Memphis Recovery Centers

What Memphis Recovery Centers does

Memphis Recovery Centers, Inc. (MRC) is a non-profit addiction treatment facility founded in 1970 and headquartered in a single location at 219 N Montgomery Street in Memphis, Tennessee. The organization delivers substance abuse treatment and co-occurring mental health services to two principal populations: adolescents aged 13-17 and adults, operating a portfolio that spans residential/inpatient treatment, short-term (STAT) programs, long-term residential care, partial hospitalization, outpatient services, and gender-specific tracks (Men's and Women's Rehab). Its service stack combines evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with complementary offerings including music, art, dance, nutrition, exercise, acupuncture, meditation, and trauma-informed dual diagnosis therapy. The organization runs an on-campus Transitions Learning Center enabling adolescent patients to maintain educational continuity during residential stays, and provides aftercare, life skills, and family therapy programs to support sustained recovery.

MRC's revenue model is a hybrid composed of three streams: (1) healthcare services revenue billed primarily through patient health insurance plans (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare), with insurance verification assistance provided pre-admission; (2) government grant funding from the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS); and (3) community fundraising, anchored by the annual Recovery Run 5K held at Overton Park. The organization also receives periodic matching grants from local foundations (notably a $50,000 Plough Foundation matching grant in July 2015). Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and treatment is delivered through direct admissions via phone (901-272-7751) and website inquiry forms. The facility operates with 101-250 employees under CEO Michael McLoughlin.

From a market position standpoint, MRC competes in the Memphis-area addiction treatment market with a 50+ year operating history and self-reported alumni success rates approximately twice the national average. The organization's competitive footing rests on brand longevity, broad therapeutic modality coverage, dual diagnosis capability, regulatory compliance (PREA audits cleared in 2014, 2017, 2020, and 2021 with no allegations), and state-level funding relationships. Distribution is entirely direct via the single Memphis campus, with no satellite facilities, no external resellers, and no digital marketplace presence. The organization's geographic footprint is constrained to the Southeast United States, and there is no evidence of multi-state expansion, M&A activity, or technology platform development.

Name

Memphis Recovery Centers

Legal name

Memphis Recovery Centers, Inc.

Website

https://memphisrecovery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Memphis Recovery Centers is a 55-year-old non-profit addiction treatment facility in Memphis, Tennessee, providing residential, outpatient, and specialty therapy programs for adolescents and adults with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Substance abuse recovery
• Residential drug rehab
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Youth addiction program

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated through providing addiction treatment services, primarily billed through patient health insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.
2. Government Grants and Funding: Funded by a grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS). Additional funding through matching grants from organizations like the Plough Foundation ($50,000 matching grant received in 2015).
3. Community Fundraising: Revenue generated through community events such as the annual Recovery Run 5K, which benefits the youth program and serves as a fundraising initiative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Memphis Recovery Centers provides residential/inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment programs for youth (ages 13-17) and adults suffering from substance addiction and co-occurring disorders. Services include adult and youth treatment programs, gender-specific rehab, partial hospitalization, aftercare, family therapy, and a broad set of therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, music and art therapy, dual diagnosis and trauma therapy, holistic, meditation, acupuncture, dance, exercise, nutrition) plus substance-specific programs for alcohol, opioids, heroin, meth, cocaine, prescription drugs, Xanax, and Adderall. Treatment is delivered at a single Memphis, Tennessee facility with insurance coverage from major carriers and supplemental state grant funding.

Product overview

Memphis Recovery Centers (MRC) is a non-profit addiction treatment facility providing over 50 years of service through a comprehensive portfolio of treatment programs. The organization operates as a single unified treatment center offering multiple levels of care including residential/inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, and outpatient programs. The core programs include Adult Treatment Program and Youth Treatment Program (for adolescents 13-17), supplemented by specialized substance-specific treatments (Alcohol, Opioid, Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, Prescription Drug, Xanax, Adderall addiction), and gender-specific programs (Men's and Women's Rehab). Therapeutic modalities include Music & Art Therapy, Dual Diagnosis & Trauma Therapy, Family Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Holistic Therapy, and complementary programs such as Meditation, Acupuncture, Dance, Exercise, and Nutrition Therapy. The organization also provides Aftercare Program for post-treatment support. MRC treats co-occurring mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and personality disorders alongside substance abuse.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential/Inpatient Drug Rehab Inpatient drug rehab program where clients stay at the Memphis facility for a month or more while receiving addiction treatment, eliminating outside negative influences and focusing solely on recovery.
• Adult Treatment Program Comprehensive addiction treatment program for adults suffering from substance addiction and co-occurring disorders, utilizing professional methods to improve spiritual, physical, emotional, social and occupational well-being.
• Youth Treatment Program Residential treatment program for adolescents 13-17 years old, designed to foster a sense of community and belonging while addressing substance abuse issues, with educational continuity through the on-campus Transitions Learning Center.
• Long-Term Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Extended residential treatment program providing comprehensive addiction recovery services over an extended duration.
• Short-Term Addiction Treatment Program (STAT) Intensive short-term residential addiction treatment program for individuals seeking focused recovery support.
• Partial Hospitalization Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 2x the national average success rate for alumni (according to MRC outcome studies)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Insurance Providers (Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating provider network accepting major health insurance plans, enabling patients to use insurance coverage for treatment services and facilitating direct billing relationships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cumberland Heights: Tennessee-based non-profit addiction treatment center offering residential, outpatient, and recovery programs for adults, directly comparable to MRC's residential SUD model and Tennessee footprint.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Non-profit addiction treatment provider offering residential and outpatient programs for adults and adolescents, comparable to MRC in mission, model, and dual-diagnosis focus though at a larger national scale.
• Bradford Health Services: Mid-size provider of residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment across the Southeast US, serving a similar patient population with comparable levels of care and insurance contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly-traded behavioral health operator running psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facilities across the US; broad incumbent offering overlapping residential and outpatient SUD services as part of a wider portfolio.
• American Addiction Centers: Multi-site national operator of residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment programs, directly addressing the same SUD patient population though at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Recovery Centers of America: Large multi-state operator of inpatient, outpatient, and detox substance abuse treatment facilities with a strong East Coast/Mid-Atlantic presence, competing for the same insurance-reimbursed SUD population.

Emerging players

• Foundations Recovery Network: Operator of residential and outpatient addiction treatment programs targeting similar patient profiles, emphasizing individualized treatment and dual-diagnosis care akin to MRC's positioning.

Regional players

• Talbott Recovery (now part of Bradford Health): Historically a Georgia-based residential addiction treatment program serving the Southeast US, overlapping with MRC's adult residential SUD offering in patient profile and clinical approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Memphis-Recovery-Centers-144792738592
• Xx.com/memphisrecovery

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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