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A Caring Alternative

617 South Green Street, Suite 300 Morganton, NC 28680
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About A Caring Alternative

You can turn to A Caring Alternative if you are dealing with mental illness, substance abuse or both. Their proven curriculum helps you learn how to manage both mental health and substance use disorders.

In this program you’ll become educated about your illness and the treatment options available. Perhaps most important of all, you’ll learn skills to help you retrain your negative thinking patterns. This is called cognitive restructuring and anyone can learn how to do it.

I like that they offer a walk-in clinic during set hours a couple days a week. If you’re feeling like you need urgent attention, you can visit the clinic without an appointment to get some help.

A Caring Alternative is a small, private behavioral health facility. The current president of the company is the founder. They are founded on the CARE values which are commitment, achievement, resourcefulness and empowerment.

Latest Reviews

Steven Butler
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Very professional caring institution that takes care ofr their client and staff.
Christine Shuffler
1 month ago on Google
5
My therapist here is amazing, insightful and takes the time to really understand my problems. I couldn't be happier.
Skyla
3 months ago on Google
1
I believe I went here around 2019, my mental health provider threatened to take me out of my home because I was not doing good with my times tables and remembering them. That is insane. Their reason was because if I didn't want to go to special ed classes, I was going to have to be removed from my FAMILY. I never needed said special ed classes or went to them, i'm now in college with no memory problems. We had to end up reporting this woman to the front desk and filling out paperwork reporting her. This mental health provider also considered to my face that I was bipolar at the age of 12. I am not bipolar nor do I have mental health issues nearly 6 years later. I did go to a different provider here who was much better, but ultimately around Covid no longer used this place of business.
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Accepted Insurance

A Caring Alternative works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

There are many types of drug rehab in North Carolina. To receive treatment for addiction, you can choose from many inpatient and outpatient programs. Often, participants start with detox and work through a full continuum of care that continues with ongoing support for long-term recovery.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

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Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Staff

Melaina Rhoney

Founder & CEO

Teagan Brown

COO

Fred Nirde'

CFO

Virginia DeMoss

Chief Compliance Officer

Contact Information

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617 South Green Street
Suite 300
Morganton, NC 28680

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Reviews of A Caring Alternative

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3.5 (30 reviews)
Steven Butler
2 weeks ago
5

Very professional caring institution that takes care ofr their client and staff.

Christine Shuffler
1 month ago
5

My therapist here is amazing, insightful and takes the time to really understand my problems. I couldn't be happier.

Skyla
3 months ago
1

I believe I went here around 2019, my mental health provider threatened to take me out of my home because I was not doing good with my times tables and remembering them. That is insane. Their reason was because if I didn't want to go to special ed classes, I was going to have to be removed from my FAMILY. I never needed said special ed classes or went to them, i'm now in college with no memory problems. We had to end up reporting this woman to the front desk and filling out paperwork reporting her. This mental health provider also considered to my face that I was bipolar at the age of 12. I am not bipolar nor do I have mental health issues nearly 6 years later. I did go to a different provider here who was much better, but ultimately around Covid no longer used this place of business.

Tabitha Ledford
3 months ago
1

Was told my inspection was going to be passed in front of my child by the inspector! Then next few days here it was a severe fail! Very upset can’t do people that way tell them one thing then do another!

Rebecca Griffith
5 months ago
5

Susan Rhoney
10 months ago
5

Amazing and caring staff.

Response from the owner
Thank you! We take pride in employing staff who fulfill ACA values and mission!
Bradley Price
11 months ago
5

Great employees. Great work with kids and with adults who need help. I can't tell you how many times my friend that works there has spent hours of her own time worried about her clients and her staff there.

Devin Shuping
11 months ago
5

Shelby Higdon
11 months ago
5

Response from the owner
Thank you!
Angela Anthony
1 year ago
4

Patricia is outstanding.

Response from the owner
Thank you!
steven shuford
1 year ago
5

I highly recommend

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Thank you!
Value and Worth Conference 2023
1 year ago
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Thank you so so much for supporting our community! Your help with the conference was so appreciated!

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