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Grace House of Memphis
About Us

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In 1976, Grace House was started in midtown Memphis at 329 N. Bellevue by Pat Stokes.  It began as a "safe place" for alcoholic women who were trying to get sober.  Since that time, it has grown and transformed into a reputable long term residential alcohol and drug treatment center, with a halfway house and extended care programs. We are licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health, accredited by CARF, and a United Way agency.   Throughout the years the purpose has remained the same; addressing the needs of women who are trying to reclaim their lives from the devastating effects of chronic alcohol and drug use, as well as co-occurring disorders. Our primary sources of funding include block grant funds through the State of Tennessee, United Way, Addiction Recovery Program, and Board of Probation and Parole. We also rely on private donations and agency fundraising.

Any adult female suffering from a substance abuse problem and/or co-occurring disorders who has a sincere desire to overcome her problem and has no severe medical complications may be admitted.  Pregnant women and female IV drug users with co-occurring disorders are given priority.

Grace House Philosophy
We believe that addictive disease, which includes drug addiction and alcoholism, constitutes a physiological and psychological illness that is progressive in nature and non-discriminatory in scope. We believe etiology or origin of addictive disease is both genetically and environmentally based. A person who has addictive disease in their family history will be a high risk for developing this illness as well as those who have mental health disorders or continually self medicate in order to avoid dealing with existing problems or pain.  It is our belief that both addictive disorders and mental health disorders must be addressed by the individual at the same time in order to move into successful recovery.

Program Highlights

  Social Setting Detoxification and Wellness Program    (up to 2 weeks)

  Residential Rehabilitation Program (3-6 months as determined by individual needs)

  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Spirituality
  • Recovery Process
  • Co-dependency
  • Boundaries
  • Assertiveness
  • Mental Health Issues
  • "Double Trouble"
  • Communications
  • Women's Issues
  • Family of Origin 
  • Co-occurring Disorders Program 
  • 12 Step Studies

  Halfway House Program (3months - 1 year)

  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Stage II Recovery 
  • Basic Education (GED Prep)
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Job Search and Retention Skills
  • Budgeting and Money Management
  • Life Skills
  • Relapse Prevention Skills
  • Housing Assistance (for qualifying clients, when resources are available)

  Aftercare Program (1-2 year commitment)

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
To date, Grace House has served over 5,300 women. Most of these women still refer to Grace House as "home".

Memphis, Tennessee

For Admission Information, call 901-722-8460