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Medication-Assisted Treatment close to home
in Newport.

MAT is not the easy way out; it is the evidence-based way forward. In Newport, our providers match you to the right medication and surround it with real support.

Crossroads brings opioid and substance use treatment to Newport and the surrounding Tennessee communities. That includes Morristown, Greeneville, Knoxville, and Fountain City and other nearby Tennessee towns. A Crossroads center is located right in Newport. Crossroads operates 13 centers across Tennessee.

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We understand

What you are facing
and what you get.

We understand what you are facing

  • Repeated relapses without medical support chip away at hope and self-worth.
  • Splitting medication and therapy across different providers makes treatment fall apart.
  • Medication without counseling, or counseling without medication, leaves gaps that lead to relapse.
  • Putting life on hold for treatment is not an option when you have a job and a family.

What you get at Crossroads

  • Telehealth check-ins that keep you connected to care between in-person visits.
  • Counseling and peer support included, so you treat the causes, not just the cravings.
  • Outpatient visits that fit around work, school, and family.
  • Medication and counseling coordinated by one team, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Why us

Why people choose Crossroads

We pair FDA-approved medication with counseling, the combination research shows works best for opioid recovery.

Treatment is fully outpatient, so you can keep working, parenting, and living while you recover.

Same-day and next-day appointments mean help is available the moment you are ready.

  • Our staff includes people in long-term recovery who understand the journey firsthand.
  • Privacy is built into every visit, from check-in to checkout.
  • We coordinate with your other providers, with your consent, so your care stays connected.
  • Care continues by phone and telehealth so you stay supported between visits.
  • Our team handles the insurance paperwork so you can focus on recovery.
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Treatment details
for Newport.

In-depth answers to the questions people search before they call.

01

How Telehealth Makes Care Easier in Newport

Recovery does not pause between appointments, and neither does your support. Crossroads offers telehealth options that keep you connected to your provider and counselor from wherever you are in the Newport area. For follow-up visits, medication check-ins, and counseling, telehealth removes barriers like transportation, time off work, and distance, making it easier to stay consistent with the care that keeps you well.

Virtual visits also make it easier to stay in care if you move, travel, or change jobs during recovery. Wherever life takes you within Tennessee, your relationship with your Crossroads team can continue. Consistency is one of the strongest predictors of lasting recovery, and telehealth helps protect it.

A single missed appointment can become a dangerous setback in early recovery. Telehealth helps make sure that a long drive, a work conflict, or a lack of childcare never stands between you and your care team in Newport. Keeping that connection unbroken is one of the quiet ways treatment succeeds.

02

Care That Grows With Your Recovery in Newport

Progress in recovery is worth measuring, and your Newport team helps you see it. Steadier relationships, returning to work, sleeping better, and simply feeling like yourself again are all real milestones. Noticing them reminds you how far you have come, especially on the days when recovery feels hard.

Over time, the goal is for treatment to take up less and less of your attention as the rest of your life fills back in. Many patients in Newport reach a steady maintenance routine that fits quietly around work, family, and the things they love. Recovery should expand your life, not consume it, and long-term care is designed with that in mind.

Your relationship with your care team becomes a stabilizing constant through whatever life brings. Job changes, moves, losses, and milestones are all easier to weather when you have steady support in place. In Newport, that continuity is part of what turns early sobriety into durable, lasting recovery.

03

Evidence-Based, Whole-Person Care in Newport

Medication alone helps, and counseling alone helps, but together they help most. That is why medication assisted treatment at Crossroads in Newport brings both into one coordinated plan. Treating opioid use disorder as the complex medical condition it is gives you the strongest possible foundation for lasting recovery.

Evidence-based does not mean impersonal. In Newport, Crossroads applies proven methods while still tailoring every plan to the individual in front of us. The research tells us what works in general; your story tells us how to make it work for you. Good care lives at the intersection of both.

Opioid use disorder changes the brain, and effective treatment respects that biology rather than blaming the person. Crossroads in Newport approaches medication assisted treatment as medical care, because that is what it is. Understanding addiction as a treatable condition, not a moral failing, is the starting point for everything we do.

04

Addressing the Whole Picture in Newport

When a mental health condition and a substance use disorder occur together, treating them at the same time, often called dual diagnosis care, produces far better results than treating either alone. In Newport, your team keeps both in view so neither quietly undermines the other.

Feeling better emotionally is one of the most motivating parts of recovery, and it often comes sooner than people expect. As the fog of addiction lifts and underlying struggles get attention, many patients in Newport rediscover interests, relationships, and a sense of hope they thought were gone for good.

Addressing mental health alongside addiction is not an add-on at Crossroads; it is part of treating the condition properly. When anxiety, depression, or trauma go unaddressed, they keep pulling a person back toward substances. Your team in Newport works to ease those pressures so recovery is not constantly fighting an uphill battle.

05

Starting Care in Newport Is Simpler Than You Think

Starting treatment for medication assisted treatment in Newport is simpler than most people expect. One phone call connects you to our team, who will answer your questions, verify your insurance, and schedule your first visit, often for the same or next day. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and most commercial plans, and we never let cost be the reason someone goes without care. If you are uninsured, we will walk you through affordable options.

If you are uninsured or worried about money, say so; it will not slow anything down. We help patients across Newport connect to coverage and assistance programs so that a bill never becomes the reason recovery has to wait. Getting started is meant to be the easy part, and we work hard to keep it that way.

You do not need to have everything figured out before you call. Our Newport team is used to questions about cost, confidentiality, and what treatment actually involves, and they will walk you through each one without rushing. That first conversation exists to make the path forward feel clear and manageable rather than overwhelming.

06

How Counseling Supports Lasting Recovery

Everything you share in counseling stays confidential, protected by the same strict rules that cover the rest of your care. That privacy is what makes honesty possible, and honesty is where the real work happens. In Newport, your counselor is a safe place to say the things you cannot say anywhere else.

Counseling is not about dwelling on the past or assigning blame. Much of the work is forward-looking: setting goals, solving problems, and building the daily structure that supports a sober life. Patients in Newport often find that sessions give them a sense of momentum and direction they had been missing for a long time.

Your counselor also helps you navigate the practical wreckage addiction can leave behind, from strained relationships to work and legal stress. Having an informed, steady ally in your corner makes those challenges far less overwhelming. In Newport, that support is woven into your care rather than left for you to figure out alone.

07

Outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment That Works Around Your Schedule

Because medication assisted treatment in Newport is outpatient, you can often schedule visits early in the morning or around your work shifts. That flexibility is not a small thing; it is frequently the difference between starting treatment and putting it off. Care that bends to your schedule is care you can actually keep.

Outpatient treatment also tends to cost far less than residential programs, and it is more widely covered by insurance. For many families in Newport, that makes the difference between getting help now and putting it off indefinitely. Effective care should not require draining your savings or stepping away from your job.

Because you stay embedded in your community, the support you build extends beyond the clinic walls. Coworkers, family, and friends become part of your recovery network, reinforcing the work you do in treatment. In Newport, outpatient care is designed to strengthen the everyday relationships that help recovery endure.

08

The First Visit: What to Bring and What to Expect in Newport

Your first appointment for medication assisted treatment in Newport is built around understanding you, not rushing you through paperwork. A licensed provider reviews your health history, your substance use, and your goals in a private, judgment-free conversation. Many patients are surprised by how calm and straightforward it feels. There is no lecture and no shame, only a clear plan for what comes next and honest answers to every question you bring with you.

Before you leave, you will know what medication you are starting, how often you will come in, and exactly who to call with questions. Nothing about your care in Newport is left vague or uncertain. That clarity is intentional, because a first visit should replace fear with a concrete, hopeful plan you can actually follow from day one.

Walking through the door is often the scariest part, and we know it. Our Newport team works to make that first hour feel less like an intake and more like a conversation with someone who is firmly on your side. You set the pace, you decide what to share, and you are met with patience rather than pressure at every step of the visit.

09

The Science Behind Medication-Assisted Treatment

Three medications are FDA-approved for opioid use disorder: buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone. Each works differently, and your provider in Newport helps match you to the one that fits your health and your goals. Having options matters, because the right medication is the one that lets you feel steady and live your life.

MAT is most effective when you stay engaged with it over time rather than stopping the moment you feel better. Feeling stable is a sign the medication is working, not a signal to quit. Your provider in Newport helps you understand the right timeline for your recovery, so progress is not undone by stopping too soon.

Different medications suit different people, and part of your provider's job is finding the right fit for you. Some patients do best on one option while others need another, and switching is always possible if your first choice is not ideal. In Newport, your treatment is guided by how your body and your life actually respond, not by a rigid protocol.

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What Makes Crossroads Different

We measure success not by how quickly we move people through, but by how well they do over time. That long-view philosophy shapes every decision, from staffing to scheduling to the way we follow up. In Newport, you are treated as someone we intend to support for the long haul, not a number to process.

Crossroads programs are accredited and held to rigorous clinical standards, which means the care you receive in Newport is consistent, evidence-based, and accountable. Accreditation is not a plaque on the wall; it is an ongoing commitment to doing addiction treatment the right way, every day.

Having medication, counseling, and coordinated support under one roof matters more than it sounds. Instead of juggling separate providers, patients in Newport find their care connected and communicating. That coordination means fewer gaps, less repetition, and a team that shares the full picture of your recovery.

11

Building Skills That Prevent Relapse in Newport

Cravings are real and physical, not a sign of weakness. Part of medication assisted treatment at Crossroads in Newport is learning that cravings pass and having tools ready for when they hit. Medication reduces their intensity, and counseling gives you ways to ride them out without losing the ground you have gained.

Recovery is not just about stopping; it is about building a life that makes staying in recovery possible. Crossroads in Newport pairs medication assisted treatment with counseling that helps you recognize triggers, manage cravings, and develop healthier ways to cope. These skills are what carry your progress beyond the clinic walls.

Relapse is a risk in any chronic condition, and opioid use disorder is no different. Rather than treating it as failure, Crossroads in Newport helps you understand the warning signs early and build a plan to respond. Knowing what to watch for turns a potential setback into a manageable moment.

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Medications

Medications available in Newport

MethadoneA daily medication that reduces cravings and withdrawal
Methadone is taken once daily at our clinic. It works by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings so your body can stabilize. It has been used safely and effectively to treat opioid use disorder for decades.
Suboxone®A combination medication that eases withdrawal and blocks opioid effects
Suboxone contains buprenorphine and naloxone. It reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings while also blocking the effects of other opioids. It is typically taken as a film that dissolves under the tongue.
Sublocade®A once-monthly injectable option for consistent dosing
Sublocade is a monthly injection of buprenorphine administered by your care team. It removes the need for daily medication management — one appointment a month keeps your treatment on track.
Brixadi®A flexible injectable buprenorphine available weekly or monthly
Brixadi is an injectable form of buprenorphine that can be administered weekly or monthly depending on your treatment plan. It offers flexibility and consistent medication levels without daily dosing.
Vivitrol®A monthly injection that blocks opioid effects entirely
Vivitrol is a monthly naltrexone injection that works by blocking the effects of opioids. It contains no opioids itself and is a strong option for patients who have already completed withdrawal and want ongoing protection against relapse.
Your journey

How it works

Three steps to start outpatient care at a Crossroads clinic near you.

  1. 1

    Step 01

    Call or start Instant Intake®

    Speak with a provider in as little as 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Step 02

    Get a personalized treatment plan

    Built around your life, your history, and your goals.

  3. 3

    Step 03

    Begin outpatient care

    Start treatment at our clinic on your schedule.

Coverage

Insurance & cost in Newport

Coverage for medication assisted treatment is more accessible than most people expect. We accept:

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • TRICARE
  • VA CCN
  • Most commercial insurance
  • Self-pay options available
FAQ

Newport Medication-Assisted Treatment FAQ

Which medications are used in MAT?
Buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade), methadone, and naltrexone (Vivitrol). Your Newport provider helps choose the right fit for your history and goals.
Is MAT just replacing one addiction with another?
No. MAT medications stabilize brain chemistry and, taken as prescribed, do not produce a high. They are the standard of care endorsed by major medical bodies.
Does MAT include therapy or just medication?
Both. Counseling and peer support are part of every plan in Newport, because medication works best when paired with behavioral support.
Does insurance cover MAT in Newport?
Yes. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, VA CCN, and most commercial plans, plus self-pay options.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring a photo ID and your insurance card if you have one. If you are uninsured, our team will review affordable self-pay and assistance options with you.
Does the Newport clinic accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, TRICARE, VA CCN, most commercial insurance, and offer self-pay options. Our team handles the insurance conversation for you.
Next step

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