Meridian Behavioral Health – Macon County

102 Thomas Heights Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734

About Meridian Behavioral Health – Macon County

Meridian Behavioral Health - Macon County offers outpatient treatment for individuals with alcohol and/or substance addiction. The program includes nutrition programs, medication management, group therapy and more. Meridian Behavioral Health - Macon County is located at Franklin, North Carolina.

PSR focuses on skill and resource development related to life in the community and to increasing the member’s ability to live as independently as possible, to manage their illness and lives with as little professional intervention as possible, and to participate in community opportunities related to functional, social, educational and vocational goals. Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) at Meridian Behavioral Health – Macon County is a service designed to help adults with psychiatric disabilities increase their functioning so that they can be successful and satisfied in the environments of their choice with the least amount of ongoing professional assistance.

Recovery Education at Meridian Behavioral Health – Macon County provides a supportive and empowering environment that facilitates wellness and skill-building through educational methods. Meridian’s success with WRAP classes and the Peer Support Training program, as evidenced by numerous testimonials of patients, suggest that there are distinct benefits to providing individuals with the opportunity to view themselves as “students that take classes” rather than “patients that get treatment” and that regular acknowledgements and graduation events are important in celebrating student successes

This program at Meridian Behavioral Health – Macon County facilitates a culture of self-determination and empowerment by offering classes, courses and seminars in various Wellness Management approaches and Wellness Toolbox topics. The basic educational structure is then supplemented with additional educational milieu components that are designed to facilitate self-study and provide regular opportunities for socialization and peer support.

Latest Reviews

Rebecca Burge
1 month ago on Google
5
My NP tries really hard to work with me on my medication. I have a lot of failed medications and I am hard to treat. She makes me feel like we will not give up until we find what works completely for me.
Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you, Rebecca, for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you have such a great relationship with your provider!
Diane Holbrook
2 months ago on Google
5
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you, Diane!
Brenda Porter
2 months ago on Google
4
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you, Brenda!

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Meridian Behavioral Health – Macon County 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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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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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Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

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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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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.
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).

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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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

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a structured way of helping those with major mental illnesses and/or substance abuse by bringing services directly to the patient in home. Instead of hospitalization or an outpatient program, staff members like social workers, psychiatrists, and counselors come directly to the patient's house for treatment. ACT is used primarily for those with severe and persistent mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, some of whom also contend with substance abuse. ACT can be short- or long-term (months to years), and provides the same multidisciplinary, 24/7 staffing of a psychiatric unit, but in the comfort of the patient's own home and/or community. The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) at Meridian Behavioral Health - Medical Park Loop is a service provided by an interdisciplinary team that ensures service availability 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and is prepared to carry out a full range of treatment functions wherever and whenever needed. A service recipient is referred to the Assertive Community Treatment Team service when it has been determined that his/her needs are so pervasive and/or unpredictable that they can not be met effectively by any other combination of available community services.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

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102 Thomas Heights Rd.
Franklin, NC 28734

Reviews of Meridian Behavioral Health – Macon County

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5

They helped my sister when she needed help, she is alive because they taught her how to change her life for better and walk with her through every step. Thank you all.

Reviewed on 9/7/2018
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3.5 (23 reviews)
Rebecca Burge
1 month ago
5

My NP tries really hard to work with me on my medication. I have a lot of failed medications and I am hard to treat. She makes me feel like we will not give up until we find what works completely for me.

Response from the owner7 months ago
Thank you, Rebecca, for your kind review! We are happy to hear that you have such a great relationship with your provider!
Diane Holbrook
2 months ago
5

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you, Diane!
Brenda Porter
2 months ago
4

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you, Brenda!
Steve C
2 months ago
2

I have been going to the highlands office for over two year and l am an RN for 10 years now. I have never had a provider as thorough, caring,, and helpful as Lori Green. When I missed my first appointment recently it really stressed me out, but Lori was so kind and reassuring, it really put me at ease, she said if you ever have any problems contact Melody and she will get me the message. Melody on the other hand told me if I miss another appointment, Lori will not call in medication to cover the days I am missing until I see her for my appointment Then she gives me an appointment nearly two weeks later and makes no attempt at having Lori call in any medicine for me knowing full well I m going to need it or I will get very sick. What kind of nurse intentionally does that. Yes I called the main number and they got me in to see Lori in less than a week and also had her call in enough medicine to get me by until my appointment.Several months later I missed my second appointment in over two years and Melody still has not returned my message. After leaving 3 messages in three days and making it clear that I was concerned and experiencing anxiety over this, she still never returned my call. Nearly 2 weeks have gone by and I still have not heard back from Melody. Yes, an Unprofessional, uncaring bully and now the worst bedside manner I have ever experienced in my life. I refuse to bite my tongue and sit in silence any longer. Sincerely

Response from the owner8 months ago
Thank you, Steve, for your kind review!
Donnell Hawkins
4 months ago
5

Changed my life!

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you, Donnell! We are so glad to hear about your experience with our team!
Alisa Five
4 months ago
1

It s sad that this place is still in business. As someone in recovery, unless you want a bunch of judgement and horrible medical care, I d go ANYWHERE else. They ll prescribe you anything under the sun to charge Medicaid, and be rude and careless as they do it. These woman wake up moody and take it out on their patients. They hate their job and life so they bully drug addicts. Appalachian is much better for state funded and they are compassionate and understanding. Don t waste your time with the women at Medidian.

Response from the owner4 months ago
Thank you, Alisa, for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt you did not have a good experience with our team. We'd love to hear more about your visit. Please feel free to email us at communications@brchs.com. We care about your health and well-being!
Emily Marie Lee-Spies (EmmaLee)
4 months ago
5

Telegraph appointments are available by phone at home very convenient

Response from the owner4 months ago
Thank you for your review!
Flame B. James
5 months ago
5

Excellent care and staff is competent and very caring. Always there to help me navigate this difficult time. Would recommend highly.

Response from the owner5 months ago
Thank you, Flame, for your kind review!
Terri Spear
6 months ago
5

Have never had a doctor more caring and thorough as Dr. Fincher. Staff is equally good.

Response from the owner8 months ago
Thank you, Terri, for your kind review!
Candace Bateman
6 months ago
5

Everyone has been extremely helpful, going above and beyond the call of duty! Melody is a DYNAMO, a Powerhouse and a force 'to be reckoned with. I truly appreciate the entire family!

Response from the owner6 months ago
Candace, thank you so much for this lovely feedback! We will be sure to share it with the team.
Kathy Isaacson
6 months ago
5

Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you, Kathy!
Amber Cramer
1 year ago
3

I like who I have through them now, but for those who can't reach them, they do that to everyone! Even the supervisor doesn't contact you back. They did reach out to a family member of mine and told her there not accepting new patients at this time. There very low on staff since blue ridge took over. And they sent her to another one I think in sylva and that was is booked too. If you need immediate care they tell you to go to hospital and see a psych.Which you will be put through tons of questions, thoroughly checked and undressed for some reason and evaluated. But in the end you'll end up with the treatment you need were there words. I know that doesn't help but it's how this place is. If you are thinking any suicideal thoughts they make you call a help line instead. Not the best place but I got in before the change happened but you'd think that made me the lucky one lol no because I don't have insurance so the program charges you instead of giving you the paperwork to fill out for those who can't afford. Going elsewhere is better trust me. But I'm not speaking of melody there she's sweet and helpful and Lori I think she's awesome but the staff in front there no help at all.For those who get replied back to on these reviews and they say we have reached you through email and text and calls many times, they do not do this! And the appropriate person they say that will hear about this is the person I said called her back and told her they were full...So they can say they help and care but for many people in this town we all feel like we have no real help at all. It's the worst place to live with mental illness

Response from the owner1 year ago
Thank you, Amber, for taking the time to share your experience with us. Our staff have reached out to you to ensure your concerns are being addressed. If there is anything else you'd like us to know, please feel free to email communications@brchs.com. We care about your health and well-being!
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