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Cumberland Heights Nashville

Nashville, TN

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Detox Inpatient PHP IOP MAT Telehealth

Detox · Inpatient · PHP · IOP center · in Nashville, TN · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans.

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About Cumberland Heights Nashville

Cumberland Heights offers residential programs on two plots of land, 177 acres for adults and 67 acres for adolescents, located just outside Nashville, Tennessee. The facility has gender-specific and age-specific programs that aid in treating alcohol and substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Cumberland Heights is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1966. The center uses evidence-based therapies such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, family systems work, trauma informed care, and 12-step facilitation. Their programs include detox, residential, adult extended care, and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). Cumberland Heights accepts a few major insurances, and during admission they can determine what benefits the client has and what is covered. Cumberland Heights is accredited by the Joint Commission and is one of the first in Tennessee to be American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level 3.7 care certified.
Cumberland Heights' accommodations are gender and age-specific. They offer hiking, arts and crafts, a music room, yoga studio, and day school for adolescents. The center can accommodate up to 95 clients for the male and female adult programs. Cumberland Heights offers comfortable bedrooms with 2 people per room and a shared bathroom. All meals are prepared by chefs and can accommodate dietary preferences. A pay phone is available and can be used in the evenings to keep clients in contact with loved ones, but personal devices are prohibited. A gym and game room are available on alternating days based on gender and age. Clients can enjoy local outings, such as hockey and minor league baseball games. On site, they offer a softball field, a regulation frisbee golf course, full basketball court, climbing wall, and a ropes course.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Detox · Inpatient · PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Residential detoxification, Short-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Medications used
Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

8283 River Road Pike, Nashville, TN 37209

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Facility direct line

(615) 857-3051

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cumberland Heights Nashville accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (615) 857-3051 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other TN centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Cumberland Heights Nashville offer?
This facility offers: Detox, Inpatient, PHP, IOP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Residential detoxification, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification.
Does Cumberland Heights Nashville have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Veterans, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Cumberland Heights Nashville use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Cumberland Heights Nashville?
Call the facility directly at (615) 857-3051 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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