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To be sure we are recommending the best facilities, our team of researchers developed five core metrics to determine the quality of each treatment center. These metrics cover key aspects such as cost, treatment approaches, and rehab services provided. For more information, read the full breakdown of our filtering process and ranking methodology.
The 8 best rehab facilities in Gastonia, NC are:
1089 X-Ray Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-981-0333
Freedomdetoxnc.com
Freedom Detox offers medically managed detoxification to those with a substance use problem. This center accepts most major insurance providers and also accepts direct pay for those without insurance. The program is JCAHO accredited and LegitScript certified, ensuring patients receive high-quality care while taking the first step toward sober living. A typical stay ranges from five to seven days. During treatment, patients can not have electronics or communications devices. All meals and toiletries are provided, though patients can bring alcohol-free versions after staff screening. All medications are managed by staff to avoid interactions.
What patients are saying:
Well-maintained and clean facilities are some of the most common statements from Freedom Detox Patients, with one 5-star reviewer writing, “Freedom Detox was extraordinary. The facility was as clean as any place can be! The staff displayed genuine concern for my recovery. And now that I am home, I feel confident that Freedom Detox has been significant in setting me on the right path going forward to rid myself of the affliction of Benzo addiction.”
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P.O. Box 153
Boone, NC 28607
828-202-5907
Freedomfarmministries.org
Freedom Farm Ministries is a faith-based organization that offers long-term support for those with recent substance use issues. Those who have completed a detox program and those who are newly sober may start with The Safe House program, which offers up to 16 men temporary housing in a stable and regimented environment located on a multi-acre campus in a remote part of Ashe County. After completing at least 30-days at The Safe House, men may transition to the Restoration House for continued, intensive addiction counseling. Many participants may stay for up to 90 days in The Safe House. The Restoration House program lasts for 40 days. For those who need longer-term assistance in a residential setting, the Discipleship Living Center offers up to an additional eight months of transitional living.
What patients are saying:
Current and former patients compliment the Christ-centered program at Freedom Farm Ministries, with one writing, “I’m a student of freedom farm and now in the third phase of the program. This place and the staff have been a blessing to me and my family. They have given me hope and have shown me a better way to live my life. They are truly passionate and caring.”
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284 Executive Park Drive Northeast
Concord, NC 28025
866-275-9552
Daymarkrecovery.org
Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. operates a variety of locations that all offer outpatient substance abuse treatment, with the exception of the residential addiction treatment facility. For children and adolescents, in-home treatment is available, while outpatient programs typically last for three months and consist of a minimum of nine hours per week, delivered over at least three days. Patients are encouraged to participate in at least one support group meeting per treatment day. Every month, each patient’s treatment plan is assessed and changed to meet their individual needs. Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. also provides a complete continuum of mental health services, in addition to addiction treatment.
What patients are saying:
Patients often call the staff at Daymark Recovery Services professional and caring, writing, “it really doesn’t get much better. It is a medical detox, the food is great and you get plenty, the groups are decent but you still get plenty of rest time, the beds are comfy, and most of the rooms are single person.”
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2505 Gaston Memorial Drive
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-842-6359
Phoenixcc.us
Phoenix Counseling Center operates a crisis and recovery center and an outpatient clinic at the Gastonia location. Programs provide support for a variety of mental health treatments, including trauma, grief, and substance abuse. For those dealing with addiction, Phoenix Counseling Center offers programs that focus on abstinence and use tools like medication management, education, therapy, and support groups to create a network of care. Gender-specific programs are available, and there is a halfway house program for women trying to overcome addiction.
What patients are saying:
The caring, compassionate, and professional staff get mentioned again and again in reviews about Phoenix Counseling Center with one former patient saying, “The level of care you will receive is above and beyond your expectations. Phoenix treats all with respect, dignity, and, most of all, without judgment. If you need help, this is the place you need to be.”
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1723 Armstrong Park
Gastonia, NC 28054
704-854-9828
Outreachms.com
At Outreach Management Services, those battling addiction gain access to a variety of outpatient programs designed to help with long-term sobriety. Partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and traditional outpatient programs are all available, with in-home treatment offered to some families with young children that may need a non-traditional approach. While participating in the intensive outpatient program, patients can go to work, attend school, and develop the tools needed for sobriety, learning about addiction, its effects, and identifying personal triggers. IOP is typically an eight-week program, though it can be longer if medically necessary.
What patients are saying:
“They are so very helpful in so many ways,” according to one former patient. Many say they do the best they can and give the clinical staff 5-stars for their support and care.
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175 West Franklin Boulevard
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-865-3529
Supportinc.org
Support Incorporated provides a substance abuse intensive outpatient program for adolescents and children. Licensed therapists work with parents and guardians, along with young patients, to develop care plans and treatment goals. As children complete therapy and participate in group sessions, care plans may be modified. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to help create new behavior patterns, while clinicians also work with family members to change the ecosystem that surrounds each child. The organization also offers in-home treatments, day plans, and school-based therapy for mental health issues.
What patients are saying:
Patients give individual practitioners high marks, like one reviewer who said, “Dr Godfrey is one of the best doctors in the entire world, in my opinion. He helped me more than anybody ever has.” A parent says, “Love the fact that they go to the school so my kid doesn’t have to miss school for appointments!”
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415 West Main Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
704-478-6093
Sunpathllc.com
Sunpath LLC offers comprehensive support for those suffering from mental illness, developmental delays, and addiction. Both intensive and comprehensive outpatient programs are available. The comprehensive program requires at least 20 hours per week of treatment, offered in four-hour blocks. For intensive outpatient, patients participate in three-hour sessions for at least three days per week. During sessions, those battling addiction participate in both group and individual therapy sessions and learn coping skills to help prevent relapse. For children, in-home services may be available for those that might otherwise be at risk of institutional placement.
What patients are saying:
Some patients say they “found hope” at Sunpath LLC, while others mention the wonderful staff and counseling services. One 5-star reviewer writes, “They have helped me in my journey of sobriety. I recommend them if you want to live a sober and fulfilled life.”
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359 West Main Avenue, Suite F
Gastonia NC 28052
704-868-8644
Insightsinrecovery.com
Those with a substance use disorder facing legal complications from a DWI or DUI can attend educational classes and obtain legally required clinical substance abuse assessments at Insights in Recovery. At this program, assessments typically take an hour and a half, and completing one voluntarily may help mitigate sentencing during the trial. Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School is also available, along with anger management classes. Services are offered in both English and Spanish. For those facing addiction along with complicating legal issues, Insights in Recovery may be a helpful option while pursuing long-term treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
What patients are saying:
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According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), there are 45 substance abuse treatment centers in the Gastonia area. To determine which provide the highest quality of treatment and the most resources for recovery, we used the following five core metrics to evaluate each facility.
For more information, feel free to read a full breakdown of our filtering process and ranking methodology.
To determine your best options for a rehabilitation center, it is important to first learn about your health insurance coverage. Reach out to your private or healthcare marketplace insurance provider to find out which substance abuse treatment centers are available to you. Regardless of the type of coverage you have, both public and private insurance companies must cover substance abuse treatment for qualified individuals.
To learn more about addiction and the rehabilitation process in your state, read our guide to rehab in North Carolina.
The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of North Carolina recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Enter your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.
Substance abuse and addiction have high costs, often adversely affecting work performance, personal relationships, and your physical health. To help you determine if you may be addicted, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has an Alcohol Use Screening and a Substance Abuse Screening to help you find out.
Different programs and levels of addiction require different program lengths. Common rehab lengths are:
Pricing depends on the program, services, and amenities offered. Typically, outpatient programs are cheaper than inpatient, and live-in inpatient facilities are the most expensive. To learn more, read our guide on The Cost of Rehab.
Rehab is made up of four basic steps:
To learn more about the rehab process and each step, read our guide to The Addiction Rehabilitation Process.
One of the most important steps in the rehabilitation process is aftercare – the continuing support and accountability offered through counseling and 12-Step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
To find an AA or NA meeting near you, use the directory below.
Name | City | Program | Telephone | Spanish Hotline |
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AA Randolph County | Asheboro | AA | N/A | N/A |
AA Rockingham County | Wentworth | AA | (336) 854-4278 | N/A |
Bladen, Cumberland, Robeson Central Office | Fayetteville | AA | (910) 678-8733 | N/A |
Boone Intergroup | Boone | AA | (828) 264-1212;(828) 264-0208 | N/A |
Borderline Area NA | Borderline Area (Charlotte, Monroe, Pineville, Waxhaw, Weddington) | NA | N/A | N/A |
Capital Area NA | Capital Area (Greater Raleigh) | NA | (877) 590-6262 | N/A |
Carteret County Answering Service | Morehead | AA | (252) 726-8540 | N/A |
Catawba Valley Area NA | Catawba Valley Area (Greater Hickory) | NA | (866) 611-3650 | N/A |
Central Office Murphy | Murphy | AA | (828) 837-4440 | N/A |
Central Office Winston-Salem | Winston-Salem | AA | (336) 725-6031 | N/A |
Central Piedmont Area NA | Central Piedmont Area (Greater Concord) | NA | (704) 640-6488 | N/A |
Coastal Carolina Area NA | Coastal Carolina Area (Burgaw, Clinton, Jacksonville, E Arcadia, Oak Isl, Warsaw, Swansboro, Wilm) | NA | (800) 691-5427 | N/A |
Crossroads Area NA | Crossroads Area (Angier, Dunn, Lillington, Benson, Clayton, Selma, Smithfield) | NA | (800) 372-5447 | N/A |
Dist 93 Intergroup Covering Outer Banks | Kitty Hawk | AA | (252) 256-0850 | N/A |
Dist. 33 Answering Service-Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, and Orange Counties | Pittsboro | AA | (888) 237-3235;(919) 542-4664 | N/A |
Dist. 33 Answering Service-Alamance,Caswell,Chatham, Orange Counties | Burlington | AA | (888) 237-3235;(336) 228-7611 | N/A |
Dist. 33 Answering Service-Alamance,Caswell,Chatham, Orange Counties | Chapel Hill | AA | (888) 237-3235;(919) 933-3877 | N/A |
District 23 - Greensboro | Greensboro | AA | (336) 854-4278 | N/A |
Down East Area NA | Down East Area (Greenville) | NA | (866) 321-1631 | N/A |
Durham County Answering Service | Durham County | AA | (919) 286-9499 | N/A |
Foothills Area NA | Foothills Area (Blowing Rock, Boone, Jefferson, Lenoir, N Wilkesboro, Marion, Morganton) | NA | (888) 593-5356 | N/A |
Greater Charlotte Area NA | Greater Charlotte Area | NA | (980) 200-9349 | N/A |
Greater Sandhills Area NA | Greater Sandhills Area (Fayetteville, Sanford) | NA | (866) 418-9500 | N/A |
Greensboro Area NA | Greensboro Area (High Point, Thomasville, Burlington, Graham) | NA | (866) 375-1272 | N/A |
Greensboro Intergroup | Greensboro | AA | (336) 274-1501;(336) 854-4278 | N/A |
Iredell Intergroup | Statesville | AA | (704) 878-6404 | N/A |
Lake Norman Area NA | Lake Norman Area | NA | (877) 424-5397 | N/A |
Metrolina Intergroup | Charlotte | AA | (877) 233-6853;(704) 377-0244;(704) 332-4387 | N/A |
NC Mountain Central Office | Asheville | AA | (828) 254-8539 | N/A |
New Hope Area NA | New Hope Area (Chapel Hill, Durham) | NA | (919) 831-5321 | N/A |
North Carolina Mountain Area NA | North Carolina Mountain Area (Swain, Buncombe, Haywood Counties) | NA | (888) 764-0365 | N/A |
Oficina Intergrupal Hispana | Siler City | AA | N/A | (919) 633-1777 |
Oficina Intergrupal Hispana de Charlotte | Charlotte | AA | N/A | (704) 302-2707 |
Our Primary Purpose Area NA | Our Primary Purpose Area (Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, Pittsboro) | NA | (919) 831-5587 | N/A |
Piedmont Area NA | Piedmont Area (Greater Greensboro, High Point, Jacksonville) | NA | (800) 721-8225 | N/A |
Sandhills Intergroup | Aberdeen | AA | (800) 496-1742 | N/A |
Southern Foothills Area NA | Southern Foothills Area (Greater Gastonia) | NA | (866) 997-9559 | N/A |
Southern Piedmont Area NA | Southern Piedmont Area (Asheboro & Siler City) | NA | (866) 875-9751 | N/A |
Tar Roanoke Area NA | Tar Roanoke Area (Macon, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Tarboro, Wilson) | NA | N/A | N/A |
Tri-County Intergroup | Raleigh | AA | (919) 783-6144;(919) 783-8214 | N/A |
Twin City Area NA | Twin City Area (Greater Winston-Salem) | NA | (800) 365-1035 | N/A |
Western NC Area NA | Western NC Area (Greater Asheville) | NA | (866) 925-2148 | N/A |
Western Piedmont Intergroup Association Inc. | Gastonia | AA | (704) 865-1561 | N/A |
Wilmington Intergroup Association | Wilmington | AA | (910) 794-1840 | N/A |
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