UNC Horizons at Wake

UNC Horizons at Wake delivers outpatient substance abuse treatment designed from the ground up for women. Rather than adapting a general-population rehab model, the program is structured specifically around the challenges, health considerations, and life circumstances that women face in recovery. Located in Raleigh's Wake County, it draws on the clinical infrastructure of the University of North Carolina health system to provide consistent, professionally grounded care.

The outpatient program format means women can engage in structured addiction treatment while continuing to meet family, work, or legal obligations. For those stepping down from residential treatment or seeking a long-term aftercare framework, outpatient programming at UNC Horizons at Wake offers continuity of care without requiring a residential stay. It is a recovery community built for sustainability.

Research consistently shows that trauma and PTSD are closely linked to substance use disorders, particularly among women. UNC Horizons at Wake addresses this directly — treating trauma and co-occurring disorders as part of the same clinical picture rather than separate concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides a structured, skills-focused framework that helps clients identify and shift the thought and behavior patterns driving substance use.

For women managing both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, finding a dual diagnosis program that understands the intersection of these challenges is often the deciding factor in long-term recovery success. UNC Horizons at Wake's integrated approach to co-occurring disorders makes it a meaningful option for women whose recovery needs go beyond substance use alone.

One of the real barriers to women entering addiction treatment is cost. UNC Horizons at Wake accepts Medicaid, state insurance, and self-pay, which broadens access significantly for women across income levels in the Raleigh area. CARF accreditation provides an independent quality benchmark, assuring prospective clients and their families that the program meets recognized standards for substance abuse treatment.

The program also extends its reach to populations that are frequently underserved in traditional rehab settings: women who are deaf or hard of hearing, and those who are court-ordered into treatment. This breadth reflects a program designed to meet women where they are — not to serve only those who arrive under the most favorable circumstances.

Choosing a recovery center is a decision that shapes months or years of a person's life. UNC Horizons at Wake offers something specific: a women-only outpatient program backed by an academic medical institution, accredited by CARF, and clinically equipped to treat trauma, dual diagnosis, and substance use together. For women in Raleigh, that combination is uncommon.

Families supporting a woman in recovery should know that this program's outpatient structure can serve as both an entry point into treatment and a long-term recovery maintenance framework. Reaching the admissions team at (919) 966-9803 or via [email protected] is the first step toward understanding whether UNC Horizons at Wake is the right fit for the recovery journey ahead.