1820 Albion Street, Nashville, TN 37208
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Located at 1820 Albion Street in Nashville, Tennessee, Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, community reinforcement plus vouchers, and motivational interviewing. 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. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.
Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Davidson County, TN has 35 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 729,505 residents. 9 facilities in the county list detox services, including Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College. 265 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 36.3 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.
Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.
Yes. Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.
Davidson County, TN has 35 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 729,505 residents: 9 list detox services, 19 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 11 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College is #14 of 24 ranked programs in Nashville 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 Next Door Inc (Nashville, under 1 miles), BHG Nashville Treatment Center (Nashville, under 1 miles), and Nashville Addiction Clinic (Nashville, 1.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College has a 2.3-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 Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College directly at 615-327-6471. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College. Our helpline is not affiliated with Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College.
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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 meharry.edu. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center – Meharry Medical College.
