Bradford Health Services
6160 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
River Valley Health
Address: 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite A-04, Chattanooga, TN 37411 · Map
Phone: (423) 266-4588
Intake: (866) 231-4477
Website: rvh.org
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Community mental health center
- Medications used
- Chlorpromazine · Fluphenazine · Haloperidol · Loxapine · Perphenazine · Pimozide · Thiothixene · Thioridazine · Trifluoperazine · Aripiprazole · Asenapine · Brexpiprazole · Cariprazine · Clozapine · IIoperidone · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Paliperidone · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Ziprasidone · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Group therapy · Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Education and counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- County or local government funds · Community Mental Health Block Grants · Community Service Block Grants · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Other State funds · Private health insurance · State corrections or juvenile justice funds · State education agency funds · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · State welfare or child and family services funds · U.S. Department of VA funds
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Licensing and accreditation
- Federally Qualified Health Center
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Other services
- Chronic disease/illness management · Case management service · Integrated primary care services · Suicide prevention services
Questions to ask River Valley Health
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Tennessee. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at River Valley Health
River Valley Health reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Tennessee Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Chattanooga
Measured from the population center of Hamilton County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Chattanooga, about 4.8 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Chattanooga, about 4.1 miles (10 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Chattanooga, about 2.8 miles (26 within 25 miles)
See the Hamilton County treatment map, methadone clinics near Hamilton County and Suboxone doctors near Hamilton County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does River Valley Health offer?
River Valley Health reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does River Valley Health accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is River Valley Health located?
5600 Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37411.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Chattanooga?
From the center of Hamilton County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Chattanooga, about 4.8 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Chattanooga
Centerstone Chattanooga Clinic
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Centerstone Chattanooga Clinic
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Centerstone Tennessee Virtual Clinic
6110 Shallowford Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Chattanooga Recovery Center
13 W Kent St, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Clarvida of Southeastern TN
3917 Volunteer Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416
See all 37 facilities in Chattanooga · Detox · Residential · Outpatient · Intensive outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.