Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

What Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services does

The Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc. (CADAS) is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1964 that operates a full continuum of addiction treatment services for adults and adolescents in Southeast Tennessee. Its program stack spans medically managed withdrawal and detox, a 28-day adult residential program, Medication-Assisted Treatment (Buprenorphine, Suboxone, Vivitrol), Intensive Outpatient and Matrix groups, a 12-hour state-certified Prime For Life DUI School, the Scholze Adolescent Center (ages 13–17 with an on-site school accredited by the Hamilton County Board of Education), and three transitional living options — Oasis Halfway House, the Family Way program for single parents, and 24 sober living apartments.

The underlying technology stack is not differentiated — it consists of facility infrastructure (iWave Advantage Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization across 81 HVAC contact points for airborne pathogen control) and HIPAA-compliant encrypted PHI systems with two-factor authentication, plus standard CRM/web intake properties on cadas.org. CADAS holds Joint Commission behavioral healthcare accreditation, adheres to American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) clinical criteria, and accepts TennCare and commercial insurance alongside state grant funding. Distribution is conducted through direct admissions (walk-in and phone intake at 205 Minor Street and 207 Spears Avenue), court and probation referrals, employer and family referrals, and online applications for transitional housing.

Revenue is generated through four streams: TDMHSAS state grants, insurance reimbursement (TennCare and commercial) across all clinical programs, client self-pay (DUI School certificates at $125 in-state and $200 out-of-state, $35 rescheduling fees, $300 furniture deposits for transitional living), and charitable donations processed via DonorPerfect. Customer segments include adults with substance use disorders (primary), adolescents 13–17, families of individuals in addiction, individuals needing transitional housing, and court-ordered DUI/DWI offenders. Executive leadership is provided by Executive Director Paul Fuchcar (M.Ed., Ed.D.), with Debbie Loudermilk directing the IOP and Ross Martin serving as Assistant Director of Transitional Services.

Name

Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services

Legal name

Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services, Inc.

Website

https://cadas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CADAS is a Chattanooga-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 1964, that delivers a full continuum of addiction treatment — detox, residential, MAT, outpatient, youth services, DUI education, and transitional housing — for adults, adolescents, and families in Southeast Tennessee.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Detoxification Centers (Medical Detox) (HLAFACAD), Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Substance abuse treatment
• Addiction recovery services
• Behavioral healthcare
• Medication-assisted treatment
• Residential rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Insurance Reimbursement: CADAS accepts commercial insurance and TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) to reimburse treatment services across all programs including residential, outpatient, and MAT.
2. State Government Grants: CADAS receives grant funding from the State of Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS). Various state grants are available for eligible Tennesseans regardless of ability to pay.
3. Client Self-Pay: Direct client payments for specific services such as DUI School ($125-$200), rescheduling fees ($35), and furniture deposits for transitional living programs ($300).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CADAS delivers a full continuum of addiction treatment services in Chattanooga, Tennessee, including medically managed withdrawal and detox, a 28-day adult residential program, medication-assisted treatment using FDA-approved medications (Buprenorphine, Suboxone, Vivitrol), intensive outpatient programs, a 12-hour state-certified DUI school, youth residential and outpatient services at the Scholze Adolescent Center, and transitional living through the Oasis Halfway House, Family Way Program, and Sober Living Apartments. The nonprofit also operates an accredited on-site school for adolescent clients and provides aftercare support for alumni.

Product overview

CADAS offers a full continuum of addiction care through multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include Adult Residential Treatment (a 28-day program), Medication-Assisted Treatment (using Buprenorphine, Suboxone, and Vivitrol), Youth Services through the Scholze Adolescent Center (with an accredited on-site school), DUI School (12-hour State Certified Prime For Life Course), Outpatient Services (including IOP and Matrix Programs), and Transitional Living (Oasis Halfway House, Family Way Program, and Sober Living Apartments). Medically Managed Withdrawal and Detox serves as the entry point to the residential program. All services operate under Joint Commission accreditation and HIPAA compliance standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scholze Adolescent Center: Youth residential and outpatient treatment facility for adolescents ages 13-17, includes accredited school services
• Oasis Halfway House
• Family Way Program
• Sober Living Apartments
• DUI School

Products and services

• Adult Residential Treatment A 28-day residential program treating adult substance use disorders through a holistic, evidence-based approach that addresses the emotional, mental, and social areas impacted by addiction.
• Medically Managed Withdrawal and Detox Safe and supervised medically managed withdrawal care for acute withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, opioids, and benzodiazepines, serving as the entry point into the residential program.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Uses FDA-approved medications including Buprenorphine, Suboxone, and Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone) combined with therapy and counseling to help individuals struggling with opiates manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings.
• Scholze Adolescent Center (Youth Services) A specialized residential and outpatient program for adolescents ages 13-17 with alcohol and drug use disorders, providing one-on-one counseling, family therapy, life skills education, co-occurring groups, and an on-site accredited school licensed by the Hamilton County Board of Education.
• DUI School A 12-hour state-certified Prime For Life course providing comprehensive education for people convicted of DUI, driving while intoxicated, or underage possession of alcohol, including alcohol and drug evaluations and a certificate of completion.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Morning and evening intensive outpatient groups designed for individuals who do not require residential treatment, allowing clients to live at home while attending group sessions on addiction recovery.
• Oasis Halfway House A halfway house on the main campus providing a structured environment for individuals in early recovery transitioning from treatment to independent living through group, therapeutic, and sober activities.
• Family Way Program A family-based transitional living program for single parents with small children, offering monitored program requirements and family counseling to help residents become better parents and productive members of society.
• Sober Living Apartments Twenty-four single occupancy apartments for low-income individuals in early recovery, fully furnished with utilities covered, with Chattanooga Housing Authority vouchers available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Aftercare program recommended for one year at no additional cost
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WUTC 88.1 FMminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022Chattanooga's National Public Radio affiliate partnered with CADAS to produce a four-part series exploring the opioid epidemic in the Tennessee Valley, featuring conversations with CADAS staff and community members.
• American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCADAS adheres to the highest standards of care recommended by ASAM, including ASAM Criteria for treatment programming. Treatment approaches follow evidence-based ASAM guidelines.
• Hamilton County Board of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Scholze School at CADAS is accredited by Hamilton County Board of Education and licensed by the State of Tennessee, ensuring educational continuity for adolescents in treatment.
• Chattanooga Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Chattanooga Housing Authority for Family Way program residents to sign leases and for sober living apartments where the Housing Authority provides vouchers for low-income individuals in early recovery.
• Early Childhood InterventionminorOthersCommunity resource referral partner for children in the Family Way program to support child development and catch-up programs.
• Head Start ProgramminorOthersCommunity resource referral partner providing early childhood education services for children of Family Way program residents.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cumberland Heights: Nashville-based nonprofit addiction treatment provider founded in the 1960s, offering residential, outpatient, MAT, and recovery housing services for adults. Most directly comparable peer given Tennessee footprint, nonprofit status, and similar full-continuum model.
• Bradford Health Services: Alabama-based nonprofit addiction treatment organization offering a full continuum of care including residential, outpatient, MAT, and adolescent services across the Southeast. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and service mix to CADAS.
• Rosecrance Health Network: Illinois-based nonprofit behavioral health provider offering adolescent residential treatment, outpatient, and family services. Strongly comparable to CADAS given mission, scope, and adolescent focus, particularly the Scholze Center model.

Broad incumbents

• Acadia Healthcare: Large publicly traded behavioral health operator with inpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment facilities across the U.S. Represents the scaled, capital-rich competitor whose contracting power and acquisition strategy could pressure regional SUD providers like CADAS.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit addiction treatment organization offering residential, outpatient, and family programming across a national footprint. Comparable to CADAS on nonprofit, full-continuum model with greater geographic reach and brand recognition.

Regional players

• Talbott Recovery Campus: Atlanta-area residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider serving the Southeast. Comparable on full continuum services and regional proximity, though serving a different metro market (Georgia vs. Tennessee).

Emerging players

• Vertava Health: Multi-state addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and MAT across the U.S. Comparable emerging multi-modality operator with active expansion strategy that may eventually enter Tennessee to compete with CADAS.
• Behavioral Health Group: Multi-state outpatient addiction treatment provider focused heavily on MAT (buprenorphine, methadone, vivitrol) services. Comparable to CADAS's MAT and IOP programs and represents a scaled outpatient competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cadas-councilforalcoholdru9290/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/CADAS-Council-for-Alcohol-Drug-Abuse-Services-103082954932138
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cadas-council-for-alcohol-and-drug-abuse-services/posts/?feedView=all

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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