Quick answers
- What is A Caring Alternative?
- A Caring Alternative is a treatment facility in Forest City, North Carolina, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use and mental health.
- Does A Caring Alternative accept Medicaid?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
- Does A Caring Alternative accept Medicare?
- Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
- Does A Caring Alternative offer services in Spanish?
- Spanish is not among the language services in its SAMHSA listing. Call to ask about interpreters.
- What is the phone number of A Caring Alternative?
- (828) 608-0743, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.
Type of care and setting
| Type of care | Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults |
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| Service setting | Outpatient |
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| Facility type | Outpatient mental health facility |
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Who it serves
| Age groups accepted | Young Adults; Adults; Seniors |
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| Special programs or groups | Young adults; Seniors or older adults; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI) |
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Payment and insurance
| Payment, insurance or funding accepted | Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds |
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Treatment and services
| Treatment approaches | Cognitive behavioral therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy |
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| Assessment and pre-treatment | Screening for tobacco use |
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| Education and counseling services | Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling |
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| Ancillary services | Family psychoeducation; Illness management and recovery; Psychosocial rehabilitation services; Vocational rehabilitation services; Case management service |
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| Recovery support services | Housing services |
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About the facility
| License, certification or accreditation | Mental Health Clinic or Mental Health Center |
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| Facility operation | Private for-profit organization |
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| Smoking policy | Smoking permitted in designated area |
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| Vaping policy | Vaping permitted in designated area |
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As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources
What to ask when you call
- Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
- Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
- Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
- Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
- Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
- Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
- Can family members take part?
A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.
Other treatment centers nearby
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Nearest emergency rooms
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