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Substance use · Mental health

Higher Ground Counseling PLLC

Erwin, Tennessee · Unicoi County

Summary

Higher Ground Counseling PLLC, in Erwin, Tennessee, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment and mental health treatment. Its listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

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In an emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Substance use treatment · Mental health treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
Not listedAccepts Medicare
Not listedServices in Spanish
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, SeniorsAges

Quick answers

What is Higher Ground Counseling PLLC?
Higher Ground Counseling PLLC is a treatment facility in Erwin, Tennessee, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
Does Higher Ground Counseling PLLC accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does Higher Ground Counseling PLLC offer services in Spanish?
Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
What is the phone number of Higher Ground Counseling PLLC?
(423) 220-3990, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment; Mental health treatment
Service settingOutpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Facility typeOutpatient mental health facility

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedChildren/Adolescents; Young Adults; Adults; Seniors
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Special programs or groupsAdolescents

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedMedicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Alcohol use disorder treatmentAccepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External source of opioid medicinesOther contracted prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderOther contracted prescribing entity
Treatment approachesCognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Anger management; Motivational interviewing; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Screening for substance use
Education and counseling servicesSubstance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary servicesCourt-ordered outpatient treatment; Family psychoeducation; Mental health services
Recovery support servicesMentoring/peer support
Transitional servicesDischarge Planning
Other servicesTreatment for other addiction disorder

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationMental Health Clinic or Mental Health Center; State department of health
Facility operationPrivate for-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking not permitted
Vaping policyVaping not permitted

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.

Other treatment centers nearby

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

CountyUnicoi County
StateTennessee
Phone(423) 220‑3990
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)hgcounseling.net
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment; Mental health treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code; approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances