Cherokee Health Systems – Western Avenue

Knoxville, Tennessee

2018 Western Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921

(866) 231-4477
3.87 (194 reviews)

About Cherokee Health Systems – Western Avenue

Cherokee Health Systems – Western Avenue provides substance use disorder treatment along with behavioral health and primary care to adults in Knoxville, Tennessee. They specialize in opioid addiction treatment for pregnant women and postpartum women and their newborns. This center will help get you the care you need for all primary conditions in addition to your recovery path.

This facility offers several options for treatment of addictions. They offer Integrated Care for Substance Use Disorders, which provides specialized services for those who are trying to recover from substance use. Treatment includes primary care and a case manager to help guide you through on your journey to recovery.

They have a service with Certified Peer Recovery Specialists. This team uses their life experiences to help you navigate your journey, while helping those who have recently overdosed get the treatment they need. This team will help you get more intensive levels of care, if needed, and will help you learn coping strategies to get you through your recovery.

They provide an Extended Outpatient Program which provides group therapy for those dealing with substance use disorder. They also offer medication assisted treatment. This treatment uses medication to help with withdrawal and cravings while you are going through behavioral therapy and counseling.

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  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • sliding-scale-payment iconSliding scale payment assistance
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

The IOP is a 12 week program for adults with alcohol and other drug addictions. The IOP curriculum is comprehensive and based on cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems theory. The patients also have access to anger management groups, aftercare groups and many behavioral health treatment groups also including dialectical behavioral health.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

To keep you safe and comfortable during the detoxification process, a medically assisted detox provides you with a team of medical professionals who can provide the necessary medications to treat any potential withdrawal symptoms. Suddenly stopping chronic abuse of substances like alcohol, benzodiazepines, or opioids can have uncomfortable and even dangerous side effects.

User icon Programs

check iconTeen Program

adult-program iconAdult Program

elderly iconSeniors Program

stroller iconPostpartum Program

men iconProgram For Men

women iconProgram For Women

young-adult iconYoung Adult Program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ Program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • private iconPrivate Setting

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

When your day-to-day life is taken over by drug use, this is known as substance use disorder. If you abruptly stop using your drug of choice, you experience withdrawal symptoms. To overcome this cycle, professional drug rehab in Tennessee is usually needed.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

family iconFamily Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

While engaged in couples therapy in Tennessee, you'll learn how to trust, communicate, forgive, and manage emotions. Developing these skills can be beneficial at any time during the relationship, but they are particularly crucial when facing life challenges.

Nutrition Therapy

Many individuals who are experiencing addiction are extremely malnourished. This is due to negative patterns that develop during active addiction. Nutrition therapy helps break these negative patterns and teaches you to develop healthy ones that will help you sustain sobriety long term.

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2018 Western Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921

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3.87 (194 reviews)
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I saw the very poor review above that mentioned long waits so as a former patient I felt the need to address that. First of all there is a long wait for a very obvious reason and that would be that they offer suboxone treatment in a model that differs so radically from every ... Read More

Reviewed on 2/5/2019
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The worst place I have visited, I had never waited so long to be treated, first I had to call several times to schedule an appointment and at the clinic waiting for more than 2 hours for a service that is not worth it, I will definitely look another center to get the help I ... Read More

Reviewed on 1/8/2019
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3.9 (192 reviews)
Sandra Kelso
2 months ago
5

Excellent

Allison Payne
2 months ago
4

Elisha Slaton (MsElisha)
2 months ago
5

My experience at Cherokee Health Systems has been very good. The staff of doctors, therapist & counselors have helped me with my overall medical care & any other social needs. This facility rates highly to me & I would recommend anyone in need of outstanding medical care to consider Cherokee Health Systems.

Response from the owner10 months ago
We appreciate your kind words! Thank you for trusting us with your care.
Angel Mitchell
2 months ago
3

I was sent to the Western avenue location that is not my normal doctor's office and the doctor I seen today did not want to listen to anything I had to say made me feel like I was just a number pushing me in and out the door. He was a younger doctor and I'm an older woman believing I may be going through menopause but he would not discuss anything with menopause with me

Linda Ensley
3 months ago
5

I have been going to the facility of Cherokee Health Systems on Western Ave since 2011. I have always been treated fairly, a have been seen by my doctor in a timely manner. I don't know of another facility I would enjoy going to as much a Cherokee. A little bit of care goes a long way! So let's LIVE and let LIVE!!

Chris D (Urban Graphics)
3 months ago
5

This place is great, super helpful, affordable, and most all services are done under one roof. Staff are super helpful, informative, and attentive. I've never had a bad experience here and have been going there for almost 20 years!

Anna Sharp
3 months ago
5

I Love Cherokee health. My nurse and Dr are Wonderful! They Always address my concerns and are Very fast at getting me to my specialist. I Greatly appreciate how hard they work for their patients. I Never have to wait long to be seen. I have Not had Any issues with my level of care. I feel blessed to have such caring people taking care of any issue that might come up. They also have a pharmacy that has Great staff and work Very hard. The security guard is Always ready and willing to lend a hand as well. I can't say enough Great things about Cherokee. If you're looking for a Great caring Dr give Cherokee a try. Blessings to All.

Darlene Wirtz
3 months ago
5

Very professional and I was in and out I almost forgot I was at Cherokee Health I don't remember them being this helpful and considerate I didn't feel judged felt I was treated like everyone else I really am proud of whatever you guys have done the change is amazing when did you all do this? Keep up the progress so happy to see it

Uwera Olive
3 months ago
5

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you for rating us five stars!
Michael
3 months ago
5

Tina at the dental office is very kind and extremely helpful.

Response from the owner9 months ago
We're grateful to serve you!
Jordan Hayes
4 months ago
5

Great location, service, and very friendly.

Sarah Melas
4 months ago
5

I always have a positive experience at Cherokee Health...no matter who I see.

Response from the owner10 months ago
Hello Sarah, Thank you for your positive review. Your feedback means a lot to us!
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