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Embark Behavioral Health – Benton

5842 TN-30
Benton, TN 37307
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About Embark Behavioral Health – Benton

Benton, Tennessee is a mountain town where Embark Behavioral Health runs a residential rehab center for boys ages 12 to 17.

The program helps teenagers who are working through suicidal thoughts, self-harm or another mental health challenge that may involve substance use or other concerns. Care continues around the clock in a home-like setting.

Schoolwork, daily fitness and time outdoors engage clients, and the average length of stay is 90 days.

Weekly Therapy and Psychiatric Review

Boys at the Benton campus attend about ten hours of group therapy each week, along with two hours of individual and family therapy. Embark’s clinical program rests on dialectical behavior therapy which teaches skills for riding out an intense emotion without acting on it and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy.

The reason DBT skills are practiced week after week is that noticing an urge before acting on it requires repetition.

A child and adolescent psychiatrist with more than 24 years of experience works full time at the center, and psychiatric medication review is part of the program.

Adventure therapy runs weekly, and equine therapy is offered alongside it. All Embark programs are accredited by The Joint Commission.

The campus is residential only, so detox and outpatient care are not offered here. Adolescents come from across the U.S., and the center works with most commercial insurance providers.

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Facility Overview

Bed icon 6-15
Number of Available Beds
Calendar icon 61 - 90
Avg Length of Stay in Days

Latest Reviews

Cindy Cox
3 weeks ago on Google
5
I have really enjoyed everyone at embark. The staff and everyone involved did a wonderful job making sure that my son did well and was able to come home! I really liked that they were so intuned with him and making sure his medicine was working before sending him home! I would send my son back if it came down to it!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for entrusting us with your family's care! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our staff and our commitment to his well-being.
Heather Murdoch
3 months ago on Google
5
From the very first phone call to the day Mason was discharged, our experience with Embark in Benton, TN exceeded every expectation we had. As a parent, placing your child in residential treatment is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make. The entire staff at Embark made that process so much easier by treating both Mason and our family with kindness, compassion, and respect every step of the way. I probably sent far more texts and emails than most parents, constantly checking in and asking questions, yet not a single person ever made me feel like I was being a burden. Every message was answered promptly, every concern was taken seriously, and I always felt heard. What stood out most was how genuinely invested everyone was in Mason. From the treatment team and residential staff to the front desk, every single person took the time to truly know him. He wasn’t just another resident, he was Mason. They learned his personality, celebrated his successes, encouraged him through his struggles, and built relationships that made him feel safe, supported, and valued. Communication throughout his stay was exceptional. The team consistently kept us informed, responded quickly, held appointments as scheduled, and welcomed us during family visits. We always knew they wanted what was best for Mason, and that gave us tremendous peace of mind. Mason spent 64 days at Embark, and the growth we saw in that short time was nothing short of remarkable. He came home more patient, more present, more thoughtful, and with skills that will continue to help him long after treatment. We know his journey isn’t over, but Embark gave him a foundation that we truly believe changed the course of his life. There simply aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to every single person who played a role in Mason’s care. Thank you for treating our son like your own, for believing in him, and for walking alongside our family during one of the most difficult seasons of our lives. We will always be grateful.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're so grateful for your kind words. We truly care about each individual and are glad to have been part of his journey. Your feedback means a lot, and we appreciate your trust in us.
Kathleen Lafleur
3 months ago on Google
5
My son was there for almost 90 days and I cannot believe the difference his stay there made. It is amazing! I recommend it as we have tried so many places and this one was the only one that works.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We are thrilled to hear your son's success. Thank you for recommending us! We are committed to providing effective solutions and personalized care for our clients. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
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Accepted Insurance

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Embark Behavioral Health – Benton works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient rehabs enable clients to receive care without leaving their home, workplace, and community. Clients typically receive intensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Many programs promote clients' long-term sobriety through recovery-focused life skills training and ancillary services, such as peer coaching. Medication assisted treatment (MAT), including medication induction and maintenance, are common in outpatient care. Most facilities offer multiple levels of care to accommodate clients' evolving needs, including intensive outpatient (IOP) and standard outpatient programming.

Care here runs around the clock, in a residential setting for teens who have thoughts of suicide, self-harm or other mental health challenges.

Clients in intensive outpatient programs (IOP) receive robust, personalized care to support their reintegration into their community. Clients stepping down from inpatient treatment frequently enroll in IOP before entering standard outpatient care or community-based recovery programs, such as AA. Intensive outpatient treatment generally involves between nine and 20 therapeutic hours weekly, with the frequency and duration of sessions decreasing as clients stabilize. IOP services commonly include counseling, recovery education, holistic therapies, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Clients receiving support in a rehab aftercare program typically have abstained from drugs or alcohol for a period of weeks or months and have completed high-level (often inpatient) treatment. Drug rehab aftercare is designed to support clients in maintaining their sobriety as they re-engage with their ordinary lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Services are highly individualized and evolve with clients' changing needs, but generally include peer coaching and relapse prevention.

When enrolld in an addiction recovery program that's based on the 12 step model, clients are able to cultivate recovery-focused life skills emphasizing spiritual, mental, and emotional healing. Participants receive intensive peer support in 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, open to the public, and available day and night in most communities. Self-selected sponsors guide sponsees through the recovery journey, cultivating self-awareness, forgiveness, acceptance, and accountability. Though these programs are rooted in spiritual principles, participants aren't required to be religiously affiliated.

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is an intensive outpatient option for those with moderate to severe addictions, allowing you to return home at the end of the day. It can be an alternative to hospitalization or used as a step-down option. PHP treatment requires a minimum of 20 hours of treatment per week for an average of 90 days. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment includes relapse prevention, medication management, and behavioral therapy services. PHP treatment is often covered by providers.

To keep you safe and comfortable during the detoxification process, a medically assisted detox provides you with a team of medical professionals who can provide the necessary medications to treat any potential withdrawal symptoms. Suddenly stopping chronic abuse of substances like alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids can have uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects.

Treatments

The Benton campus treats adolescent and teen boys whose mental health issues need residential care, which means therapy and support continue through the day and night.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Boys ages 12 to 17 get residential treatment combined with outdoor experiences, daily fitness and school support.

Clinical Services

Typical cognitive behavioral therapy in Tennessee involves recognizing negative thinking and learning techniques to change that thinking and create new, positive behaviors. Strategies may include SMART goals, journaling, and situation exposure.

Counseling in Tennessee that takes a dialectical behavior therapy approach can last from six to 12 months. During that time, you'll develop skills in the areas of distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.

equine-therapy iconEquine Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Two hours of therapy each week, individualized and covering both the teen and family members, come as part of the residential stay.

Trauma therapy is a safe place to work through the lingering effects of traumatic events in your life. Your therapist will help you understand the physical and emotional responses that can develop after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event. You then work toward developing healthier coping mechanisms to reduce your symptoms.

While engaged in couples therapy in Tennessee, you'll learn how to trust, communicate, forgive, and manage emotions. Developing these skills can be beneficial at any time during the relationship, but they are particularly crucial when facing life challenges.

Sessions for relatives sit inside the two hours of weekly therapy, with the time individualized to the family.

Life skills training teaches you how to cope with challenging situations in non destructive ways. This crucial piece of drug rehab in Tennessee gives you tools for decision making, relationship building, and self care.

Recreational therapy supports addiction recovery by giving you structured activities that promote physical and mental health. These help build a supportive network of your peers that promotes sobriety. Activities can include sports, creative arts, and outdoor adventures that help you reduce cravings, manage stress, and give you an emotional outlet.

Creative arts therapy can be integrated with other therapeutic methods during drug rehab in Tennessee. This treatment can provide unique experiences that allow you to better understand your feelings and experiences. Methods include music, art, dance, and writing therapy.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • hiking iconHiking
  • mountain iconMountain Views
  • lotus iconGardens
  • hiking-poles iconWalking Trails

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Jeremy Behling

COO

Brian Beutin

Division President, Embark Residential

Darren Wight

CFO

Chris Johstoneaux, LCSW

Executive Director

Peter Marvin

Clinical Director

Jake McNelley

Residential Director

Dr. Cassandra Simms

Psychiatrist

Kristen Thompson

Clinical Outreach Specialist

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Embark Behavioral Health – Benton.

Contact Information

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5842 TN-30
Benton, TN 37307

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4.83 (117 reviews)
jamie cantrell
3 weeks ago
5

Response from the owner
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. If you have any suggestions or feedback on how we can improve even further, please feel free to reach out. We appreciate your support!
Cindy Cox
3 weeks ago
5

I have really enjoyed everyone at embark. The staff and everyone involved did a wonderful job making sure that my son did well and was able to come home! I really liked that they were so intuned with him and making sure his medicine was working before sending him home! I would send my son back if it came down to it!

Response from the owner
Thank you for entrusting us with your family's care! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with our staff and our commitment to his well-being.
Heather Murdoch
3 months ago
5

From the very first phone call to the day Mason was discharged, our experience with Embark in Benton, TN exceeded every expectation we had. As a parent, placing your child in residential treatment is one of the hardest decisions you’ll ever make. The entire staff at Embark made that process so much easier by treating both Mason and our family with kindness, compassion, and respect every step of the way. I probably sent far more texts and emails than most parents, constantly checking in and asking questions, yet not a single person ever made me feel like I was being a burden. Every message was answered promptly, every concern was taken seriously, and I always felt heard. What stood out most was how genuinely invested everyone was in Mason. From the treatment team and residential staff to the front desk, every single person took the time to truly know him. He wasn’t just another resident, he was Mason. They learned his personality, celebrated his successes, encouraged him through his struggles, and built relationships that made him feel safe, supported, and valued. Communication throughout his stay was exceptional. The team consistently kept us informed, responded quickly, held appointments as scheduled, and welcomed us during family visits. We always knew they wanted what was best for Mason, and that gave us tremendous peace of mind. Mason spent 64 days at Embark, and the growth we saw in that short time was nothing short of remarkable. He came home more patient, more present, more thoughtful, and with skills that will continue to help him long after treatment. We know his journey isn’t over, but Embark gave him a foundation that we truly believe changed the course of his life. There simply aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to every single person who played a role in Mason’s care. Thank you for treating our son like your own, for believing in him, and for walking alongside our family during one of the most difficult seasons of our lives. We will always be grateful.

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're so grateful for your kind words. We truly care about each individual and are glad to have been part of his journey. Your feedback means a lot, and we appreciate your trust in us.
Kathleen Lafleur
3 months ago
5

My son was there for almost 90 days and I cannot believe the difference his stay there made. It is amazing! I recommend it as we have tried so many places and this one was the only one that works.

Response from the owner
We are thrilled to hear your son's success. Thank you for recommending us! We are committed to providing effective solutions and personalized care for our clients. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
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Embark Behavioral Health – Benton FAQs

Is Embark Behavioral Health in Benton an inpatient or outpatient program?

Inpatient. Boys live at the Benton center for the length of their stay, and the program is built for teens having thoughts of suicide, self-harm or other mental health challenges. Treatment and daily routines happen on site, and the structure runs through the day. Families comparing inpatient rehab will recognize that model.

Does Embark Behavioral Health take insurance for residential treatment?

Yes, mostly through commercial plans. The Benton program works with most commercial insurance providers, and payment options may be considered when they align with a family’s financial situation.

What ages does the Benton program take?

Boys ages 12 to 17. The program is limited to adolescent and teen boys, which shapes how the residential care is run. Families with a son inside that range fit what the center admits.

What is the setting like at the Benton campus?

It sits in the mountains of Tennessee, and the setting carries the physical side of adolescent treatment here: basketball, soccer, hiking, fishing and camping, plus daily functional fitness. A salt cave, sound bath and yoga offer quieter options. Teens come from across the U.S., so the campus serves families well beyond the state.

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