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6.8/ 10Good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings1.26 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 47 Google reviews (4.9★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems
Located at 1903 Maple Street in White Pine, Tennessee, River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems is a nonprofit addiction treatment program.
Care options 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 relapse prevention. 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.
River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and Federally Qualified Health Center.
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
Recovery support
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
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
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary services
Case management service
Early intervention for HIV
Mental health services
Transportation assistance
Integrated primary care services
Licensing & accreditation
State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Federally Qualified Health Center
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Private non-profit organization
Treatment access in Jefferson County, TN
5Treatment facilities
0Offer detox
2Buprenorphine or methadone
0Offer 24-hour care
Jefferson County, TN has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 59,217 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 one of 2 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 21 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 35.5 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 River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems
What services does River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems offer?
River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems 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.
Does River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems offer detox?
River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems 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 River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems licensed?
River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, and Federally Qualified Health Center.
Who does River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems treat?
River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Jefferson County, TN?
Jefferson County, TN has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 59,217 residents: 0 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
What are the closest alternatives to River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems?
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are 4th Judicial District Recovery Services Inc (White Pine, 2.6 miles), ReVIDA Recovery Centers – Morristown (Morristown, 6.8 miles), and Hopkins Medical Association (Morristown, 7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
What is River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems' Google rating?
River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems has a 4.9-star rating from 47 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
How do I get admitted to River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems directly at 865-674-5910. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems. Our helpline is not affiliated with River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems.
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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems.
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