Grandfather Home for Children

158 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604

About Grandfather Home for Children

Grandfather Home for Children, located in Banner Elk, North Carolina is a non-profit alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Grandfather Home for Children include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

The natural setting lets patients get immersed in nature to reduce stress and begin their healing process in a holistic manner.

Grandfather Home for Children has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.

Latest Reviews

Randall Deighan
3 years ago on Google
5
As a child I was placed here and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. These people are saving children's lives and saved mine as well. I staid for sometime in the 90's and now I am a productive part of society, with 4 children, a degree, worked for a major sport, and am a 2 time war veteran. If not for a new start here I am sure my resume would read much different. Ill never be able to repay Grandfather home for saving my life. All can I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart and I love you all!!! I have overcome the "impossible" because of you!!!!!! If there is anything I can ever do to help please reach out to me. It would be an honor!
THE TORI ANN
4 years ago on Google
5
As a child in the early 2000's I went here it was awful..no love nothing is personalized and there's no real passion from the workers. It was just a job to them.. I'm older now moved to California started a business and started a family I came down here to visit today & it brought up so many memories of how I was treated & what I really needed when I was there..which really made me just want to knock on their doors and ask for a job... because the kids who go here really need someone who's walked in their same steps and came out on the other side Victorious . They need love and personalized care real attention to get to the root of the problem . Not just looked at as a bunch of mentally ill kids.. because all I was really missing was someone to truly care & to give me some tough love.
Kelly Schuh
4 years ago on Google
1
There Is another comment below made by Zavianna Day, all she said is very true i was there with her, not for as Long but we left around the same time. They brain wash the kids there into thinking everything is their fault and they have to act like the perfect little pet to be let go, you could only say or do what they wanted, any creativity or individualism was strictly punished

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Grandfather Home for Children works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.

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
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  • farm iconFarm Setting

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 591519

Contact Information

Phone icon (828) 898-5465
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158 Grandfather Home Drive
Banner Elk, NC 28604

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2.9 (20 reviews)
Randall Deighan
3 years ago
5

As a child I was placed here and it was the best thing that ever happened to me. These people are saving children's lives and saved mine as well. I staid for sometime in the 90's and now I am a productive part of society, with 4 children, a degree, worked for a major sport, and am a 2 time war veteran. If not for a new start here I am sure my resume would read much different. Ill never be able to repay Grandfather home for saving my life. All can I can say is thank you from the bottom of my heart and I love you all!!! I have overcome the "impossible" because of you!!!!!! If there is anything I can ever do to help please reach out to me. It would be an honor!

THE TORI ANN
4 years ago
5

As a child in the early 2000's I went here it was awful..no love nothing is personalized and there's no real passion from the workers. It was just a job to them.. I'm older now moved to California started a business and started a family I came down here to visit today & it brought up so many memories of how I was treated & what I really needed when I was there..which really made me just want to knock on their doors and ask for a job... because the kids who go here really need someone who's walked in their same steps and came out on the other side Victorious . They need love and personalized care real attention to get to the root of the problem . Not just looked at as a bunch of mentally ill kids.. because all I was really missing was someone to truly care & to give me some tough love.

Kelly Schuh
4 years ago
1

There Is another comment below made by Zavianna Day, all she said is very true i was there with her, not for as Long but we left around the same time. They brain wash the kids there into thinking everything is their fault and they have to act like the perfect little pet to be let go, you could only say or do what they wanted, any creativity or individualism was strictly punished

Abby Rose
4 years ago
1

don t send your children here this place denies them necessary things and makes their trauma worse.

Jack Bridges
4 years ago
1

I was a student there in the early and mid 70s..... the best and worst years of my life

Jybler 007
5 years ago
5

Great scenic place, especially around the summer!

Sharon Sam Rogers
5 years ago
4

The staff so an amazing job to fulfill the needs of the children. They show love and compassion and go the extra mile to insure the safety and well-being of each child.

Little One
5 years ago
2

Anika Q
6 years ago
4

The staff have been very patient with my daughter and have kept her safe for the last 6 months. She is autistic and runs away so she has to be in a locked facility. She is also very aggressive.I am usually informed of any incidents, restraints, or developments in a timely manner. The campus is beautiful and peaceful. There is a family support center there with apartments and rooms for family members to stay for free while they're visiting their child.There is a lake in walking distance with a playground, beach, swimming, and fishing. The counselor gave me a pass for a free trip to Grandfather Mountain.

S F
6 years ago
1

I was there in the late 80s it was the worst of all the group homes I was ever put in abusive staff low quality rations and over crowded I still have very bad memories and very few good ones I'm surprised they are still in operation I was so glad to get moved from there

Michelle Dennis
6 years ago
5

This place was very helpful to me. For those that say things like this place was very strict and wouldn't allow this or that well remember where you were. If you were there when it was a level 3 like I was then things weren't as bad as people are saying I can't speak for now that they are now a level 4 facility but when it was a level 3 this place was amazing. Thank you Steve, Justin, Ben, Kelly, Ginger and the many many many other staff that helped me in the total of 4 years I was there...

Zavianna Day
8 years ago
1

2015-2016 Grandfather home for children is a residential sexualized treatment facility NOT AN ORPHANAGE as it is listed. (They changed it to non profit lol) Meaning many of the other females I was there with were there because they had been sexually abused but on the flip side many of the males there were there because they had sexually abused someone. I was there for a year and 3 months. And over the course of time roughly 28 staff quit working there. When I first got there the majority of the staff had been there awhile but they rapidly started quitting and new staff would be hired and when they quit they hired more staff. Eventually new staff who hadn't been working there long were being expected to train newer staff when they barely knew what they were doing themselves. This made the staff very unreliable in various ways. Most of us living there came there with extremely severe trust issues and with staff always leaving and new staff not knowing what they were doing reinforced the fact that we couldn't trust anyone. I was in the female Level 3 Cottage (Mc Kowen) We were constantly being told we were not behaving well enough and we needed to try harder if we ever wanted to leave the facility. We were often denied simple things such as outside time and music. Considering the rules of Grandfather home for children are ridiculously strict being denied simple things like that are made a big deal. General rules of Grandfather home include waking up at 7 a.m. every morning including weekends and holidays. Going to bed at 8:30 every night including weekends and holidays. Security cameras are in every bedroom and are monitored from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and security guards that would walk through our hallways at night. As females we were not allowed to wear skinny Jeans, shorts, underwire bras, make-up, tampons, any type of V-neck t-shirt, and any bright neon color clothing items were considered attention-seeking. We were not allowed to sing or dance. We were not allowed to talk to a "peer" without a staff listening this was called underground Behavior and if we were caught for underground Behavior we were threatened with time extended to our stay. We were not allowed to be helpful to each other this was called flirtatious Behavior. The list goes on and on of unrealistic rules and expectations that we were held to. Besides that we were hardly listen to. If something happened we did not like we were forced to "cope" an example of this would be I am allergic to carrots the cafeteria was serving beef stew with the vegetables cooked inside. When I told the staff I could not eat the beef stew because there were carrots inside I was told there was nothing they could do for me and if "I was hungry enough" I would "just pick the carrots out" after trying to explain that I should be given an alternative because the meal contained ingredients I was allergic to I was told directly I would not be given an alternative meal and I would not be offered a snack. I continued on with the rest of my evening hungry. I woke up in the middle of the night crying because my stomach was hurting most likely from being so hungry. A staff came upstairs and explained to me that I would not be given any food but instead I should try using some coping skills to go back to sleep. Obviously this did not work. Grandfather home for children is very inconsistent. Many things that were said to us as clients were wrong. We never felt like we were good enough we were never rewarded for our good behavior. We were constantly reminded of the things we needed to improve on. At one point there was some bickering going on between females in the cottage an administrative staff member was called in to talk to us. Over the course of her "lecture" we were basically told that we were there because we deserve to be there. As I said in the beginning many of the females were there because they had been raped and had behavioral issues because of it. Last time I checked no one deserves to be raped.

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