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Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Program
Address
2000 Albion Street
Nashville, TN 37208
Accredited by
CARF
Admissions
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Meharry Clinic

About

About Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center

The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center is the behavioral health clinical site for Meharry Medical Group in North Nashville, located on Albion Street near Meharry Medical College. The center is named for Dr. Lloyd C. Elam, a former Meharry president and influential psychiatrist, and continues Meharry’s long-standing mission of providing healthcare with compassion, dignity, and respect to historically underserved communities.

Clinical services include medically supervised detoxification for adults entering treatment in acute withdrawal, residential treatment for those who benefit from a structured live-in environment, and a full continuum of outpatient programming — including intensive outpatient (IOP) and standard outpatient care. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a core modality, and the program is structured to address trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use.

Elam serves a broad population that reflects Meharry’s community-care mission: adolescents, Veterans, pregnant women, young adults aged 18 to 25, seniors, men, women, court-ordered clients, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. As part of Meharry Medical Group, the program benefits from integration with a larger network of primary care, pediatrics, and specialty clinics — supporting coordinated care for patients whose addiction treatment needs intersect with chronic medical conditions.

The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center is CARF accredited. Financial assistance is available to help patients access care, in keeping with Meharry’s mission of equitable healthcare for the communities of Metropolitan Nashville and the surrounding region.

  • CARF-accredited medical detox facility operating since 1971 with established withdrawal protocols
  • Direct affiliation with Meharry Medical College providing access to specialized addiction medicine professionals
  • Comprehensive programming for pregnant women requiring medically supervised detox services
  • Dual diagnosis treatment capabilities addressing co-occurring mental health disorders during detox
  • Financial assistance programs making medical detox accessible to Nashville residents

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Program
Conditions
Trauma / PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations
Adolescents Veterans Pregnant Women Young Adults (18-25) Seniors / Older Adults Men Women HIV/AIDS Support Court-Ordered
Languages
English
Facility
Affiliated with Meharry Medical College Part of Meharry Medical Group Clinical Network

Location

Where it is

2000 Albion Street, Nashville, TN 37208 Get directions

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Medical Detox Programs and Withdrawal Management

Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center provides medical detox services with 24/7 medical supervision for patients experiencing withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances. Their medically supervised detox programs utilize FDA-approved medications and established protocols to manage acute withdrawal symptoms safely.

The facility's medical detox services operate within a residential treatment setting, allowing for continuous monitoring during the critical initial phase of withdrawal management. Patients receive comprehensive medical assessments and individualized detox protocols based on substance use history and medical complexity.

Levels of Care and Treatment Progression

Following medical detox, patients can access residential treatment programs and intensive outpatient services at Lloyd C Elam. The facility provides seamless transitions between levels of care, ensuring continuity from medically supervised detox through ongoing addiction treatment.

Their intensive outpatient programs allow patients to maintain work and family responsibilities while receiving structured addiction treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy forms the foundation of their therapeutic approach, addressing thought patterns and behaviors underlying substance use disorders.

Specialized Populations and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Lloyd C Elam serves specialized populations requiring targeted medical detox services, including pregnant women, veterans, adolescents, and court-ordered individuals. Their dual diagnosis capabilities address co-occurring mental health disorders that often complicate withdrawal management and early recovery.

The facility's trauma-informed approach recognizes the connection between PTSD and substance use disorders, particularly relevant for their veteran population. Specialized programming for HIV/AIDS support addresses the unique medical considerations of this population during detox and ongoing treatment.

Accreditation and Quality Standards

CARF accreditation demonstrates Lloyd C Elam's commitment to national standards for addiction treatment quality and safety. This accreditation requires regular evaluation of their medical detox protocols, staff qualifications, and treatment outcomes.

Their affiliation with Meharry Medical College provides access to medical professionals trained in addiction medicine and psychiatric care. Financial assistance programs ensure that cost barriers don't prevent Nashville residents from accessing medically necessary detox services.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options
Financial Assistance
Accreditations
CARF

Common questions

FAQs About Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center

What types of medical detox does Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center provide? +
Lloyd C Elam offers medical detox services with 24/7 medical supervision for withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, and other substances. Their medically supervised detox programs use FDA-approved medications and established withdrawal protocols to manage acute symptoms safely.
Does the facility offer residential treatment after medical detox? +
Yes, Lloyd C Elam provides residential treatment programs following medical detox. Patients can transition seamlessly from inpatient detox to residential care or step down to intensive outpatient programs based on medical necessity.
What makes Lloyd C Elam different from other detox centers in Nashville? +
Lloyd C Elam is CARF-accredited and affiliated with Meharry Medical College, providing access to specialized addiction medicine professionals. The facility has operated since 1971 and offers dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders during detox.
Do they accept patients requiring specialized medical detox services? +
Yes, the facility serves specialized populations including pregnant women, veterans, and patients with co-occurring disorders requiring targeted medical detox. They also provide HIV/AIDS support and trauma-informed care during withdrawal management.
What are the operating hours for medical detox admissions? +
Lloyd C Elam operates Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM. For urgent medical detox needs, contact (615) 327-6471 to discuss immediate admission options.
Does Lloyd C Elam offer financial assistance for detox programs? +
Yes, the facility provides financial assistance programs to help Nashville residents access medically supervised detox services. Contact their admissions team at (615) 327-6471 to discuss payment options and financial assistance availability.
What therapeutic approaches are used during and after medical detox? +
Lloyd C Elam incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as their primary therapeutic approach during treatment. Their dual diagnosis capabilities address both substance use disorders and mental health conditions throughout the detox and treatment process.
Can court-ordered individuals receive medical detox at this facility? +
Yes, Lloyd C Elam accepts court-ordered patients requiring medical detox and ongoing addiction treatment. Their programs meet legal requirements while providing medically supervised withdrawal management in a residential setting.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Outpatient Residential treatment Outpatient detoxification IOP Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Aftercare recovery programs Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid Payment assistance (check with facility for details) Federal or any government funding for substance use programs Medicare Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education Adolescents Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men
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