McDowell Center for Children

711 TN-3
Dyersburg, TN 38024

McDowell Center for Children TN 38024

About McDowell Center for Children

The McDowell Center for Children in Dyersburg, Tennessee is a 28-bed residential treatment for adolescent males aged 12 to 17 affected by mental health and substance use disorder. They help young men develop better thinking skills, make healthier choices and create a more positive future. The facility offers a supportive environment that promotes interaction and a positive peer culture during therapy and care.

Their specialized dual diagnosis treatment tracks support clients affected by both substance misuse and mental conditions. This program involves individual and group psychotherapy that draws from moral reconation to tackle negative emotions triggering your behavioral challenges.

The program also includes addiction education alongside participation in 12-step programming and additional support groups. The goal is to build solid coping strategies, prevent relapse and stay sober. Family therapy is included to rebuild trust, mend relationships and improve communication with your loved ones. This strengthens your support network which enhances your recovery efforts. Recreational activities and expressive therapies like art and music supplement the traditional therapeutic model. This ensures a well rounded approach to healing encompassing physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

The facility also offers substance abuse outpatient services including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs. These programs are relatively structured and involve more intense therapeutic interventions than general outpatient. Both include various therapy groups and intervention services tailored to meet your unique needs. The partial hospitalization involves 4.5 hours of daily sessions for five weeks and lasts about two weeks.

You’ll also receive assistance with medication and symptom management. It is ideal if you require considerable therapeutic support to achieve sobriety. The intensive outpatient option involves a minimum of three hours of daily sessions twice or five times weekly. This makes it a better option if you hope to maintain your academic or everyday routine while receiving treatment. Both outpatient programs serve boys and girls in recovery.

Aftercare services may include referral to peer-based groups for ongoing support or connections to community resources that support your recovery. This will mainly involve access to educational opportunities.

Latest Reviews

Tiffany Tate
2 weeks ago on Google
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If you believe medication is the cure for everything than you ll love this place
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Tiffany. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Lisa DeLuco
1 year ago on Google
5
Cannot say enough positive things about McDowell! The staff are amazing. My sons treatment plan was fabulous.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Hi, Lisa. We are delighted to see this review. Thank you for the kind comments! Have a wonderful day.
Jessica Sain
1 year ago on Google
5

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McDowell Center for Children works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

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Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (731) 286-2869
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711 TN-3
Dyersburg, TN 38024

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

Reviews of McDowell Center for Children

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5

I personally was admitted as a teen-ager here. I kept getting beaten up by the other residents and was eventually pulled out my parents, but in the 3 short months I was a resident here, this place completely changed my life for the better. Before I was getting into physical ... Read More

Reviewed on 4/5/2019
4.5

Enthusiastic and caring staff, that seeks to actually help in attitude adjustment for the kids.

Reviewed on 1/8/2019
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I only encountered two people that worked there. The first one was a young man and he was very nice helpful. The second one an older lady around late 40's early to mid 50's, was extremely rude and all but refused to help me at all. She treated me like I had no business bein ... Read More

Reviewed on 9/22/2017
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Tiffany Tate
2 weeks ago
1

If you believe medication is the cure for everything than you ll love this place

Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Hi, Tiffany. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Jessica Pilkerton
1 year ago
5

My son learned a few new coping skills and how to start opening up to therapists.

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi, Jessica. We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well. Take care!
Lisa DeLuco
1 year ago
5

Cannot say enough positive things about McDowell! The staff are amazing. My sons treatment plan was fabulous.

Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi, Lisa. We are delighted to see this review. Thank you for the kind comments! Have a wonderful day.
Jessica Sain
1 year ago
5

Chanta Brookins
2 years ago
1

Very unorganized. This facility gave my son twice the dosage of Adhd meds that he's used to receiving without me knowing. Only 25 kids at the damn place and they act like they can barely control them. They try to justify their wrong doings but I'm not having it. Make sure your child isn't African American when sending them there. I saw the lack of care and concern when it came to my son's mental health. These people literally signs my name on medical documents and thinks its ok. Its actually a violation. Medication is the cure for everything at that place. Please stay on top of your childs medication intake if you're thinking about sending your child. Please!

Christopher Haynie
2 years ago
1

I was there when I was 15, my old therapist Gail Mullen made my stay hell, she only listened to what she wanted to hear and was rude. For anyone looking for a child behavioral place this place is not the best I recommend anywhere else. I would never send a kid or even mine if I had a kid here.

Response from the owner2 years ago
Hi, Christopher. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We would like to get some more details so that we can further look into your concerns. So that we can follow up with you directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://rptn.co/gcAAAxnQfBv. Thank you again.
Vickie smith
3 years ago
3

Mrs Monica is the best. She changed my son!!! Mr. Will was also great with parents an the kids loved him. I never want to be without my son again but glad that he came there an got better. Mrs.Chasity was also so sweet an very helpful even came out her pocket for a going away present for B.S thanks guys for giving me my son back.

Response from the owner3 years ago
Hi. We greatly value your feedback and appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us. So that we can follow up with you directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com/contact.html. Thank you.
Lucas Kurdziel
4 years ago
3

Not gonna cap, staff there are nice and it's not all a bad place besides the kids causing problems. Though my favourite staff that was once there isn't anymore. (Mr. Marshall) Most staff only wanna see you get better and then leave. Though certain staff wanna see you fail. Mrs/ms. Peach can cook fire food.

Response from the owner4 years ago
Thank you for your kind words about our staff, Lucas! Shout-outs like this are so meaningful to our team and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you again and take care!
Amya Rain Smith
4 years ago
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This place is horrible because the staff won't let you see no one in less you're 18 and above.

Response from the owner4 years ago
Hi, Amya. Your feedback is very important to us and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. We'd like to take the opportunity to follow up with you directly so that we can learn more about your experience. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://mcdowellcenterforchildren.com/contact.html. Again, thank you.
Jeanie Sproles
5 years ago
5

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