CED Mental Health Center – Etowah County Office

Provides a path to wellness for children, adolescents, and adults facing mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. This organization offers a full range of care, from outpatient counseling to more structured intensive day treatment and 24-hour residential services. For over fifty years, CED Mental Health Center has been a pillar of support for the community, serving Northeast Alabama since 1974 by delivering respectful and effective treatment to thousands of individuals and families in need of assistance.Gain Tools for Emotional Well-BeingTreatment is centered on creating a personal plan for each individual to help them build a better life. Through evidence-based therapies such as individual, group, and family counseling, clients learn to understand their conditions and develop practical skills. This supportive process helps people gain stronger emotional regulation and healthier coping mechanisms, empowering them to manage life's demands, improve their daily functioning, and work toward lasting recovery and stability in their lives.Receive Targeted Support for Unique SituationsThe center offers several programs tailored to specific community needs. For youth, Project FIND provides intensive in-home family therapy to maintain family cohesion and prevent out-of-home placements. A Juvenile Court Liaison acts as a link between the justice system and mental health services for young people. For adults, comprehensive treatment is available for those with a dual diagnosis, addressing both substance abuse and mental health disorders at the same time for more effective results.