Medication-Assisted Treatment in Tennessee

Right now, we don’t offer addiction treatment in Tennessee, but we hope to soon. In the meantime, we want to make sure you have the information you need to find support.

Here are some places you can start:

• Explore the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS): Visit tn.gov/behavioral-health for information on treatment options, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
• Tennessee REDLINE: A 24/7 statewide helpline for substance use treatment referrals. Call or text 800‑889‑9789 to receive confidential guidance and connections, operated through TAADAS in partnership with TDMHSAS.
• Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Search for local treatment facilities by ZIP code at findtreatment.gov, filtering by services offered, payment options, and more.
• Apply for Tennessee Medicaid: If eligible, TennCare Medicaid can help cover addiction treatment services.
• Contact local healthcare providers: Facilities such as Cumberland Heights in Nashville offer comprehensive addiction treatment services.

If you or someone you know is going through a tough time, help is available. Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Addiction in Tennessee is personal for many families. It’s not rare. It’s not distant. It’s happening every day in small towns, suburbs, and cities across the state. From January 2024 to January 2025, 2,465 people in TN alone lost their lives to opioid overdoses, according to recent CDC data. That’s more than five lives lost each day, often to fentanyl and other synthetic opioids that are often easily accessible.

In many parts of Tennessee, addiction treatment exists, but access to it is another story. For people in rural counties, the nearest treatment center might be hours away. And then there’s the stigma. The fear of being judged keeps many people silent.

This is where virtual addiction treatment can change everything. Telemedicine makes it possible to talk to a licensed provider without leaving your home. No waiting rooms. No running into neighbors. Just safe, private support on your schedule. For Tennessee residents who have been trying to manage addiction alone because of distance, fear, or shame, virtual care offers vital access to care.