Since 2010, CooperRiis at Asheville has been dedicated to helping those struggling with mental health issues like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dual-diagnoses, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. The non-profit offers a variety of residential programs aimed to encourage stabilization and lay the groundwork for sustained recovery. CooperRiis at Asheville offers a short-term program that generally lasts 45-90 days. The program can benefit those experiencing setbacks from mental health concerns or individuals looking for a starting point to long-term recovery.
Treatment is based on a therapeutic group structure, enhanced by the program’s community engagement and integrative wellness practices. Wellness plays a large part in healing, and CooperRiis provides nutrition, physical fitness, life skills, horticulture, and more. CooperRiis uses therapies like
cognitive behavioral therapy (
CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (
DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). With only 24 residents, there is a therapeutic community that supports each resident’s journey to recovery.
The CooperRiis at Asheville location is situated near the downtown area, in the historic Montford neighborhood. Residents enjoy private rooms along with an art studio, a horticulture room, fitness facilities, and areas for outdoor activities and leisure, including vegetable and herb gardens.
CooperRiis is accredited by CARF. This location is in-network with
Aetna and other out-of-network benefits are accepted.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like CooperRiis Asheville provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)