Substance Use Treatment · Knoxville, TN

Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Substance Use Treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee, operated by Private non-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

2
Care types listed
No
MAT
No
Medicaid
Yes
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Knox Area Rescue Ministries - Serenity Ministries is a substance use treatment in Knoxville, Tennessee, operated by Private non-profit organization. The record documents 2 of 5 tracked care modalities and 1 of 5 payment channels. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 7th percentile among Tennessee facilities.

Also known as Serenity Ministries

The verdict

Knox Area Rescue Ministries - Serenity Ministries pairs two documented care modalities with one confirmed payment channel.

7th pctl.
record completeness in Tennessee
2/5
care modalities on file
1/5
payment channels confirmed
3
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Knox Area Rescue Ministries is a substance use treatment operated by Private non-profit organization in Knoxville, Tennessee. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 2 primary care modalities (residential, telehealth), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 418 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 7 distinct service lines (12-step facilitation, Motivational interviewing, Residential, Substance use treatment, Telehealth, Transitional housing / sober living, Trauma-informed care), 3 substance or condition categories treated (Alcohol, General substance use disorders, Opioids), and 7 clinical treatment approaches (12-step facilitation, Anger management, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling). It serves 3 specific population groups (Adults, Women, Young adults) with 0 languages of care. Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms payment assistance, plus 1 specific payment method enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment).

Knox Area Rescue Ministries's SAMHSA record documents fewer attributes (22) than the typical Tennessee facility (state median: 32, out of 412 listed statewide). That is common for smaller or newly-surveyed programs and does not mean fewer services are actually offered, it means fewer were self-reported to SAMHSA. Call the facility directly to confirm services not shown here.

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (865) 673-6551203. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: Knox Area Rescue Ministries

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
7 reported (35% of the typical 20 max)
7
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
7 reported (47% of the typical 15 max)
7
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
3 reported (20% of the typical 15 max)
3
Payment options
Payment options
1 reported (8% of the typical 12 max)
1

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed Tennessee facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Knox Area Rescue Ministries's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

22 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all Tennessee SAMHSA facilities

22 7th pctl. higher than 7% of 412 Tennessee facilities

This facility 10 70 every SAMHSA-listed facility in Tennessee, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more Tennessee facilities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use Treatment's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of Tennessee's 311 substance use treatment facilities, 77% accept Medicaid, at or above the Tennessee statewide average of 77% (all facility types). Knox Area Rescue Ministries itself does not currently report Medicaid acceptance.

Substance Use Treatment facilities in Tennessee, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Services Offered

7

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

7

3 substance categories

Populations Served

3

0 languages of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: residential, telehealth.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: payment assistance.

Contact Information

Address

418 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917

Intake Phone

(865) 673-6551203

Website

www.karm.org
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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in Knox Area Rescue Ministries's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for Knox Area Rescue Ministries.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) -
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs -
Care Modality Residential Treatment Yes
Care Modality Telehealth Available Yes
Payment Medicaid -
Payment Medicare -
Payment Private Insurance -
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance Yes

Services Offered

12-step facilitationMotivational interviewingResidentialSubstance use treatmentTelehealthTransitional housing / sober livingTrauma-informed care

Conditions Treated

AlcoholGeneral substance use disordersOpioids

Treatment Approaches

12-step facilitationAnger managementMotivational interviewingRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTelemedicine/telehealth therapyTrauma-related counseling

Populations Served

AdultsWomenYoung adults

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Cash or self-payment

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Knox Area Rescue Ministries?
Knox Area Rescue Ministries is a Substance Use Treatment facility operated by Private non-profit organization in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its SAMHSA record documents two documented care modalities.
Does Knox Area Rescue Ministries offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Knox Area Rescue Ministries does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does Knox Area Rescue Ministries accept?
Knox Area Rescue Ministries accepts: payment assistance, one confirmed payment channel. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment.
What services does Knox Area Rescue Ministries provide?
Knox Area Rescue Ministries offers 7 services including 12-step facilitation, Motivational interviewing, Residential, and 4 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Knox Area Rescue Ministries serve?
Knox Area Rescue Ministries's SAMHSA record lists 3 specific population groups: Adults, Women, Young adults. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
Does Knox Area Rescue Ministries offer detox services?
Knox Area Rescue Ministries does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Knox Area Rescue Ministries?
Yes, Knox Area Rescue Ministries offers telehealth services, allowing you to receive treatment remotely. This can include virtual counseling sessions, medication management, and ongoing support.
How do I get started with treatment at Knox Area Rescue Ministries?
Contact Knox Area Rescue Ministries directly at their intake line: (865) 673-6551203. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For residential programs, ask about bed availability and length-of-stay expectations. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.