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Substance use · Mental health

Arcare

Memphis, Tennessee · Shelby County

Summary

Arcare, in Memphis, Tennessee, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment and mental health treatment. Its listing names Medicaid and Medicare among the payments it accepts. It lists a sliding fee scale. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

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At a glance

Substance use treatment · Mental health treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
YesAccepts Medicare
YesSliding fee scale
Not listedServices in Spanish
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors, AdultsAges

Quick answers

What is Arcare?
Arcare is a treatment facility in Memphis, Tennessee, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
Does Arcare accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does Arcare accept Medicare?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
Is treatment at Arcare free or low cost?
It lists a sliding fee scale: the fee depends on income and other factors.
Does Arcare offer services in Spanish?
Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
Where is Arcare?
6401 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119, in Shelby County, Tennessee.
What is the phone number of Arcare?
(901) 746-9438, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults; Mental health treatment
Service settingOutpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment; Regular outpatient treatment

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedChildren/Adolescents; Young Adults; Seniors; Adults
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Language servicesSign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment assistance availableSliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentBuprenorphine maintenance; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Opioid medications used in treatmentBuprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Alcohol use disorder treatmentThis facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderOther contracted prescribing entity
Treatment approachesAnger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy
Medicines (pharmacotherapies)Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Clonidine; Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement; Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation; Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
TestingDrug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV); Laboratory testing
Education and counseling servicesHIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary servicesCase management service; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services; Chronic disease/illness management; Diet and exercise counseling; Family psychoeducation
Recovery support servicesHousing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Recovery coach; Mentoring/peer support
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education
Medical servicesHepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationThe Joint Commission; Federally Qualified Health Center
Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking permitted in designated area
Vaping policyVaping permitted in designated area

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

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Contact details from the listing

Address6401 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38119
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Phone(901) 746‑9438
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)arcare.net
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment; Mental health treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code