Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga
Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is a non-profit healthcare provider focused on behavioral health care and addiction treatment. The facility integrates primary and behavioral health services, making it part of a larger network of 24 clinics across Tennessee.
Their mission includes providing high-quality, accessible healthcare services, as demonstrated by national recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for their significant improvements in access, quality, health equity, and health information technology.
- Integrates primary care with behavioral health services for comprehensive treatment.
- Offers outpatient rehab programs, adult and adolescent programs, and specialized services for postpartum patients.
- Utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Therapy.
- Provides targeted programs for alcohol addiction, opioid addiction, and dual diagnosis treatment.
Treatment at Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga includes services for mental health conditions, substance misuse, and co-occurring disorders, benefiting adolescents, adults, elderly individuals, and postpartum patients.
- 13 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 15 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Staff
- Parinda KhatriChief Executive OfficerClinical psychologist with expertise in integrated care and health care transformation.
- Dennis FreemanChief Executive Officer EmeritusPsychologist with over 40 years of experience in community health.
- Suzanne BaileyChief Operating OfficerLicensed psychologist focused on integrated care and quality improvement initiatives.
- Joel HornbergerChief Strategy OfficerExperienced in healthcare administration, strategic planning, and organizational development.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga
With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.
Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.
Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that begins before the actual drug rehab treatment. It is used to remove any residual toxins left in your body (and brain) after using drugs, and it is used with the intent to help you or your loved one complete drug rehab.
If you are addicted to opiates like heroin, methadone, or prescription painkillers, you will detox with medication. This is because the withdrawal symptoms are often more intense and uncomfortable for an opiate addict than for someone who has abused or is dependent on other drugs, like cocaine.
An intensive outpatient program is a good option for someone in Tennessee with a milder or less severe addiction. An IOP may involve daily meetings at a treatment facility, along with personal counseling and peer meetings. Some IOP programs offer half-day treatment, while others offer full-day programs. Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga‘s IOP is customized per individual.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Tennessee.
Outpatient therapy provided by Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga in Chattanooga, TN involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Cherokee Health Systems - Chattanooga addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
The 12 step program is the treatment method used by Alcoholics Anonymous, but it can apply to any type of addiction. It outlines the 12 steps addicts should take on the path to recovery. Steps include admitting you have a problem and making the decision to turn your life around. A belief in a higher power and making amends to others are also part of the program.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
1032 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37403
Phone Number
(423) 266-4588
Additional Locations
- Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue in Knoxville, TN
- Cherokee Health Systems - Newport in Newport, TN
- Cherokee Health Systems - Clinton in Clinton, TN
- Cherokee Health Systems - Talbott in Talbott, TN
- Cherokee Health Systems - North Knoxville in Powell, TN
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Location
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1032 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37403 -
(423) 266-4588
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Cherokee Health Systems
Listed June 28, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Chattanooga, Tennessee Addiction and Treatment
Tennessee joins the list of states with an above-average rate for drug and/or alcohol-induced deaths. Most of these deaths are related to opioids, such as prescription opioids. The Volunteer State ranks 2nd highest in the nation for the number of prescriptions given out. The state also ranks at the top for prescription drug-related overdoses.
With its scenic Tennessee River backdrop and ample outdoor activities, Chattanooga offers an idyllic setting for personal growth. From 2020 to 2024, the city saw a 28% spike in opioid-related deaths, with fentanyl contributing to 73% of suspected drug fatalities in 2022.
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