FIRST at Blue Ridge is a treatment provider in Ridgecrest, NC, delivering residential rehab and
sober living care with an individualized, evidence-informed approach.
The facility provides levels of care including residential rehab and sober living and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and relapse prevention counseling and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based,
holistic, individual treatment and twelve step.
FIRST at Blue Ridge serves men and women, adolescents, children, young adults and veterans and treats alcohol, drug addiction, prescription drugs, methamphetamine and synthetic drugs.
FIRST at Blue Ridge accepts 24 insurance options, including Medicare, Optum, Oscar and Tricare, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, support meetings, discharge planning and recovery coach.
For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to FIRST at Blue Ridge or call our 24/7 helpline.
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 FIRST at Blue Ridge provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)