Substance Use and Addiction
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance misuse or addiction, it is important to know that recovery is possible.
There are resources in Henderson County for help and support:
Henderson County Resources for Behavioral Health
PORT (Post-Overdose Response Team): Free, peer-led, support for persons who have experienced an overdose or are dealing with substance use/addiction. Call 828-845-0441 or 828-845-0541.
Vaya Health is available for anyone in Western North Carolina who needs services for mental health, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse. Their call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help direct people to the care they need. Call 1-800-849-6127.
RHA offers a FREE Mobile Crisis Team that is available 24/7 at 888-573-1006.
Family Preservation Services offers a Walk-In Clinic located at 120 Chadwick Square Court, Suite C in Hendersonville between 8:00am and 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. They have outpatient services for people seeking recovery. Call 828-697-4187.
The Hope Coalition is a community-based prescription drug misuse initiative centered on education, prevention, and treatment.
Blue Ridge Community Health offers care for those who are insured, underinsured, and uninsured in several locations in Western North Carolina. Call 828-692-4289.
ADCNC Alcohol/Drug Council of North Carolina. Text Mon-Fri 12:00 pm-8:00 pm at 919-908-3196; Call 24/7 365 at 800-688-4232; or watch this Video
Faith-Based Resources
Back on Track Ministries: Call 828-595-9091.
Celebrate Recovery: a Christ-centered recovery group with locations in Henderson County
First Contact Addiction Ministries: Call 828-435-2180.
Peer Living Rooms
Hope Coalition: 101 S. Grove Street, Hendersonville, call 828-388-7979.
Love and Respect Community for Recovery and Wellness: 120 Chadwick Square Court, call 828-595-2202
What is MAT?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) involves using an FDA-approved medication for opioid addiction. There are several kinds of medications used in MAT, including Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, and Methadone. These medications have been shown to reduce cravings while people get the help they need to recover from addiction. For best results, MAT should be combined with counseling and support services.
“Patients receiving medications as part of their opioid addiction treatment are 75% less likely to die because of their addiction than those not receiving medications.” Reference: UNC Project Echo
MAT is available in several locations in Western North Carolina, and in some places at reduced cost for people with no health insurance.
MAT in Henderson County:
The Free Clinics can help with prescriptions for MAT if you cannot afford it.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you are interested in participating in Henderson County's Substance Use Action Team (a quarterly meeting), please contact Jodi Grabowski at JGrabowski@hendersoncountync.gov
Henderson County Public Schools offers a link for Henderson County "Mental Health and Crisis Resources"
Help, Resources, and Information--National Opioids Crisis
How to Find Opioid Treatment Programs
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment locator
