About us

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center is a public rehab facility located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Specializing in the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, dual diagnosis, mental health and substance abuse, and opioid addiction, the center provides comprehensive care for those in need.

Operated by the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services. These include medical detox, psychiatric stabilization, and treatment for substance use disorders and mental health issues. The center employs best practice standards such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, and “Seeking Safety” to ensure the highest quality of care.

The recent expansion and renovations of the facility reflect its commitment to addressing the rising needs of individuals battling high acuity substance use disorders. The upgraded patient care unit is designed with soothing color palettes and enhanced safety features, including improved cameras, centrally located observation stations, and an abundance of natural light. These updates create a balanced space that prioritizes both comfort and safety.

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center has also announced a new collaboration with Counterflow LLC and Buncombe County Emergency Services. This partnership embeds two clinicians at the center who meet with people post-overdose to facilitate their entrance into inpatient care. This initiative helps bridge the gap from emergency response to specialized treatment, ensuring immediate, quality care for those in dire need.

In 2022, the center formally launched outpatient services to offer comprehensive clinical assessment, individual, group, and family therapy, peer support, and medications for opioid use disorder. Peer support services are now integrated throughout the treatment process, providing patients with continuous support from admission to reintegration into the community. This approach allows patients to lean on individuals who have experienced similar struggles, enhancing their recovery experience.

In North Carolina, approximately 1.2 million people have a substance use disorder. The center’s recent advancements in care, comfort, and recovery are crucial steps in increasing access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services. These efforts are essential as the behavioral health care system in North Carolina has been stretched and under-resourced for decades. Expanding Medicaid is a critical step to increase behavioral health access and ensure that needed care is affordable and available to all.

Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center remains dedicated to providing high-quality care to those in need, continuously improving its services to better support the community. For more information, visit the facility’s website.

Insurance

Payment Options

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Private health insurance
  • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
  • Other State funds
  • U.S. Department of VA funds
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds
  • Sliding scale payment assistance
  • Self-pay options
  • Financial aid

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Treatment

Treatment Options

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Outreach to persons in the community
  • Screening for mental disorders
  • Screening for substance use
  • Complete medical history/physical exam

Conditions Treated

  • Alcoholism
  • Mental health treatment
  • Substance use treatment
  • Co-occurring Disorders
  • Opioid Treatement

Levels of Care

  • Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Hospital inpatient detoxification
  • Hospital inpatient treatment
  • Aftercare

Treatment Modalities

  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Couples/family therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
  • Activity therapy
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Intervention Services
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Abnormal involuntary movement scale
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family counseling
  • Nutrition Therapy

License and Accreditation

  • State mental health department
  • The Joint Commission
  • SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)

Type of Detox

Facility Operation

  • State government
  • Program Tailored for LGBTQ Clients

Screening

  • Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV testing
  • STD testing
  • TB screening
  • Metabolic syndrome monitoring
  • Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
  • Laboratory testing

Ancillary Services

  • Case management service
  • Diet and exercise counseling
  • Education services
  • Family psychoeducation
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Psychosocial rehabilitation services
  • Suicide prevention services
  • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance

Opioid Treatment

  • Methadone detoxification
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine detoxification
  • Relapse prevention with naltrexone
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
  • Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Methadone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes buprenorphine
  • Prescribes naltrexone
  • Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
  • Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization

Emergency Mental Health Service

  • Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
  • Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Transitional Recovery Services

  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Housing services
  • Discharge Planning
  • Self-help groups
  • Naloxone and overdose education
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Age Groups Accepted

  • Seniors or older adults
  • Young adults
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Smoking or Vaping

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Vaping not permitted

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Published on: February 12th, 2025

Updated on: February 12th, 2025

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