Four Circles Recovery

Closed: Horse Shoe, North Carolina
Four Circles Recovery NC 28742

About Four Circles Recovery

Four Circles Recovery was a rehabilitation program located in the small town of Horse Shoe, North Carolina. They offered residential therapy for young adults, but they are now permanently closed. There was a minimum stay of 60 days required. They accepted self pay but not insurance.

No outpatient services were offered due to the nature of their programs. They liked to incorporate recreational therapy and wildlife therapy. Clients were surrounded by nature and its beautiful lakes and mountains. They believed in helping their residents heal of their substance abuse issues through the help of nature. Through rigorous physical activity they hoped to instill self reliance and discipline.

Some people claimed that it was hard to get the medication they needed. They felt like some therapy sessions were lagged. Others have stated how wonderful this place is and how it really helped their loved ones overcome their substance abuse. A parent said it helped their son overcome problems in areas where other facilities had failed.

Latest Reviews

Vaughn Meddings
5 years ago on Google
4
I will be the first to say this is an amazing place, with insanely brilliant and challenging activities, however I've found the only thing to keep me sober long term has been the fellowship and working the 12 steps, which is very hard to do here. They also forced me to extend by convincing my family I still needed to be here, I walked out of the mountains and straight to a meeting, I've never looked back .
Frankie Ashton
6 years ago on Google
1
nearly every "client" in their custody learnedly feeds the savior complex ridden, gas lighting staff what is required to "transition" from this enterprise to the next circle of mind numbing AA hell. happy trails.
Sarah Williams
6 years ago on Google
5
My son had such a positive and life changing experience at Four Circles. Literally a life saver!

Location

Accepted Insurance

Four Circles Recovery works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

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Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
inpatient iconInpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

There are many types of drug rehab in North Carolina. To receive treatment for addiction, you can choose from many inpatient and outpatient programs. Often, participants start with detox and work through a full continuum of care that continues with ongoing support for long-term recovery.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • wilderness iconWilderness Setting
  • mountain iconMountain Views
  • lake iconLakeside
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • meditation iconMeditation Room
  • hiking iconHiking
  • art iconArt Activities

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 214635

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 1530

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: North Carolina
License Number: MHL-045-063

Fact checked and written by:
Jenise Alvarez
Edited by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD

Reviews of Four Circles Recovery

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4.5

This was really though at first. It was obvious some people were forced to be there and really hated it. But most of the staff really meant well and the food was good. I really miss my time there. This is a great program if you really put in the work!

Reviewed on 8/31/2018
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4.2 (27 reviews)
Vaughn Meddings
5 years ago
4

I will be the first to say this is an amazing place, with insanely brilliant and challenging activities, however I've found the only thing to keep me sober long term has been the fellowship and working the 12 steps, which is very hard to do here. They also forced me to extend by convincing my family I still needed to be here, I walked out of the mountains and straight to a meeting, I've never looked back .

Jon Rode
6 years ago
5

This place saved my life. I hated it while I was there, and said I would write a bad review when I got out, as you endure a lot physically and emotionally and it s not what the website describes it as and the things you will experience. However 7 months later, I miss this place and the friends and experiences I ve had. The staff and guides are awesome here and I can honestly say I miss it sometimes. Once in a lifetime experience. I can go on but I think that sums it up. Thank you for saving my life 4 circles!

Frankie Ashton
6 years ago
1

nearly every "client" in their custody learnedly feeds the savior complex ridden, gas lighting staff what is required to "transition" from this enterprise to the next circle of mind numbing AA hell. happy trails.

Cole Henley
6 years ago
2

Most of my group guides were awesome, but don't plan on getting the medication you need, or getting any help from your therapist. It feels like they are dragging your treatment out for no reason other than to keep making money off you. You can't get a sponser or work the steps while you're there. Which I think is critical for recovering addicts. Lot's of empty promises from the therapists and no explanation for why their plans for you keep falling through. Very frustrating place to be.

Geniene Olson
6 years ago
5

Wonderful!!!

Nydia Grauer
6 years ago
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Greenville Transitions
6 years ago
5

This is a great place with awesome staff! Not your average take on treatment. If the hospital setting is too much the wilderness is a great place to heal with some of the best therapist around to help you along your journey. I would highly recommend Four Circles as a treatment option.

Sarah Williams
6 years ago
5

My son had such a positive and life changing experience at Four Circles. Literally a life saver!

Carson lewin
7 years ago
1

About half of the staff was friendly, the other half you could tell hated their job or were on a 'power' trip. The food was decent, you HAVE to watch out for the counselors. They are VERY sneaky, my counselor/therapist Amanda C or M I believe I can't remember her last name was the worst person there. She made me believe she was actually looking out for my best interest when in reality she was actually going to use it against me in the end. I was there from beginning of October and was told by my counselor that if I busted my butt I could be out before Christmas and that's what I did. I busted my butt and went above and beyond and tried being a leader. My therapist told me if I went back out in the woods for a straight 2 weeks as soon as I got back I could go straight home to my family a week before Christmas, come to find out as soon as i got back, it was too good to be true which I should of known but she wouldn't let me go straight home and wouldn't release me literally until the day AFTER Christmas! To make matters worse AMANDA made me go to a halfway house for a month and a half before I finally went home and she tried suggesting I stay in Greenville for 6 months. I was completely disappointed and disgusted by her actions. The one positive is that I've been sober almost 10 months, since the first day I walked into 4 circles. You just have to be sick and tired of having that certain lifestyle. Anyways, if you decide to send someone there better hope they don't get Amanda as a therapist and hopefully they enjoy being outside bc that person gets a lot of that certainly. Hopfully this will help someone :)

Donna M
7 years ago
5

Quality facility with quality staff. We were so impressed by the knowledge and genuine caring exhibited by every employee we met.

T Howard
7 years ago
5

I credit Four Circles with saving my life. My time spent there was truly one of the best of my life, with incredibly compassionate guide staff and clinical team, mixed with tons of exciting adventures, it's the best possible place for one to begin their journey in recovery.

Robin Miller
7 years ago
5

I will always be grateful for the level of care my son received at Four Circles. As a wilderness-based recovery program, it succeeded where other programs/treatment protocols had failed and helped my son find the strength and belief in himself to fully engage in his own life and recovery. Plus, since addiction is indeed a family disease, I certainly benefited from the comprehensive family support program and learned so much about healing myself and regaining control over my own life.

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