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Volunteer Behavioral Health - Cookeville Campus

At Cookeville, Tennessee, Volunteer Behavioral Health - Plateau Mental Health Center is an outpatient treatment center that offers a variety of treatments, such as medically controlled crisis detox, outpatient therapy, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). These programs are available to those who require psychiatric treatment, have mental health problems, or misuse substances. 
 
The facility provides a unique curriculum called the Choices Women's curriculum, an intense outpatient course created especially for female patients. This program, which meets three days a week for three hours each day, focuses on developing life skills to avoid relapse. Participants may continue their rehabilitation by continuing to attend aftercare groups after the IOP is finished.
 
For those in need of alcohol and drug detoxification due to a mental health crisis, Volunteer Behavioral Health - Plateau Mental Health Center offers a medically controlled crisis detox program. 
 
The `Connecting My Recovery` program also offers assistance to those who are managing long-term medical issues and drug abuse. This cutting-edge curriculum places a major focus on health education while using technology to monitor and treat chronic illnesses. 
 
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has awarded Volunteer Behavioral Health - Plateau Mental Health Center its accreditation, demonstrating its dedication to upholding the highest standards of care and treatment quality. 

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Treatment Focus

Family Therapy Group Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 1-on-1 Counseling Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR) Nutrition Counseling

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Children Teens / Adolescents Young Adults (18–25) Adults Seniors/Older Adults Adolescents
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English Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas Outpatient Treatment Recovery Coach Intensive Outpatient Program
Addiction Treated
Alcohol Benzodiazepines Chronic Relapse Opioids Cocaine Methamphetamine
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State mental health department State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

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