How We Rank Listings
Every facility on this page is verified against public licensing and accreditation records before it appears in our directory. We prioritize programs that hold recognized third-party accreditation from the Joint Commission or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), that carry current state licensure through the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, and that clearly report the levels of care and payment options they offer.
Listings are organized to help you compare what matters most when choosing care: location, treatment types, insurance and payment acceptance, and specialty programs. We do not sell placement, and paid sponsorship never changes a facility’s position based on clinical quality. When information cannot be verified through a facility or a public source, we leave it out rather than guess.
- Current state licensure and third-party accreditation status
- Levels of care and evidence-based services offered
- Accepted insurance and payment options, including Medicaid and financial assistance
- Specialty programs for specific populations
Rehab in Concord: What to Know
Concord is the seat of Cabarrus County, part of the Charlotte metro just northeast of the city and best known nationally as home to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Our directory lists 11 treatment providers in and around the city, spanning detox, inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient care. For programs beyond the city limits, you can also browse the full North Carolina rehab directory, which includes nearby Charlotte-area communities.
Local care is anchored by Atrium Health Cabarrus, a 457-bed teaching hospital in Concord formerly known as NorthEast Medical Center, along with Daymark Recovery Services, which operates an outpatient center and a facility-based crisis center with detox in the city. Cabarrus County has built out its overdose response through the Cabarrus Health Alliance, which runs a syringe services program and maps naloxone deployment across the county to target hotspots. When comparing programs, it helps to understand the full range of addiction treatment options before deciding.
Like the rest of the Charlotte region, Cabarrus County’s overdose picture is driven largely by fentanyl mixed into the street drug supply, often alongside cocaine. That makes access to naloxone, medication-assisted treatment, and co-occurring care especially important. If synthetic opioids are part of your situation, our overview of fentanyl addiction and overdose risk explains what to watch for.
Cost of Rehab in Concord
The cost of treatment in Concord varies by the level of care you need, how long you stay, and whether you use insurance. Statewide averages give a useful starting point for what different types of care tend to cost in North Carolina before insurance is applied. Verifying your benefits early is one of the most effective ways to lower what you pay out of pocket, and our guide to using insurance for rehab walks through how to do that.
Because Concord sits in the greater Charlotte metro, treatment prices here can run at or near these North Carolina averages, though its outpatient and partial hospitalization options give residents paths that cost far less than residential care. Rather than focusing on a single sticker price, it helps to weigh cost against the level of care that fits your situation, since inpatient and outpatient programs occupy very different points on the price range. Several factors influence the final number:
How to Pay for Rehab in Concord
Cost should not be the reason someone goes without care, and among the 11 Concord facilities in our directory there is a solid mix of payment options. Most accept self-payment and private insurance, and several work with public coverage and assistance programs. Because North Carolina expanded Medicaid in December 2023, more low-income adults now qualify for help paying for treatment. The cards below show how many local facilities report accepting each payment type.
Medicaid
North Carolina expanded Medicaid to more adults ages 19 through 64 in December 2023, which broadened access to substance use treatment across the state. Four Concord facilities in our directory accept North Carolina Medicaid, and coverage includes medications for opioid use disorder such as buprenorphine and methadone. If a medication-based approach is part of your plan, our guide to medication-assisted treatment explains how it works.
Medicare
Medicare covers addiction treatment for eligible adults aged 65 and older and for some younger people with qualifying disabilities. Coverage spans inpatient care, outpatient services, and medications used in treatment. Four Concord facilities in our directory report accepting Medicare, so confirm what applies to you before you enroll in a program.
Military Benefits
Veterans and active-duty service members in the Concord area have coverage options through TRICARE, accepted at three local facilities, which covers inpatient care, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment. Veterans enrolled in VA health care can also reach substance use treatment through the Charlotte-area VA clinics connected to the Salisbury VA Health Care System. Our rehab resources for veterans and military outline what these benefits cover.
Insurance and Private Pay
Nine Concord facilities accept private health insurance, the second-widest option locally. Under federal parity rules, most plans cover addiction treatment at the same level as other medical care, but your actual cost depends on your plan, deductible, and whether a program is in network. Verifying benefits before admission is the single best way to avoid a surprise bill.
Other Low-Cost Options
For people without robust insurance, three Concord facilities offer sliding-scale fees and two report financial assistance. Cabarrus County’s publicly funded behavioral health system, coordinated through the Partners Health Management LME/MCO, extends care to uninsured residents who meet eligibility criteria. People who need help covering a specific program can also explore rehab scholarships as another route to care. Many major insurance carriers are accepted across Concord facilities, including:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Humana
- Ambetter
Levels of Care Available in Concord
Concord offers a full continuum of care for a mid-sized city, including partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options between residential and standard outpatient care. Our directory lists 4 detox facilities, 4 inpatient rehab programs, and 10 outpatient clinics. The cards below show what is available locally.
Care often begins with medical detox, where withdrawal is managed under supervision. Some people step into inpatient or residential treatment for round-the-clock support, while partial hospitalization programs offer intensive daytime treatment with evenings at home. The most widely available option is outpatient care, which lets people keep working or caring for family while attending treatment. Seven local programs treat co-occurring conditions such as depression alongside addiction, and planning for aftercare from the start makes lasting recovery more likely.
Specialty Programs in Concord
Many Concord facilities tailor treatment to specific populations and substances. The counts below reflect the specialty options most commonly reported by local providers.
Nine programs treat alcohol use disorder, the most common single focus locally, and five address opioid use disorder, usually with medication-assisted treatment. Six programs work with young adults, a group with the highest rates of illicit drug use nationally, and support for young adult and college student substance use is available. One provider offers LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, and gender-specific and older-adult tracks round out the mix.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Concord
Beyond the facilities in our directory, Concord and Cabarrus County offer a network of free and low-cost resources for people who need immediate help, harm reduction supplies, or a way into publicly funded treatment. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. Reaching out to a crisis support line is a safe first step.
Crisis and Helplines
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 any time for free, confidential help during a substance use or mental health crisis.
- Hope4NC Helpline: 1-855-587-3463, a free, confidential 24/7 line for emotional support, counseling referrals, and community resources across North Carolina.
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), a free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral line in English and Spanish.
- NC 211: dial 211 to connect with local health, housing, and recovery resources across Cabarrus County.
Local Treatment and Recovery
- Daymark Recovery Services, Cabarrus Center: 280 and 284 Executive Park Drive, Concord; outpatient care and a facility-based crisis center with detox and medically assisted detox.
- Cabarrus Health Alliance: the county’s public health agency, operating a syringe services program and coordinating naloxone distribution and overdose prevention.
- Partners Health Management (LME/MCO): coordinates publicly funded substance use and mental health services for Medicaid members and uninsured residents in Cabarrus County.
Harm Reduction and Naloxone
- North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition and naloxonesaves.org: mail free naloxone statewide and connect residents to harm reduction and treatment services.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Concord
Cabarrus County’s substance use crisis is documented through county and state public health data. Overdoses rose through the pandemic years, driven largely by fentanyl and cocaine, and the county has invested settlement funds and public health resources in reversing the trend.
The statewide decline is encouraging, and Cabarrus County’s syringe services and naloxone mapping are part of the local effort to sustain that progress. For a broader look at how these figures compare nationally, see our overview of national substance use statistics.
Resources
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health. (2021). Medication and Drug Overdose in Cabarrus County. https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. (2026). North Carolina Overdose Epidemic Data. https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs-services/chronic-disease-and-injury/injury-and-violence-prevention-branch/north-carolina-overdose-epidemic-data
- Cabarrus County. Opioid Epidemic Initiatives. https://www.cabarruscounty.us/CabCo-Resources/County-Initiatives/Opioid-Epidemic
- USAFacts. (2026). How many drug overdose deaths happen every year in North Carolina? https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-drug-overdose-deaths-happen-every-year-in-the-us/state/north-carolina/
- Cabarrus Health Alliance. Syringe Service Program. https://www.cabarrushealth.org/407/Syringe-Service-Program
- North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Substance Use Disorders. https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-use-services/substance-use-disorders
- North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition. Naloxone Access. https://www.nchrc.org/