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The Blanchard Institute Cornelius

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Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Outpatient

Primary Level of Care

Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Some centers offer intensive outpatient program (IOP), which falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient service.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

We are part of preferred networks with most insurance companies, including BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina. The admissions team can walk you through any out-of-pocket costs before you begin, so there are no surprises.

The Blanchard Institute in Cornelius looks at the whole picture when someone is dealing with both addiction and mental health concerns. Instead of just treating symptoms, the focus here is on the person behind them. By offering everything from intensive day programs to long-term recovery support, Blanchard makes sure nobody has to navigate those transitions between levels of care on their own.

Invite Loved Ones to Be Part of the Solution

While many programs approach care in isolation, Blanchard is grounded in the idea that lasting healing requires the full sphere of influence to be engaged. Families are included from the initial assessment through free weekly workshops and success planning, transforming loved ones from passive observers into active, supportive allies.

Enter a Space That Steadies Healing

Every detail at the Cornelius location is intentionally designed to create a calm, grounded environment where clients and families can focus on healing. The outpatient setting balances clinical rigor with a sense of warmth and dignity, making care feel both structured and genuinely accessible.

Walk Into a Future With a Team Behind You

For an eight-month stretch, people can continue to check in with their therapists while also meeting up with fellow alumni at weekly events. Through recovery management resources, clients leave treatment feeling like they have a safety net that makes sure nobody has to figure out daily life alone.

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AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
19902 N. Cove Rd., Cornelius, NC 28031 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
2 weeks to 1 year
Founded in 2017
9 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Codependency +8 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Chronic Relapse, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +7 More
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Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
Cigna
Tricare
Optum
Carelon Behavioral Health
Magellan Health
Oscar
Provider's Policy: We are part of preferred networks with most insurance companies, including BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina. The admissions team can walk you through any out-of-pocket costs before you begin, so there are no surprises.
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Master the Internal Response to High-Stress Moments
Master the Internal Response to High-Stress Moments
Biosound therapy works like a physical reset for a nervous system stuck in high-stress mode. By combining gentle vibrations with calming sound frequencies, this experience helps the body shift out of tension and into deep relaxation within minutes. Clients can get real-time biofeedback and learn how to stabilize their own response to stress.
Bring Chosen Family into the Fold
Bring Chosen Family into the Fold
Whether it is biological or chosen family, involving a support system from day one helps create a shared language of healing. Through free workshops and resiliency groups, loved ones learn the science behind their loved one’s struggle and trade frustration for empathy.
Navigate Detox in Total Privacy
Navigate Detox in Total Privacy
Sometimes, the best place to heal is at home. By providing 24/7 nursing access and psychiatric oversight, the outpatient detox program allows individuals to safely navigate withdrawal without losing the comfort and privacy of their own space. To ensure safety, a dedicated support person must accompany them to collect medications and is encouraged to remain by their side throughout the process.
Support the Entire System through Mindful Eating
Support the Entire System through Mindful Eating
Eating well at Blanchard is about giving the brain the tools it needs to stay healthy. When the body gets the right nutrients, it starts repairing the nervous system damage that causes mood swings and brain fog. By stabilizing blood sugar and brain chemistry, these meals help intense cravings, making it much easier to feel good and stay on track with sobriety.

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Joint Commission Accredited

Joint Commission Accredited

CARF Accredited

CARF Accredited

NAATP Member

NAATP Member

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Brian Bair

Brian Bair

CEO

MSW, MBA

Dr. Elise Herman

Dr. Elise Herman

Chief Medical Officer

Jamaal Othiossinir

Jamaal Othiossinir

Clinical Director

MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS, CSI

David Kruman

David Kruman

Primary Therapist

LCSW-A

MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT

Supportive Medication for Recovery

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT

Methadone

(Dolophine®, Methadose®)
Reduces opioid cravings
Not Available

Naltrexone

(Vivitrol®, Revia®)
Blocks opioid effects
Available

Buprenorphine

(Suboxone®, Subutex®, Sublocade®, Zubsolv®)
Eases opioid withdrawal
Available

This center accepts patients receiving MAT prescribed elsewhere for opioid use disorder, but does not provide MAT.

Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.

Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Day Treatment

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.

Family Program
Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Depression

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.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Intensive Outpatient Program

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.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Treatment Services

Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

The provider accepts patients with prescribed medications for addiction treatment, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for alcohol use.

Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Accepts Patients with Prescribed Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

The provider accepts patients with prescribed medications for addiction treatment, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for opioid use.

Day Treatment

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.

Intensive Outpatient Program

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.

Outpatient

Outpatient

During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.

Outpatient Therapy
Prescribes Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

Prescribes Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder

The provider prescribes medications for addiction treatment, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for alcohol use.

Prescribes Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Prescribes Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

The provider prescribes medications for addiction treatment, also known as Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), for opioid use.

Approaches

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Medical

Medical

Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Acupuncture
Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Expressive Arts

Expressive Arts

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

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.

Gambling

Gambling

Excessive, repetitive gambling causes financial and interpersonal problems. This addiction can interfere with work, friendships, and familial relationships.

Grief and Loss

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.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Personality Disorders

Personality Disorders

Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Chronic Relapse

Chronic Relapse

Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Marijuana
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Aftercare

Drug Screening
Family Follow-up Counseling
Support Meetings
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Relapse Prevention Planning
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Follow-up Sessions (in-person)
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Special Considerations

Family Program
Justice Involved
Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

Wheelchair Accessible

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Allowed in Designated Areas
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: acupuncture, group therapy and more.
Cornelius, North Carolina, United States.
We are part of preferred networks with most insurance companies, including BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina. The admissions team can walk you through any out-of-pocket costs before you begin, so there are no surprises.
The typical length is 2 weeks to 1 year.
The Blanchard Institute Cornelius provides day treatment, intensive outpatient program and more.