Ridgeview Adult Services
Outpatient Therapy
Often issues will not simply go away, so it becomes necessary to enlist the help of a professional to get better. Ridgeview provides comprehensive therapy (counseling) services for individuals, couples and families at each of its locations. Group therapy is also offered for selected populations and age groups. Highly trained and caring professionals that include psychologists, social workers and professional counselors provide these support services to clients of all ages.
For more information about the Outpatient Services Program at Ridgeview, please contact Stacy Park, LCSW, Outpatient Director at (865) 482-1076.
Medication Management / Aftercare Program
Often medications are recommended to help deal with the symptoms of mental illness. The psychiatrist, nurse practitioner and nurse work collaboratively to assure that the client is guided through the process which often includes education about the risks and benefits of medications, importance of nutrition and exercise, and ways to prevent negative interactions from medications. Visits are geared toward assisting the client toward a stronger understanding of the medications and why it is important to continue them.
For more information about the Aftercare Program, please contact Peggy Clarke, RNC at (865) 482-1076.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Ridgeview's substance abuse care is offered in an office setting and is the least restrictive level of care for a substance abuse treatment need. It is generally used as a step down program from a more intense level of care such as intensive outpatient or residential. The program offers assessment and treatment for adults who are abusing or dependent upon alcohol or other drugs The service strives to provide individuals with the skills they need to maintain sobriety. For those needing residential treatment, methadone treatment, detoxification, or more intensive outpatient services, Ridgeview intake clinicians will make referrals to connect the chemically dependent adult to the level of care that they require.
For more information about the Outpatient Services Program at Ridgeview, please contact Stacy Park, LCSW, Outpatient Director at (865) 482-1076.
Assessments
Ridgeview offers a number of different assessment services directed toward service coordination and, if necessary, crisis intervention. Intake assessments are given at the very first visit to determine what services are needed to start and to assure that the client meets the eligibility standards. Intakes start the process of recovery and are given in a person centered, self determined manner where the client is treated with dignity and respect in developing an initial treatment plan. At times, there is a need for additional services outside of Ridgeview and the Intake Clinician will make referrals outside of Ridgeview for these services. In-depth comprehensive psychological evaluations which include the administration of a psychological evaluation may take several hours, or even several days, depending on the problems being assessed and the reason for the assessment.
For more information about the Outpatient Services Program at Ridgeview, please contact Stacy Park, LCSW, Outpatient Director at (865) 482-1076.
Crisis Services
The Mobile Crisis Team responds to calls and referrals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services are directed toward eliminating the impact of unexpected events on a person's well-being. These interventions can happen in the home, in the hospital, even in jails in terms of meeting the clients where there is a severe mental health need such as being suicidal or homicidal, or so impaired that there are safety concerns. The goal is to provide emergency assessments and to assure that the client is referred to a setting that is the least restricitive environment possible to manage the person's needs. If the situation is deemed a non-emergency situation, then the team will also be a resource for the caller toward alternative options available. The team can be reached any time of the day at 865-481-6175 or 1-800-870-5481
For more information about the Mobile Crisis Team at Ridgeview, please contact Julie Upham, LCSW, MCT Coordinator at 865-481-6170 ext. 1184
Telemedicine Services
Ridgeview is a pioneer in the implementation of the telemedicine program in answering crisis concerns. We were the first in the state of Tennessee and one of the few in the nation to offer emergency assessments via confidential web conferencing equipment. The benefit of this program is the quick turn around for crisis intervention for emergency rooms and hospital areas in Oneida, and LaFollete, Tennessee, whereas before this program drive time caused the client unnecessary delays for hours. This technology opens up new avenues for Ridgeview in terms of increased access and timelines of services for area nursing homes, primary care offices and detention facilities.
For more information about the Telemedicine Services at Ridgeview, please contact Julie Upham, LCSW, MCT Coordinator at 865-481-6170 ext. 1184
Forensic Services
The Forensic Services program provides court-ordered evaluations for adult and juvenile defendants in our five county area (Anderson, Campbell, Morgan, Roane, and Scott counties). A state-certified forensic psychologist conducts the evaluations to determine the defendant's competency to stand trial and/or mental condition at the time of the alleged offense. Additional mental health assessments, including IQ testing, malingering assessments, and dementia screenings, are conducted as needed to assist in the determination of the defendant's competency to stand trial. Defendants with a diagnosis of Mental Retardation may be referred to a state mental retardation specialist for further evaluation. Juvenile forensic evaluations address not only issues of competency to stand trial and mental condition at the time of the alleged offense, but also provide extensive treatment recommendations and appropriate treatment referrals. If any of the questions posed by the court order cannot be determined through the outpatient forensic evaluation, a recommendation for referral for inpatient evaluation is made to the court.
For more information about the Forensic Services program at Ridgeview, please contact Traci Golbach, Ph.D., L.P.C., Forensic Coordinator/Certified Forensic Examiner at 865-882-1164, ext. 104.
Criminal Justice
This program is specific to Anderson County only. It is funded by a Recovery Act grant through the Tennessee Office of Criminal Justice Programs. The staff member provides services at all levels of the criminal justice process from arrest to probation. Services include early identification, diversion, continuity of care while incarcerated, consultation with the courts regarding course of action, discharge planning, outcome monitoring and mental health training and education.
For more information about the Criminal Justice program, please contact Jan Cagle, LMSW at 865-481-6170 ext. 1223.
Mothers and Infants Sober Together (MIST) Program
The Mothers and Infants Sober Together (MIST) program is developed to support and serve Anderson/Roane County drug exposed infants and their families with integrated physical and mental health care. The staff works as a team with the new mother in an effort to help create a stable, drug-free environment for the infant/family and to provide skills and knowledge toward optimized positive parenting. This program is funded by a grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration's Office of Rural Health Policy. Our goals include plans to serve over 180 drug-exposed infants and their families over the three year grant period. The program's team consists of two case managers and a licensed social worker who will conduct substance abuse and mental health assessments through home visits, individual therapy sessions, collateral contacts and weekly support groups held at Ridgeview. We aim to improve the quality of life and daily functioning of drug-exposed infants and families.
For more information about the grant program, Please contact Rachel Cooper Ross, LCSW, Program Manager at 865-481-6170 ext. 1298
