808 South White Street, Athens, TN 37303
Part of Health Connect America · 22 locations listed See all locations →
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Health Connect America is a private substance use treatment provider in Athens, Tennessee, located at 808 South White Street.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention.
Payment options include Medicaid, 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 adolescents, young adults, women, men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Health Connect America is accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
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, Council on Accreditation (COA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
McMinn County, TN has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 56,754 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. 26 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 45.8 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.
Health Connect America lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Health Connect America accepts medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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.
Health Connect America 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. Health Connect America reports accreditation from COA. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Health Connect America accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
McMinn County, TN has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 56,754 residents: 0 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Health Connect America is #3 of 3 ranked programs in Athens 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Volunteer Behavioral Health – Athens Campus (Athens, 2.4 miles), Helen Ross McNabb Center – McMinn County Center (Athens, 3.1 miles), and Starr Regional Hospital (Etowah, 6.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Health Connect America has a 4.2-star rating from 26 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 Health Connect America directly at 423-252-0871. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Health Connect America. Our helpline is not affiliated with Health Connect America.
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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 healthconnectamerica.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Health Connect America.
