How We Rank Listings
Every facility on this page is drawn from our directory of licensed and accredited treatment providers serving Dickson and the surrounding area. Listings are organized to help you compare real options by the care they provide, the people they serve, and the ways they accept payment, rather than to reward whoever paid the most.
We give weight to providers that hold recognized third-party accreditation, maintain current Tennessee licensure, and publish clear information about their services. Where a program offers medication-assisted treatment, specialized tracks, or financial assistance, we surface those details so they factor into your decision. Sponsored placements are labeled as such, and a listing’s position is not a clinical endorsement. Verify current services, availability, and insurance acceptance directly with any center before enrolling.
Rehab in Dickson: What to Know
Dickson is the largest city in Dickson County, a Middle Tennessee community about 40 miles west of Nashville along Interstate 40. The Tennessee rehab directory lists 6 treatment providers in and around the city, spanning detox, inpatient, outpatient, and sober living, and residents can also reach the wider Nashville-metro network of addiction treatment options within an hour.
Local care runs through Horizon Medical Center and providers such as Centerstone. Statewide, anyone can reach treatment through the Tennessee REDLINE, a free and confidential 24/7 referral line that connects Tennesseans to care whether or not they have insurance, and TDMHSAS funds care for those who can’t afford it.
Dickson County is part of the Mid-Cumberland region’s overdose-response network, and the statewide trend turned sharply down in 2024. Opioid use disorder and fentanyl still drive most deaths, with methamphetamine heavily co-involved across rural Middle Tennessee, so quick access to treatment and naloxone remains essential.
Cost of Rehab in Dickson
There is no single price for rehab in Dickson. Cost depends on the level of care, how long treatment lasts, whether a program is public or private, and what your insurance covers. Outpatient counseling is the most affordable option, medical detox and residential care cost more because they include around-the-clock supervision, and medication-assisted treatment falls in between. Local figures track Tennessee averages, and most people pay far less than the sticker price once insurance, TennCare, or a sliding fee scale is applied.
Most people do not pay these amounts out of pocket. Tennessee did not expand Medicaid, so TennCare covers the substance use continuum for eligible members but not everyone qualifies. For those who don’t, TDMHSAS-funded treatment and the Behavioral Health Safety Net provide care based on income, and treatment scholarships and financial assistance can help with private programs.
How to Pay for Rehab in Dickson
Across the treatment centers listed for Dickson, programs accept self-payment, private insurance, and TennCare. For public coverage or state-funded care beyond what’s listed locally, the Tennessee REDLINE can connect you to programs across Middle Tennessee. The cards below show how many Dickson programs in our directory accept each payment type.
TennCare (Medicaid)
TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, covers substance use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, for eligible members through managed-care plans. Because Tennessee did not expand Medicaid, eligibility is narrower than in many states, but half of Dickson’s listed programs accept it. The Tennessee REDLINE can help you find TennCare-accepting and state-funded care.
Medicare and Military Benefits
None of Dickson’s listed programs currently bill Medicare or TRICARE, though nearby Nashville-area providers do. Medicare covers medically necessary addiction treatment for eligible older adults, and TRICARE and the VA serve the military community; the Tennessee REDLINE can refer you to programs that accept them. It helps to understand how Medicare and private insurance apply to rehab before you enroll.
Insurance and Private Pay
The Affordable Care Act requires most health plans to cover substance use treatment as an essential health benefit, though your deductible and network still shape the final cost. Verifying benefits before admission tells you what a program will actually cost you.
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- Cigna
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Humana
Levels of Care Available in Dickson
The centers listed for Dickson cover most major levels of care, from medical detox and residential inpatient programs to partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, dual diagnosis treatment, and sober living. The cards below show how many programs in each category are available locally.
Medical detox
Medical detox is the first step for people with significant physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or other substances. Programs use around-the-clock monitoring and medication to manage withdrawal safely before a person steps into ongoing treatment.
Inpatient and residential rehab
Inpatient rehab provides 24-hour care in a structured residential setting, which suits people who need medical monitoring or a break from a high-risk environment early in recovery.
Partial hospitalization and outpatient
Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options offer structured daytime treatment while clients return home. Outpatient care, the most common level in Dickson, lets people live at home and keep working or caring for family while attending scheduled treatment.
Dual diagnosis care
Two local programs treat co-occurring disorders, addressing a substance use disorder and a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD at the same time, which tends to work better than treating either alone.
Sober living and aftercare
Three sober living homes, a strong number for a city this size, provide structured, substance-free housing for people leaving treatment. Ongoing aftercare, including counseling and peer support, helps protect recovery over the long term.
Specialty Programs in Dickson
Beyond general treatment, several Dickson programs tailor care to specific groups and substances. The grid below shows the number of programs offering each specialty.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Dickson
Cost and insurance should never stop someone in Dickson County from getting help. Several local and statewide resources offer free or low-cost support, from 24-hour helplines to state-funded treatment and harm reduction.
Crisis and helplines
- Tennessee REDLINE. 800-889-9789, call or text, the state’s free, confidential, 24/7 referral line for addiction treatment, available whether or not you have insurance.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. See more crisis and suicide prevention resources.
- TDMHSAS Helpline. 800-560-5767 (weekdays) for help accessing state-funded treatment and services.
- SAMHSA National Helpline. 1-800-662-HELP (4357), a free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral line.
Local treatment and recovery
- Centerstone. A regional nonprofit offering outpatient behavioral health and substance use services, including for people with limited means.
- Horizon Medical Center. A Dickson hospital providing behavioral health and addiction-related services.
Government and harm reduction
- Free naloxone. Available at no cost through Tennessee’s Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS), who also provide overdose-response training.
- Tennessee 211. Dial 211 to connect with local health, housing, and treatment resources.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Dickson
Dickson is in Dickson County, part of the largely rural western edge of Middle Tennessee, where methamphetamine and fentanyl both drive overdose deaths. The statewide total fell sharply in 2024, the first meaningful decline in years. Seeing the local picture against national substance use statistics adds context.
Resources
- Tennessee Department of Health. (2025). Tennessee Drug Overdose Deaths Report 2024. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/pdo/pdo/data-dashboard.html
- Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Tennessee REDLINE. https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html
- USAFacts / CDC. (2025). Drug overdose deaths in Tennessee. https://usafacts.org/
- Addictions.com. (2026). Alcohol and Drug Rehabs in Tennessee: cost of treatment averages. https://www.addictions.com/rehabs/tennessee/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2026). National Helpline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline