218 North Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650
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Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 218 North Main Avenue in Erwin, Tennessee. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Unicoi County, TN has 2 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 17,872 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is the only listed provider of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
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.
Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, 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.
Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health 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.
Yes. Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Unicoi County, TN has 2 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 17,872 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Leia (Johnson City, 9.5 miles), Oxford House Tabula Rasa (Johnson City, 10.1 miles), and Oxford House Raim (Johnson City, 10.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center has a 3.1-star rating from 14 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center directly at 423-743-1470. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of frontierhealth.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Frontier Health – Erwin Mental Health Center.
