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Arcare provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 6401 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Arcare is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the Federally Qualified Health Center.
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission, Federally Qualified Health Center |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Shelby County, TN has 26 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 910,530 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 284 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 31.2 per 100,000 residents, compared with 29.1 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Arcare lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Arcare accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Arcare does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Arcare reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Arcare accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Shelby County, TN has 26 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 910,530 residents: 5 list detox services, 9 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 8 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Arcare is #6 of 23 ranked programs in Memphis in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Donnie Couch Counseling and Consulting – Saint Francis Medical Building (Memphis, under 1 miles), Oxford House Malta (Germantown, under 1 miles), and Living Legacy Inc (Memphis, 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Arcare has a 3.4-star rating from 9 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Arcare directly at 901-746-9438. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Arcare. Our helpline is not affiliated with Arcare.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of arcare.net. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Arcare.
