FIRST at Blue Ridge

32 Knox Road, Ridgecrest, NC 28770

Est. 1991 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About FIRST at Blue Ridge

FIRST at Blue Ridge assists individuals with long-term substance use disorders. They provide a range of programs, including long-term, short-term, veterans programs, and transitional housing. Their unique peer-led community model, where individuals with lived experience guide others toward recovery, fosters healing, personal responsibility, and growth. They offer evidence-based guidance and education, empowering clients to rebuild their lives and achieve sustainable recovery, becoming contributing members of society.
Their year-long program integrates holistic, evidence-based approaches through daily clinical groups, self-help meetings, Alcohol Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA). Services include life skills, job placement assistance, transitional living, social services, anger management, 12-step programs, and vocational training. A fee-for-service short-term program is also available, providing room and board, clinical assessments, group therapy, and Phase One activities.

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Children Young Adults Veterans Couples Midlife Adults

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Medication for mental disorders
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department State department of health
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Cash or self-payment
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Veterans Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Spanish
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Social skills development Transportation assistance

What to Expect at FIRST at Blue Ridge

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 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 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

32 Knox Road, Ridgecrest, NC, 28770

Quick Facts

Program30 days
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Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

Insurance verification · No obligation

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Methamphetamine Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

FIRST at Blue Ridge offers Residential Rehab, Sober Living, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. 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 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

Need Help Choosing the Right Center?

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

(833) 567-5838

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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