Drug rehab Memphis for families
Drug rehab Memphis searches often start with worry about someone you love. Memphis has 24 SAMHSA-listed facilities, including 5 offering detox and 19 with outpatient care. This guide helps you ask better questions and compare options calmly.
- centers listed
- 24
- take Medicaid
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Memphis has 24 facilities listed by SAMHSA, and among them, 7 provide residential care, 5 offer detox, and 19 provide outpatient services. Nine facilities offer partial hospitalization programs, and 16 provide intensive outpatient programs. That range means families can usually find a program that fits the person's needs and insurance.
If you're calling from the Memphis area, you're likely within driving distance of most of these programs. The listings come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov, and the data is current as of November 2026. 24 SAMHSA-listed drug rehab centers in Memphis include levels of care from detox to outpatient.
Money and coverage come up often. Fifteen facilities accept Medicaid, 16 accept private insurance, and 13 offer sliding-scale fees. Eleven provide buprenorphine, and one is an opioid treatment program. Comparing 24 drug rehab programs in Memphis helps you find one that accepts your insurance.
Openings and wait times vary from place to place. Calling ahead can clarify which programs currently have space and what intake involves. When you call the free helpline, then you can ask about specific drug rehab centers in Memphis and their current availability.
Alcohol use and mental health in Memphis
Percentage of adults in Memphis vs. Tennessee, per CDC PLACES estimates (2023).
| Measure | Memphis | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy alcohol use | 13.5% | 14.9% |
| Serious mental strain | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Depressive conditions | 25.2% | 28.2% |
| Smoking rate now | 19.9% | 16.9% |
| Lacks coverage (ages 18-64) | 14.9% | 12.3% |
Source: CDC PLACES, unadjusted prevalence among adults; state value weighted by population across listed places.
Care facilities around Memphis
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Average stay duration 30+ days31-50 bedsMemphis, TN
- Joint Commission
- Detox
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
The Oaks at Lakeside Memphis is a Joint Commission-accredited center in East Memphis.
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Average stay duration 30 daysMemphis, TN
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Residential Rehab
Youth Villages Memphis serves young people at a Bartlett campus with residential care.
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Average stay duration 30+ daysMemphis, TN
- Joint Commission
- Outpatient
Compass Intervention Center Memphis serves children and teens in Tennessee.
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BHG Memphis South Treatment Center
4.3/543 Google reviews
Average stay duration 30 daysMemphis, TN
- Joint Commission
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Outpatient
BHG Memphis South Treatment Center Memphis provides outpatient care to people with substance use disorders.
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Delta Specialty Hospital
4.8/534 Google reviews
Memphis, TN
- Joint Commission
- Detox
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
Delta Specialty Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited hospital in Memphis.
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Average stay duration 28 daysMemphis, TN
- Joint Commission
- Detox
- Residential Rehab
Crestwyn Behavioral Health, located in Memphis, is accredited by the Joint Commission.
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Memphis Recovery Centers
4.0/542 Google reviews
Average stay duration 30 daysMemphis, TN
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Residential Rehab
- Outpatient
Memphis Recovery Centers in Memphis is a nonprofit option for people dealing with substance use and co-occurring conditions.
Rehab facilities in other cities
If Memphis wait times are long or you need a different level of care, other Tennessee cities have rehab centers. Nashville has 27 SAMHSA-listed facilities, Knoxville has 23, and Chattanooga has 16. When you expand your search beyond Memphis, then you may find shorter wait times or a program that better fits your needs.
Jackson sits about an hour east of Memphis and has 12 facilities; Johnson City has 14. If you're weighing drug rehab in Tennessee beyond Memphis, the helpline can help you compare options statewide.
Levels of care in Memphis
In Memphis, 5 facilities offer detox, 7 provide residential care, and 19 offer outpatient services according to SAMHSA listings. Detox and residential drug rehab in Memphis can be the right fit for someone who needs 24-hour support.
Treatment is offered at several levels, ranging from detox with medical staff present to intensive and routine outpatient. Some people start with detox and later step down to outpatient, while others begin with outpatient when home life is steady. Should you be unsure which level of care matches, then calling the helpline can help you think through the options.
Stopping alcohol or benzodiazepines can become dangerous without a clinician involved, which is why detox should take place with medical staff watching. Choosing a drug rehab center in Memphis with medical detox matters when withdrawal risk is high.
Programs listed in Memphis
| Program | City | Services | Takes |
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| Chosen Vessel Ministries | Memphis | IOP, Outpatient | Sliding fee |
| Healing Arts Research Training Ctr | Memphis | IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid, Insurance |
| Healing Hearts Foundation | Memphis | IOP, Outpatient | — |
| Grace House of Memphis | Memphis | Detox, Residential | Sliding fee |
| Serenity Recovery Centers Inc | Memphis | Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding fee |
| Serenity Recovery Centers Inc | Memphis | PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding fee |
| Harbor House | Memphis | Detox, Residential | — |
| CAAP Inc | Memphis | Detox, Residential, PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Insurance, Sliding fee |
| BHG Memphis South Treatment Center | Memphis | Outpatient, OTP | Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance |
| Donnie Couch Counseling and Consulting | Memphis | PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Medicaid, Insurance |
| Groups Recover Together | Memphis | Outpatient | Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance |
| CLEAN Inc | Memphis | PHP, IOP, Outpatient | Sliding fee |
| Synergy Treatment Centers | Memphis | Residential | Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance |
| Memphis Recovery Centers Inc | Memphis | Residential | Medicaid, Insurance, Sliding fee |
Based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov data. Offerings and payment options shift; call to verify.
Paying for Memphis drug rehab
Fifteen of the 24 Memphis facilities accept Medicaid, 16 accept private insurance, and 13 offer sliding-scale fees, per SAMHSA listings. When you check whether a drug rehab center in Memphis accepts Medicaid, then you may find care more affordable.
What's covered depends on the plan and on how intensive the care is. Federal parity law generally asks that mental health and substance use benefits line up with medical ones, though plans differ from each other. Calling the helpline can get you help understanding insurance and sliding-scale options at drug rehabs in Memphis.
- take Medicaid
- 15
- take private insurance
- 16
- take Medicare
- 7
- have a sliding-scale fee
- 13
Questions people ask
How many drug rehab centers are in Memphis?
Memphis has 24 SAMHSA-listed facilities, including 5 that offer detox, 7 residential, and 19 outpatient. The listings come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov as of November 2026. The free helpline can tell you what is open right now and which programs fit the situation. Your call stays private, commits you to nothing, and the people who answer work with licensed providers.
Does insurance cover drug rehab in Memphis?
Sixteen of the 24 Memphis facilities take private insurance, and 15 take Medicaid, according to SAMHSA listings. Coverage depends on the plan and level of care. Federal parity law generally requires substance use and mental health benefits to be comparable to medical benefits, but confirm specifics with the facility. The helpline can help you understand insurance and sliding-scale options.
What should I look for in a drug rehab program in Memphis?
Look for a program that matches the person's needs, such as detox if withdrawal risk is high, or outpatient if they need to stay at home. Check whether they accept your insurance or Medicaid, and ask about aftercare and follow-up support. You can call the helpline for guidance on questions to ask.
Are there free or low-cost rehab options in Memphis?
Thirteen of the 24 Memphis facilities offer sliding-scale fees, and 15 take Medicaid, either of which can reduce costs. Some programs may have grants or other funding. The helpline is no cost and can help you find affordable options, though it does not provide treatment itself.
How does drug court work in Tennessee?
Drug courts in Tennessee typically combine supervision with treatment rather than incarceration alone. The court sets requirements, and participants attend counseling and submit to testing. The exact structure varies by county, so ask the court or a treatment advisor. The helpline can help you understand how drug court referrals connect to local programs.
Are all rehabs inpatient?
No. Among the 24 facilities in Memphis, 7 provide residential care and 19 provide outpatient services. If home life is steady, some people begin with outpatient; others complete detox first and step down after. The right level depends on withdrawal risk and what someone needs day to day. A representative on the helpline can help you weigh the choices, without pressure.
Why do people usually seek rehab?
People seek treatment for all sorts of reasons: health concerns, family pressure, legal requirements, or a sense that quitting without help is not possible. Out of the 24 facilities in Memphis, 23 offer dual diagnosis care that addresses mental health needs alongside substance use. The helpline can assist you in determining what fits your situation.
How long do people spend in rehab?
Length of stay rests on the level of care and on each person's needs; SAMHSA listings do not provide a standard duration. Detox is usually short-term, while residential and outpatient programs vary a great deal. Ask each program directly how long to expect and what aftercare involves. The helpline can help you get those questions ready.