706 W. King St.
Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Treatment Philosophy
Behavioral Health Center Kings Mountain Hospital is the only program of its kind in the area to provide inpatient psychiatric, dual diagnosis, and acute medical detoxification services to adults 18 and older. Our goal is to prepare patients for successful functioning within the home, business and community through the use of intervention, therapy and education that provides a complete understanding of the illness. Involving other professionals in patient care is an integral component of our staff's philosophy.

Features

• Hospital setting
• Provides acute crisis intervention
• Accepts voluntary and involuntary admissions
• Interdisciplinary approach to substance abuse and psychiatric treatment
• Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance plans accepted
• 24-hour Call Center provides confidential screenings, referrals and information

Treatment Options

• Medical Detoxification
• Psychiatric Stabilization
• Inpatient Rehabilitation

Behavioral Health Center Kings Mountain Hospital is one of the area's only dually licensed facilities offering treatment programs for both chemical dependency and psychiatric disorders. The center takes an interdisciplinary approach to treatment, combining the expertise of social workers, substance abuse counselors, nurses, psychiatrists, and other counselors to establish accurate assessments and create customized treatment plans. In addition, nurses meet individually with patients to discuss how to take prescribed medications as well as potential side effects and symptoms. BHC Kings Mountain Hospital focuses on acute crisis intervention and accepts both voluntary and involuntary admissions. Treatment protocols include coping skills groups, stress management training, substance abuse education and occupational therapy. Our Chemical Dependency Program adheres to the disease concept of alcohol and drug addiction. Additionally, this program uses the 12-step philosophy of recovery.

Referrals/Admissions
Referrals may be made by self, family members, physicians, friends, employee assistance programs, employers, mental health professionals, managed care organizations, clergy, judicial/legal agencies and any other caring individuals or agencies. Referrals and admissions or requests for additional information may be made 24-hours-a-day by calling 704-730-5470 or email BHC@CarolinasHealthCare.org.

For the 24-Hour Behavioral Health Call Center, call 704-444-2400 or 1-800-418-2065.