Oxford House NC

Substance Abuse · North Carolina · Paid

Network of democratically run sober living houses across North Carolina providing self-supporting recovery residences for men and women in recovery from addiction. Residents pay their own expenses and vote on house rules, encouraging accountability. No time limits on stays as long as sobriety and house standards are maintained. Call 919-960-7218 or visit oxfordhouse.org to find a vacancy in NC. Multiple locations statewide. Monthly dues are the primary cost. Referrals from treatment programs are welcome.

Contact & Details

Address: Multiple locations across NC

Phone: 919-960-7218

Hours: 24/7 (residential)

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in North Carolina

North Carolina district courts handle family matters in all 100 counties, with some counties having dedicated family court sessions. The Child Support Services Section operates under DHHS. Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston-Salem are the largest metros. Legal Aid of North Carolina is the primary LSC-funded statewide civil legal aid program.

More Substance Abuse in North Carolina

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use disorders. SAMHSA connects callers to local treatment f
  • Triangle Area Intergroup (Alcoholics Anonymous) — AA meetings throughout the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle area with in-person and online meetings available daily for men seeking recov
  • Charlotte Area Intergroup (Alcoholics Anonymous) — AA meetings across the Charlotte metro area with multiple daily meetings including men's-only groups. Walk-ins are welcome at all open meeti
  • Fellowship Hall — Nonprofit residential treatment center in Greensboro specializing in alcohol and drug addiction treatment since 1971. Offers medically super
  • Julian F. Keith ADATC — State-operated Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center in Black Mountain providing medically supervised detox and residential substance abus
  • McLeod Addictive Disease Center - Charlotte — Outpatient substance abuse treatment center in Charlotte offering individual and group counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and DUI/DW

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.