P.O. Box 1450, Candler, NC 28715
Located at P.O. Box 1450 in Candler, North Carolina, First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Women’s Facility program is operated by First Step Farm of WNC Inc.
Its services include residential (inpatient) treatment and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, and no payment accepted. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors and serves female clients only. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with HIV or AIDS, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
The facility reports licensing or certification from the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and self-help groups.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
P.O. Box 1450
Candler, NC 28715
Facility's own contact828-667-0303 · firststepfarmwnc.org
First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility lists the following levels of care: inpatient / residential and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicaid, and no payment accepted. 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.
First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (877) 847-2855 for help finding one.
First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State department of health.
First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility accepts young adults, adults, and seniors (female clients only). Specialized groups include adult women, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with hiv or aids, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility directly at 828-667-0303. To compare First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with First Step Farm of WNC Inc – Women’s Facility.
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