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Location
1619 17th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone
615-352-1757Website
http://cumberlandheights.orgPrimary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
About Cumberland Heights Outpatient Services of Music Row
Cumberland Heights operates a comprehensive recovery center in Nashville, Tennessee, offering medical detox through extended aftercare programs since 1966. The facility provides residential treatment, outpatient programs, and sober living options across a 177-acre campus with specialized tracks for professionals, adolescents, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals.
Cumberland Heights anchors Nashville's recovery community as a residential treatment center providing comprehensive addiction treatment across its 177-acre campus. Founded in 1966, this Joint Commission-accredited facility serves Tennessee and surrounding regions with medical detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and ongoing aftercare support. The center operates multiple specialized campuses including River Road Residential Campus and Still Waters Recovery Residences for both men and women.
The rehab offers a full continuum of care designed for long-term recovery success. Medical detox provides supervised withdrawal management, while residential treatment programs typically run 30 to 90 days. Intensive outpatient and standard outpatient programs allow clients to maintain work and family commitments while receiving structured substance abuse treatment. Extended care programs bridge the gap between residential treatment and independent living, with alumni support continuing through dedicated care coordination.
Treatment approaches combine 12-step immersion with cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and experiential therapies including music therapy. The recovery center emphasizes spiritual care alongside clinical interventions, creating a comprehensive framework for addressing drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and substance use disorders. Gender-specific inpatient programs ensure focused treatment environments, while specialized tracks serve unique populations.
Cumberland Heights serves adults, adolescents, professionals, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals through programs delivered in English and American Sign Language. The facility's Arch Academy addresses adolescent addiction treatment, while dedicated professionals programs recognize the unique challenges facing healthcare workers, executives, and licensed professionals. Multiple outpatient locations across Tennessee extend the recovery community's reach, supported by an active alumni network and research institute advancing addiction treatment practices.
Medical Detox and Residential Treatment Programs
Cumberland Heights provides medically supervised detox as the foundation of recovery, followed by residential treatment programs on its expansive Nashville campus. The facility's medical team, led by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Chapman Sledge, oversees withdrawal management and transition into residential care. Gender-specific inpatient programs create focused treatment environments with dedicated clinical directors for men's and women's tracks.
Residential treatment typically spans 30 to 90 days, incorporating 12-step immersion with cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and experiential approaches including music therapy. The River Road Residential Campus and Still Waters Recovery Residences provide structured sober living environments that bridge intensive treatment with independent recovery. Extended care programs offer continued support during this critical transition period.
Outpatient Programs and Community Recovery Support
The recovery center operates intensive outpatient and standard outpatient programs across multiple Tennessee locations, allowing individuals to maintain work and family responsibilities while receiving structured addiction treatment. Chief Outpatient Clinical Officer Amanda Lewis, DSW, LCSW, oversees these community-based programs designed for sustainable long-term recovery.
Outpatient services integrate with Cumberland Heights' broader recovery community through alumni programming, Sunday services, and dedicated care coordination. The alumni portal connects graduates across Tennessee, fostering peer support networks essential for sustained sobriety. This comprehensive aftercare approach recognizes that recovery extends far beyond initial treatment completion.
Specialized Programs for Unique Populations
Cumberland Heights serves professionals through specialized tracks recognizing the unique challenges facing healthcare workers, executives, and licensed professionals. Dr. John Woods serves as Medical Director of the Professionals Program, addressing career-specific recovery concerns and return-to-work planning. The facility also operates Arch Academy, providing adolescent addiction treatment in age-appropriate environments.
The center demonstrates exceptional commitment to accessibility by offering programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals with American Sign Language interpretation services. This specialized population receives the same comprehensive treatment approaches while maintaining full communication access throughout their recovery journey.
Why Choose Cumberland Heights Outpatient Services of Music Row
- 177-acre recovery campus with multiple specialized residential facilities including Still Waters Recovery Residences
- Dedicated programs for professionals, adolescents, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals with ASL interpretation
- Extended care programs lasting 30-90 days with active alumni network and care coordination
- Gender-specific inpatient treatment programs with specialized clinical directors for men's and women's tracks
- Comprehensive outpatient network across Tennessee supporting long-term recovery community connections
Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of care does Cumberland Heights provide for long-term recovery?
Cumberland Heights offers a complete continuum including medical detox, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and standard outpatient care. Extended care programs typically last 30 to 90 days, with ongoing alumni support and care coordination for sustained recovery.
Does the recovery center offer specialized programs for professionals?
Yes, Cumberland Heights operates dedicated professionals programs under Medical Director Dr. John Woods. These specialized tracks address the unique challenges facing healthcare workers, executives, and licensed professionals, including career-specific recovery planning and return-to-work support.
What makes Cumberland Heights different from other rehab facilities in Tennessee?
The facility operates on a 177-acre campus with gender-specific residential programs, specialized tracks for professionals and adolescents, and services for deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals with ASL interpretation. Multiple sober living options and extensive outpatient locations across Tennessee support long-term recovery community connections.
What therapeutic approaches are used in treatment programs?
Cumberland Heights combines 12-step immersion with cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, and experiential therapies including music therapy. The center also incorporates spiritual care alongside clinical interventions, creating a comprehensive treatment framework for substance use disorders.
Does Cumberland Heights provide sober living and aftercare support?
The facility operates Still Waters Recovery Residences for both men and women, providing structured sober living environments. Aftercare includes extended care programs, alumni portal access, Sunday services, and dedicated alumni care coordination to support long-term recovery success.
What insurance and payment options are accepted?
Cumberland Heights accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay arrangements. As a Joint Commission-accredited facility, many insurance plans provide coverage for their comprehensive addiction treatment programs.
Can adolescents receive addiction treatment at Cumberland Heights?
Yes, the facility operates Arch Academy, providing specialized adolescent addiction treatment programs. These age-appropriate services address the unique developmental and clinical needs of young people struggling with substance use disorders.
What populations does the recovery center serve?
Cumberland Heights serves adults, adolescents, professionals, and deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals. Programs are delivered in English and American Sign Language, with gender-specific treatment options and specialized tracks for unique populations throughout Tennessee.
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