About UNC Horizons
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, UNC Horizons is an addiction treatment program for pregnant and parenting women. Part of the University of North Carolina Health System, this program offers a range of residential and outpatient options to help women who are struggling with substance use disorder and have been affected by violence. This organization is unique because they use a trauma responsive model that focuses on both the mother and child in order to heal the whole family system.
Intensive Outpatient Support for Women
The Chapel Hill location of UNC Horizons offers two types of outpatient programs. The comprehensive outpatient program meets Monday through Friday for four hours per day with breaks included. If you enroll in this program you can expect to participate in educational groups and individual therapy. Topics will range from relapse prevention skills to stress management, budgeting, employment and healthy relationships. The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is held three days per week for three hours per day. The IOP focuses on relapse triggers, recovery from trauma and understanding dual diagnosis.
Prenatal and Postpartum Care
While in treatment you’ll receive prenatal care including check-ups, health screenings and family planning services. For postpartum women they’ll include well women visits, pap smears, STD screening and treatment and meetings with a care coordinator. This program also allows you to have access to psychiatric care and medication assisted treatment (MAT). I like that this program also includes treatment for abuse and violence and will teach you how to manage your finances. Additionally, Horizons is a nationally recognized program with Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings to support it.
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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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient 
Intensive Outpatient 
Sober Living Homes 
Medically Assisted Detox 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.
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Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Men and women enjoy a supportive environment within group therapy sessions for drug and alcohol addiction treatment. You can share your experiences and build connections with your peers while receiving encouragement from individuals who have faced similar challenges.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Interim Division Director & Assistant Professor
Senior and Clinical Policy Advisor
Executive Manager
Outpatient Program Manager
Director of Child Clinical Services & Assistant Professor
Senior Advisor
Clinical Director of Residential Services
Physician Collaborator
Accreditations
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.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
(919) 966-9803 
410 N Greensboro St
Carrboro, NC 27510
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