Find Treatment Centers in Tennessee
540 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 3,193 annual opioid deaths.
Quick Answer: Rehab in Tennessee
Yes — Tennessee has 540 SAMHSA-verified treatment centers offering detox, inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted programs. Most major insurance plans cover treatment under the Mental Health Parity Act. Medicaid covers treatment in all Tennessee facilities that accept it.
Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification and same-day placement assistance.
Key Treatment Concepts
The American Society of Addiction Medicine's six-dimension assessment framework used to determine appropriate level of care placement for each patient.
Income-based payment adjustment offered by many Tennessee facilities. Patients pay based on ability, making treatment accessible regardless of financial situation.
Treatment approaches validated by peer-reviewed research, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, contingency management, and medication-assisted treatment.
Progressive treatment model starting with the most intensive services (detox, residential) and stepping down through PHP, IOP, outpatient, and aftercare as recovery strengthens.
Quick answer: Tennessee has 540 verified treatment centers. Medicaid has not been expanded, but facilities offer sliding-scale fees and payment plans. The overdose rate is 56.6/100k (#2 nationally, above the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Chattanooga, Memphis, Nashville. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in Tennessee
539 facilities found
Clarvida Behavioral Health Milan – Rural West Tennessee
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Milan – Rural West Tennessee empowers individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. They offer outpatient therapy an...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Morristown – Smoky Tennessee
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Morristown – Smoky Tennessee empowers individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. They offer outpatient therapy an...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Norfolk
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Norfolk empowers children, adolescents, families, and individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges. They offer foster care,...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Northern Colorado/Loveland
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Northern Colorado/Loveland empowers children and families to overcome trauma and build stronger relationships. They offer foster care...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Northwest Tucson
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Northwest Tucson offers individual, group, and family counseling and therapy sessions, both in-person and tele-health, addressing men...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Peoria
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Peoria empowers children and families to overcome behavioral and emotional issues caused by trauma. They provide foster care, in-home...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Roanoke Office
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Roanoke Office empowers children, adolescents, families, and individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges. They offer foste...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Savannah
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Savannah empowers individuals dealing with mental health and substance use challenges. They provide outpatient services, assertive ca...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Scott County
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Scott County empowers children, adolescents, families, and individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges. They offer foster...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Shelbyville – Mid-South Tennessee
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Shelbyville – Mid-South Tennessee empowers individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. They offer outpatient thera...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Smyrna – Mid-North Tennessee
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Smyrna – Mid-North Tennessee empowers individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. They offer outpatient therapy an...
Clarvida Behavioral Health Southern Colorado/Colorado Springs
Memphis, TN
Clarvida Behavioral Health Southern Colorado/Colorado Springs empowers children and families to overcome trauma and build stronger relationships. They offer fos...
Addiction Treatment in Tennessee: What You Need to Know
Tennessee has 540 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 7,126,000. That's approximately 7.6 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 56.6 per 100,000 is above the national average of 33.1 — ranking #2 nationally. With 3,193 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in Tennessee
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA, which limits publicly funded treatment access for low-income adults without dependent children. However, traditional Medicaid still covers some addiction treatment services for eligible populations (pregnant women, children, individuals with disabilities). Many of Tennessee's 540 facilities offer alternative payment options: sliding-scale fees based on income, payment plans, state-funded program slots, and private insurance acceptance. The Mental Health Parity Act requires most private insurers to cover SUD treatment at the same level as medical/surgical care.
The Overdose Crisis in Tennessee
Tennessee reports 3,193 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 56.6/100k (above the 33.1 national average by 71%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 6.6% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). Tennessee has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in Tennessee, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Many facilities offer sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in Tennessee
Treatment facilities in Tennessee are concentrated in urban areas, with Chattanooga leading with 135 centers, followed by Memphis (131) and Nashville (31). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full Tennessee directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
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Understanding Treatment Options in Tennessee
Effective addiction treatment requires at least 90 days in a structured program, according to NIDA research. In Tennessee, treatment centers offer multiple levels of care along a continuum — from medically supervised detoxification (3-10 days) through residential inpatient programs (30-90 days), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient counseling.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone reduces opioid overdose deaths by 50% (CDC data). Many Tennessee facilities now integrate MAT with behavioral therapies including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing for comprehensive dual-diagnosis care.
Treatment centers that match program intensity to individual patient needs achieve the strongest long-term recovery outcomes, according to NIH research. Most insurance plans cover substance abuse treatment under federal parity law. under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial plans and Medicaid must cover substance abuse treatment at parity with medical care.
Sources: NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.), CDC MMWR Vol. 72, NIH National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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