To those struggling with addicted loved ones, We see you. We see the way you show up every time. We see you put your needs on hold. We see the long hours you spend wishing you could do more. Your immense capacity for unwavering love and support has a greater impact than you know. But […]
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month in an effort to educate the public on the effects of mental illness, encourage those who are struggling to seek help, and to break the stigma of feeling uncomfortable talking about mental health. This month, NAMI is promoting the message of “Together for Mental Health,” to show […]
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is an annual, week-long health observance that was created to spark conversation among young adults around the science of drug abuse and addiction. This year it falls from March 21st through the 27th. Although this dialogue is primarily focused on education for teens, the information we share can be […]
At The Blanchard Institute, we offer varying levels of outpatient care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and the many co-occurring mental health disorders that often accompany these dependencies. Each of these different treatment programs is uniquely designed to work for each individual client. We understand that everyone has different needs and will require […]
The Blanchard Institute is honored to be recognized as an award-winning treatment program in accordance with Conquer Addiction’s Excellence in Treatment standards. To determine the candidates for this award, Conquer Addiction conducts scientifically-designed outcomes research that follows up with each treatment center’s patients throughout their first year post-treatment. This research examines all patients’ drug and […]
One of the biggest focuses in our society today is the topic of mental health. Now, more than ever, our culture is realizing that taking care of our minds is just as vital as taking care of our bodies. The tricky part about it is, when dealing with mental health issues, it’s hard to see, […]
As an organization that engages with people dealing with substance use issues, our ultimate goal for everyone that walks through our doors is recovery. This month, The Blanchard Institute, along with treatment centers across the country, is recognizing National Recovery Month, celebrating those in the recovery community, while encouraging others that recovery is possible for […]
Over the last 20 years, the United States has lost almost 1 million mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles, and friends due to drug overdose-related deaths. Every year on August 31, International Overdose Day is recognized as the world’s largest campaign to end overdose. The Blanchard Institute holds this commemorative day very […]
Everyone at The Blanchard Institute is eager to expand our outpatient services and support with a second North Carolina addiction treatment facility. This new Lake Norman location comes in part as a response to the astonishing increase in both reported cases and deaths related to mental health and substance abuse since the onset of the […]
As knowledge, treatment, and prevention for COVID-19 continue to improve, we are finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel; however, it cannot be ignored that most of us have experienced an impact to our mental health from the isolation, uncertainty, and stress we’ve felt as a result of this pandemic. […]
