Find a Treatment Center in Benton, TN 37307

Embark at The Forge provides a specialized 75-90 day residential treatment program for adolescent boys in the serene mountains of Benton, Tennessee. This innovative center addresses a range of challenges including anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, self-harm, oppositional defiance, and trauma through a unique combination of outdoor experiences, daily functional fitness, attuned counseling, and rigorous education. Set on 55 acres with direct access to the Hiwassee River and proximity to the Ocoee River, the cabin-like campus creates an immersive natural environment where boys can reconnect with their bodies and emotions. The program emphasizes relationship-building as a key indicator of success, offering numerous opportunities for group interaction, co-regulation, and attunement outside structured clinical hours. The therapeutic approach integrates nature's healing power with nutrition designed to reduce inflammation and complement therapeutic work. Daily functional fitness and adventure therapy engage the tactile nature of teenage boys, helping them develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on experiences. Comprehensive clinical assessments allow the team to create personalized environments where boys and their families can stabilize, reset, and move forward with clarity about their strengths and challenges. Joint Commission accredited and accepting both public and private insurance, Embark at The Forge offers supervised outdoor and water sporting activities that complement its therapeutic mission, creating a balanced program where adolescent boys struggling with emotional and neurobiological needs can find their path to healing.