A residential treatment center (RTC) for adolescent and teen boys in Benton, Tennessee 

Embark’s Residential Treatment Center (RTC) for adolescent and teen boys in Benton, Tennessee, combines inpatient treatment with outdoor experiences, daily fitness activities, and educational support to help young men heal and grow.     

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12-17

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Overview of our RTC in Benton, Tennessee

The Embark Residential Treatment Center in Benton, Tennessee, prepares youth, adolescents, and teens for the road ahead while considering their overall well-being.  

Our mental health facility in Benton offers highly specialized residential treatment options specifically designed to meet the needs of adolescent and teen boys struggling with mental health issues.  

Our center was designed to be a safe, nurturing, and comfortable homelike environment that encourages well-being.  

How we can help
Mother and teen embrace after progress at a residential treatment center for adolescents at Embark Behavioral Health.

24/7 comprehensive support

Our residential program provides around-the-clock care in a safe, home-like environment, helping teens facing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or other mental health challenges.

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Family-centered healing

Parents are integral to the healing process at our residential treatment center, with consistent communication and family involvement to rebuild trust and connection.

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Personalized mental health care that works for you

Our data-backed outcomes show that teens who have attended our RTCs experience decreased anxiety, depression, and distress, along with improved overall well-being.

How our Benton residential treatment center can help your adolescent or teen

Our Benton Residential Treatment Center for adolescents and teens helps each young man understand themselves better and encourages positive habits to reduce behavioral problems.

At our peaceful therapeutic setting in the mountains of Tennessee, you’ll find:

  • A supportive environment for residential treatment
  • A holistic educational experience with engaging life skills
  • The opportunity to work with other youth, adolescents, and teens from across the U.S.

We maintain high standards of treatment, to ensure the best care for all of our residents.

What to expect at our Benton residential treatment center

Our Residential Treatment Center in Tennessee uses the healing power of the outdoors to help your adolescent or teen reconnect with their body and emotions. We provide nutritious meals that reduce inflammation and support their brain's therapeutic work.

Daily functional fitness and adventure therapy activities engage your child in hands-on, tactile learning. This approach helps them internalize lessons, building confidence and self-esteem.

Personalized treatment plan 

  • Full-time child and adolescent psychiatrist on staff with over 24 years of experience
  • Psychiatric medication review
  • Evidenced-based treatments at the right level of care for your needs
  • Psychological evaluation

Therapeutic and academic support

  • 10 hours of group therapy every week
  • Individualized two-hour individual and family therapy every week
  • Personalized academic assessments

Nutrition and physical health 

  • Holistic nutrition education and chef-prepared cuisine 
  • Daily functional fitness activities
  • Weekly adventure therapy experiences 

Take a virtual visit to our residential treatment center in Benton

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Therapeutic activity area for teens and adolescents at residential treatment center in Tennessee.
Teens in residential treatment center in mountains of Tennessee biking to help with anxiety and depression.
Teens and adolescents with residential treatment center therapist on experiential therapy trip in Tennessee.
Teens at Embark residential treatment center in Tennessee practicing mindfulness with therapist.
Teen inpatient in residential treatment fly fishing on a Tennessee lake.
Teens and therapists from residential treatment center white-water rafting in Tennessee as an experiential therapy activity.
Workout area for teens and adolescents at residential treatment center in Tennessee.
Sunset at residential treatment center for youth and teens in Benton, Tennessee.
Teen boy in residential treatment center on experiential therapy trip in Benton, Tennessee, to help with depression.
Front of Embark Behavioral Health short-term residential treatment center in Benton, Tennessee.

Residential services we offer to help youth and teens heal 

Our residential treatment program for adolescents and teens in Benton, Tennessee, provides each youth with a customized behavioral health treatment plan using evidence-based therapies to treat a wide range of mental health conditions.  

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Our services 

Therapies we offer 

Conditions we treat 

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Adventure therapy and experiential activities

Along with traditional therapy, your adolescent or teen will engage in therapeutic and experiential activities. These activities help your daughter apply learned skills to real-life situations and discover healthy ways to enjoy life.

Here are some activities available at our Residential Treatment Center in Benton, Tennessee:

Emotional

  • Arts and crafts

  • Music therapy

  • Equine therapy

  • REC therapy

Social

  • Service projects

  • Trivia

  • Games

  • Intellectual

  • Movie theaters

Spiritual

  • Salt cave

  • Sound bath

  • Yoga

  • Salt cave

  • Sound bath

  • Yoga

Physical

  • White water rafting

  • Strength training

  • Basketball

  • Soccer

  • Hiking

  • Fishing

  • Camping

  • Rock Wall Climbing

  • Mountain biking

  • Snorkeling

  • Parkour

Meet our dedicated team of behavioral health experts

Chris Johstoneaux

Chris Johstoneaux

MSW, LCSW
Executive Director
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Jake McNelley

Jake McNelley

Residential Director
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Peter Marvin

Peter Marvin

Clinical Director
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Kristen Thompson

Director of Clinical Partnerships
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Diane Stern

Diane Stern

HR Director
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We accept hundreds of insurance plans across all 50 states

We work with most insurance providers. Contact us, and we’ll help you find an insurance option that works for your family.

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You are not alone

Many families have been where you are today. See how our compassionate team of highly qualified clinicians has used outpatient treatment to help hundreds of youth, adolescents, teens, and young adults find their way to a brighter future. 

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Parents sharing a review and testimonial about their son's emotional and social growth after completing Embark Behavioral Health's residential program.
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Areas our Benton, Tennessee RTC serves 

Our residential mental health facility in Benton, Tennessee, serves adolescents and teens from across the U.S., including: 

Benton, TN
Alpharetta, GA
Chattanooga, TN
Nashville, TN
Washington, DC
Miami, FL
Charlotte, NC
Houston, TX
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Arlington, VA
Philadelphia, PA

Address
5842 TN-30
Benton, TN 37307
Hours
Sunday: 7AM - 3PM
Monday: 9AM - 7PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 7PM
Thursday: 9AM - 7PM
Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday: 7AM - 3PM

More residential treatment centers 

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Awards and accreditations

Joint Comission
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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

How do you discuss going to residential treatment in Tennessee with your child?

It can be hard for adolescents and teens to think about or accept going to a residential treatment center to address their difficult mental health issues. Help motivate your child to embrace this type of treatment by asking open-ended questions about their situation and how this experience could improve it. Reassure them you’ll provide support by participating in family therapy during their stay and maintaining regular communication with them while they’re at the facility. Share success stories from residential treatment programs. We’re happy to provide a few testimonials from our Embark locations. 

Why do youths go to Embark’s residential treatment center in Tennessee?

Adolescents and teens from all over the United States can come to our Tennessee facility for the intensive 24-hour care it can provide for a wide range of mental health issues. For youths who have safety issues or a lack of support at home or who need a high level of care after an inpatient hospitalization or outpatient treatment, our residential treatment center can be a good option. 

How does residential treatment at Embark in Tennessee differ from other inpatient treatment?

The main differences between our residential care and a typical inpatient treatment program are the treatment environment and length of stay. Our beautiful location in Benton provides adolescents and teens with residential treatment in a healing, nurturing setting and a schedule that mirrors home life but with therapy mixed in throughout the day. Inpatient treatment usually takes place in a hospital environment. Our facility also provides a longer treatment time, lasting around 90 days on average compared to an inpatient hospitalization stay that often lasts for several days. 

When is residential treatment necessary?

Our residential treatment is necessary when your adolescent or teen’s mental health needs are too great for outpatient care or when they’re stepping down in treatment intensity, for example from an inpatient hospitalization program. Residential care can also be a good option if someone feels unsafe at home or is trying to break out of a negative daily routine. 

How long does treatment at Embark’s Tennessee location last?

The length of treatment differs for each adolescent and teen and is based on each individual's specific needs.

What is residential treatment like at the program in Benton, Tennessee?

During residential care, adolescent and teen boys will live at our beautiful residential treatment center in Tennessee and participate in a schedule of activities centered around treating mental health conditions and healing. Some of the benefits of residential care at Embark are that it‘s more affordable than long-term care, the 90-day average length of stay means young people can more quickly transition back into life at home, and it’s frequently reimbursed by insurance. 

Your healing journey starts here

Take the first step and contact us to learn how we can help treat the mental health challenges your adolescent, teen, or young adult is facing.

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