Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, Dept. of - As introduced, creates the temporary youth mental health service program. - Amends TCA Title 33 and Title 49.

SB 1122 establishes Tennessee's temporary youth mental health service program, providing free mental health and substance use disorder services to youth under 18. The program uses a state-developed portal for age-appropriate screenings and connects youth with providers for up to three initial sessions (with possible additional sessions), reimbursing providers through existing K-12 mental health funds. It requires providers to maintain client confidentiality and mandates a statewide outreach campaign involving schools and community organizations. The program expires on July 1, 2026, with the department required to report service statistics by that date.