First Responder & Military PTSD, addiction and trauma Treatment Center
At Magnolia Meadows our mission is to provide exceptional residential treatment exclusively for first responders and military personnel struggling with PTSD, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring behavioral health disorders. We are dedicated to serving the brave firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMTs, paramedics, and military veterans-who have selflessly served others, often at great personal cost.
As a specialized inpatient treatment center, Magnolia Meadows offers a safe, structured, and understanding environment designed for healing the unique wounds of service. Our experienced clinical team is trained in first responder and military culture, allowing residents to heal among peers who truly understand their experiences.
Accredited/Certified by The Joint Commission
Our goal is to help every resident rediscover strength, resilience, and hope-empowering them to thrive in life beyond trauma and addiction. At Magnolia Meadows, we proudly stand as a trusted residential treatment facility for first responders and veterans in Waverly, TN, dedicated to healing the healers and restoring those who have dedicated their lives to protecting others.
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Life after the shift: Supporting the first responder behind the uniform
Being married to a first responder, active or retired, comes with many emotions. To them, it’s the job they agreed to do, and they’re simply holding up their end of the bargain, but to the rest of us, spouses, families, children, community members, it’s a job that requires sacrifice..
From SWAT to Sharing: Steve H.'s Journey of Healing and Impact
At GRIT, we often say that recovery is not the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a new chapter. For Steve H., a former SWAT officer and K9 handler, that chapter has been defined by courage, connection, and a commitment to helping others walk the same path he’s on.
A First Responder's Journey to Recovery & Redemption
They say trauma and substance abuse go hand-in-hand. As a retired police Sergeant, I have had my fair share of both. But the reality is, long before I responded to my first gruesome car accident, the first completed suicide call, or my first brush with my own possible death I was an alcoholic. .
The Unspoken Battle: PTSD, Substance Use, and First Responders
In my time working with first responders, I’ve seen firsthand the invisible weight they carry. The uniform, the badge, the gear they’re symbols of bravery and service, but they also hide the personal toll this work takes.
