130 Hinton Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
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EM Jellinek Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 130 Hinton Street in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include residential (inpatient) treatment, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and transitional or sober living housing. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify and cash or self-payment. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, men, seniors or older adults, veterans, and members of military families.
EM Jellinek Center is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Knox County, TN has 23 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 506,748 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services. 227 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 44.8 per 100,000 residents, compared with 29.1 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
EM Jellinek Center lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, dual diagnosis, and sober living / transitional housing. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, EM Jellinek Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
EM Jellinek Center does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
EM Jellinek Center reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, and State department of health.
EM Jellinek Center accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult men, seniors or older adults, veterans, and members of military families.
Knox County, TN has 23 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 506,748 residents: 3 list detox services, 11 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
EM Jellinek Center is #13 of 14 ranked programs in Knoxville in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact EM Jellinek Center directly at 865-525-4627. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be EM Jellinek Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with EM Jellinek Center.
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