List of Tennessee Short-Term Rehabs
Place of Hope Inc. is a Christ-centered 12-step state-licensed alcohol and drug treatment center that is entirely free. After DRS examined the website, we found that it offers substance use treatment, a homeless shelter, and the Nashville Recovery Church.
Rehab Settings
- Halfway House
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
- Transitional Housing
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- TennCare
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Family Programs
105 North James Campbell Boulevard, Columbia, TN
Key details about Place of Hope Inc
What professional/medical staff work at Place of Hope Inc?
Luke Gray, Bachelor's Degree, Psychology | Director of Family Programs
Synergy Treatment Centers is a long-term residential treatment program. After examining the website, we found that the program lasts one year, providing residential care for men and women. The center also provides an outpatient component. The program offers social detoxification, aftercare, and supportive transitional housing options.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
- Transitional Housing
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health (Beacon)
- Cigna
- Humana
- Low-Cost Options
- Magellan Health SM
- Multiplan
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
2305 Airport Interchange Avenue, Memphis, TN
Key details about Synergy Treatment Centers
What professional/medical staff work at Synergy Treatment Centers?
Kerleska “Pete” Conerly, LCSW | Executive Director
Levi Robinson, LADAC | Counselor
Mending Hearts is a long-term treatment center for women. After reviewing the website, we found that the program provides detox with residential care and intensive outpatient options. A pre-screening form is provided on the website. The program accepts major insurance and TennCare providers for Amerigroup. Transitional living is also offered to mothers with children.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- State Financing
- TennCare
Clientele Served
- Pregnant Women
- Services for Addicts with HIV/AIDS
- Women
1003 43rd Ave N, Nashville, TN
Key details about Mending Hearts
What professional/medical staff work at Mending Hearts?
Yolanda Maness, LPC, LADAC II, QCS | Clinical Director
Tamara J. Carroll, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC | Nurse Practitioner
Substance Abuse Counseling Warriors Center helps homeless men, women, and veterans. After DRS examined the website, we found they offer emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional housing, and community outreach. There are long-term recovery options, and the services are faith-based.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
642 Semmes Street, Memphis, TN
Key details about Substance Abuse Counseling Warriors Center – Memphis, TN
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
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Florence Crittenton Agency Intensive Outpatient programs provide mental health and substance use treatment. After DRS examined the website, we found they operate residential and outpatient programs. Crittenton Youth Services helps adolescent girls ages 13 to 18.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Holistic
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- State Financing
- TennCare
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- Women
1531 Dick Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN
Key details about Florence Crittenton Agency Intensive Outpatient/Pregnant
What professional/medical staff work at Florence Crittenton Agency Intensive Outpatient/Pregnant?
Kimberly Spoon, LPN, CPht
Lydia Russell, RN, BSN
CADAS Chattanooga's central goal is delivering optimal addiction treatment services. CADAS is committed to providing treatment regardless of a client's ability to pay. CADAS offers various services, including medically managed withdrawal, residential rehabilitation, outpatient services, transitional living, prevention programs, and specialized adolescent services. Grounded in the 12-step recovery principles, CADAS accepts various insurance plans and public funding.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Medical Detox
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health (Beacon)
- Cigna
- Humana
- Optum
- TennCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
205 Minor St, Chattanooga, TN
Substance Abuse Counseling Warriors Center helps homeless men, women, and veterans. After DRS examined the website, we found they offer emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional housing, and community outreach. There are long-term recovery options, and the services are faith-based.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
214 N. Water Street, Bolivar, TN
Key details about Substance Abuse Counseling Warriors Center – Bolivar, TN
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency provides comprehensive care. After reviewing the website, we found there are inpatient options and intensive outpatient care. In addition to this, there are housing options for men and women. Medication-assisted treatment is also available. The program accepts TN Care, Blue Cross, Amerigroup, and United Healthcare with some grant-funded options.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Early Intervention Program
- Faith-Based
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- Low-Cost Options
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
- State Financing
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
900 East Chester Street, Jackson, TN
Key details about Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
What are their business hours?
Monday to Thursday - 8am to 4pm
Friday - 8am to 3pm
What professional/medical staff work at Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency?
Joseph Lamb, MD | Medical Director
Israel Melton, LADAC | Director of Treatment Services
Harbor House Inc provides gender-specific rehabilitation. After examining the website, we found that the program is a 28-day residential treatment center. It accepts clients with co-occurring disorders and offers halfway housing and aftercare. Clients undergo an initial assessment, then detox, and an individualized treatment plan is developed.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Halfway House
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- Low-Cost Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
1979 Alcy Road, Memphis, TN
Key details about Harbor House Inc
How long is treatment?
Detox: 7 days
Residential: 21 days
Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program provides substance use treatment. After DRS examined the website, we found they provide residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and a homeless veterans housing program. The residential program lasts six months. Outpatient services are provided through two levels of intensity.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Drug Test
- Faith-Based
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Access to Recovery Voucher
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Low-Cost Options
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
- State Financing
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
4041 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis, TN
Key details about Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program (CAAP)
How long is treatment?
up to 6 months
What professional/medical staff work at Cocaine and Alcohol Awareness Program (CAAP)?
Cynthia Gray Farmer, LPC, LADAC, MHSP, NCC
Aspell Recovery Center offers a comprehensive continuum of substance use treatment. After examining the website, we found that the program is a recovery center providing residential and outpatient care. The residential program lasts 30 days and helps men and women ages 18 and older. In addition, clients can access independent living and aftercare. They can also help pregnant, postpartum women.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicare
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
Trust Factors
- Licensed by the State of Tennessee
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
331 N Highland Ave, Jackson, TN
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Frequently Asked Questions
With a shorter treatment window, the quality of care matters even more. Look for programs that use evidence-based therapies, have licensed clinical staff, and, importantly, offer strong aftercare planning so you're not on your own the day you leave. Ask how they'll help you step down to outpatient care or other support after discharge.
Short-term rehab can be effective if this is your first time seeking treatment, your addiction is mild to moderate, and you have a stable home environment and support system waiting for you. Where it tends to fall short is when there's a history of relapse, severe or long-standing addiction, co-occurring mental health challenges, or a weak support system at home. The key factors to weigh are how long you've been using, whether you've tried treatment before, and how much external support you have. If you're unsure, our side-by-side comparison of [Short-Term vs. Long-Term Inpatient Rehab] breaks down the differences in focus, cost, and who each option works best for.
More than you might think. Being close to home makes family visits and discharge planning easier, and since aftercare is critical after a short-term program, being near the outpatient providers or support groups you'll use next can smooth that transition. On the other hand, if your home environment is closely tied to your use like the same neighborhood or the same people, a program in a different area gives you distance from those triggers during a vulnerable time.
Yes, most short-term programs include at least some family programming, even within the 28-day window. This typically looks like one or more family therapy sessions, a family education component about addiction and recovery, and involvement in your discharge and aftercare planning. The time is limited, so it's focused on the essentials: helping your family understand what you're going through, learning how to support your recovery without enabling, and making sure everyone is on the same page for when you come home.
Sometimes, yes, but it depends on the situation. For someone with a shorter addiction history, stable housing, strong family support, and no prior treatment attempts, a 30-day residential stay can be a solid start. But for many people with moderate to severe addiction, 30 days is often just enough time to stabilize physically and begin engaging in treatment. It’s common for the first couple of weeks to be dominated by sleep recovery, stress regulation, and simply getting the brain and body to a more functional baseline. If someone leaves right as they’re starting to think clearly and participate fully, outcomes tend to suffer.
More structured than most people expect. Your day will usually start early, around 6:30 or 7:00 a.m., with communal meals, a morning check-in, and then a full clinical schedule: group therapy sessions, individual counseling, educational workshops, and sometimes physical activity or expressive therapies like art or writing. Evenings typically include a peer support meeting like AA or NA, followed by a reflection group and a set wind-down time. The main thing to know about short-term programs specifically is that the pace is fast. Discharge planning starts almost from day one because there's a lot to cover in 28 to 30 days. You'll be building the same skills as someone in a longer program, just on a tighter timeline, with the expectation that you'll continue with outpatient care or another step-down after you leave.
A Professional Perspective on Short-Term Treatment
Short-term treatment is often the first thing people think of when they consider getting help for addiction, a 28 or 30-day program, structured and time-limited. For some people, it is exactly what they need. For others, it is a starting point that needs to be followed by more. The key is understanding which situation you are actually in, because the difference matters enormously for what comes next.
“No single treatment is appropriate for everyone. Treatment varies depending on the type of drug and the characteristics of the patients. Matching treatment settings, interventions, and services to an individual’s particular problems and needs is critical to his or her ultimate success in returning to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and society.”
What this means if you are searching for short-term treatment
A 30-day program can be a genuine turning point, especially for someone who has strong support at home, a shorter history with addiction, and a stable life to return to. But it is not the right fit for everyone, and choosing a program based on what is quickest or most convenient can mean leaving before the real work has had a chance to take hold. Before committing to any program, ask honestly: does the length match the problem? A good treatment provider will help you figure that out, and if they don’t ask enough questions about your situation before making a recommendation, that itself tells you something.