The Blanchard Institute

The Blanchard Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina is CARF accredited and certified by The Joint Commission, and is an NAADAC Approved Education Provider. They are in-network with many insurance providers, may be able to get some services approved with out-of-network providers, and offer self-pay options.

Numerous Treatment Levels for Substance Use Disorder

This facility has an expansive listing of programs, with treatment at several outpatient levels of care so you get the treatment you need at each stage of your recovery.

You may start with withdrawal management is a seven to ten day program initiated by an evaluation and followed by daily medical appointments. This program allows a client to safely detox at home.

The partial hospitalization program (PHP) lasts two to four weeks, uses holistic methods, and can diagnose and treat any co-occurring mental health disorders.

Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is the next step down from PHP. It offers flexible scheduling and provides treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

The Outpatient program lasts for eight weeks and provides transitional support for clients returning to work and/or the community.

Recovery management is a long term relapse prevention program that lasts eight months and provides transitional support from treatment. This program consists of weekly meetings to support sobriety while patients are still experiencing triggers and stressors.

Beyond Traditional Therapy with Holistic Treatments and Family Workshops

This facility emphasizes holistic therapies which include BioSound Therapy, creative art therapy and yoga. They pair this with conventional methods like dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and weekly support groups.

Free family workshops are offered every two weeks for clients and their families. The workshops give families the knowledge and tools to support the client during sobriety.

Social and Legal Support in Charlotte

Other services here include DWI services for clients charged with in and out of state offenses. They also offer a mental health program here, a family program and an alumni program so you can stay in touch with your recovery community. They connect you with community support resources too and they have a resilience group and multi-family sessions.

Many clients have had positive things to say about the clinic’s family centered services including the family resilience group and bimonthly family workshops. For those needing transportation, the nearest bus stop is a three minute walk.