Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services

1000 E 3rd St STE 103, Chattanooga, TN 37403

Est. 1965 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services

  • Location: Chattanooga, TN
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities Inc. Behavioral Health Services offers outpatient and residential treatment for adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. They provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction, which integrates client-centered and family-focused care, with a strong emphasis on community reintegration. Specialized programs are available for individuals with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. Services are affordable for uninsured individuals through a sliding scale fee structure.
The center offers a holistic path to lasting recovery through evidence-based and trauma-informed care. Their services include assessments, individual, group, family and vocational counseling, relapse prevention, anger management, intimate-partner violence, DWI assessments/counseling, parenting skills workshops, family reunification groups, intervention services within the community, and specialized youth treatment services endorsed by the Office of Addiction Services and Support (OASAS).
Elmcor provides personalized care in a safe, confidential environment through individual and group counseling, gender-specific groups, vocational training, and health education. They integrate a modified therapeutic community model with evidence-based and trauma-informed care, addressing addiction's root causes for lasting recovery. They also offer specialized family reintegration and parenting skills sessions, collaborating with legal and social services for smooth community transition.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Older Adults Young Adults Girls Midlife Adults

Services Offered

What to Expect at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Gender-Specific Individual Treatment Family Involvement Wellness

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Synthetic Drugs

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

Free verification · Know your costs before you commit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. Behavioral Health Services offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in TN or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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