260 West Main Avenue, Gastonia, NC 28052
A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, located at 260 West Main Avenue. The ASPEN program is operated by A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state mental health department and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients, Serves only DUI/DWI clients, Opioid use disorder clients only |
260 West Main Avenue
Gastonia, NC 28052
Facility's own contact704-498-8898 x101 · asafeplaceempowerment.org
A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
Yes. A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN directly at 704-498-8898 x101. To compare A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN.
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Gastonia, NC 28054
CARF accredited
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Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Gastonia, NC 28054
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Gastonia, NC 28054
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Gastonia, NC 28054
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Gastonia, NC 28054
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Gastonia, NC 28054
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with A Safe Place Empowerment Network Inc – ASPEN.
