The Blanchard Institute

About The Blanchard Institute – Charlotte, North Carolina

The Blanchard Institute is an outpatient rehab in Charlotte, North Carolina. Accredited by CARF and the Joint Commission, they strive to provide high-quality, comprehensive care with your unique situation in mind. You can access substance abuse and co-occurring disorder care that integrates essential recovery elements, like peer support and family engagement.

They’re dedicated to providing a personalized approach to treatment, ensuring you receive care that prioritizes your needs and goals. You can attend withdrawal management, day treatment, intensive outpatient programs and standard outpatient care while living at home.

Their programs use treatment best practices and a comprehensive strategy to help you along any stage in recovery. You can participate in individual and group therapy sessions that emphasize life skills development, personal growth and peer support. These approaches can help you understand addiction, change your behaviors and foster beneficial peer relationships.

One thing I think is wonderful about them is their focus on family. They understand that addiction doesn’t just affect the individual. They host family workshops, multifamily sessions and resilience groups to help you and your loved ones heal together. This provides a foundation for a solid support system built from sharing, understanding and connecting.

Another key feature I noticed is their alumni program. Completing an initial program is only one step in recovery. Proper aftercare can help you apply what you learned in treatment to daily life and stay on track in recovery. You’ll benefit from continuous support with virtual aftercare. They also provide monthly recovery meetings, sober social events and volunteer opportunities. These elements can help you stay connected with peers on similar paths. You’ll have a solid community to tackle challenges and celebrate wins together.

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Insurance & Payment

Accepted Insurance Providers

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Other Payment Options

Treatment & Services

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Clinical Services

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Staff & Accreditations

Our Team

Ward Blanchard

Founder & CEO

Angela Opalak

COO

Michael True, CADC-I

Director of Admissions

Kenya Ross, MA,CADC, LCAS

Assessor

Shelley Wood, BA

Admissions

Raven Richardson, CADC-I

Admissions

Jefforey Best, MAC, CCS, LCAS

Clinical Director

William Dowdle, CADC

Clinical Manager

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