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Freeman Recovery Center provides addiction treatment near Murfreesboro, TN, serving adults from Rutherford County who are ready to address substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. From medically monitored detox and residential care at the Burns, TN campus to PHP, IOP, and sober living options at the Dickson, TN outpatient campus, FRC offers a full treatment continuum without sending patients out of state. Same-day admissions are available, and most major insurance plans are accepted, including TennCare and BCBS of Tennessee.

Levels of Addiction Treatment Available to Murfreesboro Residents

Murfreesboro residents dealing with alcohol or drug addiction often face a frustrating gap: local outpatient options that are not intensive enough, or out-of-state facilities that put distance between patients and their families. Freeman Recovery Center was built to close that gap. Located in Dickson, TN, approximately, FRC’s rehab facilities offer every level of addiction care under one organization, from medically monitored detox through residential treatment, PHP, IOP, standard outpatient, sober living, and telehealth.

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What Addiction Treatment at Freeman Recovery Center Looks Like

Understanding that a facility offers “detox and therapy” does not tell the full story. Here is how Freeman Recovery Center’s levels of care function for someone coming from Murfreesboro.

Medical Detox in Burns, TN

Medical Detox in Burns, TN

For most people with moderate to severe physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, medically monitored detox is the necessary first step. FRC’s medically monitored detox is based at the Burns, TN campus, where 24/7 clinical supervision manages withdrawal safely. The clinical team uses comfort-focused protocols; the goal is not only physiological stabilization but keeping patients stable and supported enough to engage with the treatment that follows.

Alcohol withdrawal and benzodiazepine withdrawal in particular carry serious medical risks that require professional oversight. Attempting to withdraw from these substances without medical supervision carries serious risks and is strongly discouraged. FRC’s Burns campus is equipped to manage those risks with around-the-clock clinical staffing.

Residential Treatment: From Short-Stay to Long-Term

Residential Treatment: From Short-Stay to Long-Term

After medically monitored detox, the Burns campus also houses residential treatment, with structured options ranging from 7-day and 14-day programs up to 30-day, 60-day, 90-day, and 180-day stays. Clinical programming during residential combines individual therapy, group sessions, trauma-informed counseling, and structured daily activities including 12-step meetings, recovery coaching, case management, and optional faith-based programming through FRC’s “Arise” track.

Residential treatment is appropriate for anyone who needs around-the-clock structure and separation from the environment driving their use. For Murfreesboro residents whose home environment is a significant risk factor, the distance from Rutherford County during this phase can be a clinical asset rather than a barrier.

PHP and IOP Near Murfreesboro Through the Dickson Campus

PHP and IOP Near Murfreesboro Through the Dickson Campus

Once a patient has completed detox or residential care and is clinically ready to step down, Freeman Recovery Center’s outpatient programming operates out of the Dickson, TN campus. The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides intensive daytime clinical programming while patients live off-site, often in FRC’s sober living homes. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers structured therapy sessions with evening scheduling available, which makes it workable for Murfreesboro residents who are returning to employment, parenting responsibilities, or school.

Both PHP and IOP are also available through Freeman Recovery Online, FRC’s dedicated telehealth program, for patients who face transportation barriers or prefer a private setting. 

Sober Living as a Bridge Between Treatment and Independence

Sober Living as a Bridge Between Treatment and Independence

One of the most commonly overlooked needs in addiction recovery is stable housing. Freeman Recovery Center operates gender-specific sober living homes across Middle Tennessee, and these properties are available not only to residential graduates but also to patients actively enrolled in PHP or IOP who need a structured, substance-free living environment while completing outpatient treatment. For Murfreesboro residents who may not have a stable home environment to return to, this option removes a significant barrier to following through with outpatient care.


    Our Facilities Near Murfreesboro

    Freeman Recovery Center offers addiction treatment near Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with multiple levels of care available just outside the Nashville area. Our 24/7 medical detox and residential inpatient treatment facility is located at 1615 Highway 96, Burns, TN 37029, while PHP, IOP, and outpatient services are available Monday through Friday, 8am to 9pm at 250 State St., Dickson, TN 37055, providing structured support as you move through each stage of recovery.


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    Substances and Conditions Treated at Freeman Recovery Center

    FRC treats addiction across a wide range of substances. For Murfreesboro residents, the most common presenting concerns include:

    • Alcohol use disorder, including patients with complex withdrawal histories
    • Opioid addiction, including heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and other prescription opioids
    • Benzodiazepine dependence, including Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan
    • Methamphetamine and stimulant addiction, including cocaine and crack cocaine
    • Poly-substance use, where multiple substances are involved simultaneously

    Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is integrated across levels of care at FRC, using FDA-approved medications including buprenorphine, naltrexone, Suboxone, and acamprosate, combined with clinical counseling. MAT is not offered in isolation; it is part of a broader treatment structure that addresses the behavioral and psychological dimensions of addiction alongside the physiological ones.

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    Insurance, Cost, and Getting Started from Murfreesboro

    The practical question behind most initial calls is straightforward: “Can I actually afford this?” Freeman Recovery Center accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, CIGNA, UnitedHealthcare, Optum, Magellan, Carelon, TRICARE, and TennCare/Medicaid, among others. Veterans and military family members can use TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and VA CCN/Optum VA CCN benefits.

    FRC offers free, confidential insurance verification online. The admissions team can typically confirm benefits and coverage levels before a patient ever arrives on campus.

    For those without insurance or with limited coverage, Freeman Health Partners operates on a sliding-scale payment model based on income and family size. State-funded options through TennCare are also available for eligible patients.

    Same-day admissions are available. If someone in Murfreesboro is ready to be assessed and placed, the process can move within hours of the initial call. Reach FRC’s admissions team at (615) 645-3677 or by email at Admissions@freemanrecoverycenter.com.

    Client completing an intake assessment with counselors at Freeman Recovery Center, representing compassionate and professional substance abuse evaluation and treatment planning.

    Why Freeman Recovery Center Stands Apart for Middle Tennessee Residents

    There are several addiction treatment providers across Tennessee, and Murfreesboro residents deserve a direct answer about what distinguishes Freeman Recovery Center.

    More than 50% of FRC staff are personally in recovery. That shapes every clinical interaction. Staff who have lived through addiction and treatment understand what patients are experiencing in a way that credentialing alone does not replicate.

    The organization was built from the ground up in Tennessee. Founder Shawn Baker started helping people with addiction in 2005, opened a sober living home in 2008, and formally incorporated Freeman Recovery Center in 2012. This is not a national chain that opened a Tennessee location; it is a Tennessee-rooted organization with deep community ties across Middle Tennessee, including Rutherford County.

    The clinical depth runs beyond standard addiction treatment. Therapies, trauma-focused counseling, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, art therapy through Freeman Health Partners, the “Arise” faith-based track, and non-faith-based secular options give the clinical team real flexibility to match modalities to the patient rather than fitting the patient to a fixed curriculum.

    Aftercare is built in, not added on. FRC’s alumni engagement program, called Aercare, includes an alumni app, alumni events, peer mentoring, and post-discharge outcome follow-up. For Murfreesboro residents returning to their communities after treatment, ongoing connection to FRC’s recovery network remains available and accessible.

    Frequently Asked Questions: Addiction Rehab Near Murfreesboro, TN

    The questions below address the most common concerns from Murfreesboro residents and their families. For questions not covered here, FRC’s admissions team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Where is Burns located relative to Murfreesboro?

    Where is Burns located relative to Murfreesboro?

    Burns is about an hour and 15 minutes northwest of Murfreesboro via I-24 west and I-40 west. Our Dickson outpatient location is at similar distance. For Murfreesboro residents, the geography supports the residential and stepped-down outpatient continuum, with the route crossing Nashville affecting drive time during peak hours.

    What about clients from MTSU or with student schedules?

    What about clients from MTSU or with student schedules?

    We treat college students regularly, including from MTSU and other universities. Treatment timing relative to academic calendars is something we discuss during assessment, including whether to take a medical leave for residential during a semester or wait for break periods. Many universities have specific medical withdrawal policies that protect academic standing during medical leave. Our admissions team can discuss these practical aspects with students or families navigating treatment alongside academic obligations.

    How does Freeman handle clients from rural communities versus urban areas?

    How does Freeman handle clients from rural communities versus urban areas?

    Tennessee’s rural and urban communities have different substance use patterns, treatment access challenges, and recovery community resources. Rural clients often face longer distances to specialized care and smaller local recovery communities, which makes facility selection more impactful. Urban clients often have more local options but face different environmental triggers in early recovery. The clinical work itself is similar, but the practical aftercare planning adapts to community context.

    What’s the relationship between substance use and ADHD?

    What’s the relationship between substance use and ADHD?

    ADHD and substance use disorders co-occur at higher rates than in the general population. People with untreated ADHD sometimes self-medicate with stimulants, alcohol, or other substances that temporarily address attention or executive function challenges. Treating substance use without addressing the underlying ADHD often produces poor outcomes, but treating ADHD with stimulant medications during active substance use can be complicated. Our clinical team navigates this with careful assessment and medication decisions that balance both diagnoses.

    Does Freeman support clients with co-occurring chronic illness?

    Does Freeman support clients with co-occurring chronic illness?

    Chronic illness, including diabetes, autoimmune conditions, and chronic pain, often interacts complexly with substance use disorders. Our medical team coordinates with existing primary care or specialist providers when appropriate and manages co-occurring conditions during residential. For clients with severe chronic illness requiring specialized ongoing medical care that exceeds what we provide on-site, the clinical assessment determines whether Freeman’s medical capacity is adequate or whether higher-acuity treatment is needed.

    What’s the cost of an outpatient assessment if I’m not sure I need treatment?

    What’s the cost of an outpatient assessment if I’m not sure I need treatment?

    The clinical assessment is free and doesn’t commit you to treatment. Many people in Murfreesboro and surrounding areas use the assessment as a way to get an objective clinical perspective on their substance use without committing to a specific treatment path. The assessment results give you information about whether your situation warrants treatment and at what level, but the decision about what to do with that information is yours. Don’t avoid the conversation because you’re not sure you’re ready to commit.



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