Alcoholism Treatment Center

Admissions to the Alcoholism Treatment Center
Evaluation and Emergency Services, housed in the Larry B. Zieverink Sr. Alcoholism Treatment Center building, provides assessment and referral services for Wake County residents seeking admission into Human Services mental health or substance abuse programs. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Services Detox Supervised medical detoxification is provided on an eight-bed unit. Each patient receives a physical and a psychiatric examination in preparation for transfer to other levels of treatment. Inpatient Treatment The Discovery Unit offers a comprehensive, 12-step based program of education and therapy to assist patients with establishing abstinence and sobriety. Length of stay averages 10 to 14 days after medical detox is complete. Intensive Outpatient Treatment This day program offers education and therapy for people who need assistance with establishing sobriety but who do not require hospitalization. It operates Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with an average three-week length of treatment. Outpatient Treatment Individual and family sessions are provided by appointment. Group sessions are conducted during evening hours. Specialized outpatient programs include: Women's and Men's Services Includes group and individual sessions that focus on gender-related topics relevant to chemical dependency. Dual Diagnosis Services Inpatient and outpatient treatment services are provided to clients who have a mental health diagnosis or developmental disability in addition to chemical dependency. Perinatal Services The Step by Step program offers a variety of interventions to assist pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling with chemical dependency. Family Program Family counseling is provided to individuals hospitalized at ATC and their family members. Outpatient services are also available to all Wake County residents who have concerns about chemical dependency among their family members or loved ones. Court-Mandated Services Assessment and treatment services are available to clients referred by the courts. Case Management Assistance with coordination of community services is available on an as-needed basis to ATC clients. The Cost of Services The cost of treatment at ATC is competitive with comparable services elsewhere. Insurance reimbursements, including Medicaid and Medicare, are accepted. Costs vary and are determined by an assessment of a person's ability to pay.

Wake County, Larry B. Zieverink, Alcoholism Treatment Center 3000 Falstaff Road Raleigh, NC 27610 919-250-1579