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  • Tennessee Behavioral Health

Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Nashville

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We Are Accredited

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We Accept Most Major Insurances
  • Nashville Detox

Looking for Drug or Alcohol Detox in Nashville?

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance use, Tennessee Behavioral Health offers 24/7 confidential support, same-day admissions, and personalized addiction treatment for adults across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.

  • Personalized Nashville Care

Looking for Drug or Alcohol Detox in Nashville?

At Tennessee Behavioral Health, we provide focused, compassionate care for adults facing addiction and mental health challenges. Our intimate, family-style setting welcomes everyone, so you are never just a number – you receive real attention and genuine connection throughout recovery.
Every client receives personalized treatment options built around their history, goals, and needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Because our team is small and staffed around the clock, you can reach a real person the moment you decide you are ready, with no waitlists and no runaround.

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Our Core Programs

Most clients begin with medically supervised detox in a dedicated men’s or women’s track, then step into our inpatient residential program. These three programs are the heart of what we do:

Medically supervised detox in a dedicated men’s track

Medically supervised detox in a dedicated women’s track

24/7 residential care that continues after detox

  • Medical Detox in Nashville

What Medical Detox Is and Why Supervision Matters

Medical detox is the first step in treatment: safely clearing drugs or alcohol from your body while a medical team manages withdrawal. Detoxing without supervision can be dangerous, especially from alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids. Our team keeps you safe and as comfortable as possible in a 24/7 stabilization environment, monitoring your vitals, easing symptoms, and adjusting care to your body’s response as substances leave your system. A licensed medical team is on call throughout the process, ready to step in quickly if withdrawal becomes severe, so you are never left to manage the hardest hours on your own.
Within those men’s and women’s tracks, we provide medically supervised detox for a wide range of substances:

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Detox for every substance takes place within those dedicated tracks, and you can explore our full substance use treatment options.

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Meet Our Team

Our team brings together clinical and support staff who help clients find stability, build coping skills, and discover self-awareness.

Albert Martinez
Executive Director
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Allison Bruce
Case Manager
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Nicholas Cies
Director of Business Development
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Christopher Stephens
Chef
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  • Personalized Nashville Care

How Detox Transitions Into Residential Care?

Detox stabilizes your body, but lasting recovery means addressing what is underneath. When detox is complete, most clients step directly into our inpatient residential program, so there is no gap in support and no scramble to find the next step. You will not have to navigate that handoff alone – your care team coordinates every detail, from your last day of detox to your first day in residential, keeping your momentum going during the most fragile early days.

  • Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Residential Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Nashville, TN

Our residential drug and alcohol rehab program in Nashville, TN provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment where you can focus fully on recovery. With 24/7 staff support and therapeutic care built into each day, you can step away from the triggers and pressures of everyday life while building a strong foundation for lasting recovery. Each day follows a consistent routine that includes individual and group therapy, nourishing meals, rest, recovery-focused activities, and meaningful connection, helping you develop healthier routines and practical tools for life after treatment.

Substances and Conditions We Treat in Residential

Care for persistent low mood

Support for chronic worry and fear

PTSD

Healing after trauma

Managing mood swings

OCD

Relief from intrusive thoughts

Skills for steadier relationships

Focus and daily-function support

Support through loss

Tools to manage anger

Affirming, inclusive care

  • Residential Care

What Sets Our Residential Program Apart?

Our residential experience is built for comfort and healing. Enjoy chef-prepared meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day, gym sessions three times a week, and Saturday activities such as painting, Topgolf, and horseback riding, plus Sunday dinner at the restaurant of your choice. Optional church attendance is available for those who want to include

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How to Get Started

Reaching out takes one call. Here is what happens next:

1.Call our team anytime at (629) 240-8019 for 24/7 confidential support. We listen first and answer your questions with no pressure.
2.Verify Insurance
We check your coverage for you, often in minutes, so you understand your options up front.
3.Admit
With same-day admissions often available, you can begin treatment right away in a safe, 24/7 stabilization environment.
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Call

Call our team anytime at (615) 285-6926 for 24/7 confidential support. We listen first and answer your questions with no pressure.

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Verify Insurance

We check your coverage for you, often in minutes, so you understand your options up front.

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Admit
With same-day admissions often available, you can begin treatment right away in a safe, 24/7 stabilization environment.
  • Evidence-Based Healing

Evidence-Based Care That Treats the Root Cause

We treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. Each client meets with a therapist one to two times per week, plus daily psychoeducational, process, and experiential groups that build real coping skills.
Because no two people arrive with the same story, your therapist adapts these approaches to what actually works for you.
Our approach draws on proven, evidence-based methods, combined to fit your needs:

Reshape unhelpful thought patterns
Build emotional-regulation skills
Process traumatic memories

Address the roots of trauma

Ease cravings and withdrawal

Peer-supported recovery framework

Whole-person wellness

One-on-one focused sessions

Reshape unhelpful thought patterns

Addiction and mental health together

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Client Testimonial

Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program brings structured treatment to you, wherever you are in Tennessee. Through secure video sessions, you take part in group and individual therapy on a set weekly schedule while living at home and keeping up with work, school, or family. Most clients attend several group sessions each week plus individual therapy, keeping the structure of treatment without stepping away from daily life. Virtual IOP is a strong fit for clients stepping down from residential care, and a practical option for people who live too far from our locations for in-person care.

Dual-Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Mental Health Treatment

Addiction and mental health often go hand in hand. Our dual-diagnosis treatment addresses both at the same time, because treating only one is usually not enough for lasting recovery. Our clinicians screen for co-occurring conditions from day one, so nothing gets missed and your plan reflects everything you are carrying. Whether you are facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, a personality disorder, adult ADHD, or grief alongside substance use, our team builds one coordinated plan that treats the full picture.

Family Program and Support

Recovery is stronger when loved ones are involved. Our weekly family program helps families understand addiction, rebuild trust, and learn how to support recovery at home. When families understand what recovery really asks of everyone, they can offer support that helps rather than hurts, and that makes a real difference after treatment ends. Weekly case management keeps your care coordinated, with the option to meet as needs come up, and we also offer family therapy and ongoing recovery support so the people who matter most can heal alongside you.

  • Who Benefits Most 

Who Is This Best Suited For?

Detox stabilizes your body, but lasting recovery means addressing what is underneath. When detox is complete, most clients step directly into our inpatient residential program, so there is no gap in support and no scramble to find the next step. You will not have to navigate that handoff alone – your care team coordinates every detail, from your last day of detox to your first day in residential, keeping your momentum going during the most fragile early days.

  • Treatment Covered by Insurance

Your Insurance May Cover 100% of Treatment

Worried about cost? You may pay little to nothing out of pocket. Your insurance may cover 100% of your treatment, and our team will verify your benefits for you, quickly and confidentially.
We accept most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Carelon, and GEHA. If you are not sure what your plan covers, we will walk you through it in plain language and explain your options before you commit to anything.

Accreditation and Licensing

Tennessee Behavioral Health is accredited by The Joint Commission, earning its Gold Seal of Approval for meeting rigorous standards of care. We are also licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to the questions we hear most often from clients and their families.

What substances do you provide detox for?

We offer medical detox for alcohol, fentanyl, opiates, heroin, benzodiazepines, Xanax, meth, cocaine, and prescription drugs, with separate men’s and women’s tracks.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Often, yes. We accept most major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem, Carelon, and GEHA, and your insurance may cover 100% of treatment. We will verify your benefits at no cost.

What levels of care do you offer?

Three levels of care: medical detox, inpatient residential treatment, and a virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP), so you can move through the right level of care as your needs change.

Do you treat mental health conditions too?

Yes. Through dual-diagnosis care, we treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder alongside addiction.

Do you offer separate programs for men and women?

Yes. We provide separate men’s and women’s detox tracks so clients have privacy and a comfortable space to focus on recovery.

Where are you located?

We serve the Nashville and Murfreesboro areas, and we can extend care beyond Tennessee through our South Carolina connections when needed.

How quickly can I start?

Same-day admissions are often available. Call (615) 285-6926 anytime for 24/7 confidential support.

  • Proudly Serving Tennessee

Proudly Serving Nashville and Middle Tennessee

Tennessee Behavioral Health proudly serves adults seeking addiction treatment throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee. Whether you are looking for help close to home or traveling for care, our team provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment with same-day admissions whenever possible.
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Get Help Today

You do not have to do this alone. Our team is here 24/7 with confidential support, ready to help you or your loved one take the first step. Whether you are reaching out for yourself or someone you love, one conversation can change everything. Call (615) 285-6926 now, or verify your insurance online – same-day admissions are often available.

Tennessee Behavioral Health: Your Path to Recovery
Begin your journey to health with Tennessee's premier drug & alcohol treatment center. Our evidence-based care and residential treatment offer comprehensive support for your well-being.
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