Middle Tn Mental Health Institute: Saha Nihar R MD

Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute is a psychiatric hospital for adults in Nashville, Tennessee. They opened in 1995 and provide services for 18 counties. Here, you’ll find 207 beds, divided across sub-acute, acute, and forensic services units. They provide inpatient treatment for people who can’t usually get the help they need through the private sector, including people with severe or persistent mental illness. They accept self pay, private insurance, and TennCare.

When you stay here, you’ll have access to a comprehensive care team that includes a social worker, psychiatrist, care coordinator, and nursing staff. If you need medical services or recreational therapy while you’re in the program, they can connect you to those services, too. During the day, you’ll participate in counseling sessions, recovery focused education, and life skills training to help you prepare for life in recovery.

Something I like about the program is that you’ll have access to lots of amenities that make it feel like home. They offer on site beautician services, pastoral care, and dietician services. There’s even an on site pharmacy. There’s no limit to how long you can stay here because your timeline depends on your personal needs and legal status.

While the program is comprehensive in nature, most former participants are unhappy with the level of care they received here. They note unsanitary living conditions, unprofessional conduct by the staff members, and difficulty with administrative aspects like scheduling and insurance.