Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare The Guidance Center

The Guidance Center's outpatient addiction treatment programs utilize multiple therapeutic modalities to support sustained recovery. Their clinical approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with specialized substance use counseling techniques. The Matrix Model, a structured behavioral treatment specifically developed for substance use disorders, provides participants with concrete tools and strategies for maintaining sobriety.

Psychiatric care integration ensures that co-occurring mental health conditions receive simultaneous treatment alongside addiction recovery. This dual-focus approach recognizes that sustainable recovery often requires addressing underlying depression, ADHD, and other mental health conditions that contribute to substance use patterns. Telehealth capabilities extend program reach throughout Middle Tennessee, Southeast Tennessee, and Upper Cumberland regions.

Unlike many adult-only treatment facilities, Volunteer Behavioral Healthcare specifically serves children, adolescents, and families as part of their comprehensive recovery approach. This family-inclusive model recognizes that addiction affects entire family systems, not just individual users. Family programming helps rebuild relationships damaged by substance use while teaching healthy communication and boundary-setting skills.

Community Justice Coordinator Donna Vize, LMSW, works directly with individuals involved in the legal system, providing specialized support for those navigating recovery while managing court requirements. Community Outreach Director Susan Phillips connects participants with broader recovery community resources, creating pathways to long-term support networks beyond formal treatment completion.

The 24/7 crisis hotline provides immediate intervention support for individuals experiencing mental health or substance use emergencies. Crisis evaluations are available to assess immediate risk and connect individuals with appropriate levels of care. This safety net approach ensures that community members have access to professional support during vulnerable moments that could otherwise lead to relapse or self-harm.

ASL interpretation services make recovery resources accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, addressing a significant gap in addiction treatment availability. The facility's Monday-through-Friday operating schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM provides consistent access to outpatient services while allowing participants to maintain employment, educational commitments, and family responsibilities during recovery.