Volunteer Behavioral Health - Athens Campus

Address

1805 Ingleside Avenue
Athens, TN 37303

(423) 745-8802

www.vbhcs.org

AKA:

VBHCS

Description:

Volunteer Behavioral Health provides a continuum of services including, but not limited to, outpatient counseling, evaluation services, medication management, care management, intensive outpatient programs and crisis services to treat mental illness and co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use issues). The VBH Athens campus offers case management, medication management, Adult and Children's Outpatient Therapy, Intensive Outpatient program, Mobile Crisis line, Continuum of Care Rural Rapid Re-housing, SSVF, Peer Support Drop In Day Center, Project BASIC, Behavioral Safety Net for adults and children, Community Behavioral Health Liaison and Finding My Recovery Online Support Program.

Provides programs for adults and children that address mental health conditions, addiction and co-occurring disorders. Includes the adult IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) that meets three times a week for three hours per day to provide skills to prevent relapse into substance abuse. Agency also provides psychiatric care management, including assessment and evaluations for each client, medication management and individualized treatment protocols with referrals to additional community resources when needed. Counseling services include, but are not limited to, individual, couples and family therapy for adults, teens and children and intensive outpatient programs. Outpatient treatment services address mental health conditions, addiction and co-occurring disorders.

For first time appointments and more information, please call the intake line at 1-877-567-6051.

Agency also offers a 24/7 crisis line available at 1-800-704-2651.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

For first time appointments, please call intake line at 1-877-567-6051

Program Fees:

Sliding Scale Fee based on income (Sliding Scale fees start at $35.00/visit); Accepts TennCare, Medicare, some private insurance and self-pay, and can assist in applying for Behavioral Safety Net funding for adults and children with no insurance who qualify for the state program. Please call for more information.

Languages:

Translator services available.

Eligibility:

McMinn & Meigs County residents (children, teens and adults) with mental health and/or substance abuse issues

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

October 28, 2024

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1805 Ingleside Avenue
Athens, TN 37303

Contacts

Tonya Ballew

Primary Contact

Director

tballew@vbhcs.org

Phone Numbers

Main

(423) 745-8802

24 Hour Crisis Line

(800) 704-2651

Fax

(423) 744-7064

For First Time Appointment/Information

(877) 567-6051

Description

Counseling services include, but are not limited to, individual, couples and family therapy for adults, teens and children and intensive outpatient programs. Outpatient treatment services address mental health conditions, addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Hours

Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Required Documents

Call for needed documents.

Eligibility

Meigs and McMinn County residents with mental health and/or substance abuse issues

Fees

Sliding Scale Fee based on income (Sliding Scale fees start at $35.00/visit); Accepts TennCare, Medicare, some private insurance and self-pay, and can assist in applying for Behavioral Safety Net funding for adults and children with no insurance who qualify for the state program. Please call for more information.

Intake Procedure

Call for appointment

Service Area

Meigs and McMinn County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Tennessee
    • Mcminn County
      • Meigs County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      423-745-8802
      Name:
      Main
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-1400.2500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Provides psychiatric care management, including assessment and evaluations for each client, medication management and individualized treatment protocols with referrals to additional community resources when needed.

      Hours

      Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

      Required Documents

      Call for needed documents

      Eligibility

      Residents of Meigs and McMinn County

      Fees

      Sliding Scale Fee based on income (Sliding Scale fees start at $35.00/visit); Accepts TennCare, Medicare, some private insurance and self-pay, and can assist in applying for Behavioral Safety Net funding for adults and children with no insurance who qualify for the state program. Please call for more information on fee schedule.

      Intake Procedure

      Call for appointment

      Languages

      Translation Services available for other languages

      Service Area

      Meigs and McMinn County

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Tennessee
        • Mcminn County
          • Meigs County

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          423-745-8802
          Name:
          Main
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RP-6400.8000-600) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          Provides programs for adults and children that address mental health conditions, addiction and co-occurring disorders. Includes the adult IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) that meets three times a week for three hours per day to provide skills to prevent relapse into substance abuse. Also offers Finding My Recovery, a free online support group for adults in recovery.

          Hours

          Hours vary by program

          Required Documents

          Call for needed documents

          Eligibility

          Adults and children with mental health and substance use issues

          Fees

          Sliding Scale Fee based on income (Sliding Scale fees start at $35.00/visit); Accepts TennCare, Medicare, some private insurance and self-pay, and can assist in applying for Behavioral Safety Net funding for adults and children with no insurance who qualify for the state program. Please call for more information on fee schedule.

          Intake Procedure

          Call for appointment

          Languages

          Translation services available

          Service Area

          Meigs and McMinn County

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Tennessee
            • Mcminn County
              • Meigs County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              877-567-6051
              Name:
              For First Time Appointment/Information
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RX-8450.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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