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Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health

La Follette, TN

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in La Follette, TN · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health

A private campus offering integrated care for addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with personalized treatment plans.

Classified as separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Medications used
Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

923 East Central Avenue, La Follette, TN 37766

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Facility direct line

423-907-1222

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific TN Medicaid plan. Call 423-907-1222 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What therapy methods does Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Tennova LaFollette Medical Center Senior Behavioral Health?
Call the facility directly at 423-907-1222 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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