About Grace House – Halfway House – Memphis
Known as the birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Memphis, Tennessee is a buzzing city steeped in history and culture. Here you’ll find Grace House of Memphis, a residential alcohol and drug rehab center that offers comprehensive services for women grappling with substance abuse, addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions (dual diagnosis).
Since its founding in 1976, its doors have been open to all women aged 18 and older regardless of their ability to pay. The center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Grace House offers a full continuum of care from evaluations and detox to intensive outpatient (IOP) and aftercare programs and takes an integrative, holistic approach to meet clients’ physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs.
Their halfway house program gives women a safe, comfortable and home like space to work on recovery and recuperation while developing critical social and self care skills. Clients live and attend group programs with peers, offering a sense of community and belonging that’s crucial for sustained sobriety.
Women also receive individualized support including personal and family therapy sessions and connections to community organizations offering essential services such as medical and dental care, legal help and job readiness support.
Grace House’s gender specific care is important because women’s experiences with substance abuse tend to differ from men’s. For one, research suggests women are much more vulnerable to sexual assault which is the leading cause of post traumatic stress.
Women, especially those with a history of substance abuse, are also more vulnerable to domestic violence. Women who have previously been incarcerated may find Grace House’s programs especially beneficial as this is one of the few facilities that specializes in working with this population.
Since its inception, the center has helped more than 6,000 women, many of whom face indigence and homelessness. Most feedback from past clients is positive, noting that the program isn’t a cakewalk but is effective.
