288 South Ridgecrest Avenue, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 288 South Ridgecrest Avenue in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. It is a nonprofit provider. The Behavioral Health Services program is operated by Rutherford Regional Health System.
Levels of care offered here include hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Payment options include 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 young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Support services include discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, outcome follow-up after discharge, and housing services.
| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
| Exclusive services | Opioid use disorder clients only |
288 South Ridgecrest Avenue
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Facility's own contact828-286-5066
Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services lists the following levels of care: hospital inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services 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.
Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services 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. Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services directly at 828-286-5066. To compare Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Rutherford Regional Health System – Behavioral Health Services.
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