BHG Medical Services Knoxville
BHG Medical Services Knoxville is an outpatient clinic for opioid and other substance use disorders. It is one of 325 SAMHSA-listed facilities across Tennessee. The center pairs medication-assisted treatment with counseling in Knoxville.

- Joint Commission
- Co-Occurring Mental Health
- Outpatient
- 30 days


Behavioral Health Group runs this Knoxville clinic as part of a network focused on outpatient addiction care. The team works with referral partners to bring people into treatment for opioid use and other substances. Medication-assisted treatment sits alongside individual and group counseling, and the clinical staff shape the plan around what each person wants to change.
The center treats mental health needs alongside substance use alongside substance use disorders, so both issues get attention in one setting. Care is personalized rather than fixed, and staff adjust the approach as someone's needs shift. The goal is steady, practical support that helps people stay engaged.
Programs at BHG Knoxville
BHG Medical Services Knoxville offers outpatient care, including an intensive outpatient program and medication-assisted treatment for opioids and prescription drugs. Listed therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Seeking Safety, relapse prevention counseling and group sessions. The clinic holds Joint Commission accreditation, which gives families a recognized standard to check when comparing programs.
Outpatient drug rehab in Tennessee allows people to stay at home while going to counseling and medication appointments. Programs usually run 30 days, though the clinical team may change that. This Knoxville center provides dual diagnosis care for mental health needs together with substance use. If someone requires more intensive care than outpatient visits offer, families can ask the helpline about residential options elsewhere in the state.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Evidence-Based
- Seeking Safety
- Personalized Treatment
- Individual Treatment
- Group Therapy
- Relapse Prevention Counseling
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
Who this Knoxville program is built for
- Grown-ups of any gender, among them men and women who want care on an outpatient basis
- Young adults who need structure without leaving home
- Professionals balancing treatment with work
- Veterans looking for outpatient substance use support
- People facing mental health needs together with substance use
- Individuals using heroin, opioids, prescription drugs or synthetic drugs
Setting and program length in Knoxville
The clinic operates on an outpatient basis at 6626 Central Ave Pike in Knoxville, ZIP 37912, and has been serving the area since 2006. Services are delivered in English, and a usual program length is 30 days. Because visits are scheduled rather than residential, people return home between sessions. Families comparing Knoxville rehabs can ask how often counseling sessions occur each week. If someone needs 24-hour supervision during withdrawal, the helpline can point to residential facilities in Tennessee instead.
Paying for care at BHG Knoxville
Cash pay rates are one of the payment options the center lists, though insurance details are not posted here. When families call the helpline, advisors can verify coverage with the center before any visit. The helpline call is free and obligates no one to enter treatment. If money is tight, ask about Tennessee Medicaid and whether the clinic accepts it, since outpatient programs sometimes bill through state plans.
What to raise ahead of entering care
- Which medications does the clinic offer, and who manages them?
- How many counseling sessions happen each week in the 30-day program?
- Does the center accept my insurance or Tennessee Medicaid?
- In what ways are mental health needs alongside substance use treated together with substance use?
- What aftercare is arranged, such as relapse prevention planning or support meetings?


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Questions people ask
Does BHG Medical Services Knoxville accept Medicaid?
The center lists cash pay rates, and whether it accepts Tennessee Medicaid is not stated in its listing. Call the helpline and an advisor can ask the clinic directly about Medicaid and private insurance. The call is private, has no cost, and does not obligate you to enroll. Knowing the answer before a first visit helps families plan.
How long does treatment last at this Knoxville clinic?
Per the center's listed information, programs typically last 30 days. Outpatient care frequently extends past that period through aftercare, which can include relapse prevention planning and support meetings. The clinical team can describe how long a person might remain involved. Bring this up on the first call so everyone knows what to expect.
Is BHG Medical Services Knoxville an inpatient rehab?
No. This is an outpatient provider, with an intensive outpatient program among its services, not a residential one. Clients come for scheduled appointments and go home afterward. Among the 325 SAMHSA-listed facilities in Tennessee, plenty offer residential care when round-the-clock support is needed. The helpline can help you compare different levels of care.
What should I ask about medication-assisted treatment?
Find out what medications the clinic offers, how staff keep track of them, and where counseling fits in. Medication-assisted treatment for opioids and prescription drugs is listed, and its methods include cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. Any change to medication ought to be overseen by a clinician. The helpline can help you line up questions ahead of calling the clinic.
Is BHG Medical Services Knoxville a good fit for dual diagnosis?
Yes. Mental health needs alongside substance use is listed as a specialization, which means substance use and mental health conditions get treated at the same time. The staff draw on evidence-based approaches such as Seeking Safety and relapse prevention counseling. If you are not sure whether your family member qualifies, the helpline can help you ask the clinic how its assessment works and what to bring along.