Charleston Center

About Charleston Center

Charleston Center is a substance use treatment provider in North Charleston, South Carolina that is operated by Charleston County’s Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services. The facility offers a full spectrum of care including withdrawal management, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and medication assisted treatment. With CARF accreditation and flexible scheduling, the center upholds high standards for treatment and is designed to meet individuals wherever they are in their recovery journey.

Robust Treatment Options from Charleston County

Charleston Center offers withdrawal management or detox as well as residential rehab, standard outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient programs and group therapy with evening scheduling options. The facility also provides MAT using all FDA approved medications, prevention and education services, and the Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP) for DUI offenders.

Charleston Center is located on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston. It’s just a few blocks from the Ashley River and Ashley Long Park, between highways 30 and 17 and close to the VA Hospital.

Specialized Care for Pregnant and Parenting Moms

The center serves adolescents, young adults, and adults throughout Charleston County. Priority residential services are available for pregnant and parenting women, who may bring up to two children ages 0 to 5. Individuals with co occurring mental health conditions and those referred through the criminal justice system are also welcome.

The center accepts Medicaid, private insurance, and state funded health plans. Financial assistance is available and services are provided regardless of ability to pay.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in South Carolina can give you the tools and skills you need to reclaim your life and achieve long-term recovery. In a drug treatment program you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.

Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
If you want maximum flexibility in choosing a treatment center in South Carolina, you might choose to use self-pay. This involves using a medical loan, writing a check, or sending money to the center electronically. Fee structures may vary depending on the level of care.
Medicaid
If you qualify, Medicaid can help pay for some or all of the costs of rehab in South Carolina. Using Medicaid keeps your costs, if there are any, very low. You can access any type of care, including detox, inpatient, and outpatient.
Medicare
If you’re looking for ways to pay for rehab in South Carolina, consider using Medicare. Keep in mind that Medicare plans vary, so it’s important to check on coverage information and to find out which treatment centers accept your coverage.
Private insurance
How do you pay for rehab in South Carolina? If you have private insurance, consider using it to pay for some or all of the costs of treatment. You may have out-of-pocket costs such as a deductible or copay, and you’ll want to look for a treatment center in-network with your insurance coverage.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
When you enter rehab in South Carolina, the first step is to allow the substances to leave your system, which is known as detox. Most detox programs last around one week, although some are longer. You will generally receive medical treatment for withdrawal symptoms as well as treatment planning for the next stage of rehab.
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Inpatient Rehab
If you want or need to focus on recovery without distractions, consider inpatient treatment in South Carolina. During inpatient treatment, clients are able to work on their recovery through counseling, activities, and holistic treatment like mindfulness, art therapy, and more.
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Outpatient Rehab
During outpatient treatment in South Carolina, clients receive evidence-based treatment while living at home or in sober living. Building a new life for yourself takes time, and it’s important to have enough support throughout the process. Outpatient treatment allows you to have more intensive or less intensive help, depending on your needs.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in South Carolina can help you challenge the thoughts behind your emotions and actions. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and CBT may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients identify distorted thinking, replace it with rational thinking, and change their responses accordingly.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical behavioral therapy in South Carolina can help you build confidence and develop healthy coping skills. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and DBT may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients develop the skills they need to solve the problems they face without substance use.
Rational Behavioral Therapy
Rational behavior therapy in South Carolina gives you tools to challenge your irrational beliefs, which helps change your reactions. This therapy may include role-playing to help you imagine specific situations that might trigger a negative reaction so you can practice challenging irrational beliefs and choosing a more positive response.
Trauma Therapy
If you struggle with addiction in South Carolina, it’s common to feel like no one understands what you’ve been through. Trauma-informed therapy can help you find professional help addressing your past and creating a healthier response going forward. Both inpatient treatment and outpatient care can include trauma-informed therapy, which helps you create a feeling of safety, access peer support, embrace the validity of your feelings, and create healthy coping skills.