Asheville Recovery Center

The typical length of stay in the residential program is 5 to 7 weeks (approximately 35 to 49 days), designed to provide a comprehensive and long-term treatment experience.

The living situation is a renovated hunting lodge with dorm-style accommodations. All rooms and bathrooms are shared. Private rooms are not available, as the shared living space is designed to foster community and peer support.

No, it is not a locked facility. However, it is a closed campus. Clients are free to walk around and use the 7-acre property but are not permitted to leave the grounds unless it is for a scheduled activity or an approved 5-hour family pass on Sundays.

Yes, smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas. Regarding electronics, there is a 72-hour blackout period upon arrival. After that, clients are allowed to use their personal cell phones for two hours per day. Laptops are generally not permitted.

When entering a residential rehab program, you should bring only the essentials that support comfort, health, and recovery. This typically includes comfortable, season-appropriate clothing, toiletries without alcohol content (like alcohol-free mouthwash), prescription medications in their original bottles, insurance cards, a small amount of cash for vending machines, a journal or notebook, and phone numbers of loved ones (since personal phones are often restricted). Some facilities also allow reading materials like recovery-oriented books or spiritual texts. Always check your program’s packing list beforehand, as rules vary.

On the other hand, there are items you should not bring to a residential rehab program. These include drugs, alcohol, weapons, or any items that could be used to self-harm. Most centers also prohibit electronics like laptops, tablets, and personal cell phones to minimize distractions. You should avoid clothing with drug or alcohol references, valuables like expensive jewelry, and outside food or drinks. Many centers also restrict perfumes, aerosols, or any products containing alcohol. The general guideline is: if it could trigger relapse, cause conflict, or distract from treatment, it’s best left at home.

The key difference between residential rehab and outpatient treatment lies in structure and intensity. In a residential program, you live at the facility full-time, immersing yourself in a highly structured environment with 24/7 support, group therapy, individual counseling, and monitored activities that remove outside distractions. This setting provides stability, accountability, and distance from triggers, making it effective for those with severe addictions or co-occurring disorders. Outpatient programs, by contrast, allow you to live at home while attending therapy sessions and groups at scheduled times. They offer more flexibility, letting you maintain work, school, or family responsibilities, but require stronger self-discipline since you remain in your daily environment with potential access to triggers.

The treatment team consists of licensed counselors, therapists, Nurse Practitioners, and nurses who provide medical and clinical care. They ensure a comprehensive approach to both the physical and mental aspects of recovery.

The program is co-ed and serves adults (18+) from various backgrounds, most of whom have private insurance. It is an LGBTQ-friendly environment. With a capacity of 40 beds, you will be part of a close-knit community of peers working towards a common goal of sobriety.

Family involvement is encouraged through family therapy sessions. For visits, approved family members or loved ones can pick up clients on Sundays for a five-hour off-site pass, allowing for quality time and reconnection in a real-world setting.

While they do not offer their own step-down programs, the staff provides robust aftercare planning. They assist each client in finding and arranging appropriate aftercare services, such as outpatient programs or sober living homes, to ensure a smooth transition and continued support after discharge.