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Nashville CARES is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Nashville, Tennessee.
Levels of care offered here include 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 substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with HIV or AIDS.
Nashville CARES is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Nashville CARES lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Nashville CARES accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, 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.
Nashville CARES does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Nashville CARES reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State mental health department.
Nashville CARES accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with hiv or aids and clients who have experienced trauma.
Nashville CARES is #20 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.
Nashville CARES has a 4.6-star rating from 158 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 Nashville CARES directly at 800-845-4266. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Nashville CARES. Our helpline is not affiliated with Nashville CARES.
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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 nashvillecares.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Nashville CARES.
