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Cherokee Health Systems

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255 East Watt Street, Alcoa, TN, Tennessee 37701
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Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Program

Addiction is a complex chronic disease that impacts individuals and families across all demographics. Recognizing the critical need for accessible, integrated care, this treatment program offers a full spectrum of services designed to support lasting recovery. Our approach goes beyond addressing substance use itself, focusing on the root causes of addiction, including co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma. We believe successful recovery is built upon a foundation of individualized care, evidence-based therapies, and robust community support.

Personalized Treatment Pathways

Every journey to recovery is unique, necessitating a highly personalized treatment plan. Upon admission, each client undergoes a thorough assessment to identify their specific clinical needs, history of substance use, and concurrent health issues. This assessment guides the creation of a tailored treatment pathway, ensuring that the therapeutic interventions align perfectly with the individual’s requirements for healing and growth.

Core Treatment Components

Our program integrates several key components proven effective in addiction medicine. These components work together to provide holistic care, addressing the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of dependency.

  • Medical Detoxification: Safely managing withdrawal symptoms under continuous medical supervision to ensure comfort and stability.
  • Individual Therapy: One-on-one sessions utilizing modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address underlying issues and develop coping skills.
  • Group Counseling: Facilitated group sessions promoting peer support, shared experiences, and development of sober social networks.
  • Family Programming: Educational and therapeutic sessions designed to heal relational damage and involve loved ones in the recovery process.
  • Aftercare Planning: Developing a concrete strategy for sustained sobriety post-treatment, including connections to local support groups and outpatient services.

Focus on Dual Diagnosis Care

It is common for individuals struggling with addiction to also experience mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD. Our specialized dual diagnosis care means that psychiatric and addiction issues are treated simultaneously by a multidisciplinary team. By addressing both conditions concurrently, we significantly improve the prognosis for long-term sobriety and overall well-being. The integration of mental health services ensures a comprehensive path toward stabilization and reintegration into healthy daily living.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does the treatment program typically last?

While duration varies based on individual need and treatment level, residential programs often span 30, 60, or 90 days. Outpatient services offer more flexibility and can continue for several months.

2. Do you accept health insurance for payment?

Yes, we work with a wide range of major health insurance providers. Our admissions team can verify coverage and discuss payment options confidentially.

3. What happens after I complete the primary treatment phase?

Upon completion of the primary program, every client receives a personalized aftercare plan. This plan often includes ongoing support through sober living arrangements, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and regular participation in mutual support groups.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Outpatient
Intensive outpatient treatment
Regular outpatient treatment
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicare
Medicaid
Federal military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance Available
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)
Disulfiram
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
Medication for mental disorders
Nicotine replacement
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Complete medical history/physical exam
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Recovery Support Services
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
Federally Qualified Health Center
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
HIV testing
STD testing
TB screening
Metabolic syndrome monitoring
Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Naloxone and overdose education
Other Services
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination
Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Early intervention for HIV
Mental health services
Transportation assistance
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
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