What Saint Francis did for me was amazing, not only they got me recovered but also they showed me a way to keep it that way for the rest of my life. I learned how to change my bad habits for good ones and that had worked perfectly for me.
About Saint Francis Hospital – Memphis
Saint Francis Behavioral Health Center is a hospital based behavioral health and substance use treatment program in Memphis, Tennessee located on the campus of Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis.
This integrated model connects behavioral health care with broader medical resources supporting patients across Memphis and the Mid-South.
Substance Use and Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Care begins with a comprehensive medical and psychological assessment to guide a customized treatment plan. Patients may receive medication management along with counseling delivered within the hospital’s supportive setting.
The program also addresses co-occurring disorders such as anxiety and depression and includes recreational opportunities as part of the treatment experience. Patients facing aging-related concerns can access additional support including nutritional counseling when needed.
Quick Facts About Saint Francis Behavioral Health Center
- Location: Memphis, Tennessee, on a 42 acre campus serving the broader Mid-South region.
- Services offered: Assessments, medication management, and client and group counseling.
- Who they treat: Adults with behavioral health needs, co-occurring disorders, and aging related concerns.
- Approach: Hospital based care combining behavioral health with medical resources.
- Payment options: Accepts most major insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, and exchange plans.
- Amenities: Private rooms and a large multi-building medical campus.
- Availability: The hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Excellent care and everyone there has a great and professional attitude.
Response from the owner1 day ago
Bill, we appreciate the recognition and will do our best to keep up the great work!
I recently gave birth at Saint Francis Hospital, and I honestly had such a wonderful experience. I almost let the negative reviews influence my decision, but I’m so glad I chose to experience it for myself. I normally don’t write reviews unless something truly deserves recognition, and this definitely does.
Although the building is older, the Women’s Department was very clean, well maintained, and cared for. The staff constantly cleaned and sanitized everything!
A huge thank you to my Labor & Delivery nurses Tamika, Shaun, and Megan! Especially Shaun, who cared for me through most of my induction. I was very anxious, and she was incredibly patient, supportive, caring, and understanding. She never made me feel like I was being too much and was always there when I needed her. Megan was also so sweet and made sure I was comfortable and had everything I needed.
Postpartum was just as wonderful. Thank you to nurses Unique, Patricia, and Sharma for being so kind and caring. You could genuinely tell they love what they do.
And of course, I cannot say enough about my doctor, Dr. Katosha Muse. A huge thank you to her for delivering my baby and taking care of both of us. I truly felt that my baby and I were in good hands. She deserves so much credit and recognition for the care she provided.
I also had to visit the ER twice, including after delivery when I developed a post-dural puncture headache from my epidural. I was treated quickly. A special thank you to Dr. Stevan from Anesthesia for listening to me, explaining what was happening, and reassuring me when I was scared. And treating me. Also thanks to the two caring nurses during my visit (can’t remember their names😭 I was in such pain)
Overall, I’m extremely grateful for the care I received at Saint Francis. Everyone I encountered was professional, caring, and supportive.
Don’t listen to the bad reviews. Go and experience it yourself.
Had to come in by ambulance. Met Nurse Chris soon after. I stayed in ER for 2 days waiting on a room but he made it so much easier for me. Love him. Then went to 10th floor oncology and Nurse Franklin was with me. Loved him. All good people there. I have now been here 3 times since July 16. Worst hospital ever 100%. My previous reviews were on the er which is better than hospital. You never know what is being done to you. No one explains anything not even the doctors. I’ve been here three times with the same exact problems and this third time finally what is the Dr. Doctor Bogart saying to put something in motion if there was ever another way, I could not come back to this hospital I wouldn’t you wait 25 to 30 minutes I want a bad fan anything you need you wait 25 to 30 minutes sometimes longer, the food is absolute worse. I just can’t say enough negativity right now about this hospital. I know I’ll probably have to come back because I have cancer and this is where White this is where White cancer treatment brings her people, but I will hate every minute of it and hopefully I will have a decent Nurse. The one I have tonight cannot even speak English. None that one hour you have to get her aid to translate now that makes you feel like she’s gonna give you the right medication, doesn’t it?
Response from the owner1 day ago
Deborah, we appreciate the recognition and will do our best to keep up the great work! 
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient rehabs enable clients to receive care without leaving their home, workplace, and community. Clients typically receive intensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Many programs promote clients' long-term sobriety through recovery-focused life skills training and ancillary services, such as peer coaching. Medication assisted treatment (MAT), including medication induction and maintenance, are common in outpatient care. Most facilities offer multiple levels of care to accommodate clients' evolving needs, including intensive outpatient (IOP) and standard outpatient programming.
Inpatient rehabs are designed principally for clients who require intensive supervision and support, including clients who have just completed detox, clients in early recovery, and clients at an elevated risk of relapse. Inpatient treatment helps clients stabilize following detox and prepares them to step-down into outpatient and/or community-based care. Clients reside at the facility for the duration of their program and engage in extensive addiction counseling and education. Many programs also offer evidence-based complementary therapies.
When enrolld in an addiction recovery program that's based on the 12 step model, clients are able to cultivate recovery-focused life skills emphasizing spiritual, mental, and emotional healing. Participants receive intensive peer support in 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, open to the public, and available day and night in most communities. Self-selected sponsors guide sponsees through the recovery journey, cultivating self-awareness, forgiveness, acceptance, and accountability. Though these programs are rooted in spiritual principles, participants aren't required to be religiously affiliated.
Safe detox requires 24-hour clinical care in Tennessee. This is due to the health risks that are involved during withdrawal. As the brain reacts to the absence of the drug, severe symptoms can occur, depending on the type of drug used. For instance, alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal may result in seizures. Fortunately, supervised care in a clinical setting can provide the necessary treatment to avoid health risks and allow you to complete detox safely.
To keep you safe and comfortable during the detoxification process, a medically assisted detox provides you with a team of medical professionals who can provide the necessary medications to treat any potential withdrawal symptoms. Suddenly stopping chronic abuse of substances like alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids can have uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Counseling in Tennessee that takes a dialectical behavior therapy approach can last from six to 12 months. During that time, you'll develop skills in the areas of distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy is a safe place to work through the lingering effects of traumatic events in your life. Your therapist will help you understand the physical and emotional responses that can develop after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. You then work toward developing healthier coping mechanisms to reduce your symptoms.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Life skills training teaches you how to cope with challenging situations in non destructive ways. This crucial piece of drug rehab in Tennessee gives you tools for decision making, relationship building, and self care.
Many individuals who are experiencing addiction are extremely malnourished. This is due to negative patterns that develop during active addiction. Nutrition therapy helps break these negative patterns and teaches you to develop healthy ones that will help you sustain sobriety long term.
Recreational therapy supports addiction recovery by giving you structured activities that promote physical and mental health. These help build a supportive network of your peers that promotes sobriety. Activities can include sports, creative arts, and outdoor adventures that help you reduce cravings, manage stress, and give you an emotional outlet.
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Residential Setting
Staff
Scott Smith
CEO
Ryan Nelson
CFO
Chris Jenkins, MHA, FACHE
COO
Cameron Murphy, MSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
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5959 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
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