Recovery Housing

Oxford House

Oxford Houses are safe, supportive housing options for adults at least 18 years old who are in recovery from alcohol abuse and/or drug abuse. Individuals must be motivated to live in a disciplined, supportive, alcohol- and drug-free living environment and able to gain employment or receive some type of legitimate financial assistance. Residents pay a weekly fee that includes rent, utilities, cable, and internet connection. The fee varies between $80 and $110 per week, depending on the location.

A listing of Oxford Houses in Tennessee along with vacancies and contact phone numbers can be found at this link.

Tennessee Association of Recovery Residences

Tennessee Association of Recovery Residences (TN-ARR) is a founding member of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences. The National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the availability of well-operated, ethical, and supportive recovery housing.  They have developed a widely-referenced national standard for the operation of recovery residences. They work with and support 30 state affiliate organizations including one in Tennessee. NARR and these organizations collectively support over 25,000 persons in addiction recovery who are living in over 2,500 certified recovery residences throughout the United States.  

Learn more about the Tennessee Association of Recovery Residences at this link.

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

CARF International, a group of companies that includes CARF Canada and CARF Europe, is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.  Through accreditation, CARF assists service providers in improving the quality of their services, demonstrating value, and meeting internationally recognized organizational and program standards.  CARF accredits Recovery Residences under their Behavioral Health Programs Community Housing standards.

Link to CARF.org Accredited Provider Search

The Joint Commission

The Joint Commission is an international accreditation organization with expertise in monitoring standards of care across many different healthcare settings.  The Joint Commission accredits recovery residences as a part of its accreditation of treatment settings.  

Link to The Joint Commission substance use disorder treatment provider search

National Sober Living Association

The National Sober Living Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting excellence, support, certification, inspection, operation/management and training for 12 Step, abstinence-based sober living homes and Recovery Centers.

Learn more about National Sober Living Association members in Tennessee at this link.

Creating Homes Initiative

Through the department's Creating Homes Initiative (CHI), we have created and continue to create and support permanent recovery housing opportunities across Tennessee.  The list of TDMHSAS-Recognized Permanent Recovery Housing Options below will continue to grow as we issue new grants and community based organizations open new opportunities.

Addiction Recovery Program

Through the department's Addiction Recovery Program (ARP), we support community-based providers who offer transitional housing services.