Located in Candler, NC, First Step Farm of WNC Womens Facility offers residential rehab and co-occurring mental health care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
Care here features levels of care including residential rehab and co-occurring mental health and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
group therapy, life skills, relapse prevention counseling and trauma-specific therapy and a treatment philosophy that is twelve step, tailored to the individual.
This center serves men, women, older adults, young adults and lgbtq+ and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
Coverage is accepted from 24 plans such as HealthNet, HealthPartners, Highmark and Humana; the admissions team can confirm what your policy covers.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, support meetings and employment counseling.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting First Step Farm of WNC Womens Facility, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
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 Step Farm of WNC Womens Facility provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)