Freeman Recovery Center

What Freeman Recovery Center does

Freeman Recovery Center is a Tennessee-based, privately held addiction treatment provider operating 60+ residential and outpatient properties across Middle Tennessee, anchored by a detox/residential facility in Burns and an outpatient/headquarters campus in Dickson. The company delivers a full continuum of care for individuals with substance use disorders, including medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and sober living. Specialized tracks target distinct patient populations including veterans, LGBTQ+ individuals, teens, and professionals, alongside a faith-based program (Arise) and an integrated medical affiliate (Freeman Health Partners). The company also operates a non-profit arm, Freeman Recovery Project, supporting alumni and community referral channels.

The business model is B2C and insurance-reimbursement-driven: Freeman accepts a broad panel of commercial payers (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum/UHC, Magellan, Carelon, TRICARE, and others) as well as Medicaid/TennCare, with payer contracting enabled by Joint Commission, LegitScript, and NAATP credentials and Tennessee state licensure. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, executed primarily through digital channels—city-specific landing pages covering 13+ Tennessee markets, condition-specific pages, Google Ads, and social media—designed to capture high-intent patients searching for addiction treatment.

Freeman treats 350+ patients daily, with stated capacity to serve 550+ across 200 beds, and self-identifies as the largest privately operated behavioral health provider in Tennessee by daily census. The company was founded by Shawn Baker, who entered the business from his mother's basement after personal recovery experience, and reports that more than half of its staff are in recovery themselves—an unusual lived-experience staffing model that is itself a core part of the clinical proposition. No PE/VC funding, revenue figures, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Freeman Recovery Center

Legal name

Freeman Recovery Center LLC

Website

https://freemanrecoverycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Freeman Recovery Center is a Tennessee-based addiction treatment provider operating 60+ residential and outpatient facilities across Middle Tennessee, delivering a full continuum of care—from detox through outpatient and sober living—to individuals with substance use disorders, funded primarily through commercial insurance reimbursement.

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), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Behavioral health care
• Substance use disorder treatment
• Residential rehab programs
• Dual diagnosis treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dickson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Addiction Treatment Services: Freeman Recovery Center generates revenue through providing addiction treatment services across multiple levels of care (detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient). Revenue is primarily derived from commercial health insurance reimbursement, with the center accepting a broad network of insurance providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, First Health, Magellan, Optum, Oscar, TRICARE, United Healthcare, UMR, Wellcare, and others. The center also accepts Medicaid/TennCare and participates in state-funded rehab programs, indicating a mix of commercial and government payer sources.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Freeman Recovery Center provides comprehensive addiction treatment services across a full continuum of care, including 24/7 medical detoxification, residential inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The center also delivers therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, trauma therapy (including EMDR), family therapy, group therapy, and individual counseling, alongside dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions, sober living housing, and specialized programs for veterans, couples, seniors, teens, and faith-based recovery through the Arise Program.

Product overview

Freeman Recovery Center is a behavioral health and addiction treatment provider offering a comprehensive continuum of care through multiple interconnected programs. The core treatment pathway includes Medical Detoxification, Residential Treatment (Inpatient), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient Treatment—all designed to follow clients as their needs evolve. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) with FDA-approved medications supports clients throughout various levels of care. The center provides therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Therapy (including EMDR), Family Therapy, Group Therapy, and Individual Counseling. Specialized offerings include the faith-based Arise Program, integrated medical care through Freeman Health Partners, and sober living housing. The organization operates two main facilities (Burns for detox/residential and Dickson for outpatient) with a network of over 60 properties across Tennessee, serving more than 350 patients daily.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freeman Health Partners: Integrated medical care subsidiary providing psychiatric care, medication management, and primary care services for recovery clients.
• Arise Program
• Freeman Recovery Project

Products and services

• Medical Detoxification 24/7 medically supervised withdrawal management with medical support to safely manage withdrawal symptoms from addictive substances. Delivered at the Burns, TN facility.
• Residential Treatment (Inpatient Rehab) Structured 24/7 care where clients reside within home-like treatment centers, focusing on recovery without distractions. Delivered at the Burns, TN facility.
• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) High-level daytime programming where clients can return home or to sober living each evening, offering intensive treatment with flexibility. Delivered at the Dickson, TN facility.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Flexible schedule treatment allowing clients to balance recovery with family, school, or work obligations; MAT-friendly for those using medications. Delivered at the Dickson, TN facility.
• Outpatient Treatment Flexible care for those who do not require 24/7 medical supervision but still need support through recovery. Delivered at the Dickson, TN facility.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Comprehensive approach combining FDA-approved medications (including Suboxone, Methadone, Naltrexone, Acamprosate, Disulfiram, Buprenorphine, Nalmefene) with counseling and behavioral therapies to manage cravings and withdrawal.
• Sober Living Supportive recovery housing and community that keeps clients connected long after treatment ends.
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions addressed simultaneously to provide the best chance for recovery. Covers depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, and trauma.
• Arise Program Optional Christ-centered faith-based track for those wanting a spiritual foundation in their recovery.
• Freeman Health Partners Integrated medical care subsidiary providing psychiatric care, medication management, and primary care services for recovery clients.
• Online/Telehealth Programs Remote care options allowing clients to receive treatment from home, part of outpatient services.
• Specialized Rehab Programs Targeted programs for specific populations including Women's Rehab, Men's Rehab, Veterans Rehab, Teens, Professionals, Couples, LGBTQ+, Elderly/Senior, and Faith-Based options.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFreeman Recovery Center is licensed and accredited by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, meeting rigorous state standards for quality and patient protection. Additional funding for certain programs is provided under a grant contract with the state department, demonstrating a formal operational partnership.
• AetnacoreOthersAetna is listed as an in-network provider partner, with extensive pages dedicated to Aetna-covered treatment programs including alcohol rehab, drug rehab, benzo rehab, cocaine rehab, fentanyl rehab, heroin rehab, meth rehab, dual diagnosis, detox, IOP, PHP, residential, MAT, and couples therapy.
• Blue Cross Blue ShieldcoreOthersBlue Cross Blue Shield is listed as an in-network provider partner with extensive coverage pages for BCBS of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas City, Mississippi, North Carolina, and West Virginia, covering all major treatment types.
• United HealthcarecoreOthersUnited Healthcare is listed as an in-network provider partner covering alcohol rehab, drug rehab, benzo rehab, cocaine rehab, detox, depression treatment, dual diagnosis, family therapy, fentanyl rehab, IOP, MAT, mental health, meth rehab, opioid rehab, PHP, and residential treatment.
• CignacoreOthersCigna is listed as an in-network provider partner covering alcohol rehab, benzodiazepine rehab, cocaine rehab, couples therapy, detox, dual diagnosis, drug rehab, heroin rehab, IOP, MAT, meth rehab, opioid rehab, PHP, and residential treatment.
• TRICAREcoreOthersTRICARE is listed as an in-network provider partner covering alcohol rehab, couples therapy, depression treatment, detox, drug rehab, dual diagnosis, IOP, luxury rehab, mental health, opioid rehab, PHP, PTSD treatment, residential, suboxone rehab, with coverage for TRICARE East.
• CareloncoreOthersCarelon is listed as an in-network provider partner covering alcohol rehab, drug rehab, benzo rehab, cocaine rehab, fentanyl rehab, heroin rehab, meth rehab, opioid rehab, residential, IOP, and PHP.
• First Health NetworkcoreOthersFirst Health Network is listed as an in-network provider partner covering alcohol rehab, couples rehab, detox, drug rehab, dual diagnosis, IOP, luxury rehab, PHP, residential, with specific programs for fentanyl, heroin, MAT, meth, opioid, suboxone, and cocaine.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cumberland Heights: Nashville, Tennessee-based nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery support services across the same Tennessee geography as Freeman. Closest direct geographic competitor with overlapping continuum of care.
• JourneyPure: Tennessee-headquartered addiction treatment operator with multiple facilities across the Southeast. Directly comparable continuum of care (detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, sober living) and overlapping commercial insurance model.
• Bradford Health Services: Multi-state addiction treatment provider headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with significant Tennessee footprint. Comparable in-network commercial payer model and full continuum of care offerings.
• Summit Behavioral Health: Multi-state behavioral health and addiction treatment platform with residential and outpatient programs. Closely aligned multi-site operating model and similar target patient population.

Broad incumbents

• American Addiction Centers: Publicly traded (formerly) multi-state addiction treatment operator offering the same full continuum of care. Larger and more geographically diversified than Freeman but directly comparable in service line, payer mix, and digital marketing approach.
• Recovery Centers of America: Large, well-capitalized East Coast-based addiction treatment operator with full continuum of care. Comparable in scope and marketing intensity, though not currently in Tennessee.

Regional players

• Talbott Recovery: Georgia-based addiction treatment provider offering residential and outpatient programs with dual diagnosis focus. Comparable service line but operates in adjacent Southeast geography.
• Origins Behavioral Health: Texas-based addiction treatment operator offering residential, PHP, IOP, and sober living. Similar continuum-of-care model with comparable population specialization.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Maryland-based addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing. Comparable in continuum of care and dual-diagnosis capabilities, serving the Mid-Atlantic rather than Tennessee.

Emerging players

• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state office-based opioid treatment (OBOT) provider focused on MAT for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Comparable in payer mix and Tennessee footprint but narrower scope (outpatient MAT vs. full continuum).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/freemanrecovery
• Facebookfacebook.com/freemanrecoverycenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freeman-recovery-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/freemanrecovery
• TikToktiktok.com/@freemanrecovery

Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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