Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center
Address:
Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center
2000 Albion Street
Nashville, TN 37208
Phone: 615.327.6256
Email: elamcenter@mmc.edu
Office Hours
Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center was established in 1971 as the Meharry Community Mental Health Center and renamed in honor of Dr. Lloyd C. Elam in 1991.
Our team comes from diverse backgrounds and uses evidence-based, culturally sensitive, treatment options to meet your behavioral health needs. Resident physicians-in-training receive hands-on experience under the supervision of board-certified psychiatrists. Our team includes board certified psychiatrists, resident physicians, registered nurses, licensed professional counselors, licensed alcohol and drug addiction counselors, licensed master social workers, and other professional staff who understand and respect the need for privacy and confidentiality.
We provide behavioral health services, and train behavioral healthcare professionals to render and conduct research that addresses behavioral health and psychiatric concerns. Walk-ins and indigent patients without insurance are welcome.
Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center services include:
- Initial evaluation and follow up treatments for depression, bipolar disorders, and other mood disorders
- Treatment of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Treatment of anxiety disorders
- Addiction treatment
- Treatment of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders
- Depression/anxiety outpatient group sessions
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Medication management
- Aftercare and appropriate community referrals
Lloyd C. Elam Mental Health Center programs:
Adolescent Day Treatment Program
The ADT program is a state funded eight-week program open to youth ages 13–18. For the duration of the program, teenagers receive anti-drug use education and treatment. Transportation is available within a 7-mile radius of the Elam Center.
Rainbow Program
The Rainbow Program is an innovative addiction treatment program designed exclusively and specifically for pregnant or post-partum women who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol.
Alcohol and drug addiction are progressive diseases that have predictable stages. We offer trained and licensed professionals that specialize in addiction medicine and pre- and post-natal care. The Rainbow Program offers a variety of treatment programs that meet individual needs. Clients receive a comprehensive assessment to determine the proper treatment level of care.
The Rainbow Program recognizes that women who use drugs face different problems during their lives than men. Research indicates that almost 75 percent of these women report histories of physical and sexual abuse. Societal problems often contribute to their poor self-confidence and low self-esteem, leaving them with a feeling of being powerless over their lives. In addition, minority women may face additional challenges of cultural and language barriers that can interfere their treatment and recovery. This treatment program addresses those needs. The Rainbow treatment program offers a wide range of services to include residential, intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment.
Adult Substance Abuse & Behavioral Health Treatment Programs
Medical and Social Detox
Intensive residential treatment is provided for clients who are at risk of medical complications during the detoxification process. The length of stay is determined by the client’s need. Clients in medical or social detox are encouraged to enter the Residential Rehab program, or they are referred to an appropriate treatment setting.
Residential Rehabilitation
This program offers intensive residential treatment for 28 days, with group and individual therapy, for clients who need this intervention and have completed the detoxification process. After completing Residential Rehab, clients are encouraged to participate in the Intensive Outpatient Program.
Intensive Outpatient
Group therapy sessions, with individual therapy and limited family therapy, comprise this component of the adult continuum of care. This program meets from 9 a.m. to noon, four days a week, thus allowing clients to receive the benefits of participating in treatment while being able to work and care for their families. Services are typically provided for up to eight weeks, depending upon the client’s needs. Following completion, clients are encouraged to remain in treatment by attending the Weekly Outpatient Program.
Weekly Outpatient
Weekly outpatient groups serve working individuals, clients with mild substance abuse concerns, and those transitioning from intensive treatment programs. Services are typically provided for up to eight weeks, based on individual needs.