Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC
Etowah County Office
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Insurance and payment
- Medicaid accepted; plan participation unknown
- Medicare accepted; plan participation unknown
- Sliding fee scale available
- Cash / self-pay available
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentTreatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental illness (SMI) in adults and/or serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
Service Setting
OutpatientIntensive outpatient treatmentRegular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agencyState mental health department
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsMedicareMedicaidCash or self-paymentSAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment Assistance
Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups
AdolescentsAdult womenPregnant/postpartum womenAdult menSeniors or older adultsVeteransActive duty militaryMembers of military familiesCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clientsClients with co-occurring mental and substance use disordersClients with co-occurring pain and substance use disordersClients with HIV or AIDSClients who have experienced sexual abuseClients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violenceClients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessmentComprehensive substance use assessmentInterim services for clientsOutreach to persons in the communityComplete medical history/physical examScreening for substance useScreening for mental disordersProfessional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Drug or alcohol urine screeningTB screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningOutcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Housing servicesAssistance with obtaining social servicesMentoring/peer support
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or supportSubstance use disorder educationSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Children/AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Case management serviceMental health servicesSocial skills developmentTransportation assistanceSuicide prevention services
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.