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About Carolina House
Nestled in North Carolina, Carolina House offers personalized support for individuals with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge-eating disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, bulimia nervosa, and other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED). Alongside primary and co-occurring eating disorders, they treat anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and self-harm. Their programs include residential treatment, a partial hospitalization program (PHP), and an intensive outpatient program (IOP).
Carolina House seeks to treat the whole person and promote the development of strong, lifelong emotional and behavioral skills that honor a person’s unique situation. Most mornings, clients meet with 24-hour nursing staff to assess vital signs and any medical concerns. After breakfast, clients who have received clearance from the medical and clinical teams may take a walk or engage in another approved activity. Clients then begin a full day of therapies, lectures, activities, and meetings. In addition to individual and family therapy sessions, clients participate in a wide range of therapy groups addressing topics such as body image, coping skills, interpersonal effectiveness, spirituality, and more. In the evenings, clients have free time for focused recovery work.
After a comprehensive nutrition assessment with Carolina House’s registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist, a specific nutrition plan is established for each client. Clients learn to re-establish a healthy relationship with food through individual and group sessions, mindful eating exercises, cultivating the kitchen garden, educational food shopping experiences, and meal preparation groups. Clients learn to reframe food as a tool for optimal health, rather than an adversary, and recognize their potential for greatness when they nourish themselves.
Carolina House’s campus sits on 10 acres of forested land, and provides a tranquil space for clients to heal. Being among the trees allows clients to slow down and connect with nature. Some clients enjoy the swing on their front porch and others busy themselves in the garden. Some read books on the screened-in porch, and others take walks in the woods. Its large, comfortable, home-like setting in the midst of the rural country provides an excellent place to step away from the stress of life and focus on recovery. Individuals of all genders live together harmoniously in the same house, fostering a supportive and welcoming community for everyone working towards recovery. Clients are accommodated in single-sex rooms and share bathroom facilities with individuals of the same gender. On weekends, clients enjoy visiting hours, leisure activities, and supervised group outings to nearby attractions.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
Carolina House provides gender-inclusive care for adults, offering residential mental health treatment for individuals ages 18 and older, and residential eating disorder treatment for individuals ages 17 and older. Their programs deliver 24/7 support with medical care, medication management, and a range of therapies, including individual, family, group, and experiential sessions. They are committed to creating an inclusive, safe, and welcoming environment where people of all sexual orientations and gender identities can receive the care they need. Understanding that eating and mental health disorders affect people of all genders, their dedicated team treats each individual with respect and compassion, fostering a space for life-changing healing.
Carolina House offers a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) specifically for individuals with eating disorders. The PHP serves as a transitional program for those stepping down from residential treatment or those who need more structure than an IOP can provide, helping clients gradually build independence. The IOP is designed for clients who are close to living independently and preparing to reintegrate into their communities. Both programs feature a range of therapeutic interventions, including individual, family, and group therapy, as well as experiential therapies.
Carolina House uses interpersonal process therapy groups as a safe space to identify and explore feelings, give and receive support and feedback, practice healthier ways of relating to others, and experience corrective interpersonal experiences. Interpersonal groups provide opportunities to assist others in their recovery, allowing clients to feel as if they have “given something back.” They help address cognitive distortions and self-criticism, and offer protection against the secrecy, shame, and isolation that often accompany mental health and eating disorders.
Staff members at Carolina House work with clients to incorporate mindful awareness into their daily lives. Increased awareness is facilitated through classes comprising both didactic exposure to the concepts of mindfulness, as well as the practice of various techniques. Mindfulness techniques will be continually reinforced during regularly scheduled yoga classes. In addition, clients will have time each day to practice these techniques individually. Mindfulness is a powerful tool to increase awareness, thus providing the opportunity for clients to make more conscious choices regarding their habits.
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
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Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
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Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
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Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Body Image Therapy
Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Motivational Interviewing
Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
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Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Center Pets
Addiction and mental health facilities with pets allow patients to interact with friendly dogs, cats, horses, and in some cases, even dolphins.
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Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Jessica Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Kooser
Clinical Director
Tonya Foreman
Psychiatrist
MD
Amie Sharrits
Psychiatrist
MD
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Thank you Carolina House, for helping me find my inner strength. I am forever grateful for everything & everyone at Carolina House!
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