Port Health Services

Easterseals PORT Health Services structures its addiction treatment around two core outpatient programs designed to meet varying recovery needs. The standard outpatient program provides regular therapeutic support while allowing individuals to maintain work, family, and community connections. For those requiring more intensive support, the intensive outpatient program offers increased contact hours and structured intervention.

Both programs operate during standard business hours Monday through Friday, creating consistent scheduling that supports routine development crucial for sustained recovery. This approach works particularly well for individuals transitioning from residential treatment, those stepping down from higher levels of care, or community members beginning their recovery journey while remaining connected to local support systems and sober living arrangements.

The recovery center specializes in treating co-occurring disorders, addressing both substance use disorders and mental health conditions within integrated treatment plans. This dual diagnosis approach recognizes that lasting recovery often requires addressing multiple health concerns simultaneously rather than treating addiction in isolation.

Easterseals PORT distinguishes itself through specialized services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, providing accessible addiction treatment for a population often underserved by traditional recovery centers. This commitment to accessibility extends throughout their service model, ensuring that communication barriers do not prevent individuals from accessing quality substance abuse treatment and recovery support.

Cognitive behavioral therapy forms the foundation of treatment programming at Easterseals PORT, equipping clients with practical skills for managing triggers, developing healthy coping mechanisms, and maintaining long-term recovery. This therapeutic approach focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to substance use.

The center maintains both CARF and NCQA accreditations, reflecting adherence to established quality standards in addiction treatment and healthcare delivery. These accreditations provide confidence to individuals and families choosing long-term recovery partners, while also supporting insurance coverage and program credibility within the broader recovery community.

Easterseals PORT accepts multiple payment methods including Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and TRICARE, making addiction treatment accessible to diverse populations throughout North Carolina. The facility also offers self-pay options and sliding scale fees based on income, ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent access to recovery services.

This comprehensive payment approach reflects the center's commitment to serving various populations within the recovery community, from veterans accessing TRICARE benefits to individuals utilizing state insurance programs. The sliding scale option particularly supports community members who may not qualify for other coverage but need affordable addiction treatment options in the Morehead City area.