Applegate Recovery
446 Metroplex Drive, Nashville, TN 37211
Nashville CARES
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
- Opioid treatment
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
- Medications used
- Buprenorphine with naloxone · Medications for HIV treatment · Medications for Hepatitis C treatment · Medication for mental disorders · Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
- Treatment approaches
- Anger management · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Motivational interviewing · Substance use disorder counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Trauma-related counseling · 12-step facilitation
- Education and counseling
- HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Marital/couples counseling
- Special programs
- Clients with HIV or AIDS · Clients who have experienced trauma
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Genders accepted
- Female · Male
- Payment accepted
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs · Medicare · Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Licensing and accreditation
- State substance use treatment agency · State mental health department
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Self-help groups · Assistance with obtaining social services · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
- Transitional services
- Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Naloxone and overdose education
- Other services
- Case management service · Early intervention for HIV · Mental health services · Transportation assistance · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
- Language services
- Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Questions to ask Nashville CARES
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- Which medications do you prescribe (buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone), and can I continue a medication I already take?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Tennessee. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Nashville CARES
Nashville CARES reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Self-pay. With Tennessee Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law.
Distance to specialized care from Nashville
Measured from the population center of Davidson County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Nashville, about 2.3 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Nashville, about 3.6 miles (6 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Nashville, about 2.3 miles (35 within 25 miles)
See the Davidson County treatment map, methadone clinics near Davidson County and Suboxone doctors near Davidson County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Nashville CARES offer?
Nashville CARES reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, MAT, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Nashville CARES accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Nashville CARES located?
Nashville, TN 37204.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Nashville?
From the center of Davidson County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Nashville, about 2.3 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
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BrightQuest Treatment Centers
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Centerstone
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.