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Embrace U (Knoxville)

Knoxville, Tennessee · Part of Embrace U

Level of care
Partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient
Ages
10 to 18
Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Optum, United Healthcare

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Published program summary

Embrace U (Knoxville) is an outpatient mental health clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering an intensive outpatient program and a partial hospitalization program for teens and pre-teens ages 10 to 18. A free 60-minute assessment reviews the child's needs and finds the right treatment program.

Services and populations

Genders served
All genders
Specialties
Anxiety, depression, mood disorders, PTSD/trauma, suicidal ideation, anger management, bipolar disorder, self-injury, Including those living with learning differences, School avoidance, Or suicidal thoughts, Neurodivergence, Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, ADD, OCD, Tourette syndrome, Other learning differences
Program categories
Autism/ABA services, Mental health
Modalities
CBT, DBT, ACT, RO-DBT, individual/family/group therapy, skills training, medication management
Service area
Knoxville, TN, Tennessee, Tennessee (locations across Tennessee)

Admissions

Admissions process
  • appointment
  • Call 833-733-4325 today to request a free mental health assessment!
  • Referrals accepted from therapists, primary care physicians, or crisis teams
  • Referring Provider's First Name, Last Name, Company, Phone, Email
  • Getting started begins with a free mental health assessment; schedule an appointment by calling the office at 865-874-6646 or completing the contact form
  • Referrals are not required
  • Intake process includes determining the child’s diagnosis and treatment needs through a free psychiatric assessment
  • Free assessment: come in for a free assessment; in a 60-minute session the team reviews the child's needs and finds the right treatment program
  • Intake assessment: meet with a psychiatric specialist during an intake assessment; in a 60-minute session needs are reviewed and the right treatment program is found
  • Therapists, primary care physicians, or crisis teams can refer a patient who needs more support than weekly therapy or after an inpatient program
Hours
  • PHP: 5 days per week M-F
  • IOP: 3 to 5 days per week (M-F)
  • Intensive Outpatient Program: 3 to 5 days per week (M-F)
  • Both programs are held during the day at the clinic
Typical length of stay
Knoxville: majority of participants attend programs for six to eight weeks

Daily life and family

Daily life
  • Knoxville PHP: 20+ hours per week
  • Knoxville IOP: 10+ hours per week
  • Knoxville PHP: 5 days per week M-F
  • Knoxville PHP: 3 hours of group therapy daily
  • Knoxville PHP: participants visit four or five times a week for longer therapy and individual sessions
  • Knoxville IOP: participants typically come to the clinic three or four times a week for group and individual therapy sessions
  • Knoxville IOP: 3 to 5 days per week (M-F)
  • Knoxville IOP: group therapy focused on coping skills
Family involvement
  • Knoxville: participants and their families gain support through group experiences and structured individual and family therapy
  • Knoxville: programs combine group and individual therapy with medication management and family counseling

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Optum, United Healthcare
Payment notes
Accepts most major insurance plans. Costs range depending on the level of treatment the child needs, but most insurance plans cover mental health treatment. Offers self-pay options and can discuss sliding scale fees or other financial resources during the initial consultation. Free assessment (intake assessment at no charge)

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
The Joint Commission, Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval
Public record
Not yet checked
License or state record
State licence; TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services licensed sites (Fast Facts: TDMHSAS Licensed Sites, Tableau CSV export)
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Location

Address
9724 Kingston Pike STE 704-705, Knoxville, TN 37922
County
Knox County

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