Frontier Health – Watauga Behavioral Health Services

109 West Watauga Avenue
Johnson City, TN 37604

Johnson City, Tennessee

423-232-2600

About Frontier Health – Watauga Behavioral Health Services

Frontier Health Watauga Behavioral Health Services serves adults, adolescents, and their families. They provide a range of services, including care for substance use disorders or co-occurring diagnoses. Programs take place in an outpatient (OP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) setting. There is also a short-term respite program here for families and children. You’ll find ‘em out in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Their care is comprehensive and compassionate. You’ll work with a care team that will take the time to understand your unique needs. They’ll create an individualized treatment plan to meet those needs. As part of your substance use treatment, you can be evaluated to determine if there are any underlying mental health struggles at play that need treatment.

Services offered include counseling support. You’ll get connected to trained addiction counselors who will help you navigate the triggers and stressful experiences that have led to your addiction struggles. You’ll also learn strategies and techniques to manage these stressful emotions. There’s also individual and family counseling available as well.

Depending on your circumstances, you can also get a medical evaluation referral. This referral may allow you access to more robust services including medication assisted treatment.

You’ll also enroll in addiction education and follow up services. Their case management team will connect you to services within your community. These services can include access to 12 Step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

There are also a range of other services available here. Specifically, you’ll find an adolescent recovery program that connects children who have behavioral health services with care no matter your age or background. They work with the local school district so that your child has a robust support system they can turn to.

The mother child connection program is for women aged 18 and older who are pregnant or have small children. To be enrolled in this program you’ll need to have a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorder. During treatment you’ll engage in group and individual therapy, relapse prevention, and case management.

People who’ve previously received treatment at Frontier Health Watauga Behavioral Health Services say the case managers were nice and caring. Others mentioned there were a lot of hoops to jump through for medication management.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Rec Room & Activities

Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program

An adult program in Tennessee helps individuals reclaim their lives from addiction. Through various treatment methods, adults learn how to end their dependence on substances and live a drug-free lifestyle.

Alcoholism

An alcohol rehab in Tennessee provides treatment to break free from alcohol addiction. Methods typically combine counseling, group support, and behavioral therapy, with alcohol abstinence and long-term sobriety as the goals.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in Tennessee addresses the different life experiences and genetic factors that shape how men are affected by addiction. By doing so, this type of treatment can be most effective for men who are struggling with substance use.

Opioid Treatment

Opioid rehab in Tennessee helps you overcome your addiction to opioids. Programs typically include detoxification, medication assisted treatment, and counseling. Detox helps you safely manage withdrawal. Counseling helps you explore the reasons behind your addiction and learn skills to overcome it.

Women's Rehab

The main goal of women’s rehab in Tennessee is to provide a comfortable setting where women can focus on recovery. This environment helps women in treatment nurture their body, mind, and spirit without distractions.

Teen & Adolescent Program

A young adult program in Tennessee helps participants overcome the effects of substance use on the developing brain. Participants build positive peer relationships, learn how to manage stress without drugs or alcohol, and develop tools for resolving trauma and setting boundaries.

Drug Rehab

Drug rehab in Tennessee prepares you to start life anew with the right tools to maintain sobriety. You’ll learn how to manage stress, adopt healthy lifestyle habits, and prevent relapse. This is typically accomplished through counseling, medication, and evidence-based therapies.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Those who are coping well with reentry into society while sober are good candidates for outpatient rehab in Tennessee. This program involves attending multiple on-site sessions per week to provide accountability and support. Treatment lasts as long as you need it to, as it's based on your recovery progression.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Substance abuse disorders are often accompanied by mental health issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, or ADHD. In these cases, dual diagnosis treatment in Tennessee offers integrated treatment to effectively treat both co-occurring disorders.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

One of the best ways to prevent relapse is to take advantage of Tennessee aftercare rehab. This program begins as soon as initial treatment ends. It provides ongoing support through counselors, support groups, and life coaches, to help you overcome hurdles on your recovery journey.

Detox & MAT

Typically, drug rehab in Tennessee begins with a detox program.. This is the process of slowly and safely purging all addictive substances from your system. Detox may take a couple of days to a week, depending on your personal history and drug of choice. .

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services in Tennessee are available for family members who need support as they try to guide a loved one toward wise choices. To get loved ones the help they need, intervention specialists offer facilitation of interventions, access to valuable resources, and guidance in choosing the best treatment plan.

Payment Options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Aid

If you require assistance paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Tennessee, financial aid may be an option. Financial assistance options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible. Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.

Medicaid Accepted

If you are struggling to cover the cost of drug rehab in Tennessee, the state-run healthcare program, TennCare, may be able to help. This program may be an option for those seeking addiction treatment and requiring assistance with covering the cost. Coverage through Tennessee Medicaid can vary, but it can assist with paying for all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.

Medicare Accepted

If you’re a resident of the state and struggling to pay for treatment, you may be eligible for Medicare, and can use this to help cover the cost of alcohol and drug treatment in Tennessee. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for active and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

Private insurance may cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Tennessee The amount covered may depend on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

You may have the option to pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Tennessee out-of-pocket, also known as self-pay or private pay. This way, you take charge of the cost of your recovery journey and can access all levels of care, including detox in Tennessee, and inpatient rehab in Tennessee, without the restrictions of a private insurer or state-run program.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you need help covering the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Tennessee, but cannot pay the full amount, a sliding scale payment plan may be an option. This allows you to access all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more, at a price that is within your budget. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.

Accreditations

CARF: Yes

SAMHSA

Accepted Insurance

Frontier Health – Watauga Behavioral Health Services works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.