Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue
Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue Clinic is located in Knoxville, TN. The clinic's primary focus is on providing integrated primary care, preventive care, and behavioral health services. Unique to this clinic is its outreach to the homeless population, aiming to improve their health by removing barriers to healthcare access, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
- Offers comprehensive healthcare including primary and behavioral care, preventive services, and case management.
- Partners with community organizations like the Knoxville Area Rescue Mission and Knox County Health Department.
- Provides 24-hour emergency on-call services and chronic disease management like diabetes and asthma care.
- Conducts extensive outreach including shelter and street outreach, and referrals to specialty care.
Treatments at Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue Clinic encompass behavioral and mental health care, primary healthcare, diabetes care, and addiction support. Homeless individuals in Knoxville benefit greatly from these services, ensuring healthcare access irrespective of their ability to pay or insurance status.
- 3 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 11 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue
Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue in Knoxville, TN offers treatment for opioids.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the Tennessee facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.
In outpatient programs at Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue, the Knoxville resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Knoxville, TN, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy involves one on one sessions between the patient and the therapist at Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue. Individual therapy provides patients with a safe environment where they can openly discuss their problems with the therapist. The patients find the therapist as a person who they can trust. It helps them to open up and discuss personal and sensitive issues, which they may not be comfortable discussing in a group setting.
Individual therapy aims to identify the core issues that would have led the patient to substance abuse and address the root cause effectively. The therapist can develop patient-specific customized solutions through individual therapy, which aids speedier recovery.
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. Cherokee Health Systems - 5th Avenue aims to help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feeling and behaviors and it gives them the tools to make a change. It is effective for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from extreme mental health issues.
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Location & Contact
538 W 5th Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone Number
(865) 525-2104
Additional Locations
- Cherokee Health Systems - Western Avenue in Knoxville, TN
- Cherokee Health Systems - Newport in Newport, TN
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Location
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538 W 5th Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917 -
(865) 525-2104
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Cherokee Health Systems
Listed May 25, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Knoxville, Tennessee Addiction and Treatment
Tennessee joins the list of states with an above-average rate for drug and/or alcohol-induced deaths. Most of these deaths are related to opioids, such as prescription opioids. The Volunteer State ranks 2nd highest in the nation for the number of prescriptions given out. The state also ranks at the top for prescription drug-related overdoses.
Knoxville, situated along the Tennessee River, offers a comfortable environment for those seeking drug rehab treatment, with its proximity to outdoor recreation like the Great Smoky Mountains and cultural attractions such as the Knoxville Museum of Art. In 2021, Knox County experienced a 29% increase in drug overdose deaths, reaching 533 fatalities, with mixed drug intoxications involving fentanyl being the leading cause. The county reported the highest number of drug overdose deaths in Tennessee that year, and 2022 saw a further 2% increase, totaling 610 deaths.
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