Located at 432 Hospital Drive in Linville, North Carolina, Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health is a nonprofit mental health program.
Care options include inpatient psychiatric care. Clinicians use approaches such as activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, couples/family therapy, group therapy, and individual psychotherapy.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance, and government funding for people who qualify. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults and adults. It offers specialized groups for seniors or older adults, veterans, active duty military, members of military families, and clients with HIV or AIDS.
Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.
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Avery County, NC has 2 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 17,811 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health lists the following levels of care: mental health treatment. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, state mental health agency (or equivalent) funds, and u.s. department of va funds. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health accepts young adults and adults. Specialized groups include seniors or older adults, veterans, active duty military, members of military families, and clients with hiv or aids.
Avery County, NC has 2 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 17,811 residents: 0 list detox services, 2 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Daymark Recovery Services (Newland, 2.5 miles), Avery Medical (Newland, 3 miles), and RHA Health Services Inc (Bakersville, 14.6 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health has a 3.3-star rating from 6 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health directly at 828-737-7071. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health. Our helpline is not affiliated with Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health.
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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.com is not affiliated with Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health.
