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."
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 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
Counseling, psychiatric medication management, case management, and support groups. Insurance, private pay.
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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
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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Peninsula Senior Day Hospital
374-7154
a member of Covenant Health
6800 Baum Drive, 37919
Individual and group counseling for seniors 55+ with depression, anxiety, grief, or other emotional health concerns. Transportation provided. Insurance and private pay.
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 survivors of rape and child sexual abuse and their loved ones, whether abuse happened recently or long ago. Provides education and prevention programs. Free.
UT Psychological Clinic
974-2161
227 Austin Peay Building, 1404 Circle Drive, 37996-0900
Therapy and evaluation by appointment only. Sliding scale. 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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