This place is nice by day, and all the staff is helpful and great, by night is another thing, the staff gets loud, and it's annoying
About Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Campus
If your teenager is showing signs of drug or alcohol addiction and you aren’t sure where to go for help, Parkridge Valley Hospital could be the answer. This behavioral health hospital has a dedicated campus for kids and adolescents in Chattanooga, Tennessee. There’s a program for kids ages 5 to 12, too, but it’s the program for teens ages 13 to 18 that helps with addiction.
At this inpatient program, your child will get help for their substance abuse and also any other behavioral health issues they might have. They’ll learn skills to help them overcome their addiction and maintain sobriety. They’ll also have counseling and group therapy. They’ll build a peer support group of other sober teens and enjoy activity therapy.
One thing I loved to see about this facility is that they involve the family so much in the teen’s care. They know you want to do everything you can for your child. They’ll work with you to set goals for your teen’s treatment. They’ll also teach you how you can support your child’s recovery.
The staff at this rehab are experts in working with kids and teens. The staff are what make the difference to former clients. The counselors and other team members make sure every child feels welcome and cared for so your teen will be in good hands.
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When I first came here I expected it to be a terrible place due to all the negative thoughts I would have. Starting with the first month I thought I was absolutely losing my mind. there were routines I wasn't used to, new faces, rules, etc. Heading towards the second month I would always end up getting into things like drama and used it as a distraction, which I thought would help but it didn't. By the third month I had learned a LOT. I stayed to myself more often, I was used to my meds, the routines, food, etc...Staying to myself more made it a lot more easier to cope and actually think before I speak since I struggle with impulsive behaviors. As I reached my fourth month I came towards the end of my treatment, I felt I guess, calm. even though sometimes things were hectic, I knew how to handle things the appropriate way. I learned boundaries, communication, and how to be assertive. with gathering all of this almost at once and having a bonus of having it together made me feel calm, I wasn't stuck with the screaming in my head, it was quiet and I could think. Overall, my thoughts on this place is pretty positive. yes it has its ups and downs but it was pretty great to have help. the only thing I really had a problem with was some of the food ... It was just the thought of having almost the same thing everyday. I also met a lot of good people, including the staff members. I would mention shout outs but I wouldn't want any of the other staff members to get offended .Overall, great nurses, BEST DOCTOR EVERRRR (Mr.Dr.Nurse.Jennings)Great place -Kayleigh :)
Response from the owner2 months ago
So glad to hear your positive feedback! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.
Parkridge Valley is one of a kind, the staff are amazing they helped me through everything I was going through. Especially the following techs, Ms. Meka, Ms. Keisha, Ms. Jackie, Ms. WoWo, Ms. Megan, and Ms. Erica, all of these techs helped me through what I was going through, they were the ones that kept me on track and didn't give into my urges. The Nurses, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Hallie were amazing at their job. The social workers were amazing and cared about what you had to say. Ms. Catherine and Ms. Sara they always provided us with something fun other than sitting on the unit. Even on the Acute side all of the techs and nurses were more than amazing. I Love Y'all.---CiCi
Response from the owner1 month ago
Reviews like this are inspiring. Thank you for sharing!
I m going to be as objectively factual as I can in this review.I cannot stress enough that this is not the place to get better. In no way did I improve in my 9 day stay, and I have serious doubts that anyone I met during my inpatient stay is likely doing much better.To put it simply, the psych ward is atrociously unequipped with the necessary resources, staff, or environment to help patients. Which, arguably, is the entire purpose of a psych ward.There are genuinely good staff members there, but they lack the training or knowledge to actually improve anything. There was not a single day without an incident of staff misconduct, mistreatment of patients, and general ignorance and lack of empathy. Many of the staff treated the patients like unruly animals who lack awareness or the ability to comprehend reasoning.My social worker, Skyla P or Miss Skylar was the worst example I can remember. She is being payed to help troubled children, but she s terribly apathetic (as if it s not her job to care). She was rude, uncaring, and displayed some kind of superiority complex. She insisted ridiculous solutions such as love languages and communicating boundaries and emotions (seriously?). She was constantly mislabeling and pushing certain ideologies onto me You seek attention or you re resisting treatment to stay longer . Again, seriously? She would belittle me or decide how i feel without any proper evidence and then pretend i was a dramatic child throwing a tantrum when I stopped valuing her advice . She sent me back to the adults who were the reason for my instability and in the end couldn t decipher my problem besides unstable .This woman actively believed pathological liars and made the conscious decision to send a child who was clearly suffering right back to the traumatic situation that was responsible for her instability and inability to function. I can t imagine she s actually improved many situations.Eventually, I grew sick of their insufficient treatment. I did the worksheets and just focused on leaving. They were actively punishing me for not getting better (as if being trapped with a bunch of equally unwell teenagers with no privacy or ways to cope was going to eventually make me better?). I kid you not, barely 24 hours after i stopped voicing my constant urges to harm myself (aka they didn t ask, and i didn t bring it up) I was sent home.My social worker talked to my parents, telling them about love languages and effective communication . I sat there completely unresponsive, in disbelief and honest terror to go back home. She sent me back, and you may find this surprising but i never did get better.Perhaps there is an explanation. Maybe I just had a bad experience. But i can t imagine that in the 6 months since my stay much has changed. If you are actually hoping to get better, do not go here.It would be cheaper and less work to print out feeling charts and fill out mindless emotion busywork at home.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, we appreciate your review. Please reach out to us at (423)553-5735 at your earliest convenience so that we may address this with you directly. 
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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.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
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.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Inpatient Inpatient rehabs are designed principally for clients who require intensive supervision and support, including clients who have just completed detox, clients in early recovery, and clients at an elevated risk of relapse. Inpatient treatment helps clients stabilize following detox and prepares them to step-down into outpatient and/or community-based care. Clients reside at the facility for the duration of their program and engage in extensive addiction counseling and education. Many programs also offer evidence-based complementary therapies.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Aftercare Support 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.
12-Step 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.
Partial Hospitalization Program 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.
24-Hour Clinical Care Safe detox requires 24-hour clinical care in Tennessee. This is due to the health risks that are involved during withdrawal. As the brain reacts to the absence of the drug, severe symptoms can occur, depending on the type of drug used. For instance, alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal may result in seizures. Fortunately, supervised care in a clinical setting can provide the necessary treatment to avoid health risks and allow you to complete detox safely.
Medically Assisted Detox 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
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
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.
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.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
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.
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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
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(423) 499-2300 
2200 Morris Hill Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
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