List of North Carolina Short-Term Rehabs
Adult & Teen Challenge Sandhills – Coastal Plains is a residential addiction recovery program for men in eastern North Carolina serving as an Induction Center (Phase II) within the broader Adult & Teen Challenge Sandhills continuum. It provides immersive, live-in care rooted in a faith-centered recovery model that integrates structured recovery work with community living, routine and personal development within an extended live-in model.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
- Military
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
1456 Lula Long Road, Elizabethtown, NC
Key details about ATC Sandhills - Coastal Plains
How long is treatment?
Veterans: 16 weeks
Active-Duty Soldiers: 28 days
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at ATC Sandhills - Coastal Plains?
Russ Cambria, BS, Pastoral Counseling | CEO
Hoving Home’s North Carolina Home in Rose Hill, NC is a faith-based residential recovery program for adult women whose alcohol, drug, or life-controlling behaviors have significantly impacted daily functioning, relationships or wellbeing. Hoving Home is a nonprofit Christian recovery organization that places recovery work within a structured, supervised live-in environment, helping people step out of crisis and begin rebuilding stability and daily routines.
Rehab Settings
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Women
306 E South Street, Rose Hill, NC
Key details about Hoving Home
How long is treatment?
30 days
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
Adult & Teen Challenge Sandhills – Southern Pines Training Center is the Phase I and Phase III residential hub for men within the longer-term, faith-based recovery model operated by Adult & Teen Challenge Sandhills in North Carolina. This Training Center is a live-in residential facility, not a traditional outpatient clinic. where participants begin their recovery journey and later return to complete advanced phases of the program.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Men
444 Farm Life School Road, Carthage, NC
Key details about ATC Sandhills - Southern Pines
How long is treatment?
Phase I: 30 days
Phase III: 5 months
(Phase II done in Kannapolis)
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at ATC Sandhills - Southern Pines?
Russ Cambria, BS, Pastoral Counseling | CEO
Addiction Recovery Care Association, Inc. (ARCA) is a nonprofit, licensed substance use disorder treatment organization in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that provides a continuum of care designed to help adults overcome alcohol and drug addiction through medically supervised detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient support and family-involved services housed within structured environments. ARCA has served the Piedmont Triad region for decades, emphasizing evidence-informed care and community reintegration.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Medical Detox
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Nutritional Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
Trust Factors
- CARF-Accredited
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
- Licensed Staff
- Non-Profit Organization
5755 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem, NC
Key details about ARCA
How long is treatment?
28 days (after detox)
Does ARCA have a detox on-site?
Yes
What is their capacity?
99 people in residential program
The Bridge to Recovery Regional Recovery Center is a licensed, faith-informed residential addiction recovery program in Monroe, North Carolina that provides structured care for adults whose alcohol or drug use has significantly disrupted daily functioning, relationships or personal wellbeing. Combining clinical elements, 12-Step support and spiritual engagement, the center offers recovery opportunities designed to meet physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Peer Recovery Services
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Christian
- Executive Drug Rehab
- Men
- Women
2111 Stafford Street Ext., Monroe, NC
Key details about The Bridge To Recovery
How much does The Bridge To Recovery cost?
$3,500 for 30-day program
How long is treatment?
30 day (7, 10 or 14 days if needed)
Is it co-ed?
Co-ed and gender-specific (men and women separated for sleeping)
What professional/medical staff work at The Bridge To Recovery?
Lew Davis, MHA, PhD (LCMHC, QS, LCAS, CCS, MAC, NCC) | Executive Director
Beth Caudle, LCMHC-A, LCAS-A | Clinical Director & Counselor
Candice Wood, LCAS-A | Counselor
Debb Isom, CADC-I | Counselor
What is their capacity?
12 women and 18 men
Samaritan Colony is a non-profit residential addiction recovery facility for men in Rockingham, North Carolina, providing structured live-in treatment to underserved adults since 1975. The 12-bed program serves the Sandhills region and surrounding North Carolina communities, placing recovery work within a stable, supervised setting where daily routines, therapeutic engagement, and community accountability come together over a 28-day residential stay.
Rehab Settings
- Short-Term Inpatient
Services Offered
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale
- State Financing
Clientele Served
- Men
136 Samaritan Drive, Rockingham, NC
Key details about Samaritan Colony
How long is treatment?
28 days
Does Samaritan Colony have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Samaritan Colony?
Barry Hill, MA, LCAS | Clinical Director
Robert Smith, CADC | Clinician
What is their capacity?
12 men
FIRST at Blue Ridge is a licensed therapeutic community and long-term residential recovery program in Black Mountain, North Carolina that helps adults change entrenched substance use behaviors by integrating recovery work into structured daily living. Its mission is to provide opportunity, guidance and education so individuals can rebuild personal responsibility, life skills and sustained sobriety.
Rehab Settings
- Halfway House
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Assessment
- Faith-Based
- Peer Recovery Services
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
- Vocational Rehabilitation
Payment Options
- Free or Low-Budget
- Low-Cost Options
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for Criminal Justice Clients
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Veterans
- Women
32 Knox Road, Black Mountain, NC
Key details about First at Blue Ridge
How long is treatment?
Long-term: 12 months
Short-term: 30 days
Halfway House: 90 days
Is it co-ed?
No, men and women separated
What professional/medical staff work at First at Blue Ridge?
Laurie Moody, LCMHC-A, LCAS, CCS-I, NCC | Clinical Director
What is their capacity?
85 men and 65 women
Residential Treatment Services of Alamance, Inc. is a licensed, long-term residential addiction and mental health recovery program in Burlington, North Carolina that provides structured, 24-hour care for adults working to overcome alcohol or drug dependence, trauma, or co-occurring mental health concerns. Established in 1971 as Wesley Hall of Alamance, RTSA blends clinical stabilization, residential living, and recovery-oriented programming.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
- Short-Term Inpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Aftercare
- Faith-Based
- Holistic
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Twelve-Step
Payment Options
- AmeriHealth
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Low-Cost Options
- Medicaid
- NC Medicaid
- State Financing
Clientele Served
- Adults
136 Hall Avenue, Burlington, NC
Key details about RTSA
Does RTSA have a detox on-site?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at RTSA?
Todd Perry, MSW | Facility Manager
Leon Burgess, LCAS
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Frequently Asked Questions
With a shorter treatment window, the quality of care matters even more. Look for programs that use evidence-based therapies, have licensed clinical staff, and, importantly, offer strong aftercare planning so you're not on your own the day you leave. Ask how they'll help you step down to outpatient care or other support after discharge.
Short-term rehab can be effective if this is your first time seeking treatment, your addiction is mild to moderate, and you have a stable home environment and support system waiting for you. Where it tends to fall short is when there's a history of relapse, severe or long-standing addiction, co-occurring mental health challenges, or a weak support system at home. The key factors to weigh are how long you've been using, whether you've tried treatment before, and how much external support you have. If you're unsure, our side-by-side comparison of [Short-Term vs. Long-Term Inpatient Rehab] breaks down the differences in focus, cost, and who each option works best for.
More than you might think. Being close to home makes family visits and discharge planning easier, and since aftercare is critical after a short-term program, being near the outpatient providers or support groups you'll use next can smooth that transition. On the other hand, if your home environment is closely tied to your use like the same neighborhood or the same people, a program in a different area gives you distance from those triggers during a vulnerable time.
Yes, most short-term programs include at least some family programming, even within the 28-day window. This typically looks like one or more family therapy sessions, a family education component about addiction and recovery, and involvement in your discharge and aftercare planning. The time is limited, so it's focused on the essentials: helping your family understand what you're going through, learning how to support your recovery without enabling, and making sure everyone is on the same page for when you come home.
Sometimes, yes, but it depends on the situation. For someone with a shorter addiction history, stable housing, strong family support, and no prior treatment attempts, a 30-day residential stay can be a solid start. But for many people with moderate to severe addiction, 30 days is often just enough time to stabilize physically and begin engaging in treatment. It’s common for the first couple of weeks to be dominated by sleep recovery, stress regulation, and simply getting the brain and body to a more functional baseline. If someone leaves right as they’re starting to think clearly and participate fully, outcomes tend to suffer.
More structured than most people expect. Your day will usually start early, around 6:30 or 7:00 a.m., with communal meals, a morning check-in, and then a full clinical schedule: group therapy sessions, individual counseling, educational workshops, and sometimes physical activity or expressive therapies like art or writing. Evenings typically include a peer support meeting like AA or NA, followed by a reflection group and a set wind-down time. The main thing to know about short-term programs specifically is that the pace is fast. Discharge planning starts almost from day one because there's a lot to cover in 28 to 30 days. You'll be building the same skills as someone in a longer program, just on a tighter timeline, with the expectation that you'll continue with outpatient care or another step-down after you leave.
A Professional Perspective on Short-Term Treatment
Short-term treatment is often the first thing people think of when they consider getting help for addiction, a 28 or 30-day program, structured and time-limited. For some people, it is exactly what they need. For others, it is a starting point that needs to be followed by more. The key is understanding which situation you are actually in, because the difference matters enormously for what comes next.
“No single treatment is appropriate for everyone. Treatment varies depending on the type of drug and the characteristics of the patients. Matching treatment settings, interventions, and services to an individual’s particular problems and needs is critical to his or her ultimate success in returning to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and society.”
What this means if you are searching for short-term treatment
A 30-day program can be a genuine turning point, especially for someone who has strong support at home, a shorter history with addiction, and a stable life to return to. But it is not the right fit for everyone, and choosing a program based on what is quickest or most convenient can mean leaving before the real work has had a chance to take hold. Before committing to any program, ask honestly: does the length match the problem? A good treatment provider will help you figure that out, and if they don’t ask enough questions about your situation before making a recommendation, that itself tells you something.