Cleveland Addiction Treatment

How to get to our Chambliss Avenue clinic from across Bradley County and East Tennessee

The Cleveland clinic sits at 2130 Chambliss Avenue NW, just north of downtown Cleveland and easy to reach from the I-75 / Paul Huff Parkway corridor. Because Cleveland is the practical MAT access point for a multi-county service area — Bradley, McMinn, Polk, and Meigs — most patients are driving in from somewhere other than a Cleveland ZIP. Here's how the main routes work depending on where you're starting from.

Downtown Cleveland & South Cleveland near Lee University (37311 · 37312)

From downtown Cleveland, Lee University, or any of the South Cleveland neighborhoods, Chambliss Avenue NW is a 5- to 10-minute drive. The simplest route is Keith Street or 25th Street north to Chambliss, then west — the clinic is on the right with on-site parking. If you're a Lee student or faculty member, the appointment fits easily inside a class break; most students who start treatment here do so without disrupting their academic schedule.

North Cleveland & Paul Huff Parkway corridor (37312)

From the Paul Huff Parkway area, the North Cleveland retail corridor, or Westside residents closer to I-75 exit 27, the clinic is about 5 to 10 minutes via Paul Huff west to Chambliss south. This is the fastest approach for patients already commuting through the I-75 corridor for work — the appointment fits cleanly into a lunch hour or before-work block.

East Cleveland & the 25th Street / Walmart corridor (37323)

From East Cleveland, the 25th Street Walmart area, or neighborhoods east of the Blythe Ferry area, the clinic is about 10 to 15 minutes via 25th Street west to Keith Street north and then Chambliss. If your regular shopping trips already take you to the 25th Street Walmart, the clinic is a short additional drive on the same route.

McMinn County — Athens, Etowah, Englewood (37303 · 37331 · 37329)

From Athens, take US-11 south or I-75 south — both are 20 to 25 minutes to the Cleveland clinic. From Etowah or Englewood, add another 10 to 15 minutes; I-75 south is usually the fastest path. For McMinn County residents, the Cleveland clinic on Tuesday and Thursday is typically the closest in-person MAT option — shorter than a trip to Chattanooga and on an interstate the whole way.

Polk County — Benton, Copperhill, Ducktown, Turtletown (37307 · 37317 · 37326)

From Benton, US-411 north then US-64 west brings you into Cleveland in about 20 to 25 minutes. From Copperhill, Ducktown, or Turtletown at the far east end of Polk County, the drive via US-64 west is 45 minutes to an hour — one of the longest inbound drives we see, and a common reason Polk County patients shift heavily to telehealth after the first in-person visit. For patients who make that trip, the Tuesday and Thursday schedule usually pairs with a grocery or supply run that would have happened in Cleveland anyway.

Meigs County — Decatur, Georgetown, Ten Mile (37322 · 37336 · 37385)

From Decatur, Hwy 58 southeast to Hwy 60 east brings you into Cleveland in about 30 to 35 minutes. From Georgetown or Ten Mile, add 10 to 15 minutes. Meigs County has limited local MAT access, and the Cleveland clinic on Tuesday and Thursday is often the closest practical in-person option for patients in Meigs — particularly for Sublocade injection follow-ups, which need to be done in person.

Already commuting through Cleveland?

If your work commute already takes you past the Paul Huff / I-75 interchange, the 25th Street corridor, or Chambliss Avenue, your first in-person visit can fit into a longer lunch hour (60 to 120 minutes depending on intake flow). Follow-up visits are shorter — often 15 to 30 minutes — and most are eligible for telehealth after the first in-person visit. Several of our Cleveland patients never make a second in-person trip after month one: the medication management side of recovery moves entirely online once you're stable, and a Sublocade patient only needs to come in once a month for the injection.

Frequently asked questions

Is outpatient MAT the right starting point for me?

For most people with opioid or alcohol use disorder, yes. Outpatient MAT at Restoration Recovery is built for patients who can keep living their lives — working, parenting, managing a household — while getting treatment. You come in for a 60-to-120-minute first visit, leave with a prescription if clinically appropriate, and most follow-ups are 15 to 30 minutes. Outpatient is the largest and most-evidence-backed lane of addiction care in the country. A 5-minute phone call at 423-498-2000 will tell you whether it's the right fit for your situation.

Do I need to detox before starting Suboxone?

In most cases, no. For opioid use disorder, you should be in early withdrawal before your first Suboxone dose — your provider will explain exactly what to expect. If your clinical picture calls for medically-supervised withdrawal first, your provider will tell you and help you find the right path in.

How quickly can I start addiction treatment in Cleveland?

Most patients are seen within the same week at our Cleveland clinic. The clinic runs Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Call 423-498-2000 or request an appointment online. Many patients begin Suboxone on their first visit after a 60 to 120 minute evaluation. Sublocade injections are ordered during the first visit and administered at a follow-up.

What insurance do you accept?

We accept TennCare (BlueCare is a major Bradley County MCO), Medicaid, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna, Aetna, Ambetter, UnitedHealthcare, Tricare, and most major commercial plans. Most patients pay little to nothing out of pocket for MAT. Verify your coverage or call us before your first visit.

What about kratom or 7-OH dependence?

Kratom and concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products cause opioid-like physical dependence. Buprenorphine-based treatments (Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi) work well for kratom and 7-OH withdrawal. Our clinicians have experience with the distinct kratom withdrawal profile. Don't stop cold turkey — come in for evaluation first.

Is my treatment confidential?

Yes. All treatment at Restoration Recovery is protected by HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 — the strictest federal privacy standard for substance use treatment. Your records cannot be shared with family members, employers, or other providers without your written consent.

Can I do most of my appointments via telehealth?

Your first visit is in-person for a DEA-compliant evaluation. After that, many follow-up appointments can be done via secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth from your phone, tablet, or computer — especially useful for Bradley, McMinn, Polk, and Meigs County patients who want to limit drive time between visits.

Should I come to Cleveland or Chattanooga?

For local Bradley, McMinn, Polk, and Meigs County residents, the Cleveland clinic on Tuesday and Thursday is usually the right fit — shorter drive, same medical record, same treatment plan. Choose Chattanooga if you need Group IOP or behavioral health and psychiatric care (not offered at Cleveland), or if you need a weekday other than Tuesday or Thursday. Call 423-498-2000 and we'll help you pick based on your location and schedule.