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Location
403 North 35th Street, Morehead City, NC 28557
Phone
252-773-0306Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
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About Morehead City Treatment Ctr LLC
Morehead City Treatment Center provides specialized outpatient addiction treatment for opioid dependency in Carteret County, North Carolina. The CARF-accredited recovery center offers methadone and individual therapy programming, serving veterans, pregnant women, and individuals with co-occurring disorders in the coastal recovery community.
Morehead City Treatment Center operates as an outpatient clinic serving the coastal recovery community in Carteret County, North Carolina. Located on Commerce Avenue in Morehead City, this addiction treatment facility focuses specifically on opioid recovery services for residents across Morehead City, Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, and Wildwood. The recovery center maintains CARF accreditation and operates as a certified Opioid Treatment Program, providing structured care from early morning through midday six days per week.
The facility's outpatient program centers on comprehensive opioid addiction treatment, including specialized care for heroin addiction, opioid dependency, and pain pill addiction. Clients access methadone treatment alongside therapeutic programming designed to support sustained recovery. The center combines medical evaluations with laboratory testing and regular urine drug screens to monitor progress throughout treatment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy forms the foundation of the center's therapeutic approach, delivered through both individual therapy sessions and group therapy programming. Counselor Jeanita McGuigen, a certified addiction counselor (CADC), provides clinical support within what the facility describes as a safe, positive, and clean treatment environment. The recovery center emphasizes structured programming that addresses both the medical and behavioral aspects of opioid dependency.
The treatment center welcomes diverse populations into its recovery community, including veterans, pregnant women, young adults, seniors, and individuals with trauma or PTSD. Court-ordered clients and those with co-occurring disorders receive specialized support, while aftercare services include case management, family counseling, and referrals to community services. With admission fees of $25 and daily treatment costs of $12 for methadone or $14.50 for buprenorphine, the center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and state insurance, making recovery accessible to the broader coastal community.
Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program
Morehead City Treatment Center operates as a certified Opioid Treatment Program, providing specialized outpatient care for individuals struggling with opioid dependency in coastal North Carolina. The recovery center combines methadone treatment with comprehensive therapeutic programming, addressing heroin addiction, opioid dependency, and pain pill addiction through structured daily programming.
The facility maintains CARF accreditation and offers treatment six days per week, with early morning dosing beginning at 5:30 AM to accommodate clients' work and family responsibilities. Medical evaluations, laboratory testing, and regular urine drug screens ensure safe and monitored recovery progress throughout the outpatient program.
Recovery Community Support
The treatment center welcomes diverse populations into its recovery community, providing specialized support for veterans, pregnant women, young adults, and seniors. Clients with trauma, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders receive targeted care, while court-ordered individuals access the same comprehensive programming available to all community members.
Aftercare services strengthen long-term recovery through case management, family counseling and education, and referrals to community services. These programs help clients build sustainable recovery networks beyond their time in active treatment, connecting them with ongoing resources in the Morehead City area.
Therapeutic Approach and Clinical Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy anchors the center's therapeutic programming, delivered through individual therapy sessions and group therapy formats. Certified addiction counselor Jeanita McGuigen (CADC) provides clinical support within the facility's commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, and clean treatment environment.
The recovery center integrates medical care with behavioral health services, offering drug education and therapeutic interventions that address both the physical and psychological aspects of opioid dependency. This combination supports clients in developing practical skills for sustained recovery while addressing underlying factors contributing to substance use.
Why Choose Morehead City Treatment Ctr LLC
- CARF-accredited Opioid Treatment Program serving the coastal North Carolina recovery community
- Specialized outpatient care for opioid, heroin, and pain pill addiction with methadone treatment
- Early morning dosing schedule (5:30 AM start) accommodating work and family responsibilities
- Affordable daily treatment costs ($12-$14.50) with Medicaid and Medicare acceptance
- Comprehensive aftercare support including family counseling and community service referrals
Frequently Asked Questions
What does outpatient treatment at Morehead City Treatment Center include?
The outpatient program includes methadone treatment, individual therapy, group therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Clients receive medical evaluations, laboratory testing, and regular urine drug screens as part of comprehensive opioid addiction treatment.
What are the costs for opioid treatment at this recovery center?
Admission costs $25 and includes a physical exam and blood work. Daily methadone treatment costs $12 per day, while buprenorphine treatment costs $14.50 per day. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, state insurance, and self-pay options.
What types of opioid addiction does the center treat?
Morehead City Treatment Center specializes in treating heroin addiction, opioid addiction, and pain pill addiction. As a certified Opioid Treatment Program, the facility focuses specifically on opioid dependency recovery through outpatient services.
What are the operating hours for this addiction treatment center?
The center operates Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 12 PM, with Saturday hours from 7 AM to 9 AM. The facility is closed on Sundays, providing six days per week of outpatient treatment access.
Does the treatment center serve veterans and other specific populations?
Yes, the recovery center welcomes veterans, pregnant women, young adults, seniors, men, and women. The facility also provides specialized support for individuals with HIV/AIDS, trauma/PTSD, court-ordered clients, and those with co-occurring disorders.
What aftercare support is available through the recovery program?
Aftercare services include case management, drug education, referrals to community services, and family counseling and education. These programs help clients maintain recovery connections and access ongoing support in the coastal North Carolina community.
Is Morehead City Treatment Center accredited?
Yes, the facility maintains CARF accreditation and operates as a certified Opioid Treatment Program. The center serves the Morehead City, Beaufort, Wildwood, and Atlantic Beach areas with accredited addiction treatment services.
What therapeutic approaches does the recovery center use?
The center uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as its primary therapeutic approach, delivered through individual therapy and group therapy sessions. Certified addiction counselor Jeanita McGuigen provides clinical support within the structured outpatient program.
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