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An outpatient family approach to counseling near you
Strong Futures is dedicated to supporting pregnant, post-partum and parenting mothers, as well as all women impacted by substance use throughout northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Through a transformative and healing approach to addiction and mental health counseling, we are helping mothers reclaim their futures with strength and hope.
Our staff is driven to uphold our mission of fostering lifelong independent living for current and future generations of families in the Appalachian Highlands.
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My daughters deserved more. I deserved more. And Ballad Health Strong Futures knew I could do more. Ballad Health Strong Futures and living center completely turned my life around.
Blake, Strong Futures alumna
Mental health recovery programs, job search help, substance abuse treatment and more
Our highly skilled Strong Futures team is here to provide a broad array of multi-generational outpatient behavioral health services and support programs for families in Tennessee and Virginia, including mental health and addiction recovery, comprehensive support services and more.
Mental health and addiction recovery
- Family and relationship counseling
- Individual and group counseling
- Financial stability counseling
- Health and well-being counseling
- Two-generational, family-centered treatment
- Anxiety support services and PTSD support groups
- Access to children's mental health services, including child therapy programs
- Family support programs for addiction, such as relapse prevention services and drug addiction help
- Intensive case management
Local parental support
- Parenting skill education
- Parent-child education activities
- Prenatal support groups and workshops
- Free pregnancy resources and free diapers for new parents
Other comprehensive support services near you
- Literacy improvement
- Family-friendly educational events near you
- Community food distribution and local emergency food assistance
- Community engagement and enrichment activities
- Referral services
- Workforce development services, including collaboration with local job centers for employment assistance near you
- Collaborative provider partnerships
- Judicial advocacy
- Youth mentoring programs
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Independent Living Center for mothers and children, including local crisis housing and single-parent housing assistance for low-income mothers
Eligibility for support and services
We are now accepting applications and referrals for our integrated mental health services and local programs. To be eligible for Strong Futures, applicants must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Pregnant, postpartum and parenting women are given priority for admission
- Additionally, all women aged 18 and older who are affected by substance use are encouraged to apply
Empowered by Strong Futures: Blake's story from addiction to recovery
Meet Blake
Blake took the first step in deciding to get help after struggling with drugs and alcohol. With the help of Strong Futures and the caring support she received, she was able to reunite with her children and move forward to a brighter future.
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Watch Blake’s full story
Partnership with Niswonger’s Children’s Network
Strong Futures is proud to be a part of the Niswonger Children’s Network – highlighting our mission to offer high standards of care and bright futures for children and families in all our communities. As part of this trusted regional system of pediatric care, Strong Futures benefits from a network that connects families to expert resources and best practices for children's health. This strengthens our ability to deliver integrated, family-centered support for patients throughout our community.
Get started with Strong Futures
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or referring someone your care about, our team is here to help guide you through the process. Call us at (423) 278-1696 to speak directly with a member of our Strong Futures team about eligibility, available programs and next steps. Walk-ins are also welcome for our location – no appointment needed. We're committed to making access to care as easy and welcoming as possible.
Free 24/7 Respond Crisis mental health hotline
If you or someone you know is in immediate need of someone to talk to, you can call our free, confidential crisis phone line. This mental health hotline is here day or night for anyone dealing with thoughts of suicide, crippling anxiety or depression, panic attacks and more.
You can reach our crisis counseling team by calling 1-800-366-1132. One of our team members will talk with you to discuss how you're feeling and help you get the care you need.
