Samaritan Recovery Community

Mission-Driven Care That Restores Dignity

Since 1964, Samaritan Recovery Community (SRC) in Nashville has served adults navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders through accessible, evidence-based care. As a nonprofit, SRC was founded to meet the needs of those often left out of traditional treatment systems. Its mission centers on restoring dignity and stability while creating opportunities for long-term recovery, regardless of financial means or background.

Whole-Person Treatment With Real-World Support

SRC offers multiple levels of care, including intensive residential treatment, a co-occurring program, and outpatient services. Treatment integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed counseling to address both mental and physical wellness. Beyond clinical care, SRC provides vocational training, housing assistance, and case management, helping clients rebuild independence and confidence in daily life.

Community-Focused Urban Setting

Located in East Nashville, SRC’s campus covers half a city block and features apartment-style residences, communal lounges, and outdoor recreation areas. Clients benefit from shared living that encourages connection and accountability, along with amenities like basketball courts and peer activities. Transportation assistance and sliding-scale fees make care accessible to individuals from diverse economic and social backgrounds.

Continued Growth Beyond Treatment

Recovery at SRC extends far beyond discharge. The center’s transitional living and alumni programs provide structure, social connection, and accountability through employment counseling, education workshops, and ongoing support groups. By blending clinical care with practical life tools and community connection, SRC empowers individuals to sustain recovery and build meaningful, stable lives.

Client Reviews

Clients consistently highlight Samaritan Recovery Community for its compassionate staff, meaningful structure, and strong peer connection.

• Staff & Care Experience (95% positive): Reviewers repeatedly describe the team as understanding, respectful, and deeply committed to client recovery. Many emphasize how counselors and support staff “truly care” and lead with lived experience, creating accountability balanced with empathy. “The staff was excellent—firm when needed but always supportive and respectful.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (90% positive): Clients report long-term sobriety and personal growth after completing programs. They praise the structured approach, from daily meditation to small and large group sessions, and the use of 12-step principles reinforced by compassionate guidance. “I came in broken and left hopeful, renewed, and optimistic.”
• Facility & Environment (85% positive): Many reviews mention the facility’s clean, comfortable atmosphere with spaces for meditation, music, and reflection. Some clients highlight a sense of peace and safety in shared recovery spaces.
• Meals & Nutrition (90% positive): Clients repeatedly praise the food quality and variety, noting that meals are balanced, plentiful, and a highlight of their stay.
• Access & Process: Several reviewers appreciated the easy admissions and acceptance regardless of insurance status.
• Support & Community: Alumni often credit peer bonds, group work, and the presence of staff in recovery as life-changing influences. Ongoing alumni and aftercare programs were valued by those continuing their recovery journeys.