# Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-103: Requirements for community-based systems

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-103

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-103
- **Heading:** Requirements for community-based systems
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 33 / Chapter 2 / Section 33-2-103

## Text

The state will accomplish its purposes through community-based systems that provide: (1) Access to services and supports that are individualized to the capacities, needs and values of each person; (2) Accountability of services and supports through statewide standards for monitoring, reporting, and evaluating information; (3) At least basic quality standards for service delivery; (4) Priorities for the use of available resources; (5) Coordination of services and supports within the department, among other state agencies, and other public and private service providers aimed at reducing duplication in service delivery and promoting complementary services and supports among all relevant entities; (6) Conflict resolution procedures; and (7) Extensive involvement of service recipients, families, and advocates. Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1.
The state will accomplish its purposes through community-based systems that provide:
(1) Access to services and supports that are individualized to the capacities, needs and values of each person;
(2) Accountability of services and supports through statewide standards for monitoring, reporting, and evaluating information;
(3) At least basic quality standards for service delivery;
(4) Priorities for the use of available resources;
(5) Coordination of services and supports within the department, among other state agencies, and other public and private service providers aimed at reducing duplication in service delivery and promoting complementary services and supports among all relevant entities;
(6) Conflict resolution procedures; and
(7) Extensive involvement of service recipients, families, and advocates.
Acts 2000, ch. 947, § 1.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-101 Services and support to be community-based system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-102 Goals and purposes of mental health care system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-103 Requirements for community-based systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-104 Core values of service system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-105 Geographic area for service systems - Designation of information sources](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-106 Legislative intent - Alleviation of geographical disparities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-201 Three-year plan for services and supports - Annual budget request](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-201.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-202 Mental health planning and policy, and regional planning and policy councils established](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-202.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-203 Councils - Purpose - Membership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-203.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-301 Basic quality standards for services and supports](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-301.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-302 Regulation of compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-302.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-303 Contracting for higher standards authorized](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-303.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-401 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-401.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 33-2-402 Part definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T33_C2_S33-2-402.md)

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