Embark at The Forge

Embark at The Forge is an innovative short-term residential treatment program (75 to 90 days) and school for adolescent boys developed in response to young men's emotional and neurobiological needs. They treat conditions such as anxiety, anger, bipolar, self harm, oppositional defiance, and trauma. To help build greatness, our Tennessee residential treatment center combines the immersion of extraordinary outdoor experiences, daily functional fitness, empathetic and attuned individual and family counseling, and exceptional educational rigor. The ability and willingness to engage in relationships is emphasized in the program as a key indicator of success. Outside of structured clinical hours, the boys have plenty of opportunities to interact with one another in a group setting, allowing for co-regulation and attunement.
Embark at The Forge harnesses the healing power of nature to allow clients to reconnect with their body and emotions, while also providing them with nutrition that reduces inflammation and supplements the therapeutic work they will do. Daily functional fitness and adventure therapy engage the client’s hands-on, tactile nature, allowing them to internalize training that boosts confidence and self-esteem. In-depth clinical assessment enables us to create an environment in which teenage boys and family can stabilize, reset, and confidently move forward on their treatment journey, with a clear understanding of the strengths and challenges at work. Embark works with adolescent boys and teens who are coping with anxiety, depression, social issues, and learning differences. Their short-term residential program has an average stay of 90 days.
Nestled beside the mountains of Benton, Embark at the Forge offers a cabin-like campus with access to nature and adventure activities for its clients. Their campus is surrounded by the East Tennessee Mountains on 55 acres with direct access to the Hiwassee River. With the world-class Ocoee only a short distance away there are many opportunities for water and outdoor sporting activities for your son, all under the direct supervision of our coaches. Embark at the Forge is Joint Commission accredited and accepts public and private insurance.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.