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The BRIDGES Program The program is staffed and directed by persons in recovery and is open to anyone who is experiencing a mental illness and seeking support. BRIDGES offer a 15-week education course that explains the facts of mental illness and helps participants cope with their personal feelings and circumstances. It is taught by consumers* of mental health services for consumers* of mental health services. BRIDGES support groups are facilitated by trained class members from the educational course and are open to anyone with a diagnosis of mental illness. All BRIDGES educational and support groups are free of charge. For information on BRIDGES programs near you, contact the Tennessee Mental Health Consumers Association (TMHCA) at: (865) 584-3638, or NAMI Knoxville at: (865) 602-7807. Please see our calendar for a schedule of support group meeting times and places. *The term "consumer" is used to describe those who suffer from mental illness and who use various health and support services. Therefore, they must be involved in the development and management of these services, as well as the underlying research.
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