Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Mental Health Volunteer Alliance Act." - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 49; Title 63 and Title 68.

HB 1375 creates the "Tennessee Mental Health Volunteer Alliance," a statewide database of licensed mental health professionals who can volunteer to provide immediate mental health support at schools or public facilities following traumatic events like gun violence or disasters. Schools and public facilities can request specific mental health professionals through this system, with services provided pro bono (no cost to the requesting entity). The state allocates $250,000 annually to cover database administration, travel expenses (using federal mileage rates), and lodging for on-site services, with unused funds transferred to the School Safety Fund. This bill directly affects schools, mental health professionals, and state agencies managing the database and safety funding.