About Us

Grace House of Memphis

In 1976, Grace House was started in midtown Memphis at 329 N. Bellevue by Pat Stokes. It began as a "safe house" 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 and Developmental Disabilities, 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 abuse. Our primary sources of funding include block grant funds from the State of Tennessee, United Way, Access to Recovery and the City of Memphis. 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 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

Executive Director

Sharon Trammell is the Executive Director of Grace House of Memphis, Inc., and has served in this capacity for 27 years. She has devoted her career to working in this field as a counselor, administrator, educator and advocate on the local and state level. As a counselor and administrator, she has helped transform Grace House, once a "safe house", into a reputable long term treatment center for women that are chronic substance abusers. Through her tireless efforts, she has worked to promote the advancement of professionalism in the field of alcohol and drug counseling by helping to establish standards for licensure in the state of Tennessee and by promoting and providing educational opportunities for those already in the field, as well as for those seeking state licensure. Sharon works diligently to bring together those that can stand together to have a voice on legislative issues that impact substance abuse treatment for everyone in the state of Tennessee.

Throughout the years, she has received many awards of excellence that exemplify her dedication to this field, too many to mention. Among other positons that she currently fills, she is the current president of TAADAS and holds a seat on the State of Tennessee Licensure Board for Substance Abuse Counselors.

In her "spare time", Sharon also maintains a private practice.

To date, Grace House has served over 5,100 women. Most of these women still refer to Grace House as "home".

Memphis, Tennessee

For Admission Information, call 901-722-8460