Mental Health Resources
NOTE: The following list contains information about mental health providers in the southeast TN area who are providing telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these services are offered on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to providers directly to find out more information.
Special thanks to Beth Delaney, Tennessee Department of Health and our other local Health Council Members for compiling this list.

If you have insurance and are looking for mental health services (non-emergency):
Check the phone number on the back of your card and contact your insurance company. Ask what behavioral health services are covered and get a list of providers.

If you are employed and have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and are looking for mental health services:
Contact your employee assistance program to find what services are covered and get a list of providers. Employee assistance programs (EAPs) provide a range of different services and resources often at no cost.

If you are uninsured and looking for mental health services:
Reach out to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services– Office of Consumer Affairs Helpline during regular business hours (800) 560-5767
Crisis Services (Emergency):
Provider Name |
Phone Number |
Statewide Crisis Line |
(855) 274-7471 |
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care System – Mobile Crisis (Adults) |
(800) 704-2651 |
Youth Villages- Mobile Crisis (Ages 5-17) |
1-866-791-9225 |
Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital |
(844) 864-9383 |
Parkridge Valley Hospital |
(800) 542-9600 |
Tennova (Pine Ridge) |
(423) 479-4673 |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline |
(800) 273-8255 |
Crisis Text Line |
Text TN to 741 741 |
Local Outpatient Options for the Uninsured:
Provider Name |
Phone Number |
Age Groups |
Notes: |
The Center for Individual and Family Effectiveness |
(423) 265-7935 |
Adult (18-64) |
Offers sliding scale |
Centerstone |
(423) 499-1031 |
Pediatric (0-12), Adolescent (12-17), Adult (18-64), Geriatric (65+) |
Chattanooga office offering limited in-person services. Offer self pay and safety net options. |
Covenant Family Connections |
(423) 402-8256 |
Pediatric (0-12) Adolescent (12-17) Adult (18-64) Geriatric (65+) |
Offers sliding scale. Bilingual (English/Spanish) |
Elbow Tree Christian Counseling |
(423) 517-7070 |
Adult (18-64) |
Offering reduced session fees ($60) through 4/30 |
Elu: Counseling, Consulting, and Coaching |
(423) 486-0774 |
Pediatric (0-12), Adolescent (12-17), Adult (18-64), Geriatric (65+) |
Offers sliding scale. Faith based services available. |
Helen Ross McNabb Center (Adult, Chattanooga) |
(800) 255- 9711 |
Adult (18-64), Geriatric (65+) |
Offers sliding scale, grant, & state safety net programs |
Helen Ross McNabb Center (Child, Chattanooga) |
(800) 255- 9711 |
Pediatric (0-12), Adolescent (12-17), |
Offers sliding scale, grant, & state safety net programs |
Helen Ross McNabb Center (Athens) |
(800) 255- 9711 |
Adult (18-64) |
Offers sliding scale, grant, & state safety net programs |
Journey Psychotherapy Center |
(423) 521-5678 |
Pediatric (0-12) Adolescent (12-17) Adult (18-64) Geriatric (65+) |
Offers sliding scale |
Lauren M Stevens, LPC-MHSP |
(423) 763-1213 |
Adult (18-64) |
Offering sliding scale and evening appointments |
Mental Health Cooperative- Chattanooga |
(423) 697-5953 |
Pediatric (0-12) Adolescent (12-17) Adult (18-64) |
Offering limited in-person services. |
Mental Health Cooperative – Cleveland |
(423) 728-6400 |
Pediatric (0-12) Adolescent (12-17) Adult (18-64) |
Offering limited in-person services. |
River City Counseling |
(423) 933-2575 |
Pediatric (0-12), Adolescent (12-17), Adult (18-64) |
Offers sliding scale |
Sound Living Counseling |
(423) 505-5475 |
Pediatric (0-12), Adolescent (12-17), Adult (18-64) |
Offers sliding scale |
Volunteer Behavioral Health Care |
1-877-567-6051 |
Adult (18-64) Geriatric (65+) |
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Wild Oaks Counseling |
(423) 715-8099 |
Pediatric (0-12) Adolescent (12-17) Adult (18-64) Geriatric (65+) |
Offers sliding scale |
Other Self-Pay Options (no sliding scale or reduced fees):
Provider Name |
Phone Number |
Age Groups |
Notes: |
Center for EMDR Therapy |
(423) 910-9430 |
Adult (18-64) Geriatric (65+) |
|
Deborah Lancaster LMFT |
(423) 847-2130 |
Adult (18-64) Geriatric (65+) |
|
The Middle Path |
(423) 269-8900 |
Adolescent (12-17) Adult (18-64) Geriatric (65+) |
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Phoenix Health |
(423) 208-8099 |
Adult (18-64), Geriatric (65+) |
Telehealth only at this time. |
Resonance |
(706) 403-6148 |
Adult (18-64) |
Georgia residents. LGBTQ+ affirming |
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