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River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems

1903 Maple Street, White Pine, TN 37890

4.9 47 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care4 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedNaltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

StartDrugRehab Score

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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.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Trauma-related counseling

Medications used

  • Disulfiram
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How River Valley Health – Formerly Cherokee Health Systems compares

  • ✓Offers medication-assisted treatment: the only one of 2 programs in White Pine that does.
  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 1 of 2 programs in White Pine do.

Closest alternatives

  1. 4th Judicial District Recovery Services IncWhite Pine · 2.6 mi · IOP, Outpatient
  2. ReVIDA Recovery Centers – MorristownMorristown · 6.8 mi · MAT
  3. Hopkins Medical AssociationMorristown · 7 mi · MAT, Outpatient

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 & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Federally Qualified Health Center
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate 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.

Location

Address1903 Maple Street
White Pine, TN 37890
Facility's own phone865-674-5910
Websitervh.org

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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.