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Sliding-scale mental health clinics in Knoxville, TN

These community health centers in Knoxville provide counseling and mental health care on a sliding scale, and cannot turn you away for inability to pay.

7

charge on a sliding scale

7

accept Medicaid

7

see uninsured patients

A federally funded health center cannot turn you away because you cannot pay, and has to offer a sliding fee scale to any patient who asks. At or below the federal poverty line the fee is nominal. Bring photo ID and proof of income to the first visit.

7 centers in Knoxville offering behavioral health

2018 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921-5718

865-544-0406

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2240 Sutherland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37919-2350

865-544-0406

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

2202 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915-1570

865-522-6097

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

538 W 5th Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917-7109

865-525-2104

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1754 Texas Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921-2513

865-934-6165

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

601 College St
Knoxville, TN 37921-6712

865-934-6120

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

1515 Saint Mary St
Knoxville, TN 37917-4514

865-934-6125

  • Sliding scale
  • Medicaid
  • Uninsured welcome

Common questions

Is there free mental health care in Knoxville?

7 of the 7 centers listed charge on a sliding scale set by household income, which is free or nominal at or below the federal poverty line. Bring photo ID and proof of income to your first visit.

Which clinics in Knoxville take Medicaid for mental health care?

7 of the 7 centers listed accept Medicaid. 7 also see patients with no insurance at all.

Do I need insurance to be seen for mental health care in Knoxville?

No. A federally funded health center cannot refuse you for inability to pay, and is required to offer a sliding fee scale to every patient who asks for one.