Starting recovery at The Ranch Tennessee begins with a conversation. That first call often comes after months or years of trying to manage things alone. It’s common to feel unsure, overwhelmed, or worried about what comes next.
When you contact our admissions team at 470.571.3586, you’ll speak with someone who understands both substance use and mental health care—and how difficult it can be to take this step. We’ll walk through your questions, explain how care at The Ranch works, and help you decide whether this is the right place for you.
The admissions process is designed to help us understand what you’re dealing with and how care at The Ranch can support you. It begins with a conversation and continues at a pace that feels manageable.
During this process, we’ll talk through:
These conversations help our team plan care that fits both your needs and the daily rhythm of life at The Ranch.
Life at The Ranch Tennessee follows a steady rhythm. Days are structured, predictable, and intentionally paced.
A typical day may include morning movement on the land, time with horses, group therapy, individual sessions, and quiet evenings in a rural setting. The open space, consistent routine, and distance from everyday pressures give people room to focus on their work without constant distraction.
The land is part of how clients slow down, regulate, and reconnect with themselves.
Recovery doesn’t end when you leave The Ranch. Planning for what comes next begins early in your stay.
Our team helps coordinate aftercare, step-down programming, and ongoing support so you’re not navigating the transition alone. Alumni programming and continued connection offer structure and accountability as you return to daily life.
This continuity matters. Long-term recovery is built over time, with support that extends beyond one setting.
If you’re considering treatment and want clear information about what to expect, our admissions team is here to talk. There’s no pressure—just a conversation about where you are and what might help.
Call 470.571.3586 to learn more about starting your journey at The Ranch Tennessee.
If you’re ready to talk, we’re here. The Ranch offers a place to settle, breathe, and begin again. Reach out today and start your recovery in a setting built for healing.
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Dr. Fuller is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and residency at Vanderbilt University. Additionally, he has completed the Nashville Advance Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program, a two-year intensive program to better integrate traditional psychotherapy into his psychiatric practice. Dr. Fuller began his post-residency career in psychiatry running a psychotherapy-oriented private practice. Looking to help more people than he could working alone yet still provide treatment that emphasizes the importance and value of talk therapy, he joined The Ranch in 2017.
Dr. Fuller is passionate about helping people who have survived trauma and/or are struggling with addiction and strongly believes that the life we all deserve is within reach, no matter the adversity that one must overcome. He views medications as tools rather than solutions and his prescribing philosophy is to use the lowest dose necessary of non-addictive medications to help aid the process of recovery.