1. NC Division of Mental Health — Substance Abuse — Free
State agency coordinating addiction treatment.
(800) 662-7030 · 3001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Best Substance Abuse in North Carolina — 14 verified resources
About Substance Abuse
Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.
14 Resources
2. Fellowship Hall — Greensboro
Residential addiction treatment with women's program.
(336) 621-3381 · 5140 Dunstan Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405 · 24/7 · Visit Website
3. Pavillon — Mill Spring
Women-specific residential treatment in western NC.
(828) 694-2300 · 148 Pavillon Pl, Mill Spring, NC 28756 · 24/7
4. Monarch NC — Substance Abuse Treatment
Outpatient addiction services across NC.
(866) 272-7826 · Multiple NC locations · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
5. Oxford House North Carolina
Sober living including women-only houses.
(800) 689-6137 · Multiple locations statewide · 24/7 residences · Visit Website
6. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free
Findtreatment.gov — searchable database of substance use and mental health treatment facilities nationwide.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
7. Alcoholics Anonymous — Free
AA — free worldwide fellowship for those struggling with alcohol. Find a meeting near you.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
8. Narcotics Anonymous — Free
NA — free fellowship for those recovering from drug addiction. Worldwide meeting locator.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
9. SMART Recovery — Free
Self-Management and Recovery Training — science-based addiction recovery support groups and online meetings.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
10. Women for Sobriety — Free
Recovery program designed by and for women dealing with substance use, with online and in-person groups.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
11. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free
Free fellowship for families and friends of alcoholics. Find a meeting near you.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
12. Nar-Anon — Free
Free fellowship for those affected by someone else's drug use. Worldwide meeting directory.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
13. Shatterproof — Free
Reversing the addiction crisis through advocacy, science-based treatment, and family support.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
14. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free
Organizing the recovery community to advocate for policy and reduce stigma.
Nationwide · Online · Visit Website
Frequently Asked
- How many substance abuse resources are in North Carolina?
- Women's Corner tracks 14 verified substance abuse resources for women in North Carolina.
- Are substance abuse resources in North Carolina free?
- 10 of the 14 listed substance abuse resources in North Carolina are explicitly free or low-cost.
- Which cities in North Carolina have substance abuse resources?
- Listings span cities including Raleigh, Greensboro, Mill Spring.
- What are some examples of substance abuse resources in North Carolina?
- Featured entries include NC Division of Mental Health — Substance Abuse, Fellowship Hall — Greensboro, Pavillon — Mill Spring, Monarch NC — Substance Abuse Treatment, Oxford House North Carolina.
- Do these listings include phone numbers?
- 5 of 14 North Carolina substance abuse listings include verified phone numbers.
- Where do I start if I want help with addiction?
- Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
- Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?
- Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
- Are there women-only treatment programs?
- Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
- What about pregnancy and addiction?
- Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.