New Hope Healthcare Institute

Mental Health & AddictionTreatment in Knoxville, TN

Joint Commission–accredited addiction and mental health treatment in Knoxville for adults and teens — PHP, IOP, outpatient, virtual, and medication-assisted options, with free insurance verification and same-day assessments when clinically appropriate for your situation.

Knoxville treatment overview

What is New Hope Healthcare Institute?

New Hope Healthcare Institute is a Joint Commission–accredited addiction and mental health treatment center in Knoxville, TN, offering PHP, IOP, outpatient, virtual, and medication-assisted care for adults and teens. Families start with a free insurance check and clinical assessment — often with same-day or same-week next steps when clinically appropriate.

How much does treatment cost in Knoxville?

Cost depends on level of care, length, network status, deductible, and coinsurance — not a single website price. Industry planning ranges and a quote-based calculator help families estimate out-of-pocket before committing. Verification is not a guarantee of payment or admission.

Planning ranges are industry educational estimates — not New Hope rate quotes — and this guidance is not medical advice.

Same-day admissions in Knoxville

Many people can complete a confidential benefits check and clinical triage the same day they call. Start times still depend on clinical fit, capacity, and insurer requirements — admissions explains the realistic timeline for your situation.

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How can we help you today?

Whether you're seeking help for yourself or someone you love, start with the path that fits your situation.

Welcome to New Hope Healthcare Institute

New Hope Healthcare Institute is a Joint Commission-accredited behavioral health treatment center in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. We specialize in addiction, mental health, and dual-diagnosis care—not general primary care—with PHP, IOP, outpatient, virtual, and medication-assisted treatment services for adults and teens.

  • Accredited by The Joint Commission
  • Licensed by Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • PHP, IOP & outpatient care for adults and teens
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24/7
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Established in Knoxville
2021
Established in Knoxville
Google rating
4.6
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Levels of Care

Treatment That Meets You Where You Are

Every program is built on evidence-based therapy and led by licensed clinicians — from full-day structure to flexible virtual care.

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IOP

Intensive Outpatient Program

Focused therapy several days a week, designed to fit around work, school, and family life while care stays consistent.

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Telehealth

Virtual IOP

The same evidence-based intensive outpatient care, delivered securely from home anywhere in Tennessee.

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Our Facility

Tour Our Drug & Alcohol Rehab Center in Knoxville, TN

Our treatment center provides a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for recovery — explore the spaces where treatment, connection, and rest happen.

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Main Campus — Front entrance of New Hope Healthcare Institute in Knoxville

Main Campus

Front entrance of New Hope Healthcare Institute in Knoxville

Admissions

Getting Started Is Simpler Than You Think

From your first call to your first day of treatment, our admissions team guides you through every step.

In-network provider accepting most health insurance

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Portrait of Buddy Clay, Founder & CEO of New Hope Healthcare Institute

Meet Our CEO

Led by People Who Believe in Recovery

Everyone who walks through our doors deserves to be met with dignity, expertise, and hope. We built New Hope to be the place we'd want for our own families — real clinical care, delivered by people who genuinely believe recovery is possible.

Buddy Clay

Founder & CEO, New Hope Healthcare Institute

Meet Our Clinical Leadership

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Portrait of Kalie Caddell, Lead Therapist

Kalie Caddell

Lead Therapist

Master's-level clinician with over six years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment.

Portrait of Barry Ausmus, Clinical Therapist

Barry Ausmus

Clinical Therapist

Master's-level clinician with experience in substance use treatment and youth residential care.

Portrait of Christi DeFrancesco, LCSW

Christi DeFrancesco

LCSW

Over 10 years licensed with inpatient mental health experience managing mood and thought disorders, eating disorders, autism, and self-harm and suicide. Written and delivered CEUs on polyvagal therapeutic interventions.

Client Stories

Recovery Stories from Knoxville

Rated Excellent on Google

I was treated with respect and dignity from my very first phone call. The team here genuinely cares — this place gave me my life back.

Brittany A.

Google Review

This place really helped me and my relatives. Thank you to everyone at New Hope for the support and structure when we needed it most.

James R.

Google Review

They go above and beyond for their clients. From admissions to aftercare, every step felt personal and genuinely supportive.

Tia M.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Don't see your question here? Our admissions team is available around the clock — every call is free and confidential.

Call 24/7: 866-806-1027

New Hope works with many commercial and military plans. Benefits, network status, and authorization vary by policy, so admissions completes a free confidential verification rather than relying on a generic carrier list. Verification is not a guarantee of payment or admission.

Cost depends on level of care, length of treatment, and your deductible and coinsurance. Use our Tennessee rehab cost calculator with a written quote, review planning ranges on Costs & Payment, then call admissions for plan-specific guidance.

Programs include medical detox coordination, inpatient/residential pathways, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient, virtual options, medication-assisted treatment, and teen tracks — matched after clinical assessment.

Same-day assessments and admissions are often available when clinically appropriate and capacity allows. Call 866-806-1027 for a confidential conversation about timing, benefits, and next steps.

Yes. New Hope serves adults and adolescents, with dual-diagnosis care that addresses substance use alongside conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder when both are present.

Take the First Step Toward Recovery

A confidential admissions specialist can help you verify insurance, understand treatment options, and take the next step — for yourself or someone you love.

  • Free, confidential benefits check
  • Same-day admissions often available
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Call 24/7: 866-806-1027

Verify Your Insurance

Free and confidential — no obligation.

HIPAA-compliant. Your information stays private.

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