Chattanooga Addiction Treatment

How to get to our Shallowford Road clinic from across Chattanooga

The clinic sits at 6141 Shallowford Road, just off Highway 153 at the Shallowford Road exit — central enough that no neighborhood in Chattanooga is more than about 20 minutes away, and most are closer to 10. Here's how the main routes work depending on where you're starting from.

Downtown Chattanooga, Southside & Riverfront (37402 · 37403 · 37408)

From downtown, UTC, the downtown hospital district, or the Southside, I-27 north to Highway 153 east is the most direct route — about 10 to 15 minutes depending on weekday traffic. Get off at the Shallowford Road exit and the clinic is a minute east on the right. Parking is free and on-site. If you already commute through this interchange for work, the appointment fits cleanly into a lunch hour or before-work block.

East Ridge & Brainerd (37412 · 37411)

If you live around East Ridge, along Brainerd Road, or near the Hamilton Place corridor, you're closest — usually 5 to 10 minutes to the clinic via Shallowford Road itself or Lee Highway. Most patients in this area find the clinic on a map before they fully realize how close it is to Hamilton Place Mall.

Hixson, Red Bank & North Shore (37343 · 37415 · 37405)

From Hixson, Red Bank, or the North Shore side of the river, take Highway 153 south to the Shallowford exit — about 10 to 12 minutes from Hixson and closer to 15 from the North Shore. If you're starting from the Hixson side in particular, Hixson Pike south is an equivalent alternative. Our Soddy-Daisy clinic on Walmart Drive is another option if you live north of Hixson Middle School and prefer a shorter drive on Monday or Wednesday.

East Brainerd, Ooltewah & Collegedale (37421 · 37363 · 37315)

East Brainerd is the home ZIP (37421) of the clinic itself — most East Brainerd residents are within a 10-minute drive. From Ooltewah or Collegedale, take I-75 south to Highway 153 west, or Lee Highway west — 12 to 15 minutes either way.

St. Elmo, Lookout Valley & Alton Park (37409 · 37419 · 37410)

From the south side of Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo, or Alton Park, I-24 east to I-75 north to Highway 153 east — usually 15 to 20 minutes. Traffic on I-75 between downtown and Shallowford Road is the variable; early morning and late afternoon both add time.

Signal Mountain & Mountain Creek (37377)

From Signal Mountain, take Signal Mountain Road down to Dayton Pike to Highway 153 east — about 20 minutes on a clear day. Several Signal Mountain patients do their first visit in person and then use telehealth follow-ups to avoid repeating the descent and return trip.

Already commuting through Chattanooga?

If your work commute already takes you past Hamilton Place, the Highway 153 corridor, or the Shallowford area, your first in-person visit can fit into a longer lunch hour (60 to 120 minutes depending on intake flow). Follow-up visits are shorter — often 15 to 30 minutes — and most are eligible for telehealth after the first in-person visit. Several of our Chattanooga patients never make a second in-person trip after month one: the medication management side of recovery moves entirely online once you're stable.

Frequently asked questions

Is outpatient MAT the right starting point for me?

For most people with opioid or alcohol use disorder, yes. Outpatient MAT at Restoration Recovery is built for patients who can keep living their lives — working, parenting, managing a household — while getting treatment. You come in for a 60-to-120-minute first visit, leave with a prescription if clinically appropriate, and most follow-ups are 15 to 30 minutes. Outpatient is the largest and most-evidence-backed lane of addiction care in the country. A 5-minute phone call at 423-498-2000 will tell you whether it's the right fit for your situation.

Do I need to detox before starting Suboxone?

In most cases, no. For opioid use disorder, you should be in early withdrawal before your first Suboxone dose — your provider will explain exactly what to expect. If your clinical picture calls for medically-supervised withdrawal first, your provider will tell you and help you find the right path in.

How quickly can I start addiction treatment in Chattanooga?

Most patients are seen within the same week at our Chattanooga clinic. Call 423-498-2000 or request an appointment online. Many patients begin Suboxone on their first visit after a 60 to 120 minute evaluation. Sublocade and Brixadi injections are ordered during the first visit and administered at a follow-up.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept TennCare (BlueCare is Hamilton County's dominant MCO), Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna, Aetna, Ambetter, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, and most major commercial plans. Most patients pay little to nothing out of pocket for MAT. Verify your coverage or call us before your first visit.

Will Suboxone work if I've been using fentanyl?

Yes, but fentanyl induction requires a tailored approach. Fentanyl is lipophilic and stores in fat tissue, which changes the withdrawal timing. Traditional “wait until COWS 12” rules fail for fentanyl users. We use individualized induction including microinduction or long-acting injectables (Sublocade, Brixadi) when clinically appropriate to reduce precipitated withdrawal risk. Our fentanyl addiction treatment page covers the clinical detail.

What about kratom or 7-OH dependence?

Kratom and concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products cause opioid-like physical dependence. Buprenorphine-based treatments (Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi) work well for kratom and 7-OH withdrawal. Our clinicians have experience with the distinct kratom withdrawal profile. Don't stop cold turkey — come in for evaluation first.

Is my treatment confidential?

Yes. All treatment at Restoration Recovery is protected by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 — the strictest federal privacy standard for substance use treatment. Your records cannot be shared with family members, employers, or other providers without your written consent.

Can I do most of my appointments via telehealth?

Your first visit is in-person for a DEA-compliant evaluation. After that, many follow-up appointments can be done via secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth from your phone, tablet, or computer — useful for Chattanooga professionals, commuters, and patients managing work or family schedules.

What if I'm coming from outside Chattanooga?

We have three other Tennessee and Georgia clinics — Cleveland, TN, Soddy-Daisy, TN, and Ringgold, GA — that may be closer to you. Chattanooga is the only clinic open Monday through Friday; the others run on specific days of the week. Call 423-498-2000 and we'll help you pick based on your location and schedule.