Carolina Dunes

2050 Mercantile Drive, Leland, NC 28451

✓ Joint Commission Est. 2008 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Carolina Dunes

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health (CDBH) is a 112 bed psychiatric hospital located in Leland, NC, offering mental and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. CDBH provides different levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric care and residential treatment programs. CDBH also treats substance use disorders using evidence-based treatments. Clients have access to individual, group, family, and recreational therapies while staying at the hospital.
CDBH's clinical team offers specialized programs for both adolescents and seniors. The inpatient adolescent program is designed for ages 12-17 who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia and addictions. The senior program treats adults 50+ years old who may need treatment for grief, disordered thinking, aggression, sundown syndrome, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health’s campus includes outdoor courtyards, gymnasiums and plenty of windows that allow for natural light in the hospital rooms. CDBH accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and most commercial insurances.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Older Adults Girls Boys Midlife Adults

Amenities & Features

Basketball Court

Services Offered

Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Residential/24-hour residential
Psychiatric hospital
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Perphenazine Pimozide Thiothixene Thioridazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Clozapine Lurasidone Olanzapine Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Couples/family therapy Group therapy Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Private for-profit organization
Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Young adults Seniors or older adults Veterans Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Vaping not permitted
Court-ordered outpatient treatment Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Carolina Dunes

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 7+ days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

2050 Mercantile Drive, Leland, NC, 28451

Quick Facts

Program7+ days
FocusThis center treats mental heal...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carolina Dunes accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Carolina Dunes offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Medication-Assisted Treatment. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in NC or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 7+ days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Our counselors are available 24/7 to help you find the right program.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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