Peninsula Hospital
Peninsula, a division of Parkwest Medical Center, has set a new standard for effective, innovative and caring mental health services in East Tennessee. With a combined total of more than 75 years of experience, Peninsula organizations have helped thousands of people recover from disorders and dependencies, and lead healthy, positive and productive lives.
The area’s leading mental healthcare providers came together in 1996 to provide cost-effective and high-quality care to children, adolescents and adults. This consolidation increased access to care, enhanced quality, and improved efficiency. A leader in the changing healthcare environment, Peninsula is truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities it serves.
Peninsula is more than just buildings. We are people with a strong commitment to caring, quality programs and service. Peninsula is dedicated to maintaining a high level of professionalism for employees by offering ongoing training and educational opportunities.
Peninsula, a Division of Parkwest Medical Center, is a leading provider of behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults in the Knoxville area. One in four East Tennesseans suffers from mental illness and/or addiction, which left untreated can prevent them from achieving their full potential. The amazing news is that mental illness often responds to treatment and medication therapies in life-changing ways.
Peninsula has outpatient centers conveniently located in Blount, Knox, Loudon and Sevier counties. Peninsula Lighthouse, the Knoxville campus, offers a full spectrum of outpatient services including the Recovery Education Center, Peer Support Services, Women in Treatment program, and more. Peninsula Hospital is a 155-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital in Blount County, treating children through adults. Additionally, behavioral services dedicated to senior adults who also have physical ailments are available at Parkwest Medical Center.
Because of high demand for services and decreased funding, mental healthcare budgets must function extremely efficiently to serve the people who need help most. State budget cuts and reimbursement reductions are affecting mental healthcare, which has always operated on lean margins. You can help. Peninsula has just one annual fundraiser, a fine art sale called Artsclamation! If you would like to find out more about this event or how you can help support Peninsula, click here, or call the Fort Sanders Foundation at (865) 531-5210.