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Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
About Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
In the heart of Chattanooga, Erlanger Behavioral Health offers a lifeline: mental health and addiction treatment. Their 144-bed center offers a safe, healing space for individuals of all ages—from adolescents to seniors—navigating the challenges of psychiatric disorders, substance use or both. Whether someone is in crisis and needs inpatient stabilization or is ready for a structured outpatient program, they meet people where they are.
Get Customized Care, Backed by Compassion
Erlanger takes a collaborative approach to treatment, where care is comprehensive and compassionate. Every client’s plan is shaped by a team of medical and behavioral doctors who understand that lasting recovery comes from treating the whole person, not just the diagnosis. Their programs are structured but flexible, combining psychiatric and medical support, all delivered in a setting to make clients feel safe and heard.
Begin Healing in the Right Environment
In the foothills of Chattanooga, Erlanger Behavioral Health is designed to be a refuge from the chaos and pain that often accompany behavioral health concerns. With peaceful outdoor spaces and welcoming communal areas, every detail is crafted to support comfort and healing. Whether taking a quiet moment in nature or sharing a meal with peers, clients can begin to exhale for the first time in a long time.
Find Recovery that Lasts Beyond Discharge
Erlanger Behavioral Health understands that transitioning back to everyday life can be one of the most vulnerable points in a client’s journey. That’s why their aftercare planning begins the moment they arrive. They create individualized roadmaps for ongoing support, whether that means outpatient care, support groups, medication management, or community resources.
Highlights from the Center
Customized Treatment Plans
Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
All Services On-Site
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Insurance Accepted




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Learn More About the Center
Learn about Addiction Treatment
Explore how Erlanger’s comprehensive care addresses both substance use and the underlying mental health conditions that often accompany it.
Easy Admission Process
Learn how the admissions process is designed to be simple, supportive, and centered around clients’ unique needs.
The Jason Foundation
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Erlanger in the News
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