How We Rank Listings
Every facility on this page is drawn from our directory of licensed and accredited treatment providers serving Kingsport and the surrounding Tri-Cities area. Listings are organized to help you compare real options by the care they provide, the people they serve, and the ways they accept payment, rather than to reward whoever paid the most.
We give weight to providers that hold recognized third-party accreditation, maintain current Tennessee licensure, and publish clear information about their services. Where a program offers medication-assisted treatment, specialized tracks, or financial assistance, we surface those details so they factor into your decision. Sponsored placements are labeled as such, and a listing’s position is not a clinical endorsement. Verify current services, availability, and insurance acceptance directly with any center before enrolling.
Rehab in Kingsport: What to Know
Kingsport, the “Model City,” sits in Sullivan County in the Tri-Cities of northeast Tennessee, near the Virginia line and anchored by the Eastman Chemical Company. The Tennessee rehab directory lists 7 treatment providers in and around the city, spanning detox, inpatient, and outpatient care, covering most addiction treatment options people need close to home.
Regional care runs largely through Frontier Health and Ballad Health’s Holston Valley Medical Center, and the Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition (SCAD) leads local prevention and harm-reduction work. Statewide, anyone can reach treatment through the Tennessee REDLINE, a free and confidential 24/7 referral line, and TDMHSAS funds care for those who can’t afford it.
Sullivan County has carried the highest overdose death rate in northeast Tennessee, with deaths still rising as recently as 2023 even as the statewide trend has since turned sharply down. Opioid use disorder and fentanyl drive most deaths, with stimulants heavily co-involved, so quick access to treatment and naloxone remains essential.
Cost of Rehab in Kingsport
There is no single price for rehab in Kingsport. Cost depends on the level of care, how long treatment lasts, whether a program is public or private, and what your insurance covers. Outpatient counseling is the most affordable option, medical detox and residential care cost more because they include around-the-clock supervision, and medication-assisted treatment falls in between. Local figures track Tennessee averages, and most people pay far less than the sticker price once insurance, TennCare, or a sliding fee scale is applied.
Most people do not pay these amounts out of pocket. Tennessee did not expand Medicaid, so TennCare covers the substance use continuum for eligible members but not everyone qualifies. For those who don’t, TDMHSAS-funded treatment and the Behavioral Health Safety Net provide care based on income, and treatment scholarships and financial assistance can help with private programs.
How to Pay for Rehab in Kingsport
Across the treatment centers listed for Kingsport, most accept self-payment, private insurance, and TennCare, and many offer financial assistance or financing. Medicare, sliding-scale fees, and TRICARE are also available. The cards below show how many Kingsport programs in our directory accept each payment type.
Medicare
Medicare covers medically necessary addiction treatment for eligible older adults and people with qualifying disabilities, including inpatient care, outpatient services, and counseling. Coverage and copays vary by plan, so it helps to understand how Medicare and private insurance apply to rehab before you enroll.
TennCare (Medicaid)
TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, covers substance use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment, for eligible members through managed-care plans. Because Tennessee did not expand Medicaid, eligibility is narrower than in many states, but five Kingsport programs accept it.
Military Benefits
Three Kingsport programs accept TRICARE for active-duty service members, retirees, and eligible family members. Veterans can also access care through the VA Mountain Home Healthcare System in nearby Johnson City, and more addiction resources for veterans and military families are available regionally.
Insurance and Private Pay
The Affordable Care Act requires most health plans to cover substance use treatment as an essential health benefit, though your deductible and network still shape the final cost. Verifying benefits before admission tells you what a program will actually cost you.
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
- Cigna
- Aetna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Humana
Levels of Care Available in Kingsport
The centers listed for Kingsport cover most major levels of care, from medical detox and residential inpatient programs to partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient clinics, and dual diagnosis treatment. The cards below show how many programs in each category are available locally.
Medical detox
Medical detox is the first step for people with significant physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or other substances. Programs use around-the-clock monitoring and medication to manage withdrawal safely before a person steps into ongoing treatment.
Inpatient and residential rehab
Inpatient rehab provides 24-hour care in a structured residential setting, which suits people who need medical monitoring or a break from a high-risk environment early in recovery.
Partial hospitalization and outpatient
A partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient options offer structured daytime treatment while clients return home. Outpatient care, the most common level in Kingsport, lets people live at home and keep working or caring for family while attending scheduled treatment.
Dual diagnosis care
Six local programs treat co-occurring disorders, addressing a substance use disorder and a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD at the same time, which tends to work better than treating either alone.
Specialty Programs in Kingsport
Beyond general treatment, several Kingsport programs tailor care to specific groups and substances. The grid below shows the number of programs offering each specialty.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Kingsport
Cost and insurance should never stop someone in northeast Tennessee from getting help. Several local and statewide resources offer free or low-cost support, from 24-hour helplines to state-funded treatment and harm reduction.
Crisis and helplines
- Tennessee REDLINE. 800-889-9789, call or text, the state’s free, confidential, 24/7 referral line for addiction treatment, available whether or not you have insurance.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. See more crisis and suicide prevention resources.
- Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition (SCAD). Leads local prevention, education, and naloxone distribution in the Tri-Cities.
- SAMHSA National Helpline. 1-800-662-HELP (4357), a free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral line.
Local treatment and recovery
- Frontier Health. The region’s community behavioral health provider, offering outpatient treatment and services for people with limited means.
- Watauga Recovery Centers. A Tri-Cities provider offering medication-assisted treatment and outpatient care.
Government and harm reduction
- Free naloxone. Available at no cost through SCAD and Tennessee’s Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS).
- Tennessee 211. Dial 211 to connect with local health, housing, and treatment resources.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Kingsport
Kingsport is in Sullivan County, which has posted the highest overdose death rate in northeast Tennessee, the state’s hardest-hit region. Deaths were still rising as recently as 2023 before the statewide trend turned down, and fentanyl drives most deaths, often alongside stimulants. Seeing the local picture against national substance use statistics adds context.
Resources
- Tennessee Department of Health. (2025). Tennessee Drug Overdose Deaths Report 2024. https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/pdo/pdo/data-dashboard.html
- Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Tennessee REDLINE. https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html
- USAFacts / CDC. (2025). Drug overdose deaths in Tennessee. https://usafacts.org/
- Addictions.com. (2026). Alcohol and Drug Rehabs in Tennessee: cost of treatment averages. https://www.addictions.com/rehabs/tennessee/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2026). National Helpline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline