Tennessee · Listings Checked October 2026

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tennessee

Where Can You Find Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tennessee?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 44 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Tennessee (checked October 2026). The most are in Knoxville (4), Chattanooga (2) and Clarksville (2). 43 of them accept Medicaid.

Reviewed by Anxiety Help Editorial Team ·October 5, 2026

44Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers
25Mobile crisis
29Onsite psychiatric emergency care
8Hospital inpatient
43Accept Medicaid
39Children and teens
27Sliding fee or payment help

Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tennessee by City

Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tennessee by city
City	Listed	Accept Medicaid
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Knoxville	4	4
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Chattanooga	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Clarksville	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Dyersburg	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Jackson	2	2
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Bolivar	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Brownsville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Camden	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Columbia	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Cookeville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Covington	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Estill Springs	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Fayetteville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Franklin	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Harriman	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Hohenwald	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Huntingdon	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Jamestown	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in La Follette	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Lawrenceburg	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Martin	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Memphis	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Millington	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Mountain Home	1	0
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Murfreesboro	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Oak Ridge	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Oneida	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Paris	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Pulaski	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Ripley	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Somerville	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Springfield	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Trenton	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tullahoma	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Union City	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Wartburg	1	1
Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Waynesboro	1	1

From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.

More About Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers

Read what to do in a mental health crisis. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Tennessee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers Are in Tennessee?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 44 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Tennessee, checked October 2026. The most are in Knoxville (4), Chattanooga (2) and Clarksville (2).

Do Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Tennessee Accept Medicaid?

43 of the 44 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.

What Should You Do in a Mental Health Crisis in Tennessee?

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Walk-in crisis centers listed here take people without an appointment; call ahead if you can.

Sources

SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026