Located in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, the Behavioral Care Center is a 60-bed facility. You can call them anytime for inmate information at 615-862-8200.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Tennessee State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Behavioral Care Center at 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Phone: 615-862-8200
Physical Address:
433 Gay Street
Nashville, TN 37201
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Behavioral Care Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 615-862-8200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up a Davidson County offender's Criminal Court Case online, or any offender that was arrested in the state of Tennessee.
Tennessee also keeps a public database of all their felony offenders.
Behavioral Care Center Inmate Search
The Behavioral Care Center maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Behavioral Care Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Davidson County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 55,480 offenders.
The following charts of Davidson County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Davidson County Corrections Department, the state of Tennessee Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Davidson County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Davidson County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Behavioral Care Center is not a jail, but is an alternative to jail for those who are in need of mental health or addiction treatment.
It is 12,0000 square feet and connects directly with the jail for Davidson County, reachable at 615-862-8200.
The building was completed in 2020 and was designed to address the needs of the large portion of those being arrested who were determined to have a mental illness upon their arrival at the jail, who would benefit more from receiving that care then the rehabilitative efforts of a traditional detention center.
With skylights, brightly painted walls, and a welcoming environment, offenders who are housed at the Behavioral Care Center are provided with intensive treatments, have individual rooms with space for 60 male inmates and 60 female inmates.
Those who complete the program will not be charged legally for their arrest, and will be able to access resources that continue beyond their stay to support their success outside of the program as well. In order to qualify for this the charges may be misdemeanor or felony, they must have a diagnosis of a mental health concern or substance use or addiction, and they must have a low acuity level.
Personalized treatments are created to address each individual and their specific needs with a licensed therapist, and they will engage with individual and group therapy, managing medications, and creating a strong plan for discharge and their success thereafter.
Since opening there has been a drastic drop in the recidivism rates in Davidson County and surrounding counties. All contact is approved on a case by case basis, including if any resident will receive mail, will be able to make phone calls, and if they will be able to have visitors when they are ready.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Behavioral Care Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Behavioral Care Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Behavioral Care Center at 615-862-8200.
After being arrested and booked into Behavioral Care Center in Nashville, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 615-862-8200 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Davidson County, Tennessee, visit the Behavioral Care Center Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Behavioral Care Center? What is the Schedule?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:50 PM |
MONDAY | 5:00 PM - 9:20 PM |
TUESDAY | 5:00 PM - 9:20 PM |
WEDNESDAY | No Visits |
THURSDAY | No Visits |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:50 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 8:50 PM |
Behavioral Care Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Behavioral Care Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Behavioral Care Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Behavioral Care Center?
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 7:30 PM - 9:50 PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Behavioral Care Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Behavioral Care Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Davidson County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Davidson County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Behavioral Care Center, and what can I send them?
Personal Mail - All mail sent to an inmate is opened and then scanned into a digital format that the inmate can read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. Inmate's will not receive the originals.
Legal Mail - All legal mail is opened and the attorney's office is then contacted by phone or email to confirm legitimacy. Any inmate or sender that impersonates legal mail will be criminally charged. No exceptions.
Postcards
The Behavioral Care Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Envelopes
The Behavioral Care Center allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Postcards and Envelopes are to be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Money Orders
You may mail an inmate a Money Order for their Commissary.
Mail to:
VendEngine
5543 Edmondson Pike
Ste 888
Nashville, TN 37211
Money orders must include:
Behavioral Care Center
Full name of the inmate
Inmate's Control number and Facility ID #
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
Magazines
Magazines are not allowed to be mailed to inmates.
Books
Books are not allowed to be mailed in to inmates.
Care packages
Care Packages are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
Personal Mail - All mail sent to an inmate is opened and then scanned into a digital format that the inmate can read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. Inmate's will not receive the originals.
Legal Mail - All legal mail is opened and the attorney's office is then contacted by phone or email to confirm legitimacy. Any inmate or sender that impersonates legal mail will be criminally charged. No exceptions.
Postcards
The Behavioral Care Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Envelopes
The Behavioral Care Center allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. The postcard will be scanned and inmate will receive a digital copy to read on a kiosk screen or a tablet. The original will be destroyed.
Postcards and Envelopes are to be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's Control Number (OCA#)
Nashville / Davidson County Sheriff’s Office
PO Box 196383
Nashville, TN 37219-6383
Money Orders
You may mail an inmate a Money Order for their Commissary.
Mail to:
VendEngine
5543 Edmondson Pike
Ste 888
Nashville, TN 37211
Money orders must include:
Behavioral Care Center
Full name of the inmate
Inmate's Control Number & Facility ID number
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
Magazines
Magazines are not allowed to be mailed to inmates.
Books
Books are not allowed to be mailed in to inmates.
Care packages
Care Packages are not allowed to mailed to inmates.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Behavioral Care Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Behavioral Care Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Behavioral Care Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Davidson County follow these instructions:
For all Davidson County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Behavioral Care Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 615-862-8200 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Davidson County?
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