PORT HEALTH | Morehead City Clinic

Morehead City, North Carolina

3715 Guardian Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557

(252) 222-3144
4.7 (15 reviews)

About PORT HEALTH | Morehead City Clinic

Port Human Services, in Morehead City, North Carolina, provides outpatient mental and behavioral health care services for adolescents and adults. Specialized services are available for young adults, teens, seniors, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Their primary treatment modalities include psychotherapy and recovery focused life skills training.

Port Human Services is a mental and behavioral health care center for adults and adolescents in Morehead City, North Carolina. They offer dual diagnosis care, outpatient drug rehab, and aftercare support, with specialized services for seniors, young adults, and adolescents.

The outpatient program supports clients’ long term recovery through a robust continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Their step down approach encompasses multiple levels of care, including intensive outpatient (IOP) and standard outpatient treatment. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized treatment planning, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive, trauma informed individual, group, and family therapy drawing on proven modalities, including CBT and motivational interviewing. The program prioritizes recovery focused life skills training, including courses in coping, self care, wellness, and relapse prevention.

The aftercare services at PHS are designed to facilitate clients’ successful reintegration into their homes, families, schools, workplaces, and communities. Peer coaching, career counseling, 12 step program induction, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs are available.

Port Human Services is CARF accredited. They accept private insurance, military insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and self pay. Financial aid is available.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • shield-cross iconPrivate Insurance
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

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.

inpatient iconInpatient

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.

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

Individuals in early recovery often require 24-hour clinical care in North Carolina. This supervised care typically includes medications to treat specific withdrawal symptoms, which vary based on the substance abused. For example, staff may provide sleep aids to treat insomnia in patients who are addicted to marijuana. For those overcoming a cocaine use disorder, anti-depressants may be prescribed to manage mood swings. Other medications may also be provided to treat addiction-related health issues.

User icon Programs

check iconAdolescence program

adult-program iconAdult program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential setting
  • private iconPrivate setting
  • car iconPrivate transportation

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

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.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

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.

check iconDual Diagnosis

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.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

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.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

equine-therapy iconEquine Therapy

intervention iconGroup Therapy

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.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

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.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

Trauma therapy helps you reclaim your life after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Therapists help to process these memories, which promotes emotional healing and reduces anxiety in social situations. This improves your overall well being and increases your self confidence.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps you process and integrate traumatic situations that have happened to you or that you have witnessed. It's a short term and holistic approach to therapy which often leads to improvement after just a few sessions. Your practitioner must undergo specialized training to administer EMDR effectively.

family iconFamily Therapy

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.

life-skills iconLife Skills

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.

recreational-therapy iconRecreational Therapy

Recreational therapy in North Carolina helps you during drug and alcohol addiction recovery by engaging you in activities that support your physical and mental health. Sports, arts, and outdoor adventures give you positive experiences that help replace substance use and help you develop healthy habits and a support network.

Check icon Accreditations

CARF

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

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3715 Guardian Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557

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danni tillman
9 months ago
5

may the lady who works the front desk be as appreciated in her private life as she is in my heart. what a sweet angel.

Carissa May
9 months ago
2

They do their best to help people as soon as possible with mental/behavioral health care, but the woman in charge of calls regarding medications never answers and hasn't responded to my voice mails in 3 days. The front desk couldn't help. I also can never get in for months because they book everyone 3 months in advance for appointments most people probably cancel... Might need a new system for that cause this is wasting everyone's time.

Janice Harton
1 year ago
5

Wonderful experience. All the staff treated me with dignity and respect.

Dani Wood
1 year ago
5

Port Health helped me gain a quality of life that I never would have gotten without them. The staff are always so warm and welcoming and don't treat you like a number, they treat you as a human being. From Kathy and Brooke and T up at the front, to all the counselors, man oh man, what a team effort. I was treated like family from the moment I walked in those doors completely bankrupt. I got out of detox and got an appt. set up and have been going ever since. I graduated their SAIOP program, and now do their One hour groups, see a David once a month and see my beautiful therapist Liz once a month and if I need to talk to her sooner, she always makes herself available. With doing group therapy you become apart of the entire counseling staff. Leigh Anne is just adorable and amazing, Danny does amazing at teaching mindfulness Friday's and Amanda is smart as a whip and always likes to get you out of your comfort area. Chels and the counselors who do SAIOP are imperative parts of this recovery process, and I have been asked to come back and speak at these groups about my experience, strength and hope of what this program has done for my life. I will forever be grateful for this place and all the staff and the tools they teach you how to live a successful, mindful, can be proud of yourself and get your life back and better then ever before. I love you all so so much! Thank you for everything you have done to help me and continue to help me. Ohhhh and can't forget my love Angel the nurse that is amazing and so compassionate and she's always a breathe of fresh air.

Melissa Mason Guzman
1 year ago
5

Reception and front end staff are wonderful and professional. Clinical staff are absolutely a God send and understand completely what s going on in health healing for today. Not just prescribers, but actually want you well and safe. Give them a try, and bless you on your own healing journey. Thank you for everything you do for my loved one. Melissa Mason Guzman

Carla Alexander
1 year ago
5

Great staff. Got me on the right meds

Elizabeth Merkh
1 year ago
5

There has never been a time that I haven t felt right at home at Port Health. The girls that keep everything running smooth at the front desk are always nice and courteous. The therapist have such caring and loving ways to make you feel they understand your every word and partner with the most amazing physician Dr David Taylor to get a treatment plan that works best for you. They will help you and make sure your mental health is so very well taken care of. Without the team at Port Health I don t know where I d be today!

Fanecia Campbell-Daye
1 year ago
5

I have suffered a lot of trauma from childhood I have been with Port Health for a lot of years. I have suffered emotional, mental abuse from my family for a long time. I have regular therapy sessions and also my mental health physician every month. They have helped me tremendously being able to cope with being traumatized by members of my family. I am still around some family members because I needed a place to stay and I am starting over. If there is a problem I always call for help during work and after hours support team. They do have regular meetings here on specific days and I have attended a meeting. I do attend therapy sessions regularly. I have been through alot of through trauma that was not my fault in my family. The most important part I learned through going to Port Health is it was not my fault and I was too young to ever remember and do not hold me accountable for anything that others have done in my families. I am in a better place now and I know every day it will get better. Thank you Port Health!

Rene'
2 years ago
5

They listen to the individual! They go in depth to find the best way forward, putting the darkness behind you an are truly a great group of Dr's, Therapist an front desk employeesDesigning a personalized profileA terrific team of peopleNeed an advocate YOU will find one here if you are ready to turn your life around or just moving forward sometimes is difficult,Listening to your individual needs

Response from the owner4 years ago
Rene', thank you so much for the thoughtful review! We're so glad you found your way forward with us. Thanks again!
Jessica Bellard
2 years ago
5

The staff at Port Health have always been friendly and professional. I have never had an unpleasant experience here. David Taylor has always treated me as an equal, listened to my concerns, and offered solutions as a holistic approach to care. He doesn t just write a prescription and send me out the door. Care should be centered around the patient and what works for them. He has taken time with me, on several occasions, to get to the root of the problem and work on them from top to bottom, inside and out. He lays the options out on the table, offering education to understand my options, and how they can work for me. I truly respect his advice and him as a person and provider. Port Health offers patient centered care that goes above and beyond. Thank you for that.

Response from the owner2 years ago
Jessica Bellard, we truly appreciate the time you took to leave this wonderful review and to provide us with a 5-star rating. We are glad to hear you were well cared for by our team!
Byron Mitchell
2 years ago
5

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you for the 5-star review, Byron Mitchell!
Michelle Bramlette
2 years ago
5

I have gone to this Port a few times, and I failed. But that was my fault, not anyone else's. I successfully completed the SAIOP program and LOVE my facilitator. They really do care for you here. I didn't want to step down. I still see her as my therapist and she knows me in and out. I recommend them to anyone that needs mental or substance abuse services!

Response from the owner2 years ago
Michelle Bramlette, thank you for the 5-star rating! We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our team!
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