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Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc.

Chattanooga, TN
Accepting Patients as of 07/18/2025

At CADAS, all aspects of your recovery needs are filled through a variety of programs. Since 1964, we have removed the barriers to recovery and assisted those who are seeking to take their life back from substance abuse. In your courageous journey to recovery we will address the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components in your life and utilize the 12 step model of recovery. We offer a full continuum of care which includes Medical Detox, Residential Inpatient, Outpatient Services (IOP and MAT) and Transitional Living (Halfway House & Sober Living Apts). Our Clinical staff will meet to determine your level of needs as well as mental and health concerns. A primary counselor will assist you in discovering your road to recovery. We will work to rebuild your your life so that your healing and self -realization can begin to grow. Both Individual and Group Therapy sessions will aid in a proven 12 step process toward a better life. Together we will show you hope, we will help you through the hard work but most of all we will provide you a life that is worth fighting for. We are always here for you because YOU are more than your addiction. YOU CAN GET YOUR LIFE BACK WITH CADAS - Trust the Process.

Populations Served

  • Age
    • Teen
    • Adult
  • Gender
    • Female
    • Male
  • Pregnant / Postpartum
  • Veterans/Military
  • Preferred Language
    • English
  • Disabled
    • Deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Current Mental Health Diagnosis
  • Currently Receiving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Facility Brochure

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Service Types

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Accreditation and Licensure

TN License

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Joint Commission

Treatment Types

Accepting Patients

Not Accepting Patients

  • Inpatient
    • Residential
      • Short Term
      • Long Term
      • Family
    • Withdrawal Management
      • Medical
      • Non-Medical
  • Outpatient
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
    • Buprenorphine / Suboxone
    • Vivitrol / Naltrexone
  • Telehealth
Treatment Services

  • Health Education Services
  • Case Management
  • Anger Management Services

Policies

Referral / Admission

Admission criteria
  • Please contact the Admissions Department at 423-756-7644 for scheduling any assessment or admission. Client must be able to perform basic living skills (i.e. personal hygiene tasks and be mobile to attend groups and activities)
Referral process
  • Direct admissions to CADAS are welcome for all TennCare, Commercial &Private Insurance, Self Pay and State Grant Residential. State Grant Medical Detox Beds may require a referral but please contact our Admission Department for specific criteria (423-756-7644)

Tobacco Policy

Smoking allowed in designated areas
Dipping allowed in designated areas
E cigarettes not allowed
Smoking cessation products allowed
Smoking Cessation Aids Available at Facility

Medication Policies

Prescription Medication Policy Details
  • Regarding allowed prescriptions: this is handled on a case by case basis and in conjunction with our medial staff and medical director.
Outside Prescriptions Allowed

Other Requirements / Policies

HIV Screening Offered

Payment and Amenities

  • Medicaid/TennCare
    • Wellpoint
    • BlueCare
    • United Healthcare Community Plan
  • Private Insurance
  • Payment Plan
  • Sliding Scale Fee
  • Treatment Scholarship
  • No Fee
  • State Funding - (Block Grants Received)

Facility

Facility Type

  • Non-profit

Transportation

General Transportation Services

Additional Services & Programs

  • Employment Assistance
  • Housing Assistance
  • Peer Support / Peer Recovery Program
  • Social Services
  • Life Skills Development
  • Hepatitis Education
  • HIV/AIDS Education
  • DUI Assessment
  • DUI Education
  • Family Planning Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Parenting Classes