SUBSTANCE USE AND ADDICTION SERVICES | KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Substance Use Disorder services include one-one-one counseling with a drug addiction counselor; administration of Vivitrol is available from a healthcare provider: Naloxone doses available to prevent overdose deaths. Counseling provides individuals with an opportunity to actively pursue emotional healing and personal growth, in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Although our difficulties are unique, we all face trials of many kinds. Facing these trials, with the support of a counselor, can be an empowering experience. Recovery Support Group SMART Recovery is FREE and is held Tuesday evening. Support group help people learn self-empowering tools and members will provide support for each other in recovery. The goal of SMART Recovery is for you to achieve a healthy, positive and balanced lifestyle so you can conquer new challenges. Groups are held at the Knox County Community Health Center - Mount Vernon, Ohio location (Health Department) in the Conference Room on Tuesday evening at 6 pm. This group meets for about an hour and is open to anyone, no matter where they are at in their journey to recovery. There is no need to pre-register, and there is no fee to attend the support groups.

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Physical Address

11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Hours

Upper Gilchrist Road Location: Mon-Thur 7:30am-5pm; Fri 8am-4:30pm; Open 7:30am-6pm Third Tuesday of each month. Moore Family Practice Location: Mon-Thur 8am-4:30pm Friday 8am-2:30pm Walk-In Clinic Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Danville Medical & Counseling Location: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm Danville Dental Location Mon-Thu 8am-6:30pm; Fri 8am-4:30pm. Closed for all federal holidays.

Fax

(740) 399-8012

Application process

Call 740-399-8008 for an appointment. Paperwork completed before appointment or onsite. Walk-ins and appointments accepted.

Fee

Naloxone is free. Bring Medical Card if available and photo ID. For proof of income to be considered for sliding fee schedule, one of the following documents will be accepted: 1.) One month of pay stubs; 2.) a tax return or W-2/1099 from the most recent tax year; 3.) Social Security benefit verification letter.

Eligibility

All services at the Health Center are available to anyone, regardless of residence.

Languages

Language assistance available if notified in advance.

Agency info

KNOX COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

The Community Health Center is a patient-centered medical home offering preventive and primary care to for men, women and children of all ages, including those who have no insurance, are under-insured or have insurance. Services include medical, dental, addiction treatment, mental health counseling, as well as women's health, well child visits, exams for work, school and sports MEDICAID Patients welcomed. Out-of-pocket expenses can be reduced depending on income and family size. Costs are significantly lower than going to ER or urgent care. Significant cost reduction for any Lab work and prescriptions. Travel vouchers available to those without transportation; Walk-ins accepted. Regardless of payer source, NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR SERVICES. Locations in Mount Vernon and Danville.