The Ranch Tennessee

Substance Use and Mental Health
Residential
4.4
(630)
Insurance

Recovery Ranch pairs skilled clinical care for substance use and a wide range of mental-health conditions with a warm approach that actually feels like coming home. They offer residential/inpatient care and outpatient options so people can begin in a safe, structured setting and step down into ongoing support as they strengthen recovery. 

Leave Ready: Life Skills and Support at the Ranch

It’s not just about getting sober—The Ranch centers treatment on helping people rebuild the relationships and everyday life they care about. Their skills-based approach gives clients practical tools, from learning to regulate their bodies and manage intense emotions to concrete relapse-prevention and life-skills work. With over 30 days of tailored care, plus webinars and ongoing support, clients walk away with a real toolkit and a supportive community behind them. The program is designed so clients leave feeling capable and ready for what life throws them.

Enjoy a Place to Slow Down & Come Home to Oneself

Only 45 minutes from Nashville, The Ranch’s flagship feels like a cozy village where every residence offers privacy and comfort. Golf carts and vans whisk clients between therapy, fresh-air breaks, and the shared, home-cooked meals they help create. Over 30 days of programming—plus a ropes course, zipline, and heart-opening group exercises—EMDR-trained therapists guide trauma groups that help clients rebuild hope.

Rebuild Work, Family, and Joy with Aftercare

At Recovery Ranch, aftercare is a warm hand offered as clients step back into everyday life: regular check-ins, coaching to strengthen coping skills, connections to peers who understand the wins and the struggles, and practical tools to rebuild work, family, and joy. It keeps clients rooted in purpose and celebrates the small wins that become long-term change. Most importantly, it reminds them they don't have to carry this alone.

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Highlights from the Center

  • Equine Therapy

  • Therapeutic Location

  • Medically Assisted Detox

  • Private Rooms Available

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
5166 State Hwy 48, Dickson, TN 37055 View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Typical Program Length
30 days
Founded in 1997
29 years in business
Occupancy
16-30 beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +14 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders +12 More
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: We are in-network with many major insurance carriers and accept most PPO insurance carriers. Please call our admissions team for a free insurance benefits check. We’ll work directly with your insurance company to determine your coverage eligibility and maximize the benefits potentially available to you.
(855) 750-1732
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

We don't have pricing information for this center. Please contact the center for more information.
Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Brian Fuller

Brian Fuller

Medical Director

MD

Lauren Bentley

Lauren Bentley

Executive Director

LCSW

Ashley Oldani

Ashley Oldani

Director of Clinical Operations

LPC-MHSP

Jennifer Mattio

Jennifer Mattio

Director of Operations

Return to Hope—The Ranch’s 25+ Years of Care
Return to Hope—The Ranch’s 25+ Years of Care
For more than a quarter-century, The Ranch has been a steady harbor for people rebuilding their lives—a team clients can trust, rooted in a calm, healing landscape just outside Nashville. That deep history isn’t just years on a calendar—it’s thousands of small, human moments that prove their integrity and keep alumni coming back.
Heal Sex Addiction in a Brotherhood of Trust
Heal Sex Addiction in a Brotherhood of Trust
In a small, men-only group led by trained clinicians (ITAP-certified — meaning they’ve had special training in treating sex and love addiction), clients work in a safe, confidential space where they can speak honestly without fear of exposure. The program combines one-on-one therapy, group meetings, and simple, practical tools to manage urges, understand what drives their behavior, and repair relationships.
Regulate the Nervous System with Equine Therapy
Regulate the Nervous System with Equine Therapy
As clients groom, lead, and ride horses, they learn to set healthy boundaries, tune into nonverbal signals, and stack small victories that turn into lasting self-confidence. Equine therapy meets clients where they are—it gives them a safe place to practice trust, regulate their nervous system, and carry a new calm and courage from the ranch into everyday life.
Cultivate Healthy Family Bonds
Cultivate Healthy Family Bonds
Families are contacted within 24 hours because recovery works best when loved ones are included — over the next 30 days they’ll receive a clear roadmap with an early orientation, scheduled check-ins, guided coaching to rebuild trust and set healthy boundaries, and hands-on skills like co-regulation to manage emotions; each month they can join a live family webinar with a Zoom option for those who can’t attend in person, and ongoing connection continues through the alumni program so support doesn’t end at discharge.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Included
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Not included
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Included
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Included
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Included
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Included
Virtual & In-Home Care
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Included
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Included
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol
Anxiety
Co-Occurring Disorders
Depression
Drug Addiction
Equine Therapy
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Approaches

Evidence-Based
Experiential
Gender-Specific
Holistic

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling
1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Adventure Therapy
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Equine Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD
Anger
Anxiety
Bipolar
Burnout
Codependency
Depression
Grief and Loss
Narcissism

Substances We Treat

Alcohol
Benzodiazepines
Chronic Relapse
Co-Occurring Disorders
Cocaine
Drug Addiction
Ecstasy
Heroin
Ketamine

Aftercare

Aftercare App
Professional Re-entry Support
Support Meetings
Relapse Prevention Planning
Return Visits
Ability to Call a Counselor
Family Follow-up Counseling
Aftercare Group Therapy
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
En Suite Bathroom
Private or Shared Rooms
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

Gender-specific groups
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Flexible technology policies

Activities

Yoga
AA/NA Meetings
Horseback Riding
Ropes Course
Ziplining

Off-Site Activities

Adventure Outings

Off-Site Amenities

Airport Transfers
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, seeking safety and more.
Dickson, Tennessee, United States.
We are in-network with many major insurance carriers and accept most PPO insurance carriers. Please call our admissions team for a free insurance benefits check. We’ll work directly with your insurance company to determine your coverage eligibility and maximize the benefits potentially available to you.
The typical length is 30 days.
Yes, they offer detox.
The Ranch Tennessee provides day treatment, detox and more.

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