Center for Living and Learning
Franklin, TN

Center for Living and Learning

Founded

1986

Program Length

30 days

Occupancy

16-30 beds

Focus

At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.

The Center for Living and Learning in Franklin, Tennessee, provides specialized care for adults aged 21 and older with severe and persistent mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and PTSD. Their residential program offers 24-hour supervision and support, focusing on helping residents achieve their highest level of functioning and independence. The center is set on a tranquil 30-acre farm, providing a serene environment conducive to healing. Their approach integrates psychiatric care, vocational training, and life skills development. Residents receive personalized treatment plans from a multidisciplinary team, including a board-certified psychiatrist and licensed clinical social worker.The vocational program emphasizes job readiness, soft skills, and creative enrichment, preparing individuals for independent work and community reintegration. Living at the center involves structured daily routines, therapeutic activities, and social engagement. Residents participate in support groups, recreational outings, and creative classes, fostering a sense of community and belonging. The goal is to empower individuals to transition to independent living, with continued support available as needed.

Center for Living and Learning

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Mental health treatment

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential

Facility Type

Residential treatment center (RTC) for adults

Pharmacotherapies

Aripiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy

Emergency Mental Health Services

Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Seniors or older adults Veterans Persons with eating disorders Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Adults Seniors

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Diet and exercise counseling Psychosocial rehabilitation services Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Integrated primary care services

Contact Information

Address

Franklin, TN, 37064

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