Cherokee Health Systems/River Valley Health in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Cherokee Health Systems offers an integrated care model that combines advanced primary and behavioral health services to address substance use disorders comprehensively. This approach includes specialized support for maintaining sobriety, case management, and coordination with primary care for chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. A key component is specialized prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care for pregnant women dependent on opioids and their newborns. Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) play a vital role by using their lived experience to support individuals, co-facilitate groups, and assist with accessing higher levels of care. The Extended Outpatient Program (EOP) provides adults with group therapy based on evidence-based approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement, along with access to additional behavioral health groups. Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is also offered, combining FDA-approved medications with therapy to support sustained recovery from alcohol and opioid addiction.