Counseling Services
The following agencies provide counseling free, on a sliding scale, or they 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.
Counseling, Medication, Hospital Admissions
Helen Ross McNabb Center
637-9711
201 W. Springdale Avenue, 37917
Individual counseling and treatment. Patients can be referred by self, family, health-care professionals, or other.
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Peninsula Outpatient Centers
970-9800
a member of Covenant Health System
1451 Dowell Springs Boulevard, Suite 101, 37909
Counseling, psychiatric medication management, case management, and support groups. Insurance, private pay.
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Veterans' Affairs Knoxville Outpatient Clinic
545-4592
8033 Ray Mears Boulevard, 37923
Medical and psychiatric treatment, counseling, and medications for veterans.
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Outpatient Counseling
Child & Family Tennessee Outpatient Services
246-1100
3006 Lake Brook Boulevard, 37909
Intake and referral line. Outpatient services.
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Positively Living
525-1540
1501 E. Fifth Avenue, 37917
Individual and group therapy for persons with HIV/AIDS.
Safe Haven
522-7273
Comprehensive rape crisis center, providing 24-hour crisis line, forensic nursing services, individual and group therapy, advocacy, and support groups for recent or past survivors of rape and child sexual abuse and their loved ones. Provides education and prevention programs. Free.
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UT Psychological Clinic
974-2161
227 Austin Peay Building, 1404 Circle Drive, 37996-0900
Therapy and evaluation by appointment only. Sliding scale fee for therapy only. Private pay.
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Vet Center
545-4680
2817 E. Magnolia Avenue, 37914
Individual and group counseling and psychotherapy for eligible veterans (and their families–if problem is related to veteran’s military service). All combat vets, from WWII to present, are eligible. No appointment necessary.
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In-Home Counseling
Nursing homes and some retirement centers and assisted living facilities can help residents arrange counseling services. Costs are paid by resident (Medicare, TennCare, or private insurance may pay some costs).
Healthy Mind Counseling Services, Inc.
588-3173
5410 Homberg Drive, Suite 14, 37919
Professional counseling services for issues including but not limited to depression, grief, anxiety, adult children, and medical problems. In-home services available. No doctor referral required.
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