Adult Recovery Unit
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The Adult Recovery Unit (ARU) is a 24-hour residential treatment facility located in Waynesville. The ARU is an alternative to hospitalization for adults in crisis who have mental health and/or substance use challenges or an intellectual/developmental disability.
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Our dedicated treatment team, comprising medical and mental health professionals, provides comprehensive support, including:
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Psychiatric evaluation
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Medication management
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Continuous monitoring and observation
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Individual and group counseling
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Wellness education
Aftercare planning is a priority and begins upon admittance to the ARU to increase the success of a smooth transition and continuation of services following discharge.
Consideration for ARU admissions occur 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To access this service, contact the Appalachian Community Services, Mobile Crisis Management team at 888-315-2880.
Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient (SAIOP)​
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SAIOP is a structured service that is provided at an outpatient center designed to help adults begin their recovery and learn skills for recovery maintenance. SAIOP is offered at least 3 hours a day, at least 3 days a week, with no more than 2 consecutive days between offered services. Group counseling is provided each day SAIOP services are offered.
SAIOP includes, but is not limited to, the following services:
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Individual counseling and support
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Group counseling and support
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Family counseling, training or support
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Biochemical tests to identify recent drug use (e.g. urine drug screens)
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Strategies for relapse prevention to include community and social support systems in treatment
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Life skills
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Crisis contingency planning
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Disease Management
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Treatment support activities that have been adapted or specifically designed for persons with physical disabilities, or persons with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance abuse/dependence or mental retardation/developmental disability and substance abuse/dependence.
DWI Assessment and Treatment
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Anyone convicted of a Driving While Impaired (DWI) in North Carolina is required to complete a DWI assessment followed by recommended treatment. Our assessments are completed by Certified Clinicians that specialize in addiction.
The following treatment may be recommended following the completion of a DWI assessment:
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DWI Classes
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Prime for Life (ADETS)
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DWI Individual or Family Counseling
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Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient (SAIOP)
DWI Services are provided at the following Appalachian Community Services locations:
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750 US Highway 64 West, Murphy, NC
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100 Teptal Terrace, Bryson City, NC
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91 Timberlane Rd, Waynesville, NC
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100 Thomas Heights, Franklin, NC
If you require a DWI assessment, contact us at 828-837-0071, extension 2879 to schedule an appointment.
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