Tennessee · Listings Checked October 2026

Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Tennessee

Where Can You Get Addiction Treatment in Tennessee?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 321 substance use treatment facilities in Tennessee, in 107 cities. Of these, 244 accept Medicaid, 50 offer detox, 52 offer residential treatment, 14 are certified methadone clinics and 170 prescribe buprenorphine. The state agency for substance use treatment is the Division of Substance Abuse Services, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS). Tennessee REDLINE answers at 800-889-9789 (24/7/365 (call or text)).

Treatment Facilities by City in Tennessee

The Tennessee cities with the most SAMHSA-listed substance use treatment facilities. All 107 cities are listed below the table. Each city page lists its facilities with services, payment and phone numbers.

All 107 Cities in Tennessee With Treatment Facilities

State Treatment Agency

Division of Substance Abuse Services, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) oversees substance use treatment in Tennessee.

Tennessee Treatment Helpline

Tennessee REDLINE: 800-889-9789, 24/7/365 (call or text).

Call 800-889-9789

Treatment if You Don't Have Insurance

TDMHSAS treatment and recovery services, funded through state and federal money, help Tennesseans who are uninsured and have no means to pay, including contracted medication-assisted treatment. Call or text the Tennessee REDLINE for a free referral.

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Tennessee

Tennessee's Medicaid program is TennCare. Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid, so adult eligibility is narrower. Covered services listed by the state include: Withdrawal management; Inpatient treatment; Residential treatment; Outpatient treatment.

Check a Program's License

Before you choose a program, confirm it is licensed using the TDMHSAS Find a Licensed Facility or Service.

Sober Living Homes in Tennessee

Tennessee's recovery residence program: TDMHSAS-approved Recovery Residence Certification Organizations (Tenn. Code Ann. 33-2-1401 et seq.). The state's NARR affiliate is Tennessee Alliance of Recovery Residences.

Naloxone (Narcan)

Under Tennessee's Collaborative Pharmacy Practice Agreement many pharmacies provide naloxone without a prescription, and Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists give free naloxone and training; TennCare members can get up to two naloxone products a month for no more than $5. Naloxone nasal spray is also sold over the counter nationwide.

Good Samaritan Overdose Law

Tennessee's Good Samaritan law protects a person who in good faith seeks medical help for someone experiencing a drug overdose, and also protects the person who overdosed; training is no longer required for this protection.

Guides for Your Next Step

Learn what detox, inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab involve, how medication for opioid use disorder works, and how to find rehab that takes Medicaid or free and low-cost rehab. Before you commit, read how to choose a rehab you can trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Rehab Centers Are in Tennessee?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 321 substance use treatment facilities in Tennessee (checked October 2026), the most in Nashville (27).

How Many Rehabs in Tennessee Accept Medicaid?

244 of the 321 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.

Where Are Methadone Clinics in Tennessee?

14 federally certified opioid treatment programs (methadone clinics) are listed in Tennessee. Use the methadone filter on any city page to find them.

Can You Get Free Rehab in Tennessee?

TDMHSAS treatment and recovery services, funded through state and federal money, help Tennesseans who are uninsured and have no means to pay, including contracted medication-assisted treatment. Call or text the Tennessee REDLINE for a free referral. 120 listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale, and 8 provide treatment at no charge.

Does Tennessee Have a Good Samaritan Overdose Law?

Tennessee's Good Samaritan law protects a person who in good faith seeks medical help for someone experiencing a drug overdose, and also protects the person who overdosed; training is no longer required for this protection.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
  2. Division of Substance Abuse Services, Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services website
  3. Get treatment help from the Tennessee agency
  4. About Tennessee REDLINE
  5. TennCare substance use coverage
  6. Section 1115 waiver details (Medicaid.gov)
  7. Tennessee Medicaid eligibility
  8. TDMHSAS Find a Licensed Facility or Service
  9. Tennessee recovery residence program
  10. Tennessee naloxone information

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