Hamilton County, Tennessee Jail & Detention Center Launches Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
March 10, 2026
Hamilton County, Tennessee Sheriff Austin Garrett announced a new Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program at the Hamilton County Jail & Detention Center. The program will be administered in coordination with Quality Correctional Health Care and the McNabb Center, ensuring comprehensive medical care and therapeutic support.
This joint initiative follows more than two years of collaborative planning between the Sheriff’s Office and key partners, including Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Quality Correctional Health Care, the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office, Hamilton County’s Economic & Community Development Office (ECD), and the McNabb Center.
The Hamilton County MAT program is funded through a $1.2 million Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance. It provides FDA-approved medications combined with counseling and behavioral therapies, offering a holistic approach to treating inmates with substance use disorders.
This was reported by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on December 16, 2025 (accessed March 3, 2026).
Contact information: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 600 Market St., Chattanooga, TN 37402; 423-209-7000; Website: https://www.hcsheriff.gov/
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