a portfolio of addiction-related services including the 24/7 Tennessee REDLINE referral hotline, a free Clearinghouse of educational literature, a Training Program offering professional board contact hours, the Gambling Program provider database, the TN Parity Project for insurance parity education, and the Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship. The organization also operates as a professional membership association serving alcohol and drug abuse treatment, prevention, and recovery service professionals across Tennessee.

Product overview

TAADAS (Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services) is a statewide association providing a portfolio of interconnected services rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include the Tennessee REDLINE 24/7 hotline for addiction treatment referrals, the Clearinghouse resource center offering free literature and materials, the Training Program for professional development, and the Gambling Program with provider databases. The TN Parity Project provides mental health parity education and advocacy. Additional services include the Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship for graduate students, The Missing Link self-care program using music and breathing techniques, membership benefits with legislative resources, and recovery housing guidance. These services work together to support addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery across Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tennessee Parity Project: A coalition of behavioral health advocates, providers, and those with lived experience working statewide for fairness and equity in mental health and substance abuse services. Launched in 2016 by NAMI TN with support from The Healing Trust.
• Tennessee REDLINE
• TN REDLINE

Products and services

• Tennessee REDLINE A 24/7 toll-free information and referral hotline connecting Tennessee residents with addiction treatment and recovery services, including free or state-funded options. Staff provides referrals based on caller needs.
• Clearinghouse An extensive resource center offering free literature, pamphlets, fact sheets, booklets, posters, videos, and DVDs on topics including alcoholism, drug dependence, gambling addiction, mental health, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, suicide prevention, and more for Tennessee residents.
• Training Program Webinars and trainings for professionals, peers, and others on substance use disorder, recovery, treatment, prevention, mental health, trauma, and other topics. TAADAS is an authorized trainer for TDMHSAS for professional board contact hours in Tennessee.
• Gambling Program A database of gambling providers including counseling, treatment, support groups, and wrap-around recovery services for problem gambling or gambling addiction, with public awareness initiatives through media and materials distribution.
• TN Parity Project A coalition providing parity education to raise awareness about state and federal laws requiring health plans to cover mental health and substance use disorder equally with physical health, including training webinars and advocacy resources.
• Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship Scholarship program providing up to $7,500 per semester (up to $15,000 per academic year, $30,000 maximum over two years) for students enrolled in qualifying behavioral health graduate programs, in exchange for commitment to work at a community-based agency.
• The Missing Link An online experiential learning program developed with composer Chris Boardman that supports recovery through music, breathing exercises, and movement to help people recognize symptoms before they require traditional treatment. Available free to people in recovery in Tennessee.
• TAADAS Membership Membership program offering connections to resources, access to TAADAS lobbyist and legislative resources, training opportunities, networking, free subscription to TAADAS Times newsletter, discounts on training events, and access to the Statewide Clearinghouse.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,888 treatment admissions facilitated through state-funded programs annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NAMI TennesseecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Launched the Tennessee Parity Project in 2016 with support from The Healing Trust. NAMI Tennessee is the founding organization behind the parity education initiative now housed at TAADAS.
• Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder through grant contract. Coordinates TN REDLINE hotline and clearinghouse. TAADAS is authorized trainer for the department's professional board contact hours. Funded under grant contract with the state department.
• Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner and co-host for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month events. Jointly produces mental health parity video series with TAADAS and Tennessee Parity Project. TSPN falls under TAADAS umbrella with shared staff.
• The Missing LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with award-winning composer Chris Boardman and Nashville-based CBMG Enterprises to offer online experiential learning program using music, breathing exercises, and movement to support those in recovery from trauma. Available free to Tennessee residents.
• TAMHO (Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint administrator with TAADAS of the Tennessee Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship. Both associations collaborate on this workforce development initiative funded by the Tennessee General Assembly and Opioid Abatement Council.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing guidance, resources, and toolkits referenced in TAADAS programming. 988 suicide prevention crisis line coordinated through SAMHSA framework.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): National mental health advocacy and membership organization with state-level affiliates (including NAMI Tennessee). Directly comparable to TAADAS as a peer-driven advocacy association serving individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use conditions.
• Faces & Voices of Recovery: National advocacy organization led by people in recovery from substance use addiction. Comparable to TAADAS in its focus on recovery advocacy, public awareness (Recovery Month), and legislative engagement on addiction policy.
• Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN): Tennessee statewide coalition dedicated to suicide prevention. Operates under the TAADAS umbrella with shared staff; directly comparable on advocacy, public awareness events, and state-funded coalition model.
• Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organizations (TAMHO): Tennessee's statewide association for community mental health centers. A direct peer in geography, mission, and structure, and an active partner with TAADAS on the Behavioral Health Pathways Scholarship.
• NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals: National professional membership association for addiction counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused professionals. Closely mirrors TAADAS's mission as a statewide/national association serving addiction treatment and prevention professionals with training, advocacy, and credentialing.

Others

• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Federal agency within HHS that administers block grants, the 988 hotline framework, and publishes clinical guidance. TAADAS aligns its programs with SAMHSA frameworks and references SAMHSA resources; SAMHSA is an ecosystem enabler rather than a competitor.

Emerging players

• Shatterproof: National nonprofit focused on ending addiction through evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support, including policy advocacy and the ATLAS treatment locator. Comparable to TAADAS's consumer-facing treatment navigation and advocacy mission.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM): National medical specialty society for addiction medicine physicians. A broader incumbent in addiction treatment professional education, standards, and policy—comparable to TAADAS on the training/advocacy axis but physician-centric rather than multidisciplinary.
• Mental Health America: National nonprofit addressing mental health needs through advocacy, education, and outreach. Comparable to TAADAS's advocacy and public education work on parity, prevention, and access to care, though with a broader mental health rather than addiction focus.
• National Council for Mental Wellbeing: National membership organization for behavioral health providers and communities. A broader incumbent serving overlapping provider and advocacy audiences, though with a wider portfolio than TAADAS's addiction-specific focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=cfXHyWBUJI0&list=PLG6h4OiUkYBmFpskmjIUxM4-E5_-LoHf_&ab_channel=TennesseeSuicidePreventionNetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/taadas

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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