Summit at Knoxville: Areas We Serve
Tennessee is a state defined by its music, its mountains, and its resilient spirit. But like many states in the Southeast, it is also facing a significant mental health crisis. From the busy streets of Nashville to the rural communities of Appalachia, thousands of Tennesseans are struggling with severe mental health conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and treatment-resistant depression. Access to care, particularly high-quality residential care that goes beyond crisis stabilization, remains a major hurdle. Mental health treatment in Tennessee needs to be accessible, evidence-based, and capable of handling complex diagnoses.
Summit at Knoxville is proud to be a leading resource for the entire state. Located centrally in East Tennessee, our 48-bed residential facility offers a level of clinical sophistication and structure that is often hard to find. We are not just a local provider; we are a destination for Tennesseans who need a higher standard of care to reclaim their lives.
Understanding the Need in Our State
The mental health statistics for Tennessee paint a clear picture of the need for robust services.
- According to Mental Health America, Tennessee ranks 28th in the nation for access to mental health care, leaving many without the support they need.
- The state has seen a rise in “diseases of despair,” including overdose and suicide, particularly in rural areas where isolation compounds the issue.
- There is a critical shortage of beds for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) who need longer-term stabilization than a 72-hour hospital hold can provide.
Summit at Knoxville exists to fill this gap. We provide the “step-down” from hospitalization or the “step-up” from outpatient care that is so often missing in the continuum of treatment.
Serving Communities From Memphis to Mountain City
While we are located in Seymour, our reach extends across the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee. We regularly welcome clients from:
- East Tennessee (Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tri-Cities): Residents in our immediate region benefit from easy access to our facility, allowing for seamless transitions from local hospitals and robust family involvement.
- Middle Tennessee (Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville): For those in the busy metro area of Nashville, our quiet, structured campus offers a necessary retreat from the stressors of the city and the music industry lifestyle.
- West Tennessee (Memphis, Jackson): Residents from the western part of the state travel to Summit at Knoxville for our specialized dual diagnosis and high-acuity care, finding a level of expertise that justifies the journey.
Why Tennesseans Choose Summit at Knoxville
We offer a distinct clinical model that sets us apart from other programs in the state.
1. High Structure for High Acuity
Many residential programs in Tennessee focus on “comfort.” We focus on clinical structure. We know that for conditions like borderline personality disorder or bipolar disorder, structure is medicine. Our program features:
- Gender-Separated Housing: To reduce distraction and foster safety.
- Digital Detox: A phone-free environment to break the cycle of social media comparison and external stress.
- rigorous Schedule: A full day of programming from morning to night, leaving no room for isolation or rumination.
2. Commitment to Veterans
Tennessee is home to a large veteran population. We are honored to be a provider within the VA Community Care Network (CCN). Our trauma-informed staff understands the unique culture of military service and the specific challenges of combat-related PTSD.
We provide a respectful, effective environment where veterans can heal among peers who understand their experience.
3. True Dual Diagnosis Capability
In Tennessee, the intersection of mental health and substance use is undeniable. We do not treat addiction and mental health separately. We are a fully licensed dual diagnosis facility.
Whether you are using alcohol to cope with anxiety or opioids to manage trauma, we treat both conditions simultaneously with integrated medical and clinical care.
Making Care Accessible for Tennessee Families
We believe that high-quality mental health treatment should be accessible. We accept most major commercial insurance plans found in Tennessee, including BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as TRICARE and VA benefits. Our admissions team works tirelessly to verify benefits and minimize the financial burden on families.
A New Standard of Care for Tennessee
You do not have to leave the state to find world-class mental health treatment. Summit at Knoxville brings expert, compassionate, and structured care right to your doorstep. If you are a resident of Tennessee struggling with a mental health condition, we are here to help you find your footing.
Contact our local admissions team today. Let’s work together to build a healthier Tennessee, one life at a time.
Verify InsuranceReferences
- Mental Health America. (2023). The State of Mental Health in America 2023. https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america
- Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. (2023). Annual Report.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Tennessee. (2023). Mental Health Facts in Tennessee.
FAQs
Yes. Summit at Knoxville offers a 48-bed residential facility providing high-acuity care for residents across Tennessee.
We accept most major commercial insurance plans and TRICARE/VA benefits. Please contact us to verify your specific coverage.
Yes, we are a partner in the VA Community Care Network and offer specialized, trauma-informed care for Tennessee’s veteran population.