Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center

501 Billingsley Rd Charlotte, NC 28211

Charlotte, North Carolina

704-358-2700

About Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center

Atrium Health Behavioral Health Charlotte is a comprehensive behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Charlotte, North Carolina offering around the clock psychiatric emergency services and a full continuum of care for children, adolescents and adults.

As the only dedicated psychiatric emergency department in the region, the facility provides medically monitored detox, inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs and traditional outpatient services.

With one hundred and sixty four inpatient beds and a team of twenty five board certified psychiatrists, Atrium Health Behavioral Health delivers evidence based, trauma informed care for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Treatment Programs at Atrium Health

Treatment can begin in the twenty four hour psychiatric emergency department or the eleven bed medically monitored detox unit, where withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines and other substances is safely managed.

I think it's important to know that clients may then transition to inpatient treatment on one of the specialized adult or adolescent units, or step down to partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient programming.

Programs include individual and group therapy, medication management and structured twelve week outpatient tracks grounded in twelve step recovery principles. Evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing address both addiction and co-occurring disorders including depression and anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder, with aftercare planning and relapse prevention integrated throughout.

Quick Facts

Location: Charlotte, NC, near Freedom Park and part of the Carolinas Medical Center campus
Levels of care: Around the clock psychiatric emergency department, medically monitored detox, inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient services
Who they treat: Children, adolescents and adults with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. I think it's important to note the specialized Maternal Wellness Program for pregnant and postpartum women
Approach: Evidence based therapies including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and advanced interventional psychiatry
Payment options: Accepts most major private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, TRICARE and VA benefits, self pay and financial assistance programs
Amenities: Dedicated adult and child/adolescent units with twenty four hour staffing by psychiatrists and nurses, social workers and recreational therapists
Aftercare: Comprehensive discharge planning, relapse prevention and crisis intervention helpline staffed by masters level professionals

Amenities

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose th...eir own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offeri...ng free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Opioid Treatment Drug Rehab LGBTQ Friendly Rehab 12-Step Program

Adult Program

An adult program in North Carolina typically combines individual and group counseling, medical treatment, and various other therapies to treat substance use disorders. Treatment can take place in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in North Carolina is a course of treatments that helps participants overcome alcohol dependency. Treatments address physical, mental, and emotional aspects of substance use disorder and help the individual develop healthy habits for long-term recovery.

Opioid Treatment

To overcome opioid addiction, attend opioid rehab in North Carolina. Treatment takes place in inpatient or outpatient care, using a variety of therapies, medications, and other helpful interventions. Length of treatment caries, typically lasting 30, 60, or 90 days.

Drug Rehab

There are many types of drug rehab in North Carolina. To receive treatment for addiction, you can choose from many inpatient and outpatient programs. Often, participants start with detox and work through a full continuum of care that continues with ongoing support for long-term recovery.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Women’s rehab in North Carolina allows women to receive gender-specific treatment tailored to their needs. Programs are available for alcohol, heroin, prescription drugs, benzos, and any other addictive substances, as well as co-occurring disorders.

12-Step Program

12-Step Programs are among the most popular and proven addiction recovery programs in the world. They are predicated on a lifelong recovery model that prioritizes whole-person healing and integrates the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of recovery. Programs are free, anonymous, open to the public, and community-based and are centered on group support, one-on-one peer coaching, and recovery education.

Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab

When you choose inpatient drug rehab in North Carolina, you’ll live at a rehab facility for 28 to 90 days, d...epending on the program. Typical methods of treatment include group and individual therapy and family counseling.

Detox & MAT

Nearly all drug rehabs in North Carolina begin with a detox program. When this process is complete, all addict...ive substances will be purged from your body. You can then move on to the next steps of drug rehab in North Carolina.

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in North Carolina is often the next step for those who complete an inpatient program. This le...ss restrictive treatment involves several hours of therapy per week, and accountability through 12-step meetings such as AA. You’ll continue this treatment as long as needed, which could be weeks, months, or years.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Some of the most common co-occurring mental health disorders include anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.... When these are present alongside substance use disorder, dual diagnosis treatment in North Carolina is necessary to address both conditions.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) in North Carolina give you structured treatment during the day but all...ow you to return home at night. PHPs can include elements like group therapy, individual counseling, and medication management.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Aftercare rehab in North Carolina is a crucial part of relapse prevention. It gives you access to resources th...at will help you manage stress and overcome life hurdles. Typical services include career coaching, financial guidance, and ongoing counseling and emotional support. These may continue for a few months or more than a year after initial rehab.

Joint Commission

Insurance

Medicaid Accepted

If need help with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in North Carolina, you may be eligible for Medicaid. This... coverage can assist with the cost of treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more, but the amount covered may vary.

Medicare Accepted

If you're enrolled in Medicare, or find out you’re eligible for Medicare, you may be able to use your Medica...re benefits to help pay for alcohol and drug rehab in North Carolina. The amount of coverage will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

Private Insurance

Your insurer may help cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in North Carolina. The amount covered will depe...nd on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

In North Carolina, you have the option to take charge of your treatment costs and pay out-of-pocket, known as ...self-pay or private pay. Paying for alcohol and drug rehab in North Carolina, you to access all levels of care — including detox in North Carolina, and inpatient rehab in North Carolina —without being subject to the limitations of your insurance provider.