Meharry Medical College's Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center serves individuals and families throughout Nashville, Tennessee who are struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions. Located at 1005 Dr David B Todd Jr Boulevard, this treatment facility is dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care to diverse populations, including adolescents, pregnant and postpartum women, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The center recognizes that addiction affects the whole family and offers residential beds for children of clients, ensuring that recovery doesn't mean separation.
Meharry Medical College offers a full continuum of care to meet individuals at different stages of recovery. Detoxification services provide medically supervised withdrawal management, which is often the critical first step toward lasting recovery. Outpatient programs allow clients to receive treatment while maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities, while partial hospitalization or day treatment offers more intensive support for those who need structured care but can return home in the evenings. For those requiring around-the-clock care, residential short-term treatment (30 days or less) and residential long-term treatment (30 days or more) options are available. All programs address both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, recognizing that effective recovery requires treating the whole person.
The facility accepts Medicaid, private health insurance, military insurance (VA/Tricare), and self-payment, and also provides access to recovery vouchers. Many insurance plans are required to cover mental health and substance use treatment at the same level as physical health care under the Mental Health Parity Act, which can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. If cost is a concern, the admissions team can discuss payment assistance options and help verify your coverage so that financial barriers do not prevent you from getting the help you need.
Recovery is possible, and you don't have to navigate it alone. If you or a loved one is ready to take the first step toward healing, reach out to Meharry Medical College today. Our compassionate team is here to answer your questions, verify your insurance coverage at no cost, and guide you through the admission process—call (615) 327-6255 to speak with someone who understands what you're going through.
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