Lloyd C Elam Mental Health Center Meharry Medical College

Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center is a behavioral health facility affiliated with Meharry Medical College. The center serves adults and adolescents in Nashville, Tennessee.

The team specializes in dual-diagnosis care for people navigating substance use disorders alongside co-occurring mental health conditions, with programming for men, women, young adults, veterans, LGBTQ+ clients and more.

Rooted in an academic medical tradition, the team delivers integrated treatment that addresses the full picture of a person's well-being.

Integrated Dual-Diagnosis Treatment

As a program connected to Meharry Medical College's clinical services, Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center focuses on co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Services span the continuum of care, including detox, short- and long-term residential treatment, intensive outpatient, regular outpatient and aftercare support.

Clinicians draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, the Matrix Model, contingency management, relapse prevention and 12-step facilitation.

Medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone is also available, giving clients a foundation for sustainable recovery.

Specialized Support for Complex Needs

The center works with populations that often need tailored care, including veterans and active duty military, pregnant and postpartum women, justice-involved clients, and individuals with trauma, HIV/AIDS or chronic pain histories.

Trauma-related counseling, anger management and alcohol and opioid rehab programs are part of the broader offering, reflecting a whole-person approach to treatment.