About Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency
Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (JACOA) is an addiction treatment center in Jackson, Tennessee offering licensed inpatient and outpatient care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Serving the community since 1964, JACOA follows a mind-body-spirit philosophy paired with evidence based curriculum and therapies.
Addiction Treatment Programs at JACOA
Treatment often begins with a 28-day residential inpatient program featuring gender-specific beds for men and women, an admission-week physical, and assessment.
Because JACOA does not offer medical detoxification clients are placed in the level of care that best fits their needs including intensive outpatient programming held four days per week.
Clients can expect counseling, weekly family groups, and AA/NA meetings supported by the Living in Balance curriculum. JACOA also uses Motivational Interviewing and CBT, trauma therapy, and relapse prevention along with MAT through Vivitrol/naltrexone.
Quick Facts About JACOA
- Location: 900 East Chester Street in historic East Jackson, Tennessee.
- Levels of care: Residential inpatient, intensive outpatient, MAT, aftercare, and sober living.
- Who they treat: Adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Approach: Gender specific, trauma informed, evidence based care.
- Payment options: TennCare, self pay, payment plans, grants, and sliding scale assistance.
- Extras: DUI classes, parenting classes, early intervention, and transitional housing.





