Mental Health Treatment for Depression, Anxiety, and More
Available in-person in North Carolina and virtually, with flexibility that’s built around your life and your family.
Same-day assessments and admissions
6 hours/day, 5 days/week
3 hours/day, 3-5 days/week
Family Support
Maybe therapy has helped, but not enough. Maybe you’re living with depression, anxiety, or another mental health condition. Or maybe you’re watching someone you love struggle and are wondering how to help.
You don’t have to navigate it alone.
The Blanchard Institutes Outpatient Mental Health program meets you where you are, with both in-person and virtual treatment options.
Available in-person or virtually.
If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 anytime. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
You don’t have to navigate it alone.
The Blanchard Institutes Outpatient Mental Health program meets you where you are, with both in-person and virtual treatment options.
Available in-person or virtually.
If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 anytime. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Our Mental Health Program May Be Suited For:
<strong>Individuals whose mental health is affecting daily life,</strong> including work, routines, or just getting through the day.
<strong>Individuals withdrawing from life,</strong> due to anxiety or depression that therapy alone hasn’t resolved.
<strong>Individuals overwhelmed by their emotions,</strong> who need more support than weekly sessions provide.
<strong>Individuals at a more serious point of risk,</strong> including passive suicidal thoughts or recent self-harm.
<strong>Professionals and students,</strong> who need treatment that fits around a job or school schedule.
<strong>Family members and loved ones,</strong> who are welcome regardless of where the person in treatment lives.
Conditions We Treat
Our Outpatient Mental Health Program treats a range of conditions, including co-occurring disorders.
Mood Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder:Persistent sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, or loss of interest that gets in the way of daily life.
Bipolar Disorder:Stabilizing depressive or manic episodes with steady, ongoing clinical support.
Personality Disorders:Including borderline personality disorder, addressed with skills-based support and crisis management.
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder:Persistent, excessive worry that interferes with concentration and sleep.
Panic Disorder:Acute panic attacks that often lead to avoiding places or situations where they might happen again.
Trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD):Hypervigilance, emotional numbness, flashbacks, and other responses to something difficult that occured.
Co-Occurring Addiction and Substance Use
Alcohol Use Disorder:Difficulty controlling alcohol use despite negative effects on health, relationships, or daily life.
Drug Use Disorder:Compulsive use of prescription or illicit drugs that continues despite harmful consequences.
How We Treat It
Every plan starts with a full clinical assessment, then builds from there. Here’s what treatment looks like:
Personalized Assessment
We use ASAM and LOCUS placement guidelines to coordinate with your medical team and match you to the right level of care.
Evidence-Based Therapy
CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS – chosen for what you’re working through, from unhelpful thought patterns to intense emotions.
Trauma-Informed Care
Woven through everything, so sessions move at a pace that respects what you’ve been through.
Medication Management
Psychiatrist oversight and regular check-ins whenever medication is part of your plan.
Family Realignment
We equip families with the support, education, and tools they need through therapy, workshops, support groups, and family-centered resources.
Support That Continues
Individual, group, and family therapy plus weekly groups, alumni services, and case management. A continuum that adjusts as your needs change.
Is This Program Right for You?
There’s no single sign that means it’s time for outpatient mental health treatment. More often, it’s a pattern that’s been building for a while: trouble keeping up at work or with everyday routines, pulling away from people and situations you used to be part of, or feeling like your emotions are harder to manage than they used to be.
If you’ve had thoughts that you’d rather not be here, or that things would be easier if you could just go to sleep and not wake up, that’s something worth talking to someone about, not something to carry alone. Our admissions team is available and trained to help you through that conversation. There’s no obligation, just a conversation about what might help.
People come to this program for a lot of different reasons. Some want to rebuild trust with family members who’ve been affected by what they’re going through. Some want to feel steady enough to go back to work or school. Some just want to feel like themselves again. Whatever brought you here, it’s a valid reason to reach out.
If you’ve had thoughts that you’d rather not be here, or that things would be easier if you could just go to sleep and not wake up, that’s something worth talking to someone about, not something to carry alone. Our admissions team is available and trained to help you through that conversation. There’s no obligation, just a conversation about what might help.
People come to this program for a lot of different reasons. Some want to rebuild trust with family members who’ve been affected by what they’re going through. Some want to feel steady enough to go back to work or school. Some just want to feel like themselves again. Whatever brought you here, it’s a valid reason to reach out.
What Family Support Looks Like Here
Family isn’t a visiting hour here. It’s part of the treatment model itself.
Family Therapy
Treatment begins on day one, at every level of care, with trained clinicians focused on healing the whole family system
Family Education & Workshops
Sessions on how mental health and substance use affect the family, with tools to support recovery without losing yourself.
Support That Continues
Alumni and recovery management programs, including Change Agent peer connections, keep families engaged through the first year.
Trusted, Accredited Addiction & Mental Health Treatment
The Blanchard Institute is accredited by The Joint Commission and NAATP, reflecting our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based care.
The Blanchard Institute has been awarded the Joint Commission Gold Seal, which signifies that this institution complies with the highest national standards for safety and quality of care and is committed to continually enhancing patient safety.
As a recognized member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), The Blanchard Institute upholds nationally recognized standards for ethical, evidence-based addiction treatment and demonstrates a continued commitment to quality care and professional integrity.
We’re in-network with most major insurance providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you treat depression?
Yes. Major Depressive Disorder is one of the most common reasons people come to our Mental Health Program, and it’s the condition we’ve built out the deepest resources for. Symptoms we treat include persistent sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, and loss of interest in things that used to matter to you. Visit our Depression page for a full breakdown, including options for treatment-resistant depression if other approaches haven’t worked.
Do you treat bipolar disorder?
Yes. We treat bipolar disorder at both the PHP and IOP level, working to stabilize depressive or manic episodes and build a longer-term plan for managing mood swings over time. Because bipolar disorder often needs consistent psychiatric oversight, medication management is typically part of the plan alongside therapy.
Do you treat anxiety?
Yes, including generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Generalized anxiety often shows up as worry that feels constant and hard to turn off, interfering with sleep and concentration. Panic disorder involves acute panic attacks, sometimes strong enough that people start avoiding places or situations out of fear another one will happen. Both respond well to structured outpatient treatment.
Do you treat PTSD or trauma?
Yes. Trauma-informed care runs through our entire program, and we treat PTSD specifically, including symptoms like hypervigilance, emotional numbness, and flashbacks. Sessions are paced to respect what you’ve been through rather than pushing you to process everything at once.
Do you treat co-occurring conditions, like substance use or personality disorders?
Yes. Many people we treat are managing more than one thing at once. We treat substance use disorder alongside a mental health condition when someone is medically stable enough to participate in outpatient care, and we treat personality disorders, including borderline personality disorder, with skills-based interventions and crisis management support.
What is outpatient mental health treatment?
Outpatient mental health treatment gives you structured clinical support, therapy, and medication management while you keep living at home and keeping up with work, school, or family responsibilities. You attend scheduled treatment hours during the day or evening and return home afterward.
Who qualifies for the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)?
PHP is our most supportive level of care, helping people quickly stabilize with treatment five days a week, about six hours a day. It’s a good fit for those stepping down from residential care, avoiding psychiatric hospitalization, or leaving the hospital early with a solid outpatient plan in place. Many people start in PHP and step down to IOP, which involves fewer hours and days, as they stabilize.
Who qualifies for the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
Individuals who have made progress towards managing their symptoms and are now able to re-engage their day-to-day activities; such as: navigating or transitioning back to work, individuals in school, and childcare issues.
How do you decide which level of care is right for me?
Our clinical team uses a comprehensive assessment guided by established criteria, including ASAM and LOCUS, to match your needs with the right level of care. That assessment looks at things like symptom severity, safety, and how much support you have day to day, and it can change over time as you progress.
Is this the same as your addiction treatment program?
No. The Mental Health Program is a separate track for people whose primary concern is a mental health condition, though we also treat co-occurring substance use when it’s part of the picture. We built this program on the same family-centered model we’ve used for years, tailored specifically to mental health needs.
What if individual therapy hasn’t been enough?
That’s exactly who this program is for. If weekly talk therapy hasn’t moved the needle, or you feel stuck between doing more of the same and worrying about a hospital stay, outpatient PHP or IOP often fills that gap. You get more structure and more clinical support here.
Will my insurance cover treatment, and what does it cost?
We work with most major insurance providers, and our team can help verify your specific benefits before you commit to anything. Cost varies by plan and level of care, so the fastest way to get a real answer for your situation is to call or start the verification process online.
How long does treatment typically last?
Length of treatment depends on an individualized treatment plan. All treatment is based on what you need. Many people move between PHP and IOP over several weeks as they stabilize, then continue with individual therapy or support groups afterward.
What happens after I finish the program?
Treatment doesn’t end the day your formal program does. Our alumni and recovery management services, including Change Agent peer connections and ongoing support groups, are built to support you during the first year after treatment, when a lot of the real-world testing of what you’ve learned happens.
How do I get started?
Call 704-368-0776 or fill out our contact form, and someone from our team will reach out to talk through your situation and next steps. There’s no obligation, just a conversation about what might help.
