Tamb of Jackson

Founded in 1964, JACOA, also known as Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency offers treatment programs to people addicted to alcohol and other mind-altering drugs. It provides a variety of services, including medical treatment for addiction, meals for homeless individuals, prevention life skills education for at-risk youth, and education and training to individuals and families. The agency provides employment and preemployment drug screening, education, screening and treatment for driving-under-the-influence offenders. It also offers job placement and vocational rehabilitation services, more than 40-plus-bed transitional living facility for men and women, and preferential treatment for pregnant mothers and intravenous drug users. The agency offers a 30-plus-bed residential treatment program for adults with alcohol and drug dependencies. Additionally, it provides online training registration forms and is located in Jackson, Tenn.

A state licensed Counseling Center specializing in Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse/Dependencies while also being able to assist those with a co-occurring disorder.

The Aspell Recovery Center offers a range of health care services to people having the problem of chemical addiction. Its residential program includes group and family therapies and aftercare services. The program is licensed by the Tennessee Department of Health, Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Service. The center s intensive outpatient program features employment preparation education and financial management groups. It offers treatment solutions for alcohol and drug addiction and also serves women suffering from domestic violence. The Aspell Recovery Center maintains a location in Jackson, Tenn. It works to reducing crime and unemployment and improve the quality of life for the community.