Red Oak Recovery

Red Oak Recovery in Leicester, North Carolina, is CARF accredited and LegitScript certified. They’re members of the NAATP and The Association for Addiction Professionals. They’re set in the Blue Ridge Mountains and emphasize clinician-run programs.

The center is in-network with BCBS, Aetna, First Health, Humana, Ascension Health, and Optum United Health and will work with out of network insurances. Payment plan options are available for those without insurance.

Types of Red Oak Therapies for Clients with Substance Use Disorder

Their location in the wilderness means there’s plenty of outdoor activities and chances to connect with nature. Holistic therapies consist of yoga, meditation, and acupuncture. Adventure therapy encompasses day hiking, canoeing, fly-fishing, rock climbing, ziplining, whitewater rafting, ropes courses, and camping.

Evidence-based therapy options consist of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), family therapy, group therapy, psychotherapy, and behavioral therapy. CBT helps a client change destructive behaviors by changing their thinking patterns. DBT is integration of opposites where a client combines acceptance and change to modify behaviors.

Equine therapy is used with interactions between clients and horses. Activities like grooming, leading, and building relationships with the horses relieves anxiety and depressions and enhances self-awareness.

Medication management may be part of a client’s treatment if needed. The center uses medications such as antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

Additional Treatments in Leicester

The center also offers treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, eating disorders, anger management, OCD, mood disorders, trauma, grief, and personality disorders.
Clients report the programs as physically and mentally challenging but balanced by the opportunity to reset and distract throughout the day. Staff are reported as being caring, compassionate, and supportive.