Amara Wellness
Amara Wellness in Charlotte, NC, founded in 2001, focuses on outpatient behavioral health and habilitative services. This non-profit serves individuals with serious mental illness, intellectual developmental disabilities, and chronic substance use issues. Unique qualities include specialized dual diagnosis treatment and LGBTQ+ programs.
Their mission is to provide "whole person" care through mental and behavioral healthcare services. Amara Wellness is accredited by CARF and recognized by The Joint Commission and the Council on Accreditation.
- Offers dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders.
- Provides specialized programs for LGBTQ+ clients, veterans, seniors, and persons with HIV/AIDS.
- Utilizes diverse therapeutic approaches like CBT, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
- Boasts a walk-in medication management clinic and peer support programs.
Amara Wellness treats addictions and issues including trauma, gambling disorders, and intimate partner violence. Their services benefit individuals from diverse demographics needing comprehensive outpatient care.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 15 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 4 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 33 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Staff
- Dietrich StewartClinical DirectorProvides clinical oversight and management of outpatient and community-based behavioral health services.
- Latice HudsonPhysicianPracticing physician at Amara Wellness in Charlotte, NC.
- Dr. Kathryn Chwastiak ThompsonMDPracticing physician at Amara Wellness in Charlotte, NC.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Rehab centers in North Carolina exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Amara Wellness are here to help.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Amara Wellness offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.
Aftercare support refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at Amara Wellness is personalized according to the needs of the patient in North Carolina.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Amara Wellness therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.
Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by Amara Wellness still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.
Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Amara Wellness also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.
Most individuals suffering from addiction have low self-awareness, so they end up making poor decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. Through it, patients become more aligned with their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, giving them a better opportunity to respond appropriately to temptations and negative feelings.
This therapy modality at Amara Wellness in Charlotte, NC strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state and learn new stress management techniques so they won’t give in to the temptations easily. Moreover, CBT helps people communicate and express their emotions well, which can be vital in relapse management. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at Amara Wellness in Charlotte, NC deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.
Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.
Patient Experience
Fitness Therapy
Recovery from addiction involves recovering the body and mind. Addiction can damage your health in many ways. Learning how to take care of yourself includes physical fitness. Exercise can release feel good chemicals and can further contribute to positive self-esteem. Self-discipline can be practiced through an exercise regimen as you learn how to take care of yourself. Studies have shown that exercise increases abstinence rates, ease withdrawal symptoms and improve depressive symptoms for those in Charlotte, NC.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
5801 Executive Center Drive Suite 200
Charlotte, NC 28212
Phone Number
(704) 567-0790
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Location
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5801 Executive Center Drive Suite 200 Ste 200
Charlotte, NC 28212 -
(704) 567-0790
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+)
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 24, 2024
Charlotte, North Carolina Addiction and Treatment
North Carolina ranks 29th in the nation for overall substance abuse. Many of the drugs abused in the state are illicit, and many of these are opioids. Prescription opioids are readily available due to the high rates of medical workers prescribing them. The number of prescriptions has increased tenfold since the 1980's. Opioid overdoses are the most common type of death in North Carolina.
Charlotte, the largest city in North Carolina, boasts a thriving arts scene, vibrant cultural institutions, and an extensive greenway system for outdoor enthusiasts. The city's welcoming community and excellent healthcare facilities create a supportive environment for those undergoing drug rehab treatment. However, opioid-related deaths in Mecklenburg County increased by 35% from 2020 to 2024, with fentanyl involved in 83% of all drug overdose deaths in 2020.
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