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Alternative Choice Counseling

Humboldt, TN

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Telehealth

Outpatient · Telehealth center · in Humboldt, TN · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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Direct line to Alternative Choice Counsel...: (731) 784-8814

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About Alternative Choice Counseling

Located in Humboldt, Tennessee, just minutes from U.S. Route 45W, Alternative Choice Counseling helps people facing addiction, mental health struggles, and legal challenges. The center offers assessments, individual and group therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and court-approved education classes. With flexible in-person and telehealth care, they meet people where they are, whether in the community, at home, or in jail settings.
This center uses evidence-based counseling, including individual, couples, and group therapy, alongside relapse prevention and recovery skills training. Their IOP supports accountability through drug screening and structured sessions. Clients learn healthy coping skills for addiction, anger, family issues, and co-occurring disorders, blending compassionate care with practical life tools to build a better future.
Programs include court-approved DUI and anger management classes, domestic violence education, and unique community case management for job skills and budgeting. Clients can also access pastoral support, recovery activities, and a victim impact program. Telehealth options make care accessible for busy individuals. Their affordable services and commitment to reducing jail sentences offer hope and second chances for those in need.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

1309 East Main Street, Humboldt, TN 38343

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Facility direct line

(731) 784-8814

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alternative Choice Counseling accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Alternative Choice Counseling accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific TN Medicaid plan. Call (731) 784-8814 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Alternative Choice Counseling offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment.
Does Alternative Choice Counseling have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Alternative Choice Counseling use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Alternative Choice Counseling?
Call the facility directly at (731) 784-8814 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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