3 Rehab Centers in
Obion County
Top Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers Obion County
Obion County, West Tennessee provides a wide range of mental health and addiction support services for individuals and families across Union City, Troy, and Hornbeak. This page highlights residential recovery programs, step-down care options, therapeutic guidance resources, and remote support services available throughout the county. Scroll below to explore your options.
Whether you’re seeking focused behavioral health support or substance use recovery programs in Rives, South Fulton, or nearby communities, Obion County features trusted care centers committed to your well-being. Browse the listings below to compare services, levels of care, and locations that best fit your needs.
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Cedar Recovery Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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Cedar Recovery is a well-established facility dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. The center provides a structured, compassionate environment that prioritizes personalized….
Best Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Rehab Facilities in Obion County
Pathways - Lake County Office
Pathways | Lake County is a reputable health center located in Tiptonville, which is part of West Tennessee Healthcare. Substance use disorders and mental illnesses….
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Carey Counseling Center, Obion
3.6
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Carey Counseling Center is a comprehensive, private, and nonprofit mental health clinic that has been operating in the Northwest region of Tennessee for more than….
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Pathways - Obion County Office
2.8
(12 Reviews)
Pathways of Tennessee can be regarded as one of the best non-profit organizations that are involved in the delivery of behavioral health services. It is….
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Priority Health
4.8
(22 Reviews)
Priority Health is an outpatient facility specializing in providing specific behavioral health programs together with addiction programs in Northwest, Tennessee. Priority Health primarily specializes in….
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Carey Counseling Center, Martin
1.0
(7 Reviews)
Carey Counseling Center is a non-profit organization that has engaged in the provision of behavioral health services for more than sixty years now. In addition,….
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Cedar Recovery Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TN 37160
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Cedar Recovery is a well-established facility dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. The center provides a structured, compassionate environment that prioritizes personalized….
Addiction and Mental Health Treatment in Obion County, Tennessee: Local Data, Access, and Trade-Offs
Obion County sits in the northwest corner of Tennessee, along the Kentucky line and a short drive from the Mississippi River. About 30,000 people live here, and most of the county’s services concentrate in Union City, the county seat. We at TreatmentTennessee.com built this section to describe what seeking care in Obion County looks like in practice: which parts of the county have services, where residents commonly travel for higher levels of care, and what to weigh before choosing a program. Use the listings above to compare options, then confirm details directly with each provider.
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. For treatment referrals, the Tennessee REDLINE is 1-800-889-9789, and the SAMHSA National Helpline is 1-800-662-4357. In a medical emergency, including a suspected overdose, call 911.
Obion County at a Glance
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts; Data USA (poverty and income figures, which draw on Census surveys).
What the Local Numbers Show
County-level overdose data for small counties is often suppressed or unstable, and Obion County is no exception. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has stated that overdose counts here are too small to calculate a reliable county rate, so it reports regional figures instead. In its last county brief, TDH recorded 3 overdose deaths, 79 nonfatal overdose outpatient visits, and 33 inpatient stays for 2015 (TDH Obion County drug overdose brief). Those figures are old, but they show a pattern: nonfatal events outnumbered deaths by a wide margin, which means many more residents come into contact with emergency care than the mortality count suggests.
The statewide picture is more current. Tennessee recorded 2,499 overdose deaths in 2024, a rate of 34.6 per 100,000 residents, roughly 52% above the national rate (USAFacts, using CDC data). Deaths fell sharply from the 2023 peak, but the rate remains among the highest in the country. TDH also publishes an annual county data package for Obion County that includes suicide and overdose mortality alongside provider-shortage indicators (2024 TDH Obion County Data Package). We recommend reading it directly, because rural counties can look very different from the state average.
Lower incomes and a larger share of older adults shape demand in ways that differ from Nashville or Memphis. Alcohol, prescription opioids, methamphetamine, and fentanyl-contaminated supply all appear in West Tennessee surveillance, and older residents often need care that accounts for chronic pain, sleep medication, and grief. Working-age residents, particularly in manufacturing and agriculture, may need evening or early-morning appointments that many rural clinics cannot offer.
Where Care Is Located
Union City is the hub. The main hospital campus, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City on Bishop Street, offers emergency care and behavioral health services, and outpatient counseling offices cluster near downtown, North Morgan Street, and the Mount Zion Road corridor. Public listings indicate that some local practices offer telehealth, but availability changes, so confirm current services by phone. Smaller communities such as Obion, Hornbeak, Kenton, Rives, Troy, and Samburg have little or no addiction-specific care inside town limits. Residents there usually drive to Union City or across the county line.
Union City and Obion
Highest concentration of outpatient counseling, hospital emergency care, and psychiatric services. Access via US-51 and US-45W.
Reelfoot Lake and Samburg area
Rural and seasonal. Expect longer drives to appointments and reliance on telehealth for routine visits.
South Fulton and the Kentucky line
Residents may cross into Fulton, Kentucky. Check whether an out-of-state provider accepts TennCare or your plan.
Explore Nearby Locations
Our TreatmentTennessee.com directory has separate pages for communities in and around the county. Start with the one closest to your home or workplace.
Insurance, TennCare, and cost considerations
Because roughly 13% of adults under 65 in the county lack coverage (Data USA estimate), cost is often the first barrier. TennCare, Tennessee’s Medicaid program, covers substance use and mental health services for eligible residents, and Medicare covers many outpatient and inpatient behavioral health services for older adults. Private plans vary widely on deductibles, prior authorization, and network rules.
Prices differ by level of care, and we do not publish average costs for Obion County because no reliable county-specific figure exists. Ask each provider for a written estimate that lists per-visit fees, medication costs, and what your plan is expected to pay. Some outpatient programs offer sliding-scale fees; ask whether they do. To check TennCare eligibility, start at TennCare.
Getting to care: roads, distance, and transportation
Most trips run along US-51 and US-45W through Union City, with state routes connecting Obion, Kenton, and Troy. Union City is roughly 35 miles from Dyersburg, about 65 miles from Jackson, and around 100 miles from Memphis. Fixed-route transit is limited in a county this size. The Northwest Tennessee Development District, which serves Obion and neighboring counties, can point you to demand-response rural transportation; call ahead because these services often require advance booking. TennCare members may also qualify for non-emergency medical transportation.
Distance matters most for programs that meet several times a week. An intensive outpatient program three afternoons weekly is realistic from Union City but difficult from Samburg or the far east side of the county without a reliable vehicle.
Advantages and disadvantages of treatment in Obion County
Care close to work, family, and the people who will support your recovery. Easier follow-up after a hospital visit. Local providers who know regional referral routes. Lower travel burden for parents and caregivers than a program two hours away.
Fewer specialized programs, such as adolescent residential or gender-specific tracks. Possible waitlists for psychiatry. Limited evening hours. Less privacy in a small community where neighbors and staff may know each other.
The trade-off usually comes down to distance versus intensity. Someone with a stable home, transportation, and mild to moderate needs may do well with local outpatient care. Someone who needs medically supervised withdrawal, has a history of severe relapse in the home environment, or has a co-occurring condition needing frequent psychiatric monitoring may need a program in Jackson, Memphis, or Nashville.
Who this area may and may not suit
May suit
Residents who have reliable transportation and a stable living situation. Adults seeking outpatient counseling, medication management, or follow-up after hospitalization. People who want family involved in care. Older adults who prefer familiar surroundings.
May not suit
People who need residential treatment or specialty programs and want them nearby. Anyone without transportation who lives outside Union City. People who prefer anonymity. Teens needing highly specialized care.
How to compare providers before you call
We at TreatmentTennessee.com encourage you to compare at least three facilities before deciding. For each one, check these points:
- State licensure through the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
- Accreditation from The Joint Commission or CARF International, which you can look up on their sites.
- Whether the program offers medications for opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder, and whether it treats co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Insurance or TennCare acceptance, confirmed by phone and not only through a website.
- Hours, wait times, telehealth options, and what happens after a missed appointment.
- Written cost estimates and any charges not covered by insurance.
You can also search the federal FindTreatment.gov locator, which lists licensed facilities and lets you filter by payment type.
When to look beyond the county
Some needs are better met outside Obion County. Our neighboring location pages cover options within a one- to two-hour drive.
Rural counties also face provider shortages. TDH research found that people in rural mental health professional shortage areas had more than four times the odds of a fatal overdose compared with urban residents, so distance to psychiatric care is a real clinical factor and not only an inconvenience (TDH infographic).
Treatment fit depends on your health history, substance use pattern, insurance, and living situation. Our TreatmentTennessee.com listings are informational and do not replace an assessment by a licensed clinician. Contact providers directly, verify licenses and accreditation, and confirm insurance in writing when possible. If you are unsure where to begin, primary care or an emergency department can refer you, and 988 is available at any hour.
References and Citations
- U.S. Census Bureau. QuickFacts: Obion County, Tennessee; United States. Population estimates, 2025.
- Tennessee Department of Health. Data Brief: Drug Overdose in Obion County, TN, 2012-2015.
- Tennessee Department of Health. 2024 County Data Package: Obion County.
- USAFacts. Drug overdose deaths in Tennessee, citing CDC data.
- Data USA. Obion County, TN profile.
- Tennessee Department of Health. Mental Health Conditions and Fatal Drug Overdoses in Rural Tennessee, 2019-2021.
- NIDA. Words Matter: Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction.
- SAMHSA. FindTreatment.gov. Tennessee DMHSAS: tn.gov/behavioral-health.
Data reflect the most recent public sources available at the time of writing. Verify current figures and services before relying on them.
