Counseling Services
Following is a list of agencies that provide counseling free, on a sliding scale, or that bill Medicare, TennCare, or private insurance. Cost varies. For a list of other counseling resources, call the Mental Health Association of East TN, Inc., at 584-9125, or see the phone book yellow pages under Counselors, Social Workers, or Mental Health Services. For information about TennCare coverage of mental health services, see "Medical Insurance & Financing."
Many home health care agencies offer mental health services, including counseling. Some private counselors also offer in-home counseling. Call Senior Citizens Information & Referral Service, 546-6262, for a list. Nursing homes and some retirement centers and assisted living facilities (pages 106-112) can also help residents arrange counseling services. Costs are paid by resident (Medicare, TennCare, or private insurance may pay some costs).
Counseling, Medication, Hospital Admissions
Helen Ross McNabb Center
637-9711
201 W. Springdale Avenue, 37917
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Peninsula Outpatient Centers
970-9800
a member of Covenant Health System
6800 Baum Drive, 37919
Peninsula Lighthouse, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, support groups, and 12-step programs, in Knox, Blount, Loudon, Monroe, and Sevier counties.
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Veterans' Affairs Outpatient Clinic
545-4592
9031 Cross Park Drive, 37923
Medical and psychiatric treatment, counseling, and medications for veterans.
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Counseling
Arnstein Jewish Community Center
690-6343
6800 Deane Hill Drive, 37919
Individual and family counseling available. Nonmembers welcome.
Child & Family Tennessee
524-7483
Intake and referral line.
East Conley Center 246-1101
901 E. Summit Hill, Suite 103, 37915
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Parkridge Harbor
525-1540
1501 E. Fifth Avenue, 37917
Individual and group therapy for persons with HIV/AIDS.
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Safe Haven
558-9040
P.O. Box 11523, 37939-1523
24-hour crisis line, individual and group therapy, advocacy, and support groups for survivors of rape and child sexual abuse and their loved ones, whether abuse happened recently or long ago. Provides education and prevention programs. Free.
Senior Care Consultants
579-5886
3508 Maryville Pike, Suite E, 37920
Individual, family, and group counseling. Help for seniors and family members in making decisions about care or coping with age-related changes and losses. Medicare, private pay.
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UT Psychological Clinic
974-2161
227 Austin Peay Building, Circle Drive, 37996-0900
Sliding scale. Private pay.
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Vet Center
545-4680
2817 E. Magnolia Avenue, 37914
Individual and group counseling and psychotherapy for all eligible veterans (and their families–if problem is related to veteran’s military service). All combat vets–WWII and since–and all Vietnam-era vets are eligible. No appointment necessary.
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