The adolescent residential program treats alcohol and drug use by people ages 13 to 17. The program also addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, family, and educational areas of the young person’s life. The trained and professional staff at the Scholze Adolescent Center has helped thousands of youth find hope and freedom from alcohol and other drugs and regain hope for a happier, healthier and productive life.
The Scholze Center is situated in Chattanooga along a quiet valley road and provides a serene setting to begin the journey to sobriety. This 21-bed capable facility, operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a stay lasting an average of 60 days. The Scholze Center treats both male and female clients between the ages of 13 to 17 years of age, with a staffing ratio of 1 staff member for every 8 adolescents. Since mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and other co-occurring disorders are commonly associated with addiction, CADAS has a psychiatric nurse practitioner available to complete mental health evaluations and determine the best course of treatment for the client’s mental health.
While in treatment, clients also participate in:
- Small group therapy
- One-on-One counseling
- Weekly care plan review
- Life skills education
- Co-Occurring Groups
- Video and lecture material specific to substance abuse
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention education
- Therapeutic assignments specific to each person’s treatment plan and goals
- Gender group counseling
- Recreation (including exercise equipment, walks, gym, indoor climbing wall, yard games, sports, arts & crafts and other activities)
- Weekly family therapy
- Traditional classroom activities
The Family Program
The family program is an important component in the treatment of addiction and ongoing recovery. Studies show that involvement of family members in treatment is associated with the best overall progress with recovery of addiction as well as with consistent changes in behavior. The individualized family therapy program provided by the Scholze Center assists families in understanding the disease of addiction and how it has impacted their lives as well as their child’s life.
Teens and their families address key issues within the family in a safe environment. The family is also offered support by the child’s individual counselor to assist them in processing their emotions and fears, as well as in providing education to the family on skills needed to enhance their child’s ability to maintain recovery.
Scholze School
In addition to providing the most comprehensive and current treatment approaches available, The Scholze Center operates an accredited school licensed by the Hamilton County Board of Education and the State of Tennessee.
Clients in treatment attend school each day during the week so that they do not fall behind in their school work while at the center. As a result, most post multi-year gains in reading and math skills during their stay. (this sentence confuses me. Can it say something like most students get caught up academically and make academic improvements while in treatment)
The Scholze Center School is accredited and maintains a high level of accuracy to ensure the adolescent maintains his/her appropriate grade level and builds on behaviors in the school setting. School guidance counselors are contacted after a release is signed to have all necessary assignments and current school records sent to the Scholze Center.
Each teen completes an educational assessment to determine the appropriate grade level and receives academic support tailored to their needs.
Aftercare
Once the program has been completed, your child will receive referrals and recommendations for treatment in your home area. This might include intensive outpatient counseling, individual counseling, comprehensive child and family counseling, medication management and recovery meetings.
