If this clinic can't see you
Nearest clinics, closest first.
- Area Health Center Huntsville, TN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Chs Clinton Clinic (Anderson County) Clinton, TN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Dayspring Jellico Jellico, TN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Dayspring Clairfield Clairfield, TN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
- Huntsville Primary Care Center Huntsville, TN: sliding scale, Medicaid, uninsured welcome
Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
About Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc.
Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in La Follette, TN. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Tennessee.
Mental health + behavioral health context
FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in Tennessee
Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. accepts Tennessee Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. offer?
Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. in La Follette, Tennessee offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc.?
HRSA lists this site as open about 55 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.
Is Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. located?
Community Health Of East Tennessee, Inc. is at 130 Independence Ln, La Follette, TN 37766-3073. Phone: 423-562-1705.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
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Same-day online urgent care.
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- No insurance needed
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Where to go next
Free and low-cost care near La Follette, and the coverage help that goes with it.