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Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries

418 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

3.6 484 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care3 programsInpatient & outpatient
Payment1 option
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.3 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.46 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.1 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 484 Google reviews (3.6★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries

Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, located at 418 North Broadway.

Levels of care offered here include residential (inpatient) treatment, transitional or sober living housing, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and trauma-related counseling.

Payment options include 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 women.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidNot listed
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed

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How Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries compares

  • #14of 14 ranked programs in Knoxville in our 2026 ranking. See the Knoxville ranking
  • ✓Offers residential treatment: only 5 of 23 programs in Knoxville do.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Residential beds for clients' children
  • Case management service
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance

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.

Location

Address418 North Broadway
Knoxville, TN 37917
Facility's own phone865-673-6551
Websitekarm.org

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Questions about Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries

What services does Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries offer?

Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential, sober living / transitional housing, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries accepts cash or self-payment. 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 Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries offer detox?

Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Who does Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries treat?

Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women.

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 Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries rank among rehab centers in Knoxville?

Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries is #14 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 Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries' Google rating?

Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries has a 3.6-star rating from 484 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries directly at 865-673-6551. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries. Our helpline is not affiliated with Knox Area Rescue Ministries – Serenity Ministries.

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