At BrightQuest, our clients have the opportunity to learn and practice the relationship and life skills needed to take charge of their lives and reach the highest possible level of independence by being an integral member of a supportive community.

Clients at BrightQuest Nashville develop skills toward independence and empowerment through compassionate and comprehensive treatment within a supportive therapeutic community setting. We believe that healing is optimized in an environment that fosters empowerment, responsibility, and social connectedness. All clients within the BrightQuest Nashville community are given the opportunity to experience genuine connection while developing skills essential for recovery and health.

BrightQuest Nashville has a comprehensive continuum of care, so that clients can benefit from the appropriate structure and supervision as they progress through treatment. Our levels of care include:

• 24-Hour Residential Treatment
• Semi-Independent Living
• Independent Living
• Extended Services (Outpatient)

Our intensive treatment program is designed to address the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual facets of well-being and develop a stronger mind-body connection. We offer a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities for our clients including:

• Milieu Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Experiential Therapies
• Family Therapy and Family Psychoeducation Groups
• Support for Learning Daily Living Skills
• Socialization and Community Building
• Psychodynamic Approaches
• Mindfulness/Meditation
• Assertiveness Training
• Peer Support Groups
• Life Skills & Social Skills Training
• Vocational Development & Support

Every other month, we host a Multi-Family Support Group for the families of clients either in a BrightQuest program or awaiting admission. Our 2025 Family Support Group dates are:

Nashville

• January 16-18, 2025
• March 20-22, 2025
• May 15-17, 2025
• July 17-19, 2025
• September 18-20, 2025
• November 20-22, 2025

BrightQuest Treatment Centers
615 Berry Rd
Nashville, TN, 37204
615-538-7908

In 2021, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimated that 937,000 people in Tennessee had a mental health condition.

At BrightQuest Nashville, we provide world-class care to people with moderate to severe mental health conditions. We are prepared to handle even the most persistent cases of intense and chronic conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and drug-induced psychosis.

Below we have included conditions we treat and brief descriptions.

Thought Disorders

A thought disorder is a condition that impacts a person’s ability to think and communicate. People living with thought disorders can lose touch with reality. BrightQuest provides the right combination of medication, therapy, and life skills training so people living with these conditions can manage their symptoms and live fulfilling lives.

• Schizophrenia

This is a serious brain disorder that affects less than 1% of the population. Symptoms of schizophrenia include hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis. Schizophrenia does not have a cure, but we help clients manage the condition and live healthy lives at our inpatient facility in Nashville.

• Prodromal Schizophrenia

A precursor to schizophrenia, prodromal schizophrenia is the condition in its earliest stages. Symptoms usually occur intermittently during this phase. It may take months or years before symptoms become more consistent.

• Schizoaffective Disorder

Clients with schizoaffective disorder experience delusions, hallucinations, and psychotic features associated with schizophrenia, alongside symptoms of a mood disorder, like depression or bipolar.

• Delusional Disorder

When adults manage a delusional disorder, they hold untrue beliefs. For example, they may believe they are being followed or spied on. They do not experience other psychotic symptoms associated with schizophrenia.

Mood Disorders

This umbrella term refers to a variety of conditions that primarily affect a person’s emotional state. Mood disorders can have a serious impact on a person’s mental well-being and are very treatable with the right combination of medication and therapies available at BrightQuest Nashville.

• Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows, known as mania and depression. An individual in a manic state might be highly excitable, speak very fast, or have very high energy levels. During depressive episodes, they may be too tired to move, have difficulty getting out of bed, or experience persistent feelings of emptiness. Bipolar is not curable but can be managed through medication and therapy.

• Major Depression

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental health conditions in the U.S. It is characterized by symptoms like feelings of worthlessness, lack of interest in hobbies, or a lack of energy that lasts for at least two weeks. MDD is very treatable by utilizing tools at BrightQuest Nashville, including cognitive behavioral therapy, social skills training, and medication.

Personality Disorders

These conditions impact how a person behaves and relates to themselves or others. Personality disorders do not have one clear cause but are thought to occur due to a combination of family history and environmental factors, like stress or trauma.

• Borderline Personality Disorder

An adult who is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder experiences a strong fear of abandonment, rapid changes in their sense of self, and complex relationships with others. This condition can be managed through therapy and social skill development at BrightQuest Nashville.

• Dependent Personality Disorder

In the case of dependent personality disorder, people have a chronic need to be taken care of by others, cannot handle being alone, and experience difficulty making decisions independently. This commonly results from neglect in childhood or an abusive relationship and can be improved through therapy.

• Schizoid Personality Disorder

Different from schizophrenia, people with schizoid personality disorder do not usually experience psychosis or delusions. Instead, people with this condition show little to no interest in socializing with others or are unable to do so. This is not simply shyness, but a consistent lack of motivation to socialize or be a part of society.

Anxiety Disorders

If an adult has an anxiety disorder, they experience intense worry or fear along with physical symptoms that can make it difficult to get through day-to-day life. At BrightQuest Nashville, we are committed to aiding clients in their journey to work through the causes of their anxiety using cognitive behavioral therapy and other treatment modalities.

• Generalized Anxiety

People with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) worry persistently about everyday occurrences, often over small events that others may not even consider. GAD dramatically affects a person’s ability to relax and stay calm.

• Social Anxiety

Social anxiety is characterized by excessive fear of social situations. For some people, this may be a fear of one-on-one conversation or a fear of being a part of large groups. People with social anxiety very commonly experience fear of simply thinking about talking to others, especially new people.

Drug-Induced Psychosis

When an individual experiences drug-induced psychosis, they lose touch with reality. While the symptoms can be the same as those associated with a delusional disorder or schizophrenia, these psychotic features only occur as a result of substance use. We help clients experiencing drug-induced psychosis in our inpatient treatment facilities at our Nashville location.

• Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

Marijuana is much stronger than it was thirty years ago, and we are seeing more clients experience psychotic symptoms as a result of their cannabis use. At our Nashville facility, we help clients recover from a psychotic episode and work with them to eliminate cannabis use.

• Meth-Induced Psychosis

Paranoia, delusion, and hallucinations are all common side effects of regular meth use. In some cases, these psychotic features can last even after meth is out of a person’s system. We help clients eliminate symptoms and treat co-occurring substance use disorders.

Receiving effective mental health care is fundamental to living a long, healthy life for people managing these conditions. At BrightQuest Nashville, we don’t see people as their diagnosis. Instead, we focus on working with our clients to help them reach their individual goals.

That’s why we provide our clients with a full continuum of care, including full-time residential treatment, semi-independent living, independent living, and outpatient care.

In these programs, clients have access to a range of traditional treatment options including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. We also offer unique opportunities to build social skills, daily living skills, and vocational training. We love watching our clients go on to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

At BrightQuest we believe we can build a brighter future together. Call us at 619-466-0547 or contact us online to learn more about getting started at BrightQuest Nashville today!