First at Blue Ridge

First at Blue Ridge

Drug Rehab Center in Ridgecrest, North Carolina

About Facility

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First at Blue Ridge is a Alcoholism, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Opiod Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse and drug treatment center which offers a variety of treatment methods in their Non-Profit facility, located in Ridgecrest, NC. Each patient is offered an individualized plan using well-tested therapies done by professionals. Fortunately, self-pay or cash payment is an option. Our admissions professionals are here to guide you through insurance verification and finding the best center available under your coverage.

Many opioid and alcohol users see things as bleak. Fortunately, there are many rehab services available, such asFirst at Blue Ridge, to help you get on the path to recovery.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
    • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
    • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
    • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
    • License + Accreditation

    SAMHSA Listed

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  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Additional Languages
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Veterans

    • Conditions and Issues Treated

    A detailed list of the primary issues commonly treated.

    Alcoholism, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Opiod Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse

    Drug Rehabilitation

    Getting sober on your own is not only dangerous during the initial detox, it is also more likely to result in a relapse later on. Addiction treatment centers provide a monitored environment where you will get the medical attention you need, as well as the emotional support to overcome drug or alcohol abuse.

    Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

    Using both legal medications and illegal substances in order to maintain an addiction is substance abuse. Illegal substances can become addictive after a single use. If you are obtaining legal medications illegally, you may be suffering from substance abuse.

    Fortunately facilities like First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, NC are here to help.

    Alcoholism Treatment at First at Blue Ridge

    Going through alcoholism treatment is a unique process. Alcohol literally changes the way the brain thinks over time. It teaches the brain that in order to survive, the brain requires alcohol. When you opt to stop drinking, your body will revolt. Being in an alcoholism treatment center like First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, NC helps you slowly wean down the amount of alcohol you consume and retrain your brain to function on its own.

    Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities in North Carolina, like First at Blue Ridge cover both illegal and prescription opioids abuse. Most plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction.

    Levels of Care Offered

    First at Blue Ridge offers a variety of treatment.

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Long Term (>30 Days), Residential, Short Term (<30 Days), Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Aftercare Support

    Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at First at Blue Ridge helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Ridgecrest, NC, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.

    Inpatient Care

    Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at First at Blue Ridge receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.

    Residential

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Ridgecrest, NC Sober-Living / Half-Way House

    A sober living home in North Carolina is really like a halfway house, often referred to as an SLH. It is halfway between a rehab center for drugs or alcohol and living at home. Any specific rules and regulations must be followed by residents, such as attending required meetings and structured daily chores.

    Therapies & Programs

    The methods used to care for each individual at First at Blue Ridge.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare/continuing care, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Discharge Planning, Employment Counseling or Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Individual Therapy, Intervention, Life Skills, Matrix Model, Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    12-Step Program Facilitation

    The 12-step program is a part of substance abuse treatment. In this program, peers help each other to achieve the goal of abstinence. It was initially developed by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous. Due to its huge success, the 12-step program is included as a part of other substance abuse treatments.

    The 12 steps guide at an individual level. It begins with the individuals accepting that they are addicts, and they understand its consequences. It is followed by focusing on the recovery process and making amends for hurting others. The program provides the benefit of cognitive restructuring, which refers to the process of change in the negative thoughts that leads to long-term benefits.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.

    CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.

    Individual Therapy

    Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your First at Blue Ridge counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.

    Couples Therapy

    Spousal relationships bear the brunt of alcohol and drug dependence. It becomes critical to submit the relationship to couples therapy to prevent straining it further. Some facilities like First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, NC offer couples therapy options to manage intimate partnerships amid the recovery process. Other couples-focused treatment plans can provide the patient and their partner tools to get things back to normal.

    Family Counseling + Therapy

    Results have proven the positive impact of family therapy on a recovering patient’s journey to sobriety. Patients at First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, North Carolina who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery process and maintaining their sobriety.

    When family members are more proactive and involved in the treatment procedure, it encourages the patient to advance his or her progress. Moreover, it shouldn’t be ignored that genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Also, with proper education, family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes necessary for his or her sobriety.

    Group Counseling

    Group therapy may occur on an inpatient or outpatient basis and involves groups of clients who have no pre-existing relationships outside the group. Group therapy differs from support groups in two primary ways: group therapy is a kind of psychotherapy and is moderated by a professional therapist at First at Blue Ridge in North Carolina.

    Trauma Therapy

    It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Ridgecrest, NC facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    Contingency Management / Motivational Incentives

    Contingency Management is a type of behavioral therapy rooted and based on the concept of operant conditioning. This type of treatment offered by First at Blue Ridge in Ridgecrest, North Carolina intends to give positive compensations in response to a patient’s behavior. It can be inferred that this treatment has been effective in curing and lessening a scale of profound issues.

    Patient Experience

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    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale

    • Additional Details

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    Address Information32 Knox Rd
    Ridgecrest, North Carolina 28770 Phone Number828-669-0011 Meta DetailsUpdated July 28, 2021
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    First at Blue Ridge Location and Directions
    Location

    32 Knox Rd
    Ridgecrest, North Carolina 28770

    Center Type

    Alcoholism, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Opiod Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse

    Ownership
    Non-Profit
    Language
    English, Spanish
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