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Who oversees treatment
In North Carolina, the Division of Health Service Regulation's Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section licenses mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse facilities. Substance use policy sits with the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services within NCDHHS.
Prescription monitoring
The NC Controlled Substances Reporting System collects data on dispensed controlled substance prescriptions and makes it available to prescribers and dispensers. It is hosted by NCDHHS under the North Carolina Drug Control Unit in the substance use services division.
Public coverage for treatment
North Carolina's Medicaid program, NC Medicaid, covers substance use disorder treatment such as intensive outpatient programs under its clinical coverage policies. Members in prepaid health plans should check with their plan about specific benefits.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
North Carolina's overdose Good Samaritan law, G.S. 90-96.2, protects a person who calls 911 or EMS for an overdose, and the overdose victim, from prosecution for certain minor drug offenses when conditions are met. It does not cover every offense.
Court-ordered treatment
North Carolina's involuntary commitment law for substance abuse, G.S. 122C-281, lets someone file a sworn affidavit with a clerk or magistrate asking for a person who is a dangerous substance abuser to be taken into custody for examination by a commitment examiner.
Sources
Featured trauma-informed programs in North Carolina
Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentDharma Counseling Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPInsight Recovery Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialTrauma-informedIOP / PHPJourneys in Mental Health and Wellness
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedAlcohol treatmentDual diagnosisCoastal Horizons Center Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCarter Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedAlcohol treatmentDual diagnosisPhoenix Counseling Center – Gastonia Outpatient
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentFayetteville Treatment Center – Metro Treatment of North Carolina LP
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedBHG Asheville Treatment Center – BHG XXXVI LLC
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedIOP / PHPDrug treatmentCarter Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Trauma-informedAlcohol treatmentDual diagnosisWhy LGBTQ-specific care can matter
Research summarized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse finds that sexual and gender minority people report higher rates of substance use and substance use disorders than the general population. Researchers often explain the gap with minority stress: the extra, ongoing strain of stigma, discrimination and having to stay on guard.
A program with an LGBTQ group gives you a place to talk about those pressures with people who share them, instead of working around them.
What "LGBTQ-friendly" should mean
Plenty of programs call themselves LGBTQ-friendly. On this site, a program only appears if it reports to SAMHSA that it runs a program or group for LGBTQ clients. The programs on this page also report trauma-related counseling and accept private insurance.
Read LGBTQ-friendly vs LGBTQ-specific rehab to understand the difference.
LGBTQ-Friendly Rehab by city in North Carolina
Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- Durham
- Winston-Salem
- Greensboro
- Fayetteville
- Asheville
- Concord
- Wilmington
- Hickory
- Gastonia
- High Point
- Cary
- Burlington
- Greenville
- Jacksonville
- Chapel Hill
- Rocky Mount
- Apex
- Huntersville
- Goldsboro
- New Bern
- Kannapolis
- Morehead City
- Wilson
- Pinehurst
- Wake Forest
- Indian Trail
- Asheboro
- Mooresville
- Holly Springs
- Monroe
- Sanford
- Salisbury
- Matthews
- Smithfield
- Garner
- Fuquay-Varina
- Cornelius
- Morrisville
- Lumberton
- Mint Hill
- Statesville
- Shelby
- Kinston
- Thomasville
- Boone
- Forest City
- Clayton
- Kernersville
- Lincolnton
- Leland
- Rockingham
- Elizabeth City
- Roanoke Rapids
- Carrboro
- Kill Devil Hills
- Clemmons
- Havelock
- Swansboro
- Henderson
- Laurinburg
- Wendell
- Mount Airy
- Lexington
- North Wilkesboro
- Lenoir
- Knightdale
- Butner
- Albemarle
- Waxhaw
- Morganton
- Harrisburg
- Murraysville
- Eden
- Mebane
- Mount Holly
- Stallings
- Washington
- Archer Lodge
- Hope Mills
- Graham
- Dunn
- Southern Pines
- Lewisville
- Hendersonville
- Reidsville
- Oak Island
- Piney Green
- Brevard
- Marion
- Newton
- Davidson
- Tarboro
- Belmont
- Elon
- Spring Lake
- Archdale
- Summerfield
- Weddington
- Kings Mountain
- Myrtle Grove
- Waynesville
- Roxboro
- Siler City
- Fletcher
- Black Mountain
- Aberdeen
- Mills River
- Whiteville
- King
- Zebulon
- Mocksville
- Williamston
- Erwin
Paying for treatment
Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though coverage depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.
Other treatment in North Carolina
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