Find Treatment Centers in North Carolina
605 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 3,867 annual opioid deaths. Help is available — and it works.
Quick answer: North Carolina has 605 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 40.5/100k (#13 nationally, above the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Charlotte, Greensboro, Statesville. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in North Carolina
605 facilities found
Agave Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital
Greensboro, NC
Agave Ridge Behavioral Health provides inpatient care for adolescents, adults, and older adults facing mental health and addiction concerns, including depressio...
Apex Recovery Brentwood
Apex, NC
Apex Recovery Brentwood provides detox, residential care, and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment programs to ensure long-term recovery from addiction and co-o...
Salisbury VA Medical Center Substance Abuse Residential Rehab
Salisbury, NC
The center provides full-service care for Veterans facing physical and mental health issues. They treat conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress dis...
The Core Counseling
Raleigh, NC
With an office in Louisville, Kentucky and telehealth services available in several states, The Core Counseling is a private therapy clinic treating common ment...
Brain Balance Center of Greater Charlotte
Pineville, NC
The Brain Balance Center of Greater Charlotte offers a non-medical program for children and adults to improve focus, behavior, social skills, academic performan...
Path of Hope
Lexington, NC
Path of Hope in Lexington, North Carolina treats individuals with alcohol and drug addiction. They provide treatment in a residential setting, focusing on physi...
Enhance Health Group
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Set in a suburban neighborhood about 15 miles from the beach, Enhance Health Group offers residential care for adolescents and adults with mental health concern...
Wake Monarch Academy
Raleigh, NC
Wake Monarch Academy, located in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a recovery high school dedicated to supporting adolescents aged 13 to 21 who are overcoming substan...
Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers (TROSA)
Durham, NC
TROSA Durham offers a free, multi-year residential program that helps adults overcome substance use disorders, including co-occurring mental health issues like...
Cedar Crest Behavioral Health Hospital
Greensboro, NC
Situated on over 30 acres of beautiful rolling hills, Cedar Crest treats mental health conditions and some co-occurring addictions to substances. They have age-...
The Willows at Red Oak Recovery
Asheville, NC
Tucked away in the rolling green hills of North Carolina, The Willows at Red Oak Recovery is a women’s only, ages 18+, treatment center dedicated to providing i...
Fellowship Hall
Greensboro, NC
Operating since 1971, Fellowship Hall is a private, not-for-profit treatment center that houses up to 99 patients on their large campus. A well-known and well-e...
Addiction Treatment in North Carolina: What You Need to Know
North Carolina has 605 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 10,835,000. That's approximately 5.6 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 40.5 per 100,000 is above the national average of 33.1 — ranking #13 nationally. With 3,867 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in North Carolina
North Carolina has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in North Carolina
North Carolina reports 3,867 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 40.5/100k (above the 33.1 national average by 22%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 7.1% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). North Carolina has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in North Carolina, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in North Carolina
Treatment facilities in North Carolina are concentrated in urban areas, with Charlotte leading with 64 centers, followed by Greensboro (45) and Statesville (34). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full North Carolina directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
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