McDowell Center for Children
711 TN-3
Dyersburg, TN 38024

About McDowell Center for Children
McDowell Center for Children is located in Dyersburg, Tennessee. It’s a residential treatment center with 28 beds that helps adolescent males who are struggling with mental or behavioral health issues and or substance abuse. They provide 24/7 support from licensed psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and counselors.
Mental Health Program
Their mental health program is for males whose situation can’t be managed at home or in a regular inpatient environment. It’s designed to be long term care for people with severe anxiety or depression, trauma, ADD, sexually reactive behavior, or self harm issues.
You can also get help here if you’ve experienced a significant life change, abandonment, or loss. I’m impressed that they’re especially interested in helping people who were in or currently in the foster care system.
Substance Abuse Program
Their substance abuse program is for those who have co occurring issues of substance abuse combined with mental illness. They provide addiction education and support groups.
Along with this program they have a unique dual diagnosis program that specializes in mental health problems and have been diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
What I really like about this residential treatment facility is their program focused on mental health and intellectual disabilities.
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.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.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.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Therapists and clients work collaboratively during cognitive behavioral therapy in Tennessee to develop strategies for problem solving and changing behaviors. This solution-based therapy helps change thinking and behavior patterns that lead to addiction.Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)
As a form of psychotherapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy in Tennessee helps clients focus on the present and examine their unhealthy behaviors. Treatment teaches clients to identify how their beliefs are negatively impacting their lives and gives them the skills to alter irrational beliefs and resulting behaviors.Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT)
Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is a form of psychotherapy commonly used in addiction recovery. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), moral reconation therapy (MRT) helps clients recognize unhealthy and/or harmful thought patterns and to replace them with more positive and productive ones. MRT is designed to empower clients to make healthier life choices and to more effectively align their behaviors with their moral values.Levels of Care
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