Helen Ross McNabb Center

Helen Ross McNabb Center structures their addiction treatment around two primary outpatient levels of care designed for different stages of recovery. Their intensive outpatient program provides focused substance abuse treatment while allowing clients to live at home and maintain essential responsibilities. This approach works particularly well for individuals transitioning from residential treatment or those who need structured support without 24-hour supervision.

Standard outpatient programming offers ongoing recovery support with less intensive scheduling requirements. Both programs incorporate cognitive behavioral therapy and medication assisted therapy as core treatment components. The center's outpatient model serves clients across Hamilton County and East Tennessee, with weekday scheduling that accommodates work and family commitments throughout the recovery process.

The recovery center specializes in treating clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, recognizing that successful addiction treatment often requires addressing underlying psychological conditions. Their dual diagnosis approach combines substance abuse treatment with comprehensive mental health services under one treatment plan.

Clinical staff integrate cognitive behavioral therapy techniques with medication assisted therapy to address both addiction and mental health symptoms simultaneously. This coordinated approach prevents gaps in care that can undermine recovery progress, particularly important for clients managing depression, anxiety, or other mental health conditions alongside substance use disorders.

Helen Ross McNabb Center emphasizes peer support as a cornerstone of their aftercare approach, connecting clients with others who understand the recovery experience firsthand. Their recovery support services extend beyond formal program completion, helping individuals build lasting connections within the broader recovery community.

Peer support specialists work alongside clinical staff to provide practical guidance and encouragement throughout treatment and into early recovery. This combination of professional therapy and peer mentorship creates multiple layers of support that strengthen long-term sobriety outcomes and community integration.

The center accepts multiple payment methods including Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, TRICARE, state insurance, and self-pay arrangements, making addiction treatment accessible across different financial situations. Their downtown Chattanooga location provides convenient access via public transportation and major roadways serving Hamilton County.

Specialized services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals demonstrate the center's commitment to serving diverse populations within the recovery community. Operating Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, their schedule accommodates working adults and those with family responsibilities who need flexible outpatient treatment timing.