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East Tennessee Behavioral Health

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Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Hospital

Primary Level of Care

Provides 24/7 medical supervision and intensive treatment in a clinical setting for individuals in crisis or with acute needs, focusing on stabilization and immediate safety

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.

East Tennessee Behavioral Health offers detox, inpatient, and outpatient care for teens, adults, and seniors. They treat individuals with a primary diagnosis of a mental health or opioid use disorder and can treat co-occurring disorders of other substances. Their inpatient programming is tailored to provide age-specific care from teens to older adults, and their day treatment and intensive outpatient programs are designed for adults.

Experience Lasting Healing with Medicine and Therapies

East Tennessee Behavioral Health creates individualized treatment plans for each client after conducting a thorough assessment. They combine medication with proven therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational enhancement therapy in 1-on-1, family, and group therapy settings. These therapies are used to empower clients to better understand their behaviors, develop healthy coping strategies, and build the skills needed to support long-term recovery and emotional wellness.

Support Recovery in Thoughtfully Designed Spaces

Their 90-bed inpatient facility offers modern, comfortable rooms with intentionally designed spaces to promote calm and healing. Each environment—from therapy rooms to quiet corners—is tailored to support emotional regulation and mental clarity. In between therapy sessions, patients can relax or reflect in calming outdoor courtyard areas. They can also exercise or engage in a variety of recreational activities in their large, indoor gymnasium, which is designed for movement and social connection.

Prepare for Lasting Success in Recovery

East Tennessee Behavioral Health works closely with each patient to plan their next steps after treatment, ensuring long-term success. Discharge planning begins at the start of programming and is continually adjusted to reflect each person’s progress and needs. Customized aftercare plans may include referrals to lower levels of care and resources aligned with personal goals, helping clients maintain and build on the progress they made.


Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Customized Treatment Plans

  • Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Custom Built Facility

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
1444 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance u...

Treatment Focus

This center treats mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use. You receive collaborative, individualized treatment that addresses both issues for whole-person healing.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Founded in 2021
5 years in business
Occupancy
31-50 beds
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) +6 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction, Opioids
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(866) 502-7676

Part of the Acadia Healthcare network.
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Medicaid
Anthem
Medicare
Tricare
Humana
Provider's Policy: Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
(866) 502-7676
Experience Relief Through ECT
Experience Relief Through ECT
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat individuals with severe mental health conditions like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, when symptoms do not respond to medication. Small electrical currents produce a small seizure that affects the parts of the brain controlling sleep, mood, and appetite, often leading to improvements within 3-5 treatments.
Feel Understood with Age-Specific Treatment
Feel Understood with Age-Specific Treatment
With separate inpatient programs designed specifically for teens, adults, and seniors, East Tennessee Behavioral Health offers tailored care that resonates with clients and their needs. For seniors, programming addresses age-related concerns like loneliness, grief, and cognitive changes, while teens and adults also receive support relevant to their developmental stage and unique challenges.
Recover in a LGBTQ+ Affirming Space
Recover in a LGBTQ+ Affirming Space
LGBTQ+ patients can expect affirming care with support and encouragement as they receive treatment at East Tennessee Behavioral Health. Staff are educated on how to be allies and provide informed, culturally sensitive treatment that helps clients feel safe and understood. Their exceptional behavioral healthcare includes respecting and honoring clients’ sexual and gender identities.
Find Strength in Community
Find Strength in Community
Group therapy is the primary component of their day treatment and intensive outpatient programs. Sessions, led by social workers and counselors, help clients process emotions and give and receive peer support. They cover tailored topics based on the group’s needs, like healthy boundaries, anger management, medication education, and coping skills.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

Licensed by Tennessee

Licensed by Tennessee

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Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Older Adults

Older Adults

Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Girls
Boys

Treatment Services

Day Treatment

Day Treatment

In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.

Intensive Inpatient

Intensive Inpatient

The highest level of care, medically managed intensive inpatient services provides 24-hour nursing and physician care.

Intensive Outpatient Program

Intensive Outpatient Program

In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.

Licensed Primary Mental Health

Licensed Primary Mental Health

Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Personalized Treatment

Personalized Treatment

The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.

Self-Harm

Self-Harm

The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.

Suicidality

Suicidality

With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Outdoor Lounge

Activities

Games
Physical Fitness
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs Call for rates.
The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
East Tennessee Behavioral Health provides day treatment, licensed primary mental health and more.