Fortwood Center is the leading provider of outpatient mental health treatment and case management services in the area for children and adults with severe mental health problems. Fortwood Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for residents of Chattanooga and Hamilton County who are experiencing mental illness or emotional problems.

Fortwood Center was established in 1947 as the Chattanooga Child Guidance Clinic. As services were broadened over the years to include adults, the name was changed to the Chattanooga Psychiatric Clinic. The Clinic adopted the current name, Fortwood Center, Inc., in 1984. We primarily serve Chattanooga and Hamilton County, but accept clients from Bradley and other surrounding counties.

Our newest facility Mitchell Home

Fortwood Center’s Mitchell Home is an 8-bed transitional, short-term stay facility specifically targeting homeless mentally ill adults. The program transitions residents from a street or shelter environment to a structured, educational one that provides independent living skills training.