UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton

2201 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 | 828-580-5000

About UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton

UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton operates a 22-bed inpatient behavioral health program serving adults experiencing acute mental health conditions in Morganton, North Carolina.

The hospital based unit offers diagnostic assessment, individualized treatment planning, medication management individual and family therapy, group therapy and recreational therapy.

Led by a physician directed multidisciplinary team, the program provides stabilization and structured care with 24 hour nursing support to help patients transition safely back to their communities.

Inpatient Psychiatric Care for Acute Mental Health Conditions

UNC Health Blue Ridge specializes in short term inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults in crisis or facing acute mental health episodes.

The 22 bed unit provides round-the-clock nursing care, medication management and comprehensive discharge planning in a structured hospital setting designed for stabilization and safety.

Treatment includes individual, family, and group therapy sessions that address immediate symptoms and underlying concerns.

The multidisciplinary team uses evidence based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support symptom management, crisis resolution and preparation for ongoing care after discharge.

Dual Diagnosis and Detox Services

The program also supports adults with cooccurring mental health and substance use disorders through integrated dual diagnosis care.

Inpatient detoxification services are available to manage withdrawal safely under medical supervision, followed by behavioral health treatment that addresses both addiction and psychiatric symptoms in tandem.

Getting Started with Behavioral Health Care

UNC Health Blue Ridge Morganton is located in Morganton offering inpatient services on the hospital campus. The program holds SAMHSA recognition and Joint Commission accreditation for quality behavioral health care.

The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, military insurance, private insurance and self pay, with medical clearance required prior to admission.

 

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2201 South Sterling Street
Morganton, NC 28655
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