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7.5/ 10Very good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.75 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 10 Google reviews (4.0★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center
Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, located at 600 Arthur Street.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and trauma-related counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance, and government funding for people who qualify. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
✓Accepts Medicare: 14 of 23 programs in Knoxville do.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
Adolescents
Young adults
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Clients who have experienced trauma
Recovery support
Assistance with obtaining social services
Mentoring/peer support
Counseling & education
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Ancillary services
Case management service
Mental health services
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditation
State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Private non-profit organization
Treatment access in Knox County, TN
23Treatment facilities
3Offer detox
11Buprenorphine or methadone
5Offer 24-hour care
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.
Questions about Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center
What services does Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center offer?
Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center accepts 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.
Does Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center offer detox?
Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth 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.
Is Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center accredited?
Yes. Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Who does Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center treat?
Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, and clients who have experienced trauma.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Knox County, TN?
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).
How does Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center rank among rehab centers in Knoxville?
Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center is #4 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.
What is Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center's Google rating?
Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center has a 4.0-star rating from 10 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
How do I get admitted to Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center directly at 865-637-9711. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center. Our helpline is not affiliated with Helen Ross McNabb – Knox County Children and Youth Center.
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