Focus Treatment Centers

About Focus Treatment Centers

Focus Treatment Centers provides structured, full-spectrum support for people dealing with substance use, eating disorders, or both at the same time. Their model is built on empathetic, tailored care designed to support the entire person—mind, body, and spirit. The center offers multiple ways to begin, including residential programs, day treatment, and intensive outpatient services for those struggling with substance use. For individuals facing eating disorders, Focus provides dedicated residential treatment in a calm, close-knit environment that feels safe and encouraging. A key differentiator is the small, welcoming setting, which the team believes supports better long-term results. With guidance from experienced physicians, therapists, and support staff, Focus Treatment Centers offers a secure place for clients to work on recovery at a pace that is supported consistently throughout the process.

At Focus Treatment Centers, personalized and holistic treatment is central to how care is delivered. Both residential and outpatient services blend evidence-based clinical methods with additional therapeutic approaches, and each plan is customized for the individual. Clients may participate in a wide range of healing options, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), art therapy, and relapse prevention counseling. The team includes doctors, therapists, dietitians, and nurses, many of whom have firsthand recovery experience, helping them combine professional skill with genuine understanding. Rather than only addressing symptoms, Focus Treatment Centers works to help people rebuild their lives through compassionate, informed support.

Because substance use and eating disorders are closely connected, Focus emphasizes a deep understanding of how each condition develops and how they influence one another. The eating disorder program focuses on emotional and behavioral factors behind disordered eating through therapy and real-world practice. Clients also receive individualized meal planning and nutrition therapy. For substance use disorders, the center provides comprehensive care, starting with medical detox and continuing through intensive therapeutic programming. Treatment may include ACT, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), along with activities such as outdoor recreation, yoga, and expressive therapies. Focus also supports recovery after treatment through aftercare and alumni resources, including ongoing group support, accountability check-ins, and free weekly therapy sessions for up to a year, helping individuals sustain progress once they return home.

Focus Treatment Centers also emphasizes an intentionally small facility to maintain a low staff-to-client ratio and ensure highly attentive care. The setting is designed for healing, comfort, and safety, with private or shared rooms. Separate program areas for eating disorders and substance use allow the center to address the primary needs of each client, including those who have both concerns at the same time. The building is fully ADA compliant and wheelchair accessible. In addition to clinical spaces, clients can take part in supportive daily life activities and recreational options, including games and movies, as well as outdoor experiences such as hiking, horseback riding, and ziplining.

Other treatment facilities in Chattanooga

See all 37 facilities in Chattanooga