You're Not the First to Walk Through Our Doors. You Won't Be the Last.
Every person who comes to Emmaus arrives with a story — fear, exhaustion, a long road behind them, and the quiet hope that something could finally be different. These are some of those stories, told in their own words. Start Your Story — Call 423-202-3008Schedule a Confidential ConversationWhy Families and Patients Choose Emmaus
4 Locations Across East Tennessee & Southwest Virginia, plus virtual care.
Whole-Person Care Medical treatment, counseling, and faith-supported recovery — together.
Long-Term Support We don't disappear after the first month. We stay with you.
Judgment-Free You'll be treated like family, not a case file.
Recovery Looks Different for Everyone — But No One Walks It Alone.
If you’re reading this page, there’s a good chance you’re trying to decide whether to call us. Maybe for yourself. Maybe for someone you love.
We won’t pretend recovery is easy. But we can promise you this: you won’t go through it by yourself.
The voices below belong to real patients and family members who once stood exactly where you are now.
By far the best place I’ve been to in a10 year time. Emmaus has been a positive change for me. My last doctor was adding additional unnecessary stress. I was treated as if I didn’t matter. Coming here each week, I noticed that pretty much everyone here is nice and caring. I love that it is a non-judgmental place. I feel supported, and I feel that the doctor and staff truly care about my journey. Im not happy I have to be going anywhere for treatment. But I am thankful to have found a place that I can be comfortable to come to. I think that more business should be run like this one! I was excited to see verses from the bible and things like that also! Where God’s present but it’s not forced on you or a topic of discussion, everything I would want or more I get here and I hope for a now on. Thank you, Emmaus!
12-20-24
I haven’t written a review in a while, but I wanted to take a moment to share that we are still a strong, loving family here. If you’re looking for a true “home,” this is where your journey begins! Just know that once you walk through the door, you’ve been warned: You will be loved and cared for 24/7. Your voice will be heard, and your feelings respected. Concerns and opinions will be shared with kindness, never forced upon you. However, if you’re not serious about learning to love yourself, this may not be the place for you. Here, we believe that love starts from within, and everyone is accepted and cared for.
Thank you to my beautiful family of souls at Emmaus. Merry Christmas and a Blessed, Joyful New Year to all. We love you!
P.S. This is where love begins and addiction ends—so pick up the phone and call!
12-19-24
Great people they try to help. Best doctor I could have got. They will help any way they can. God bless all of them.
5-30-25
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You don’t need to have it all figured out before you call. Most of the people whose stories you just read didn’t either. Confidential. Compassionate. No judgment — ever.
From the Families Who Love Them
Recovery doesn’t just change one life — it heals whole families.
“For three years I felt like I was watching my son disappear. The Thursday night family group was the first place I could exhale. They saved me before they saved him.”
“My husband had tried two other programs. What’s different about Emmaus is that they didn’t give up when he relapsed. They just adjusted the plan. He’s been stable for over a year now.”
“I thought reaching out would mean betraying my brother. Instead, the team helped me understand how to actually help him. He came in three months after I did.”
Patient Stories
We Guide Individuals On Their Journey To Overcoming Addiction, Helping Them Rediscover Their Strength And Purpose In Life.
The Common Thread in Every Story
Different lives. Different roads. One thing every patient says about Emmaus.
You'll Be Treated Like Family Not a chart, not a number. Our staff knows your name, your story, and what you're working toward.
Faith-Supported, Never Forced For those who want it, faith is woven gently into the journey. For those who don't, the door is just as open.
We Stay With You Recovery isn't a 30-day program. We're with you for the long road — through the wins, the setbacks, and everything between.
Where to Find Us
Emmaus serves communities across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Telehealth is available where appropriate.
Also serving: Elizabethton, Erwin, Gray, Kingsport, Bristol, Morristown, Jonesborough, Greeneville, Rogersville, Mosheim, Gate City, Bloomingdale, and Mt. Carmel.
Bulls Gap, TN
Tel
423-393-4146
Address
273 Hwy. 11E Suite E
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
Fax
423-393-4377
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Johnson City, TN
Tel
423-202-3008
Address
1730 Old Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
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Your Story Could Be the Next One on This Page.
Whatever brought you here — a long night, a hard conversation, or just the quiet hope that something could be different — we’re glad you’re here.
There’s no wrong first step. Only the one you don’t take.
