Drug & Alcohol RehabOvercome Addiction.

If 12-step or traditional treatment has failed you before, there's another way to get sober.

100% confidential. No pressure, no obligation.

How It Works

You're Not Broken.

Addiction isn't a character flaw, and you're not weak. The same relentless drive that made it impossible to stop becomes your greatest advantage once it's pointed in the right direction. We don't pile on restrictions. We teach you to harness it and get more out of life.

Body

Get Physically Strong

Structured fitness, adventure work, ice baths and sauna are the treatment itself, with clinical reasoning behind every session. Training restores the brain chemistry addiction ran down, and it scales to wherever you're starting, even if that's zero.

Mind

Understand What's Driving You

Daily addiction education and more one-on-one clinical time than the outpatient norm teach you what's actually happening in your brain, so cravings, anxiety and relapse patterns stop being mysteries and become problems you know how to solve.

Team

Never Do It Alone

You do all of it inside a small team that trains, eats, and does the hard work together. Isolation is what drives relapse, so connection isn't left to chance here. It's built into the treatment day, and it's why graduates stay in each other's lives.

We built the program around what your life looks like after you leave, and we measure it:

88%
successfully graduate the program
89%
are employed full-time after treatment
90%
stay connected to their team
86%
continue their fitness plans after treatment
See our full outcomes study

Based on self-reported surveys of Tree House Recovery graduates. Every recovery is different and individual results vary.

You don't have to have it all figured out

Reaching out is the hardest part. We're here to make it easier.

We pride ourselves on helping people make real, positive change. Don't let the active, physical side scare you off. We don't expect anyone to feel great about their physical health when they start. Come as you are, and we'll build from there, together.

Talk to Someone

100% confidential

Our Program

Eight Elements. One Stronger You.

Abstinence is just the jumping-off point. To make change last, you have to build a life you're excited to lead, so each person's program draws from eight integrated, evidence-based modalities that rebuild the whole person.

01

One-on-One Counseling

Private, focused sessions with licensed clinicians, built around your history, your goals, and your pace.

02

Fitness Therapy

Daily, structured training that rebuilds the brain chemistry addiction wears down and restores real discipline. It scales to any starting point, even if you haven’t trained in years.

03

Adventure & Action Therapy

Real-world, action-based adventure challenges tied to brain science and team dynamic. A differentiator no traditional center can match.

04

Addiction Education

Learn exactly what addiction does to your brain and body, so cravings, triggers, and relapse patterns stop being mysteries and start being problems you can solve.

05

Process & Support Groups

Honest, guided conversation inside a small circle of peers who get it, where you practice being open and accountable instead of going it alone.

06

Writing Therapy

Process trauma and rewrite the story you tell yourself, turning painful history into a foundation for change.

07

Yoga & Meditation

Practical tools to calm the nervous system, sit with discomfort, and quiet the cravings and anxiety that used to send you back to using.

08

Recovery in Action

You practice new skills in real situations before you leave, so recovery holds up in everyday life, not just inside the treatment room.

In Their Own Words

See the Approach in Action

Founder Justin McMillen explains the approach, then hear real stories from the people who have lived it.

Founder Justin McMillen explains the Tree House Recovery approach
Our Founder Explains the Tree House Approach · 9 min
Nashville News: A Creative Approach to Addiction
Nashville News: A Creative Approach to Addiction
Finding Identity Outside of Addiction
Finding Identity Outside of Addiction
Veterans & Tree House Recovery
Veterans & Tree House Recovery
Understanding PAWS & Relapse
Understanding PAWS & Relapse
Why do I relapse, the cycle of addiction
Why Do I Relapse? The Cycle of Addiction
Stop drug cravings with exercise
Stop Drug Cravings with Exercise

Real Graduates

Stories of People Who Got Their Lives Back

4.9★★★★★ Rated 4.9 across 42 Google reviews from graduates & families Read all our reviews on Google →
★★★★★

"Brandon Fender and Tree House Recovery in many ways helped save my life. When I got out of the U.S. Army in the fall of 2023 I was in pretty rough shape."

NNathan A.
Graduate · Google Review
★★★★★

"I'm so grateful for Treehouse. I'm finally free from drugs/alcohol and I'm stronger physically, emotionally, and socially than I have ever been in my life."

JJohn K.
Graduate · Google Review
★★★★★

"Tree House Recovery, Nashville has been a God send for our adult Son."

TTamara K.
Family · Google Review

Reviews reflect the experiences of real Tree House Recovery clients and families. Every recovery journey is different, and individual results vary.

Inside the Program

What the Work Actually Looks Like

Team strength training in the gym
Training Is TreatmentStructured strength work isn't an amenity here. It rebuilds the brain chemistry addiction runs down, with clinical reasoning behind every session.
Group mindfulness training on the turf
Train the MindMeditation and breathwork are daily practice, so cravings and stress stop running the show.
Ice bath and barrel sauna recovery work
Ice Bath & SaunaCold and heat exposure teach your body to stay calm under stress, a skill that transfers directly to cravings.
Outdoor training yard with tire work
The Outdoor YardReal work, outside, as a team. Effort you can measure builds confidence you can keep.
A sober, supportive shared kitchen
A Structured Home BaseRecovery doesn't end when the session does. We have resources available for anyone who needs a sober, supportive place to live.

Why Tree House

What Sets Us Apart

Non-12-Step

No powerlessness, no higher-power requirement. You build the skills and self-knowledge to stay sober on your own terms.

Built on Lived Experience

Founded by someone who walked this path himself, our team gets it because they've lived it.

Individualized Care

Small groups and one-on-one counseling mean a plan built around your strengths, never one-size-fits-all.

Recovery for Life

Structured aftercare and an active alumni network keep you connected to the tools, and the people, that work.

Real Stories

Hear It From the People Who Lived It

Graduates, parents, and professionals, in their own words. No scripts.

Nashville firefighter's alcohol recovery journey
A Nashville Firefighter's Recovery Journey
US Army veteran and mother tells her alcohol recovery story
US Army Veteran: A Mother's Recovery Story
Tree House Recovery graduates share their stories
Graduate Stories: Free From Addiction
Graduate who tried multiple rehabs shares his recovery
From Multiple Rehabs to Multiple Years Sober
A mother shares how her son got sober
Parent Story: How My Son Got Sober
Sober transformation of mind and body
Sober Transformation: Mind & Body

Meet the Team

The People in Your Corner

Justin McMillen, Founder & CEO at Tree House Recovery

Justin McMillen

Founder

Dr. Hans Stelmach, Medical Director at Tree House Recovery

Dr. Hans Stelmach

Medical Director

Brandon Fender, Program Director at Tree House Recovery

Brandon Fender

Program Director

Karen Willock, Family Program Director at Tree House Recovery

Karen Willock

Family Program Director

Neil Trusso, Co-Creator, ABIT at Tree House Recovery

Neil Trusso

Co-Creator, ABIT

Take the First Step

You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Talk to a real admissions specialist now, or leave your info and we'll reach out. Confidential, no pressure. Calling for a loved one? We help families every day.

(615) 314-8310

Levels of Care

Treatment That Meets You Where You Are

Most Structured

Partial Hospitalization (PHP)

  • Full days of structured treatment, 5 days/week
  • Intensive therapy, fitness & group work
  • Ideal right after detox or as a strong first step
  • Resources for sober, supportive housing
Is PHP Right for Me?
Flexible + Focused

Intensive Outpatient (IOP)

  • Several sessions per week, daytime or evening
  • Keep working or studying while you heal
  • Same proven curriculum, more flexibility
  • Strong bridge from PHP to independent life
Ask About IOP
Lifelong Support

Outpatient & Aftercare

  • Ongoing counseling & alumni community
  • Relapse-prevention & accountability
  • Stay connected to your team
  • Support that doesn't end at graduation
Talk Through Options

Getting Started

Three Simple Steps to Begin

1

Call or Reach Out

Speak with a real admissions specialist. No pressure, no judgment, just a conversation about what's going on.

2

Verify Your Insurance

We'll confirm your benefits and walk you through coverage and options, confidentially.

3

Start Your Recovery

We build a personalized plan and welcome you onto the team, often within days.

Paying for Treatment

Most Major Insurance Accepted

We work with most PPO insurance plans and will verify your benefits before you commit to anything.

AetnaAnthemBlue CrossCigna UnitedHealthcareOptumHealth NetTRICARE

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Please note: We're unable to accept Medicaid.

100% private & HIPAA-secure. We never share your info.

What We Treat

If It's Hurting Your Life, We Can Help

These are some of the substance issues we specialize in, but nobody's story fits neatly into a category. Substances are usually only part of the picture. We take the problems in front of you seriously, and we work with you to get underneath them, addressing the core issues so the change you make actually lasts.

AlcoholDependence & abuse
Opioids & HeroinIncluding fentanyl
Prescription DrugsPainkillers & sedatives
MethamphetamineStimulant addiction
CocainePowder & crack
Co-Occurring DisordersAnxiety, depression & trauma
Polysubstance UseMultiple substances

Questions, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Most major PPO plans are accepted, and we'll verify your exact benefits in minutes.

Our Nashville program is a coed treatment community for adult men and women struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. We welcome clients from California and across the country who are ready for a better path to lasting recovery.

Instead of treating addiction in isolation, we rebuild the whole person through an 8-element, evidence-based curriculum, including fitness therapy, writing therapy, and a team built on accountability, so recovery actually lasts.

Often within days. The first step is a quick, confidential call. We'll talk through your situation, verify insurance, and help you take the next step as fast as you're ready.

We offer a full continuum including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and ongoing outpatient and aftercare support, and we have resources available if you need a sober, supportive place to live. We'll recommend the right starting point based on your needs.

We don't run a medical detox on-site, and many people don't need one. For those who do, we'll help arrange a safe detox first and coordinate a smooth hand-off into our program the moment you're medically cleared.

Most of our calls come from parents, partners, and friends. We'll walk you through the options, what coverage looks like, and how to start the conversation, with no pressure and complete confidentiality.

Completely. Your conversation and information are private and HIPAA-secure. There's no obligation and no pressure, just honest answers about your options.

Recovery Starts With One Call.

You don't have to do this alone. Talk to a counselor who gets it. Confidential and available right now.

(615) 314-8310

100% Confidential · Licensed in Tennessee

Talk to an Admissions Specialist Today (615) 314-8310