Today is the 9th day for my loved one in the Freeman IOP Program. For someone just coming out of a 5 week inpatient rehab (6th attempt), we had hoped for an experience the website promises: structured environment, therapy, counseling, couseling, ......... in order to make a ...
About Freeman Sober Living
Freeman Recovery Center, in Dickson, Tennessee, is a luxury, 12 step-focused drug and alcohol rehab for adults. They provide medically supervised detox, dual diagnosis care, and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services. Their primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy, recovery-focused life skills training, and evidence-based complementary care.
Freeman Recovery Center is a 12 step-focused drug and alcohol rehab for adults in Dickson, Tennessee, offering medically supervised detox and inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services. Dedicated programming for persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness is available.
Clients undergoing detox receive round-the-clock medical supervision. FDA-approved medications may be prescribed to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent potentially serious complications.
The inpatient program allows clients to focus on their recovery in a private, homelike environment with premium amenities, including hiking trails and onsite fitness facilities. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive, trauma informed, CBT-based psychotherapy, including individual, group, and family counseling. An array of evidence-based complementary therapies is available, including equine, creative arts, recreational, and experiential therapy. The program prioritizes recovery-focused life skills training to facilitate clients’ successful reintegration into their home, workplace, and community.
The outpatient program promotes clients’ long-term recovery through a robust continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Their step-down approach encompasses multiple levels of care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient programming. Aftercare services may include peer coaching, 12 step program induction, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs.
Freeman Recovery Center is state licensed and accredited by the Joint Commission. They accept private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
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Before I could be excepted into Freeman's program, a video conversation was a must so that they could see what I looked like. This should have been a warning screaming for me to just stop. I was entering into a long term care program that included 180 days or more of invasive classes five days a week and had to rent one of the owners homes to be included into these classes. To share a bedroom with two other women and a house with nine others cost me and everyone of them also, 800 bucks a month. Thank goodness insurance covered the remaining class costs right!. Well then I was blessed with a counselor whom was a younger lady and also her council as well. Just so happens they were ugly to my name and sweet to my face. They were unprofessional and enjoyed being in the middle of making me feel uncomfortable, not wanted there, embarrassed, and a little bullied by them. The sister of the owners wife was one of these individuals. When we had a class that she taught, she made it known to me and few others that she disliked me and every chance she had to belittle me in front of the entire classroom was an hourly occurrence. It was obvious the integrity she insisted on teaching us about was something that was unbeknownst to her particularly. She also diagnosed me with Moonchowsing Syndrome in front of my class just to try and control my emotional state. Her negatively speaking about my new to her coworkers became an obvious situation as each new day unfolded. After the classes the admitting staff ended up pushing me and forty others out there door without sober living due to so many others coming thru the doors at their rehab facility also needing long term care. I invite all those people to share their true experiences with this recovery center as well!! Set up for failure but destined with success and so much abundance. Good luck.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for making us aware of your concerns. The issues you describe are not typical of the Freeman Recovery experience. Freeman Recovery Center provides the highest level of care to individuals who are living with substance use and mental health disorders. Using evidence-based practices and individualized, compassionate care, we equip people with the skills and resources to achieve lifelong recovery. Please reach out to us at hr@freemanrecoverycenter.com so we can better understand your experience.
Absolute best group of people in the business if I could give 1000 stars I would from the staff to the case managers to the counselors to the cooks and nurses! It was an absolute pleasure going to Freeman!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Congratulations on your success, Noah! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. Wishing you the best always.
This place changed my life when I couldn t do it for my self.And I wouldn t have made it if it wasn t for the Amazing staff and most importantly the Director Paul Cruse and Brain Lunn. These guy are some great men and really care about helping people. I would recommend anybody to go there if they are trying to change their life Because this place can help you with that.I m so thankful for Freeman Recovery!!!!!!Thank y all!!!!!!!!!!!
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Great work Dalton! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review. I will be sure to share your thanks and kind words with Paul and Brien. Stay in touch. Best wishes to you always. Gallery
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives.
The Residential Treatment Program at Freeman Recovery is designed for people with serious drug abuse and psychiatric problems who need guidance on the path to recovery. Freeman Recovery Center delivers licensed and highly acclaimed inpatient addiction treatment out of a large estate in Dickson, Tennessee, a suburb of Nashville.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient programs are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
If the patient have weekly work and/or school obligations, their intensive outpatient program is their best bet to receive high-quality addiction treatment services while accommodating their busy schedule. Those in their intensive outpatient program are required to attend 3 to 5 sessions each week, and they have morning and evening sessions available.
Aftercare Support Clients receiving support in a rehab aftercare program typically have abstained from drugs or alcohol for a period of weeks or months and have completed high-level (often inpatient) treatment. Drug rehab aftercare is designed to support clients in maintaining their sobriety as they re-engage with their ordinary lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Services are highly individualized and evolve with clients' changing needs, but generally include peer coaching and relapse prevention.
12-Step 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Sober Living Homes At Freeman Recovery Center, they aim to provide safe, supportive services to men and women who are recovering from addiction and emotional or behavioral disorders in gender-specific sober living homes. Through the ongoing support provided by their community of staff, professionals and peers, their sober living residents have greater chances of experiencing complete lifelong recovery. Many of the individuals in their Sober Living program have completed intensive treatment programs, such as detox or inpatient program, but are not yet ready for independent living or have nowhere else to go.
Intervention Services The goal of a drug intervention in Tennessee is to encourage a person with a substance use disorder to enter treatment. The process also educates family members about addiction, enabling behaviors, and treatment options. The involvement of intervention services can help with this education and provide guidance for the intervention itself and follow-up care. The professional interventionist will work with the entire family to encourage the best outcomes possible from the intervention.
Partial Hospitalization Program A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
24-Hour Clinical Care At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Medically Assisted Detox Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
When your day-to-day life is taken over by drug use, this is known as substance use disorder. If you abruptly stop using your drug of choice, you experience withdrawal symptoms. To overcome this cycle, professional drug rehab in Tennessee is usually needed.
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.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
Adult Program
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.
Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
Young Adult Program
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.
Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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.
Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.
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.
Freeman Recovery Center was formed with the mission to provide one-of-a-kind treatment to every individual who enters their facility. The individual counseling process involves a helping relationship between visitors and their expert therapists. These relationships are one of the important pieces of what makes their counseling services successful. The therapists at their center assist individuals through the process of expressing emotions, solving personal problems, and understanding oneself better. Their staff also is available to offer continual support and resources.
If you participate in motivational interviewing in Tennessee, your therapist will focus on four key strategies: open questions, affirmation, reflections, and summarizing. Rather than confront or warn you to change, the clinician will allow you to explore your own motivations and decide what changes you may need to make in your life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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.
Eye Movement Desensitization And ReprocessingFreeman Recovery’s family program allows visitors of their facility to meet with a licensed professional counselor for a 2-3 hour session once every 28 days. Addressing addiction can be extremely stressful for loved ones, but their licensed therapists will help families make it through the recovery process successfully. It is important to have support after leaving their treatment facility, so their goal is to equip families with the necessary tools and education to help them assist in their loved one’s recovery process.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Experiential therapy program at Freeman Recovery Center was formed to encourage patients to identify and address hidden or subconscious issues they may be dealing with. It is a form of therapy that involves actions, movements, and activities—instead of the more traditional “talk” therapies. Patients deal with underlying issues through role-playing, guided imagery, and a range of other active experiences. Their experiential therapy includes equine therapy, recreation therapy, music therapy, wilderness therapy, adventure therapy and many others.
To quit smoking, you can use nicotine replacement therapy and gradually reduce the amount of nicotine you consume. This allows your brain and body to adjust so you can reach your goal of breaking free from cigarettes in just a few weeks.
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Accreditations
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Tennessee
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 575517
Contact Information
(615) 446-6859 
410 Center Avenue
Dickson, TN 37055
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