182 West Court Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Preferred Choice Healthcare is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, located at 182 West Court Street.
Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, 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.
Preferred Choice Healthcare 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. 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, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Preferred Choice Healthcare 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 and discharge planning.
| 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 |
182 West Court Street
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Facility's own contact828-287-7806 · pchnc.com
Preferred Choice Healthcare lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Preferred Choice Healthcare 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.
Preferred Choice Healthcare 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. Preferred Choice Healthcare reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Preferred Choice Healthcare accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, adult men, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Preferred Choice Healthcare directly at 828-287-7806. To compare Preferred Choice Healthcare with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Preferred Choice Healthcare.
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