Aspell Recovery Center

What Aspell Recovery Center does

Aspell Recovery Center is a nonprofit substance use disorder treatment organization headquartered in Jackson, Tennessee, operating three campuses across West and Southeast Tennessee (Jackson, Humboldt, and Savannah/Hardin County). Founded in 1979 by T.A.M.B. of Jackson and serving roughly 120 individuals daily, Aspell delivers a four-stage continuum of care: approximately 30-day residential treatment, an 8-week Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), a three-quarter house transitional living stage, and independent living. Specialized programs include A Mother's Love for pregnant women with opioid use disorder (in collaboration with Pathways, The Women's Center, and Ayers Children's Medical Center), Lifehouse women's residential treatment, the Pregnant Postpartum Women's Program, and Family Centered Services for parents in dependency-court cases. Operational infrastructure spans multiple owned or grant-acquired facilities — Lifehouse, Charlie's House, Ms. Ann's House, Talbot Towers (26-unit apartments), Middleton Hall, and Truman's House — providing housing, dining, and office capacity that anchors the continuum.

The organization is funded through a mix of TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) reimbursement, federal block grants, HUD-related grants and subsidies, resident rent (e.g., Talbot Towers income-based rents, Charlie's House resident-funded model), and private donations from individuals, churches, and businesses (accepted via PayPal and mail). Pricing is hybrid and explicitly mission-driven: no one is turned away for inability to pay, and intake is initiated by phone with admissions coordinators who conduct eligibility screening. Aspell is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and employs licensed and master-level counselors, several of whom have personal recovery experience. Reported outcomes materially exceed national benchmarks — 74% treatment completion versus a 53% national average, 68% chemical abstinence at six months, 70% employment, and 85% stable housing — and Aspell was recognized in 2013 by the Non-Profit Times as one of the Top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For in the United States. Leadership comprises Executive Director Lindsey Crowder (with Aspell since 2014), Clinical Director Rachel Hardin (since 2016), and Chief of Operations Frankie Elliott (since 2005), under Board President Steve Bowers.

Name

Aspell Recovery Center

Legal name

Aspell Recovery Center

Website

https://aspellrecovery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aspell Recovery Center is a nonprofit substance use disorder treatment organization in West Tennessee operating three campuses that deliver a four-stage continuum of care — residential, IOP, three-quarter house, and independent living — serving roughly 120 individuals daily with TennCare, grants, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Abuse Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Residential recovery program
• Intensive outpatient services
• Transitional recovery housing
• Addiction recovery continuum

Headquarters

HQ city

Jackson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. TennCare (Medicaid): The organization accepts TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid program) as payment for treatment services.
2. Block Grants: Block grants are available for people who qualify to cover treatment costs.
3. Private Donations: Community donations from individuals, churches, and businesses support operations. Donations accepted via PayPal and mail.
4. Resident Rent: Charlie\'s House self-funded through rent paid by residents. Talbot Towers rent based on income for recovering individuals and families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aspell Recovery Center delivers a four-stage continuum of substance abuse treatment for adults: Residential Treatment (approximately 30 days, 24/7 supervised care), an 8-week Intensive Outpatient Program, Three-Quarter House transitional living, and Independent Living at Talbot Towers. It supplements this continuum with specialized programs such as A Mother's Love (pregnant women with opioid use disorder), Lifehouse (women's residential treatment), the Pregnant Postpartum Women's Program, and Family Centered Services, supported by licensed and master-level counselors in a 12-step, co-occurring capable model.

Product overview

Aspell Recovery Center is a non-profit substance abuse treatment organization offering a comprehensive continuum of care structured around four core stages: Residential Treatment (approximately 30 days of 24/7 care), Intensive Outpatient Program (8-week program with optional transitional housing), Three-Quarter House (transitional living with employment requirements), and Independent Living (long-term apartment housing). The organization operates specialized programs including A Mother's Love (for pregnant women with opioid use disorder), Lifehouse (women's residential treatment), and Men's Residential Program. Additional support is provided through multiple facilities including Charlie's House, Ms. Ann's House, Talbot Towers, Middleton Hall, Truman's House, and the Hardin County campus. The center also offers Family Centered Services and Pregnant Postpartum Women's Programs. Services are co-occurring disorder capable and delivered through licensed and master-level counselors using a 12-step approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• A Mother's Love: A program designed to treat pregnant women with opioid use disorder, in collaboration with Pathways, The Women's Center, and Ayers Children's Center. Goals include safely detoxing pregnant women from opioids, reducing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), and providing integrated treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders.
• Lifehouse
• Charlie's House
• Ms. Ann's House
• Talbot Towers
• Middleton Hall
• Truman's House

Products and services

• Residential Treatment The first step in Aspell's continuum of care, providing 24/7 supervision for approximately 30 days where residents complete individualized treatment plans under counselor guidance. Houses approximately 20 men at any given time and is delivered through licensed counselors.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) An 8-week outpatient program following residential treatment, available for women at the Jackson campus and for men at either the Jackson or Hardin County (Savannah) location, with optional transitional housing. Designed for clients who need continued structured care while reintegrating into daily life.
• Three-Quarter House Transitional housing where residents attend aftercare programs, maintain employment, and remain accountable through drug testing while engaging with the recovery community. Functions as a structured step between IOP and fully independent living.
• Independent Living The final stage of Aspell's continuum providing apartment living at Talbot Towers or Quadplex, where residents can stay indefinitely with spouses and children allowed. Income-based rent supports long-term recovery stability.
• A Mother's Love Program A collaborative program with Pathways, The Women's Center, and Ayers Children's Center designed to treat pregnant women with opioid use disorder, reducing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) through integrated and holistic treatment for addiction and co-occurring disorders.
• Lifehouse Women's residential treatment facility established in 2007, providing curriculum and professional staffing to support the specific needs of women in recovery. Coordinated by Ashley Coleman (LMSW, LADAC II, QCS).
• Charlie's House Transitional living program for men named after Charles Gay, Sr., self-funded through resident rent, allowing residents to sharpen recovery tools in the community. Provides supportive housing for men who lack services to maintain a clean and sober lifestyle.
• Ms. Ann's House Eight-bed treatment facility for women leaving Lifehouse and entering the Intensive Outpatient Program, providing structured supportive housing during the IOP phase.
• Talbot Towers 26-unit apartment complex acquired in 2009 for affordable housing for recovering individuals and their families, with rent based on income. Serves as the Independent Living stage of Aspell's continuum.
• Truman's House Six-bed long-term recovery housing for men purchased and renovated in 2017 adjacent to the main Aspell Campus, named to honor a former long-term treatment director.
• Family Centered Services Program Program focusing on specialized courts handling cases of parents facing custodial removal of children due to child abuse/neglect, providing support services for parents, family members, and children to support family reunification.
• Pregnant Postpartum Women's Program (PPW) Program launched in March 2021 to support pregnant and postpartum women in recovery, with case management services to help navigate obstacles and connect with services.
• Men's Residential Program Residential treatment services for adult males 18 years and older, with approximately 20 people accepted at any given time, supervised by 5 counselors. Coordinated by Rob Boatright (LADAC).

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% treatment completion rate (national average: 53%)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PathwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in A Mother's Love program designed to treat pregnant women with opioid use disorder. Pathways works with Aspell and other centers to provide integrated care for mothers and babies.
• The Women's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the A Mother's Love program for pregnant women with opioid use disorder. Provides specialized women's healthcare services as part of integrated treatment.
• Ayers Children's Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in A Mother's Love program. Provides pediatric and children's healthcare services supporting mother-baby treatment outcomes.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cumberland Heights: Nashville-based nonprofit addiction treatment center offering residential, IOP, and recovery housing across Tennessee. Directly comparable to Aspell in mission, continuum-of-care structure, and Tennessee footprint.
• CleanSlate Centers: Multi-state outpatient addiction medicine provider focused on MAT with locations in Tennessee. Comparable in office-based SUD treatment delivery and Medicaid payer mix.
• Bradford Health Services: Tennessee-headquartered multi-state SUD treatment provider with residential and outpatient programs across the Southeast. Comparable in treatment offerings and regional presence, though operates at larger for-profit scale.
• Spero Health: Multi-state outpatient addiction treatment provider with Tennessee locations offering MAT and IOP services. Comparable in SUD treatment delivery model and TennCare/MAT reimbursement focus.
• Lakeside Behavioral Health System: Tennessee-based behavioral health provider offering inpatient psychiatric and SUD programs. Comparable in licensed behavioral health treatment delivery within Tennessee.
• Oxford House: National nonprofit sober living network with chapters across Tennessee. Comparable in sober living housing model and self-funded rent-based resident structure that parallels Aspell's Talbot Towers/Charlie's House.

Broad incumbents

• Foundations Recovery Network: National network of residential and outpatient SUD treatment facilities. Comparable in continuum-of-care approach but operates at significantly broader scale than Aspell.

Regional players

• Frontier Health: Northeast Tennessee-based community mental health and SUD provider serving rural Appalachian counties. Comparable in mission, regional focus, and government-funded behavioral health model.
• Volunteer Treatment Center: Tennessee-based nonprofit SUD treatment center offering outpatient services in the Chattanooga region. Comparable in mission-driven, Tennessee-focused outpatient SUD care.

Others

• United Way of West Tennessee: Community funding partner supporting Aspell's operations; comparable as a Tennessee nonprofit funder rather than a treatment peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Aspell-111804078881819
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aspell

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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