Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Also known as Serenity Ministries

Address: 418 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917 · Map

Phone: (865) 673-6551

Website: karm.org

ResidentialSober livingSliding scaleSelf-pay

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Residential/24-hour residential · Long-term residential
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Opioid treatment
Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders
Treatment approaches
Anger management · Motivational interviewing · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy · Trauma-related counseling · 12-step facilitation
Education and counseling
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Hepatitis education, counseling, or support · Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis · Substance use disorder education · Individual counseling · Group counseling · Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Special programs
Adult women
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female
Payment accepted
Cash or self-payment
Payment assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Recovery support
Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Mentoring/peer support · Employment counseling or training
Transitional services
Discharge Planning · Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other services
Residential beds for clients' children · Case management service · Domestic violence services, including family or partner · Social skills development · Transportation assistance

Facility-provided information

Care offered
Residential Rehab · Sober Living
Substances treated
Drug Addiction
Conditions treated
Anger
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling · Group Therapy · Life Skills · Motivational Interviewing · Online Therapy · Relapse Prevention Counseling · Trauma-Specific Therapy · Twelve Step Facilitation
Approaches
Twelve Step
Who it serves
Men · Older Adults · Women · Young Adults
Aftercare
Employment Counseling · Recovery Coach · Support Meetings
Languages
English

Questions to ask Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Tennessee. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at Knox Area Rescue Ministries

Knox Area Rescue Ministries reports accepting Sliding scale, Self-pay. If you have Medicaid, ask whether the facility accepts your Tennessee Medicaid plan or can refer you to one that does. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Knoxville

Measured from the population center of Knox County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Knox County treatment map, methadone clinics near Knox County and Suboxone doctors near Knox County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Knox Area Rescue Ministries offer?

Knox Area Rescue Ministries reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Sober living. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Knox Area Rescue Ministries accept insurance?

It reports accepting Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Knox Area Rescue Ministries located?

418 North Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Knoxville?

From the center of Knox County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Knoxville, about less than a mile away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

Other treatment facilities in Knoxville

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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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