Our directory organizes Knoxville treatment providers to make comparison straightforward, not to promote any single facility. Listings draw on public data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), state licensing records, and facility-reported details about services, levels of care, and payment options. When you browse the centers above, a few factors are worth weighing together rather than in isolation: Accreditation and licensing, such as CARF or Joint Commission recognition and current state licensure Levels of care offered, from medical detox through outpatient and aftercare Accepted payment types, including private insurance, TennCare, Medicare, and self-pay Specialized programming for the population that fits your situation We do not accept payment in exchange for higher placement. The goal is to help you shortlist options worth a direct phone call, then verify the specifics with the facility before you commit.

Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Knoxville, TN

Compare 36 addiction treatment centers in and around Knoxville, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Tennessee for yourself or someone you love.

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	JourneyPure Knoxville Alcohol and Drug Rehab	2636 Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920	Detox Inpatient Outpatient Women	Private insurance	JourneyPure Knoxville Women's Center is a residential drug and alcohol rehab on Maryville Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee. The 16 bed campus on five acres provides medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and step-down care through PHP and outpatient services within the JourneyPure network. The women's network uses CBT, DBT, trauma informed care and dual diagnosis treatment. This facility has designed its…
	Knoxville Recovery Center	7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Knoxville Recovery Center provides substance abuse treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee. The city is conveniently located about 20 minutes from downtown. Some of the treatments you can get at this location include medical detox, supportive housing, and wellness and recovery services. Nurturing Recovery Atmosphere The center believes in creating a nurturing, serene setting for guests to achieve lasting recovery. You have…
	Tennessee Valley Recovery Center – Knoxville Alcohol & Drug Rehab	2723 Asbury Road, 103, Knoxville, TN 37914	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Tennessee Valley Recovery Center is an addiction treatment facility that provides substance use and mental health treatment. The Knoxville, Tennessee, location offers outpatient levels of care such as the partial hospitalization program and the intensive outpatient program. Holistic Care Through Equine Therapy Holistic therapy provides a non-traditional method to develop healthy coping skills and find life imbalances that may contribute…
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	JourneyPure — Knoxville Outpatient & Suboxone Clinic	7417 Kingston Pike, Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37919	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	JourneyPure Knoxville IOP Clinic provides substance abuse treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee. This location offers outpatient care, but they may provide referrals to their inpatient rehabs for clients needing higher-level treatment. For payment they work with numerous healthcare plans including Aetna, Cigna and Humana. A Flexible Balance JourneyPure provides a balance of intense addiction care and the freedom to attend to…
	Cumberland Heights - Knoxville	1320 Papermill Pointe Way, Knoxville, TN 37909	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	If you’re looking for an outpatient addiction and mental health disorder treatment center in Knoxville, Tennessee, you’ll find Cumberland Heights Knoxville on Papermill Pointe Way. They work with students, young adults, parents and families and offer treatment for addictions to alcohol, prescription pills and illicit substances. They’ve found that addictions often come with mental health disorders. They’re equipped to treat…
	BHG Knoxville Bernard Treatment Center	626 Bernard Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921	Detox Outpatient	Private insurance	BHG Knoxville Bernard Treatment Center is an outpatient addiction treatment clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee specializing in opioid use disorder care for adults and young adults. The center combines FDA approved medications like methadone and buprenorphine with individual counseling, group counseling and peer recovery support to address opioid addiction and co-occurring disorders. Medication Assisted Treatment Opioid use disorder treatment is the…
	Behavioral Health Group Citico Treatment Center	412 Citico Street, Knoxville, TN 37921	Detox Outpatient		Behavioral Health Group Citico Treatment Center (BHG) in Knoxville, Tennessee, treats opioid addiction with a focus on complete recovery. The team at BHG recognizes opioid abuse isn’t a moral issue, but a chronic disease that requires medical intervention. They have outpatient medication assisted recovery that uses FDA-approved medicines to lessen withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings. You’ll also attend therapy…
	River Valley Health	2018 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	River Valley Health, formerly operating as Cherokee Health Systems Knox County Center City, is an integrated healthcare center in Knoxville, Tennessee offering outpatient addiction treatment and behavioral health services. The program supports adults, young adults and older adults navigating alcohol and opioid use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions and the challenges of long term recovery. Their mission centers on making…
	McNabb Center CenterPointe	5310 Ball Camp Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921	Detox Inpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	McNabb Center CenterPointe is a drug and alcohol rehab in Knoxville, Tennessee serving as the adult substance use treatment hub within the nonprofit McNabb Center's broader behavioral health network. The program emphasizes integrated evidence based care for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Detox With Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment Many clients begin with medically supervised detoxification, which includes evaluation…
	McNabb Center Knox County Adult Center	205 West Springdale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	The McNabb Center Knox County Adult Center is an outpatient addiction treatment and mental health program in Knoxville, Tennessee serving adults who are seeking recovery from substance use and co-occurring disorders. This CARF accredited facility is part of the broader McNabb Center nonprofit network offering a full continuum of behavioral health care across East Tennessee. Addiction Counseling and Peer Support…
	Helen Ross McNabb Center Military Services	3712 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	The Helen Ross McNabb Center Military Services program is a specialized behavioral health and addiction treatment resource for military-connected individuals and their families in Knoxville, Tennessee. Specially trained therapists address PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, co-occurring disorders and other invisible wounds of service. The program is offered at no cost to eligible military families to honor those who serve by…
	New Hope Healthcare Institute	100 Glenleigh Ct Ste 101, Knoxville, TN 37934	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	New Hope Healthcare Institute is a mental health and addiction treatment center in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving teens and adults across East Tennessee. It offers a continuum that includes medical detox, residential care, and outpatient treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Detox Through Outpatient in One Program New Hope Healthcare Institute is set up so a person can…
	Recovery Strategies	120 Center Park Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Recovery Strategies is a Knoxville, Tennessee addiction recovery center substance abuse and mental health support through a multidisciplinary treatment team. The program includes a blend of traditional practices and holistic approaches. Recovery Strategies is built on individualized, whole-person care delivered in a calming, supportive environment at reasonable rates. Outpatient Opioid Treatment Recovery Strategies specializes in outpatient opioid addiction treatment, including…
	ReVIDA Recovery Center Knoxville	2001 Highland Ave, Knoxville, TN 37916	Detox Outpatient	Private insurance	ReVIDA Recovery Center Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee is an outpatient addiction treatment clinic specializing in opioid use disorder. The center provides medication therapy combined with counseling and care coordination to help individuals recover from dependence on fentanyl, heroin, OxyContin, Vicodin and other opioids. The program uses a multidisciplinary team approach that integrates medical care, therapy and community support to address…
	Health Connect America	5743 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Health Connect America is a substance use and mental health treatment provider in Knoxville, Tennessee offering outpatient programs for children and adolescents, adults and families. The team provides outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment, psychiatric services and co-occurring disorder support with care delivered in office settings or at home, at school or other community locations. The organization is accredited…
	Fusion Recovery	4232 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	Fusion Recovery is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Fusion Recovery specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	McNabb Center - Lake Brook	3006 Lake Brook Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37909	Detox Inpatient Outpatient	Private insurance	McNabb Center – Lake Brook is an addiction treatment facility in Knoxville, Tennessee for adolescents and adults. The center specializes in co-occurring disorders and provides a full continuum of care, including medications and peer support services. McNabb Center integrates mental health and substance use treatment to support lasting recovery and wellness. Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment McNabb Center emphasizes a higher level…
	Cherokee Health Systems – 5th Avenue	538 West Fifth Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Cherokee Health Systems – 5th Avenue is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Cherokee Health Systems – 5th Avenue specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Cherokee Health Systems Knoxville	2202 Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37915	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Cherokee Health Systems Knoxville is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Cherokee Health Systems Knoxville specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	McNabb Center Knox County Adult Center	205 West Springdale Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	McNabb Center Knox County Adult Center is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. McNabb Center Knox County Adult Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	McNabb Center Knox County Children And Youth Center	600 Arthur Street, Knoxville, TN 37921	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	McNabb Center Knox County Children And Youth Center is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. McNabb Center Knox County Children And Youth Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Helen Ross McNabb Center – Knox County Children & Youth Center	600 Arthur Street, Knoxville, TN 37921	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Helen Ross McNabb Center – Knox County Children & Youth Center is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Helen Ross McNabb Center – Knox County Children & Youth Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Midway Rehabilitation Center	1515 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917	Inpatient		Midway Rehabilitation Center is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Midway Rehabilitation Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	VA Medical Center Knoxville	8033 Ray Mears Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37919	Inpatient Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	VA Medical Center Knoxville is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. VA Medical Center Knoxville specializes in the treatment of addiction.
	Peninsula Outpatient Center – Knox	1451 Dowell Springs Boulevard, Knoxville, TN 37909	Outpatient	Medicaid Private insurance	Peninsula Outpatient Center – Knox is a rehab located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Peninsula Outpatient Center – Knox specializes in the treatment of addiction.

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“This is a long-awaited step in the right direction. I’d love to see the momentum continue - we certainly need all the help we can get.”

I was very happy to hear that the Tennessee Department of Health recently helped develop a new website to help people in Tennessee find help to overcome addiction and substance abuse.

This site, called FindHelpNowTN.org, guides people to nearby services at addiction treatment facilities. Users can search for specific treatments or filter their results by location, insurance programs, payment methods, and various other filters.

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How We Rank Listings

Our directory organizes Knoxville treatment providers to make comparison straightforward, not to promote any single facility. Listings draw on public data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), state licensing records, and facility-reported details about services, levels of care, and payment options.

When you browse the centers above, a few factors are worth weighing together rather than in isolation:

Accreditation and licensing, such as CARF or Joint Commission recognition and current state licensure
Levels of care offered, from medical detox through outpatient and aftercare
Accepted payment types, including private insurance, TennCare, Medicare, and self-pay
Specialized programming for the population that fits your situation

We do not accept payment in exchange for higher placement. The goal is to help you shortlist options worth a direct phone call, then verify the specifics with the facility before you commit.

Rehab in Knoxville: What to Know

Knoxville is the seat of Knox County and the largest city in East Tennessee, anchoring a metro area of roughly 900,000 residents at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. For people searching locally, the directory currently lists 37 treatment facilities across the city and surrounding county, spanning medical detox, residential care, outpatient services, and specialized programs. You can also browse the full statewide network of rehab centers in Tennessee if you are open to care outside the immediate area.

A handful of established providers shape the local treatment landscape. The McNabb Center, a CARF-accredited regional nonprofit, offers a continuum that runs from medical detox and residential care through intensive outpatient and medication-assisted treatment, and it operates the Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center that helps divert people with mental health and substance use conditions away from jail.

Cherokee Health Systems integrates addiction medicine with primary and behavioral care, and the University of Tennessee Medical Center connects overdose survivors to treatment. Together these organizations give Knoxville a deeper safety net than many similarly sized Southern cities, though demand for beds still outpaces supply, particularly for people without insurance.

One local effort stands out. The Metro Drug Coalition, a Knoxville nonprofit active for more than three decades, runs The Gateway, the city's first recovery community center, and coordinates naloxone distribution across Knox County through Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists. Its work reflects a broader shift in the community toward pairing addiction treatment options with harm reduction and peer support rather than treating them as separate tracks.

Knoxville has felt the opioid crisis acutely. Knox County recorded the highest age-adjusted overdose death rate of any Tennessee county in 2023, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl the most common driver, frequently mixed with methamphetamine and cocaine. That local reality makes access to opioid use disorder treatment and medication-assisted care a central concern for many people beginning their search here.

Cost of Rehab in Knoxville

Treatment cost in Knoxville tracks closely with Tennessee averages, and the state remains relatively affordable compared with much of the country. According to figures compiled by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, the average cost of residential substance use treatment in Tennessee is about $56,600 for a full program, while outpatient care averages closer to $1,698 per person. Actual costs depend heavily on the level of care, program length, and whether you use insurance.

Knoxville's cost of living is near or slightly below the national average, so local prices generally are at or under these statewide figures rather than above them. Most people who use in-network insurance pay only a fraction of the sticker price. Before ruling out a program because of cost, it is worth verifying your insurance benefits, since substance use treatment is a required essential health benefit on ACA-compliant plans.

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How to Pay for Rehab in Knoxville

Across the 37 Knoxville-area facilities in our directory, payment options are fairly broad. Most accept self-payment and private insurance, and a solid share work with public programs like TennCare and Medicare. The cards below show how many local facilities accept each option, and the sections that follow explain how each one applies to addiction treatment.

The right payment path usually depends on your coverage you already have and how quickly you need to start. Here is how the main options work in Knoxville.

Medicare

Seventeen Knoxville-area facilities accept Medicare, which covers addiction treatment for eligible adults 65 and older and for some younger people with disabilities. Part A helps with inpatient and residential stays, while Part B covers outpatient services, and Part D can help with medications used in recovery. Coverage rules and cost-sharing vary by plan, so it helps to understand how Medicare covers addiction treatment before you enroll in a program.

Medicaid (TennCare)

TennCare is Tennessee's Medicaid program, and 16 local facilities accept it. TennCare covers substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit, including detox, inpatient and outpatient care, counseling, and dual diagnosis services. For opioid use disorder, its BESMART program provides buprenorphine-based medication-assisted treatment with counseling and care coordination. One coverage detail matters for planning:

TennCare covers buprenorphine products such as Suboxone and Vivitrol but does not cover methadone, so people who need methadone maintenance should confirm alternative payment with the clinic.

Military Benefits

Six Knoxville-area facilities accept TRICARE, the health program serving active-duty service members, retirees, and their families. TRICARE covers medically necessary substance use treatment, and the region's veteran population can also access care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Additional rehab resources for veterans and military families can help with navigating benefits and finding programs experienced in service-related trauma.

Insurance and Private Pay

Private insurance is accepted at 29 local facilities, and 35 accept self-payment. Under federal parity rules, plans that cover medical care must cover substance use treatment at a comparable level, so out-of-pocket costs for in-network care are often far lower than published rates. If you are paying privately, ask each facility about payment plans and whether the quoted price bundles detox, therapy, and aftercare.

Other Low-Cost Options

Sixteen facilities offer some form of financial assistance and seven use sliding-scale fees that adjust to income, which makes treatment reachable for people who are uninsured or underinsured. For those facing the steepest barriers, it is worth asking programs directly about scholarships or reduced-fee beds, and reviewing how rehab scholarships can offset the cost of care.

Levels of Care Available in Knoxville

Knoxville offers a full continuum of addiction care, with 18 facilities providing medical detox, 22 offering inpatient or residential treatment, and 29 providing outpatient services. Dual diagnosis care is widely available, and a handful of sober living homes support the transition back to daily life.

Medical detox is often the first step for people with physical dependence on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines. Supervised medical detox manages withdrawal safely and prepares a person for ongoing treatment; it is not a standalone cure.

Inpatient and residential rehab provides 24-hour structured care and is often recommended for more severe substance use disorders or when home is not a stable environment for recovery. Knoxville's 22 inpatient rehab programs range from short-term stabilization to longer residential stays.

Partial hospitalization and outpatient care let people live at home while attending treatment. With 29 outpatient clinics and three partial hospitalization programs locally, outpatient rehab and intensive outpatient programs offer flexibility for those balancing work or family responsibilities.

Dual diagnosis programs treat a substance use disorder alongside a mental health condition such as co-occurring depression or anxiety at the same time, an approach that tends to hold up better than treating either condition alone.

Sober living and aftercare support long-term recovery once formal treatment ends. Planning for rehab aftercare early, including recovery housing and ongoing peer support, is one of the stronger predictors of staying well.

Specialty Programs in Knoxville

Many Knoxville facilities tailor treatment to specific populations, which can make care feel more relevant and easier to stay with. The counts below reflect how many local programs offer each specialty focus.

Alcohol remains the most commonly treated substance locally, with 30 programs addressing alcohol use disorder, while 21 focus on opioid use disorder given the county's overdose burden.

Gender-specific tracks are widely available, and 23 programs serve young adult and college student substance use, a meaningful figure in a college town home to the University of Tennessee. Veterans have nine dedicated programs to choose from, and families seeking LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care will find at least one local option, with others reachable statewide.

Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Knoxville

Cost should not be the reason someone goes without help. Knoxville has a network of free and low-cost resources spanning crisis support, harm reduction, and public health services. The organizations below serve Knox County residents regardless of insurance status. For anyone in immediate danger, call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or reach out to local crisis support resources.

Crisis and Helplines

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7. https://988lifeline.org/
Tennessee REDLINE — 1-800-889-9789. The state's confidential referral line for substance use treatment and resources. https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/tennessee-redline.html
SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral in English and Spanish. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
McNabb Center Crisis Line (Knox County) — 865-541-6958 for adult crisis services in the Knoxville area. https://mcnabbcenter.org/mental-health-care/

County Health and Behavioral Health

Knox County Health Department — 140 Dameron Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. 865-215-5000. Provides access to substance use treatment referrals and public health services. https://www.knoxcounty.org/health/
The McNabb Center — 1-800-255-9711. Regional nonprofit offering detox, residential, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment on income-based and insurance terms. https://mcnabbcenter.org/
Cherokee Health Systems — Integrated primary care and addiction medicine, including MAT, at sites across the Knoxville area. Visit cherokeehealth.com. https://nhchc.org/grantee-directory/cherokee-health-systems-2/

Harm Reduction and Recovery Support

Metro Drug Coalition / The Gateway — Knoxville's recovery community center, offering free naloxone kits and training, fentanyl test strips, recovery coaching, and treatment referrals. Visit metrodrug.org.
Positively Living Syringe Services Program — 865-208-7356. Mobile and outreach syringe services and harm reduction for Knoxville and Knox County. https://choicehealthnetwork.org/positively-living/
Peer support groups — Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and other 12-step and peer support groups meet throughout the Knoxville area and are free to attend.

Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Knoxville

Knoxville sits at the center of one of Tennessee's hardest-hit regions for overdose. Knox County recorded the highest age-adjusted drug overdose death rate of any county in the state in 2023, though the most recent data points to a sharp and encouraging decline. The figures below come from the Knox County Regional Forensic Center and the Tennessee Department of Health.

Fentanyl and other synthetic opioids remain the most common substances identified in local overdose deaths, though the number of fentanyl-involved cases fell significantly in 2024. Methamphetamine continues to be the region's most-used stimulant, frequently mixed with opioids, and cocaine and alcohol also rank among the substances most often found in opioid-related and other drug deaths.

The 2024 decline has been attributed in part to widespread naloxone distribution and community partnerships across Knox County. For national context on how these trends compare, see the latest national substance use statistics.

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