UNC Mental Health Specialists (Chapel Hill)

77 Vilcom Center Drive
Suite 170
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

919-445-0770

About UNC Mental Health Specialists (Chapel Hill)

UNC Mental Health Specialists is an outpatient psychiatric clinic in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and is part of the UNC Health system. This facility provides mental health evaluation and treatment including comprehensive psychiatric care for adults, with connections to specialized programs and advanced treatment options.

As a faculty practice, I've found that patients benefit from care informed by the latest research and clinical training.

Mental Health Services Available at UNC Mental Health Specialists

The clinic provides outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions. Through the UNC Psychiatry system, patients may also access intensive outpatient therapy for young adults ages 18 to 30.

The facility offers telehealth appointments as well.

Specialized Care Backed by the Latest Medical Science

UNC Mental Health Specialists offer specialized care for individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis, serious mental illness, trauma, eating disorders, PTSD and mood or anxiety disorders. Programs are also available for LGBTQ individuals and older adults with Alzheimer's or dementia.

The UNC Interventional Psychiatry Clinic offers advanced options like intranasal esketamine, transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroconvulsive therapy for treatment-resistant depression.

This specialized care is backed by the latest medical science, with ongoing studies within the network.

Exceptional Care through Affordable Plan

The clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield and most major private insurance plans. This specialized and exceptional care is affordable for all individuals as the facility also accepts cash or self-payment options.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

When individuals participate in a young adult program in North Carolina, they feel more at ease in a setting that is age-appropriate. Activities, therapies, and aesthetics are all tailored for this age group, so participants can feel comfortable and are more likely to complete the 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.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in North Carolina offers customized treatment for men. These programs provide personalized treatment that is designed with the unique needs of men in mind.

Women's 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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Many therapists use cognitive behavioral therapy in North Carolina to treat substance use disorders. This goal-oriented method addresses maladaptive thinking and related beliefs that affect behaviors and can lead to addiction.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Elderly rehab in North Carolina provides specialized treatment for addiction among adults ages 55 and older or 65 and older. This treatment typically addresses dual diagnosis, substance use disorder, and age-specific concerns of seniors.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in North Carolina is often the next step for those who complete an inpatient program. This less 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.