American Addiction Centers is a for-profit, privately held addiction treatment company headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, that operates residential and outpatient substance use disorder treatment facilities across eight U.S. states.
What you need to know about American Addiction Centers
The company responds to most customer complaints in a satisfactory manner.
- American Addiction Centers’ customer service response times can vary depending on the method of contact, the volume of inquiries, and the nature of the issue.
- You can resolve a problem with American Addiction Centers with our insider guide or through our executive contacts.
- American Addiction Centers’ customer service policies are standard. Here are our frequently asked questions about American Addiction Centers.
American Addiction Centers customer service response times
| Phone support | American Addiction Centers operates a 24/7 admissions helpline at (888) 966-8152. For billing questions, call (800) 954-6522. |
| Email support | American Addiction Centers does not publish a general customer service email address. For media and PR inquiries, email mediarequest@contactaac.com. For billing disputes or complaints, write to legalteam@contactaac.com. |
| Live chat support | A virtual chat assistant is available 24/7 at americanaddictioncenters.org. Click the chat icon at the top of the page. Live admissions navigators are also available through the chat function around the clock. Note: the chat is not equipped for emergencies — call 911 in a crisis. |
| Social media | American Addiction Centers maintains active accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Response times vary. |
| Help center/FAQ | American Addiction Centers does not operate a dedicated help center or FAQ portal. General information about treatment, admissions, insurance, and billing is available at americanaddictioncenters.org. You can also submit an online contact form at americanaddictioncenters.org/contact-us. |
How to resolve a problem with American Addiction Centers
This guide on how to solve a customer service problem will help you resolve most problems with the company. You can also refer to the executive contacts below or contact our advocacy team directly.
Note: If you’re having customer service trouble, please use our proven methods for fixing any consumer problem before contacting a manager.
We care about accuracy. If any of the following email addresses bounce back or the phone numbers are incorrect, please report it to us immediately through this form.American Addiction Centers mailing address
500 Wilson Pike Circle
Suite 360
Brentwood, TN 37027
American Addiction Centers executive customer service contacts
Primary Contact
Joy Sutton
Vice President, Brand and Communications
500 Wilson Pike Circle
Suite 360
Brentwood, TN 37027
jsutton@contactaac.com
(615) 587-7728
Secondary Contact
Shelley Plemons
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Growth
500 Wilson Pike Circle
Suite 360
Brentwood, TN 37027
splemons@contactaac.com
Chief Executive
David Hans
500 Wilson Pike Circle
Suite 360
Brentwood, TN 37027
dhans@contactaac.com
American Addiction Centers customer service policies
What is the American Addiction Center's privacy policy?
The company collects personal information including your name, contact details, insurance information, and details about the condition you’re seeking treatment for — phone and chat conversations may also be recorded. American Addiction Centers may share this data with business partners, service providers, and third parties for marketing purposes, and can disclose it to comply with legal process such as subpoenas or court orders. By using their sites you also agree to binding arbitration in Tennessee for any disputes, meaning you waive your right to sue in court. California residents have additional rights to request details on how their data has been shared. You can read the full policy at americanaddictioncenters.org/privacy-policy.
American Addiction Centers self-service links
I received a data breach notice from American Addiction Centers. What should I do?
American Addiction Centers’ September 2024 cyberattack exposed the personal data of roughly 423,000 patients and employees, including social security numbers, medical record numbers, and health insurance information. A $2.75 million class-action settlement was pending final court approval as of April 20, 2026 — check aacsettlement.com for distribution updates and contact the settlement administrator, Kroll at (833) 754-8488 if you missed the March 23, 2026 claims deadline. Regardless of the settlement, place a credit freeze with Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion and monitor your health insurance statements for fraudulent claims.
American Addiction Centers' billing department isn't returning my calls or emails. What do I do next?
Multiple BBB complaints from 2024–2025 document a circular loop where patients are bounced between the billing line (800) 954-6522 and the director of revenue cycle with no resolution. Put your dispute in writing and send it by certified mail to legalteam@contactaac.com and to 500 Wilson Pike Circle, Suite 360, Brentwood, TN 37027. You can also file a complaint with American Addiction Centers’ integrity line at (855) 355-2079 or your state insurance commissioner if insurance reimbursement is involved.
I left an American Addiction Centers facility early. How do I get a refund for unused days?
American Addiction Centers does not publish a standard partial-stay refund policy, but BBB complaints show patients have been billed for days they were not present. Request an itemized bill in writing from the billing department and compare it against your admission and discharge dates. If you get no response within 14 days, escalate in writing to the facility’s executive director and copy American Addiction Centers’ corporate office. Your state insurance commissioner or a consumer attorney can help if the dispute stalls.
I researched American Addiction Centers online and am now getting unsolicited calls from what look like local numbers. Is this AAC?
A 2025 BBB complaint documents someone being contacted by five different people via phone, email, and text — using spoofed local numbers — after researching American Addiction Centers online. American Addiction Centers’ official inbound lines are (888) 966-8152 and (888) 987-1784; they do not list spoofed outbound calling as a standard practice. Report unwanted calls to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and notify American Addiction Centers’ integrity line at (855) 355-2079 to flag whether third-party lead generators contacted you without authorization. Do not give insurance or financial information to unsolicited callers.
My belongings went missing or were damaged during my stay at an American Addiction Centers facility. What can I do?
A 2025 BBB complaint documents a patient whose property was destroyed at an AAC facility with no reimbursement offered. Submit a written claim to the specific facility’s administrator and copy American Addiction Centers’ corporate office. If you receive no response, file a BBB complaint. For higher-value items, small claims court in the county where the facility is located is an option.
American Addiction Centers told me my insurance would cover treatment, but now I'm getting a large unexpected bill. What are my rights?
American Addiction Centers’ own terms state that insurance verification at admissions is a quote only — not a guarantee of payment. Request your insurer’s Explanation of Benefits to see what was approved or denied, and ask American Addiction Centers for an itemized bill. If a claim was denied that American Addiction Centers told you was covered, file a formal appeal with your insurer; your state insurance commissioner can help if the insurer is unresponsive. Document who told you what at admissions — dates and names — in case you need to escalate to your state attorney general.
How can I contact American Addiction Centers customer service?
- Call the main line at (615) 732-1616 for general inquiries.
- For billing-related questions, call (800) 954-6522.
Media and PR:
- Email mediarequest@contactaac.com for media-related inquiries, including print, radio, or television interviews.
24/7 helpline:
- For immediate assistance, call the American Addiction Centers 24/7 Helpline at (888) 987-1784.
Who can I contact at American Addiction Centers if I have a billing question?
If you have a billing issue call the financial department at (800) 954-6522.
Can you get a refund from American Addiction Centers' customer service?
If you think you qualify for a refund or have billing-related questions, contact customer service at (888) 966-8152 or the billing-specific line at (800) 954-6522.
How to get professional help with your American Addiction Centers problem
If you need help with American Addiction Centers, you can contact our advocacy team or just click the "Get Help" button. For immediate assistance, you can also send us a message on our Facebook group. Note: We do not charge for our advocacy.
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