Helpful Information and Resources
For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For emotional distress or a mental health crisis, call or text 988. PCC does not provide 24-hour crisis care.
Browse local treatment and resources for OCD, perinatal mental health, children and teens, trauma, anxiety, depression, BPD, mood disorders, recovery, and identity. Our topic guide includes books, podcasts, websites, and support programs.
Jump to: Resources by topic · Crisis help · Local treatment · Hospitals & youth residential · TennCare & uninsured · Perinatal support · Substance use treatment
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026. Confirm current services, eligibility, insurance participation, and openings directly with each organization.
Mobile Crisis Services
Immediate danger, overdose, or a medical emergency: call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
988 & Tennessee Mobile Crisis
Call or text 988. When calling, press 0 for Tennessee crisis support. Find adult providers by county in the state directory.
McNabb Mobile Crisis
865-539-2409 · Available 24/7.
McNabb EmPATH: Adult Walk-in Crisis Care
Ages 18+ · Open 24/7
1515 Saint Mary Street, Knoxville · 865-539-2409
Evaluation and short-term stabilization; services available regardless of ability to pay.
McNabb Family Walk-in Center
Children's crisis assessment · Daily, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
865-257-9982 · Call for location and arrival guidance.
McNabb Children's Crisis Stabilization Unit
At East Tennessee Children's Hospital · 865-245-0070
Short-term crisis stabilization. Call for admission guidance; this is distinct from a psychiatric inpatient hospital.
Children & Youth Crisis Provider Directory
Find your child's county provider. Call 988; Youth Villages also directs families to 1-855-274-7471.
For Knoxville adult crisis stabilization, call McNabb at 865-541-6958. Crisis staff can help determine the next step.
Mental Health Treatment Resources
Community Mental Health Centers
McNabb Center
Non-crisis intake: 800-255-9711
Peninsula Outpatient Centers
Knox, Blount, Loudon, and Sevier locations · 865-970-9800
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
Oak Ridge and surrounding counties · 800-834-4178
River Valley Health
Formerly Cherokee Health Systems · 866-231-4477
For TennCare referral guidance, see the TennCare & Uninsured Resources section below. Confirm the location, service, age range, plan participation, and current openings.
Psychiatric Hospitals & Youth Residential Care
Inpatient hospitals provide short-term care for acute psychiatric needs. Residential programs provide a different, longer-term level of care. Call admissions to confirm age criteria, beds, referral requirements, and your specific insurance plan.
Knoxville & Nearby Psychiatric Hospitals
East Tennessee Behavioral Health · Knoxville
Inpatient care for ages 13+; adult PHP and IOP.
888-610-7381
Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine · Knoxville
Adult and geriatric inpatient care; outpatient programs.
865-444-3770
Peninsula Hospital · Louisville/Blount County
Adult, child, and adolescent inpatient services.
2347 Jones Bend Road · 865-970-9800
Ridgeview · Oak Ridge
Adult inpatient psychiatric care and crisis assessment.
24-hour access: 800-870-5481
Woodridge Hospital · Johnson City
Adult and youth inpatient care.
24/7 Respond line: 800-366-1132
Parkridge Valley · Chattanooga
Adult inpatient services and age-specific youth programs.
423-894-4220
Children's & Teen Inpatient Units
Peninsula Child & Adolescent Inpatient Services · Louisville
Separate programs for children and adolescents. Ask admissions about current age criteria: 865-970-9800.
East Tennessee Behavioral Health · Knoxville
Inpatient services begin at age 13. Call 888-610-7381.
Woodridge Willow Unit · Johnson City
Ages 6–17; some 18-year-old high-school students may qualify. Call 800-366-1132.
Parkridge Valley Acute Adolescent Program · Chattanooga
Campus information lists ages 13–17. Confirm eligibility with admissions: 423-894-4220.
Children's & Teen Residential Programs
Village Behavioral Health · Louisville, near Knoxville
Residential mental health and substance use treatment for children and teens. Confirm program-specific ages; published child-program age ranges vary. TennCare and payment information is available. This facility does not provide acute inpatient psychiatric care.
Mountain Youth Academy · Mountain City
Residential treatment for ages 5–17.
423-727-9898 · Ask about eligibility, referral documents, and insurance authorization.
Parkridge Valley Child & Adolescent Residential Campus · Chattanooga
Residential youth care at 2200 Morris Hill Road.
423-894-4220 · Confirm program ages and admissions requirements.
TennCare & Uninsured Resources
TennCare: Find Counseling & Behavioral Health Care
Check the health plan on your card and ask for an in-network provider accepting new patients. Networks, age ranges, service eligibility, and waitlists vary. Confirm your specific plan before scheduling.
TennCare Behavioral Health Provider Directories
The state's current guide links to BlueCare, Wellpoint, and UnitedHealthcare directories and explains how to search for mental health and substance use care.
BlueCare member services: 800-468-9698
Wellpoint member services: 833-731-2153
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan: 800-690-1606
For other plans, including TennCare Select, use the number on your card.
TennCare Connect · 855-259-0701
Help with applications, renewals, eligibility, and coverage questions.
Local TennCare Referral Starting Points
McNabb Center · Children & adults
Outpatient mental health care, care coordination, and crisis services. Published services include support for TennCare members.
Non-crisis intake: 800-255-9711
Ridgeview · Oak Ridge & surrounding counties
Adult and youth outpatient services and Tennessee Health Link. The provider lists TennCare/Medicaid among accepted coverage.
Access: 800-834-4178
River Valley Health · Formerly Cherokee Health Systems
Integrated behavioral health care for families, therapy, and medication services. Published insurance information includes TennCare.
Appointments: 866-231-4477
Village Behavioral Health · Youth residential care
Lists several TennCare plans. Residential care requires eligibility review and insurance authorization; it is not routine outpatient counseling or an emergency walk-in service.
Peninsula Outpatient Centers · Additional local option
Therapy and medication services in Knox, Blount, Loudon, and Sevier counties. Call 865-970-9800 and your plan to confirm network participation.
When calling, ask: “Do you accept my exact TennCare plan? Are you taking new patients of my age? Do you offer the service I need? Is a referral required? What is the wait, and do you offer telehealth?”
Uninsured or Having Trouble Accessing Care?
Ask McNabb, Ridgeview, or River Valley Health about financial assistance or Behavioral Health Safety Net eligibility. River Valley Health also offers a sliding fee scale.
InterFaith Health Center · Knoxville Area Project Access · Dispensary of Hope
Medical care or medication access assistance; program eligibility varies.
Perinatal Mental Health Resources
Postpartum Support International
Ready Nest Counseling
Maternal Mental Health NOW
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
MotherToBaby: Medications in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA) for free, confidential support, 24/7.
Substance Use & Structured Treatment
Residential Treatment Facilities
Intensive Outpatient Programs
These programs offer different types of structured care. Confirm the service, age range, insurance network, and referral requirements directly.
The Middle Path · Mental health IOP
Pasadena Villa Outpatient Knoxville · Mental health PHP/IOP, adults 18+
Cornerstone of Recovery · Substance use treatment
Peninsula Outpatient Centers · Mental health services
McNabb Center · Mental health and substance use services
Medication-Assisted Treatment
River Valley Health
Medication-assisted treatment is available for established patients at selected locations, alongside behavioral health services. Call 866-231-4477 to discuss assessment and access.
Recovery Strategies
Knoxville addiction treatment information · 865-966-3869. Confirm current services and insurance participation.
Find TennCare Substance Use Providers
Use your plan's directory and member services for in-network treatment options.
Explore Resources by Topic
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
International OCD Foundation · Website & directory
Learn about OCD, treatment, specialist providers, and support groups.
OCD in Kids · For parents & young people
Information for children, teens, families, and schools.
The OCD Stories · Podcast
Conversations about OCD, treatment, and recovery.
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts · Book
Sally M. Winston & Martin N. Seif. Understanding frightening thoughts and responding differently.
Pregnancy, Postpartum & Parenthood
Postpartum Support International (PSI) · Website
Support and information for pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and the transition to parenthood.
PSI Online Support Groups · Free peer support
Find a community that fits your experience.
I Am One · Podcast
Personal stories about perinatal mental health.
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts · Illustrated book
Karen Kleiman, illustrated by Molly McIntyre. An approachable resource for the difficult feelings and fears of new motherhood.
Children, Teens & Parenting
Child Mind Institute · Website, podcast & videos
Practical mental health information for parents and caregivers.
What to Do When You Worry Too Much · Workbook, ages 6–12
Dawn Huebner. Activities for children to explore with a caregiver.
Trauma & Healing
National Child Traumatic Stress Network · Website
Resources for children, families, and caregivers affected by trauma.
National Center for PTSD · Website
Learn about PTSD and treatment. AboutFace shares personal stories of trauma and recovery.
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and Depression Association of America · Website
Education, self-help resources, and support options.
Mind Over Mood · CBT workbook
Dennis Greenberger & Christine A. Padesky. Structured exercises to discuss with your therapist.
BPD & Intense Emotions
Emotions Matter · Education & peer support
Connection and resources for people affected by borderline personality disorder.
Family Connections · Free program for loved ones
Education, practical skills, and support for families affected by BPD or chronic emotion dysregulation.
The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook · Workbook
Matthew McKay, Jeffrey C. Wood & Jeffrey Brantley. Practice mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and relationship skills.
Bipolar & Mood Disorders
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance · Website & peer groups
Information and connections for people living with depression or bipolar disorder.
Substance Use & Recovery
FindTreatment.gov · Treatment directory
Explore mental health and substance use treatment options.
SMART Recovery · Free peer support
Find online or in-person meetings. Family & Friends offers support for loved ones.
Alcoholics Anonymous · Recovery fellowship
Find alcohol recovery resources and meeting information.
Al-Anon & Alateen · Family & teen support
Support for people affected by someone else's drinking.
PSI Recovery Support for Parents · Peer support
For parents from pregnancy through five years postpartum who are in or considering substance use recovery.
Recovery Research Institute · Videos, audio & infographics
Learn about addiction and pathways to recovery.
Identity & Belonging
The Trevor Project Resource Center · For LGBTQ+ young people & allies
Information about identity, belonging, and supporting young people.
Community & Additional Support
NAMI Knoxville/Maryville · NAMI National
Mental Health Association of East Tennessee
TAADAS · Tennessee Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
These resources offer education and support alongside professional care. Ask your clinician which resources fit your needs. Books may involve a purchase; check your library. Confirm program eligibility, costs, and availability directly with the organization.
Suicide Awareness & Hotlines
For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or visit the website to chat. Free, 24/7 support.
The Trevor Project — 24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
