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Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office

425 5th Avenue NW, Attalla, AL 35954

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Levels of care4 programsOutpatient
Payment5 optionsTakes Medicaid
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

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State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.75 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.35 / 0.6

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About Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office

Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Attalla, Alabama, located at 425 5th Avenue NW.

Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.

Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office compares

  • ✓Accepts Medicare: 1 of 2 programs in Attalla do.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adolescents
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Active duty military
  • Members of military families
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients with HIV or AIDS
  • Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in Etowah County, AL

7Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
2Buprenorphine or methadone
5Offer 24-hour care

Etowah County, AL has 7 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 103,207 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. 25 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 24.2 per 100,000 residents, compared with 17.8 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address425 5th Avenue NW
Attalla, AL 35954
Facility's own phone256-492-7800
Websitecedmentalhealth.org

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Questions about Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office

What services does Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office offer?

Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office offer detox?

Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office licensed?

Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State mental health department.

Who does Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office treat?

Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Etowah County, AL?

Etowah County, AL has 7 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 103,207 residents: 1 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How do I get admitted to Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office directly at 256-492-7800. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office. Our helpline is not affiliated with Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office.

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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of cedmentalhealth.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Cherokee Etowah Dekalb CMHC – Etowah County Office.