Addiction Treatment in Nashville, Tennessee

Our Addiction Treatment Programs in Nashville, TN

If you’re here, chances are something feels heavy—relapse fears, consequences piling up, or a loved one you can’t reach anymore. You don’t have to solve it alone. At Southeast Addiction Center Tennessee, we provide structured, evidence-based addiction treatment in Nashville with multiple levels of care—so you can get the right support without guessing.

If This Is Urgent (overdose, unsafe withdrawal, or immediate danger)

• Call 911 if someone may be overdosing or is in immediate danger.
• Call or text 988 if you’re experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referrals (English/Spanish).
• FindTreatment.gov: a confidential, anonymous directory for substance use and mental health treatment.

Quick Answers: What “Addiction Treatment” Actually Means

Addiction treatment isn’t just “stopping.” It’s a structured plan that helps you:

• Stabilize physically (especially if withdrawal risk is high)
• Reduce cravings and relapse risk
• Build coping skills and accountability
• Address co-occurring mental health (trauma, anxiety, depression, etc.)
• Create an aftercare plan that holds up in real life

Recovery often includes therapy + support + (sometimes) medication, and some people also benefit from treatment in a rehab facility.

What is addiction (substance use disorder)?

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a health condition that affects brain and behavior—often leading to compulsive use even when you want to stop. If you’ve tried to cut back, promised yourself “never again,” or keep getting pulled back in, that’s not weakness—it’s a sign you need a stronger level of support and structure.

Signs You (or your loved one) May Need Treatment

You don’t have to “hit rock bottom” to deserve help. Treatment may be the right next step if you’re noticing any of the following:

• Cravings feel louder than your willpower
• Withdrawal symptoms or fear of withdrawal
• Using more than intended, or using to feel “normal”
• Hiding use, lying, or isolating
• Relationship, work, or legal consequences
• Mixing substances or using alone
• Mental health symptoms getting worse (panic, depression, trauma triggers)
• Relapse after outpatient therapy or self-guided sobriety

If you’re unsure, our team can help you sort out what level of care makes sense and what would be safest.

How We Choose the Right Level of Care

A good treatment plan matches your needs, risks, and recovery environment — not a one-size-fits-all package. Many providers use a multidimensional assessment to determine the most appropriate level of care across a continuum.

At Southeast Addiction Tennessee, we’ll help you determine whether you need:

• Medical stabilization first (detox)
• Daily structure (PHP)
• Several days/week programming (IOP)
• Step-down outpatient support and aftercare

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Nashville

PHP (sometimes called “day treatment”) is a highly structured outpatient program that typically runs during the day so you can return home (or to recovery housing) in the evening. Our Nashville PHP includes intensive therapy, medication management, and support services, and it’s located at 3507 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209.

PHP may be a fit if you:

• Are stepping down from detox or inpatient care
• Need daily structure and accountability
• Have a stable place to stay (home or sober living)
• Want intensive support without residential treatment

What PHP can include:

• Individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy
• CBT/DBT skills, mindfulness, psychoeducation
• Trauma-focused approaches (including EMDR)
• Medication management and, when appropriate, MAT

Optional Recovery Housing while in PHP/IOP

If you’re traveling from out of town or your home environment isn’t stable, we can help coordinate supportive housing options while you’re in PHP/IOP.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Nashville (ASAM Level 2.1)

IOP is a structured level of treatment that lets you live at home while receiving focused clinical support several days each week.

IOP is often ideal if you:

• Are stepping down from PHP or a higher level of care
• Need more accountability than weekly therapy
• Have mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms
• Need dual-diagnosis care for mental health + addiction

What’s included in our IOP

Your weekly schedule may include:

• Evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, trauma-informed work)
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Family involvement (when appropriate)
• Case management and aftercare planning

Typical Schedule

A typical IOP schedule includes 3–4 days per week, with sessions lasting 3–5 hours.

Dual Diagnosis (co-occurring mental health support)

Because addiction rarely exists in isolation, we also treat co-occurring concerns such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD/trauma-related disorders, ADHD, and grief, chronic stress, and emotional dysregulation.

Trauma-informed care

Our trauma-informed approach focuses on safety, pacing, and treating root causes—not just symptoms.

Accreditation & licensing

Southeast Addiction Tennessee states it is Joint Commission Accredited and licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services.

Medical Detox (when safety requires it)

Some substances can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms without medical support. If detox is needed, we’ll help you take the safest next step and transition into PHP or IOP afterward (instead of “white-knuckling” it alone).

Sober Living & Recovery Housing (optional support)

Stable housing and daily accountability can make recovery more sustainable—especially early on. For clients who need it, sober living can be a helpful bridge while attending PHP or IOP.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

MAT combines medication with counseling and behavioral therapies. National public health guidance recognizes that recovery may involve medication plus therapy, depending on the condition and clinical needs.

In our IOP, MAT may include medications such as Suboxone, naltrexone, or Vivitrol, when clinically appropriate.

What We Treat

Substance Use Disorders (examples)

• Alcohol
• Opioids (including fentanyl and prescription pain pills)
• Benzodiazepines
• Stimulants (meth, cocaine)
• Polysubstance use

Mental Health Conditions (examples)

We support clients with co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD/trauma-related concerns, ADHD, and more.

What to Expect When You Call

When you call (615) 326-6449, we can help you talk through what’s going on (you don’t need the perfect words), determine the safest level of care, verify insurance and explain likely costs, and coordinate the next steps.

Insurance Verification (simple + confidential)

We can handle insurance verification for you—often starting with a single phone call — so you can focus on getting help.

Southeast Addiction Center notes it participates with many insurance companies as an out-of-network provider, and it is in-network with Bright Health Insurance in Tennessee (as of March 1, 2021).

For Families: How to Help Someone Who Doesn’t Want Treatment Yet

You can’t control someone else’s choices—but you can shift the environment around them.

Helpful next steps:

• Stop arguing about facts and focus on boundaries + safety
• Avoid rescuing patterns that unintentionally support use
• Talk with an admissions professional about realistic options
• Consider family sessions (even if your loved one isn’t ready yet)

Start addiction treatment in Nashville today

You don’t have to wait for things to get worse to get help.