Park Center East in Nashville, Tennessee, is a non-profit rehabilitation facility focusing on substance abuse and mental health issues. Founded in 1984, it offers specialized outpatient treatment for those with dual diagnoses, addressing both substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
Their mission is to empower individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders to thrive in their communities. Park Center is accredited by CARF and listed with SAMHSA, ensuring high standards in treatment.
- Founded in 1984 with a commitment to treating substance abuse and mental health issues.
- Offers evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
- Provides comprehensive aftercare planning and relapse prevention training.
- Accredited by CARF and licensed by the state of Tennessee.
Specializing in dual diagnoses, this facility helps those struggling with alcoholism, drug addiction, opioid addiction, and co-occurring mental health challenges. Their programs suit individuals battling both substance use disorders and mental health issues.
- 3+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 3 Conditions Treated
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 15 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
State License
SAMHSA

CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- Amanda Bracht, LCSWChief Executive OfficerLeads Park Center with a focus on mental health and recovery services.
- Dani Lieberman, MSSW, CPRPChief Operating OfficerOversees operations to ensure effective service delivery.
- Dr. Alicia Ellis, Lpc-Mhsp, ACS, CST, MPAChief Program OfficerDirects program development and implementation.
- David Langgle-Martin, MSW, CPRPChief Housing OfficerManages housing services and initiatives.
- Alan McCannonDirector of Information TechnologyLeads IT strategy and infrastructure.
- Ashley Blum, LBSW, CPRPDirector of DevelopmentHeads fundraising and development efforts.
- Danielle CaseyOwner's RepresentativeRepresents ownership interests in projects.
- Danielle Jackson, MEd, CPRPDirector of Supported HousingOversees supported housing programs.
- Dr. Denise Atwater, Ed.D, MHA, CESPDirector of Supported EmploymentLeads employment support services.
- DeShaun Reed, LMSWDirector of Permanent Supportive HousingManages permanent supportive housing initiatives.
- Julia BarlarDirector of Clinical ServicesOversees clinical services and programs.
- Kenna Smith, BSWDirector of Homeless Outreach ServicesLeads outreach services for the homeless.
- Kristie AlloccoDirector of Human ResourcesManages HR functions and staff welfare.
- Kyle WilsonRegional Property ManagerOversees property management and maintenance.
- Shermelle McKayFinance SupervisorSupervises financial operations and reporting.
- Zach Harlow, BA, CPRPDirector of Quality and OperationsEnsures quality and operational efficiency.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Park Center East
Opioid Addiction Treatment supports people recovering from addiction to prescription drugs as well as illegal opioids. This is a hospital-based or residential treatment. Depending upon one’s age, detox without the appropriate medication may be unpleasant or even dangerous–some get body aches, fever, chills, while others may even have seizures.
Opioid treatment involves medically assisted detox, physical and mental support. Most rehabilitations use an array of treatments to ensure overall wellbeing, such as Medication-assisted therapy (MAT) in which one gets behavioral therapy, medicines, and counseling. A client-centered approach can reduce one’s chances of relapse. Therapists at work with the client to figure out environmental and behavioral triggers, giving them the power to change the patterns.
Dual-Diagnosis
When someone in Tennessee struggles with both addiction and mental or emotional illness, this is considered a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis treatment can include emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression. Getting treatment for these issues must occur at the same time to treat either of them effectively.Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Daily trips to the hospital that provides the treatment include intensive outpatient services (IOP). IOP in Tennessee is appropriate for patients in residential recovery facilities that have been diagnosed with addiction. Patients return to their everyday lives gradually, increasing the likeliness of success in treatment.
Outpatient rehabilitation is a treatment that exists if a patient is not checking into Park Center East long term. In addition to helping them recover, the patient attends regular therapy sessions and detox and participates in other therapies. However, this is all primarily done from home. As a follow-up to inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment is usually recommended.
After rehabilitation, it helps people return to their everyday lives. It may also be an alternative to inpatient care in some situations. If they cannot leave their jobs, children, or don’t have the money for inpatient care, people can choose this method. Inpatient therapy, however, is the best method and most suggested level of treatment offered by Park Center East in recovering from addiction.
Treatment for substance abuse does not cease after an individual successfully completes a detox or rehabilitation program. A vital follow-up treatment service is aftercare support provided to individuals at Park Center East in Tennessee after they attain initial sobriety.
Aftercare support often takes the following forms: 12-Step Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, and Support Groups. The most effective aftercare programs are tailored to meet an individual’s specific needs and circumstances.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at Park Center East. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.
Addiction and alcoholism always harm an addict’s relationships with others and none more than relationships with a spouse or partner. Couples therapy is an essential part of restoring trust and good communication to intimate relationships harmed by addiction. Couples therapy by Park Center East helps repair the damage done to these important relationships.
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Park Center East brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
The right diet can improve a person’s general outlook, sleep habits and thought processing skills. MNT also lowers the occurrence of chronic diseases such as adult-onset diabetes. Dieticians like those at Park Center East in Nashville, TN believe that nutrition therapy is the key to making significant lifestyle changes.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) uses low dose nicotine products to ween smokers away from cigarettes. The products get nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking reducing addiction to the physical habit. It also allows addicts to adjust to lower doses to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact

948 Woodland St
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone Number
(615) 242-3576
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