Carolina House
Located in the heart of North Carolina, Carolina House is a nationally acclaimed provider of residential and outpatient treatment for individuals age 17 and older of all genders who have been struggling with eating disorders and certain co-occurring conditions.
At Carolina House, we treat the whole person rather than their symptoms. Features of treatment include comprehensive assessments, evidence-based therapies, personalized care plans, chef-prepared meals, and a total commitment to clinical excellence and healthier living.
We accept clients from all over the country. Our multidisciplinary staff encourages self-exploration so that our clients can develop and implement the transformative, nurturing habits that will lead to sustained recovery.
Our Locations
Carolina House has three locations to help facilitate recovery. Our original location in rural Durham, North Carolina, is The Homestead. This 16-bed, Craftsman-style farmhouse is situated amid 10 acres of lush forest and provides residential eating disorder treatment for women age 17 and older.
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Also in Durham is The Estate, our gender-inclusive residential eating disorder program. Featuring six beds and 24-hour care, The Estate provides comprehensive services for individuals of all genders and sexual orientations. We welcome clients who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Finally, we offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Carolina House Raleigh. On the west side of North Carolina’s capital city, this warm and supportive outpatient treatment environment offers flexible day, evening, and weekend hours.
Our Treatment Approach
All team members at Carolina House value respect, integrity, accountability, responsibility, and excellence, and these core elements are part of each therapeutic component our clients participate in during their stay.
Treatment at Carolina House features a variety of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), 12-Step somatic integration, and trauma therapy.
We want to empower each client to take control of their own recovery and rediscover their self-worth. Our treatment modalities promote increased awareness through an array of insight-oriented, educational, and experiential components.
Our Treatment Teams
All team members at Carolina House value respect, integrity, accountability, responsibility, and excellence, and these core elements are part of each therapeutic component our clients participate in during their stay.
Treatment at Carolina House features a variety of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), 12-Step somatic integration, and trauma therapy.
We want to empower each client to take control of their own recovery and rediscover their self-worth. Our treatment modalities promote increased awareness through an array of insight-oriented, educational, and experiential components.
Our Treatment Teams
Clients who receive treatment for an eating disorder and a co-occurring condition at Carolina House work with a multidisciplinary team of trained professionals, including both medical and clinical personnel. Each member of our staff is committed to providing the highest quality of personalized care.
Our team includes:
- Executive director
- Clinical directors
- Staff psychiatrists
- Internal medicine physician
- Medical director
- Registered nurses (RNs)
- Fully licensed therapists
- Registered dietitians
- Professional culinary team
- Art therapists
- Yoga/mindfulness instructors
- Body movement therapists
- Residential client assistants
Comprehensive Culinary Program
One component that sets the Carolina House eating disorder treatment experience apart is our comprehensive culinary program. This hands-on program integrates food experiences and exposure opportunities in the kitchen, promoting collaboration between client, dietitian, chef, and therapist.
We want to reframe food as a tool that helps our clients achieve their optimal physical and mental health. Elements of our program include:
- Therapeutic meal outings
- Grocery shopping support
- Culinary groups
- Food preparation skill-building
- Individualized food exposures
Many clients choose Carolina House because of the reputation of our culinary program. Clients who participate in the program report improved comfort with food and better integration of critical skills, which promotes sustained recovery from eating disorders.
Conditions We Treat
Clients who choose Carolina House must have a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder. Examples of the eating disorders we most commonly treat include anorexia, binge-eating disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, bulimia, and orthorexia.
We also accept clients who have a co-occurring mental health or substance use disorder that can make it more difficult to pursue recovery. Examples of the co-occurring conditions we treat include depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and addiction to alcohol or other drugs.
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At Carolina House, we understand the added pain and complexity a co-occurring disorder can bring to the recovery process. That’s why we provide each client with a personalized treatment plan that addresses their unique strengths, needs, and goals.
Evidence-Based Programming
Each client’s journey at Carolina House is different depending on whether they are participating in residential treatment or one of our outpatient options.
Still, there are common elements to our programming. Chief among them is a series of evidence-based therapeutic offerings that have proved to be effective in helping clients achieve lasting recovery. Depending on their individual treatment plan, clients may participate in:
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Individual sessions with a registered dietitian, psychiatrist, and internal medicine physician
- DBT and interpersonal groups
- Art therapy
- Yoga and mindfulness
- Nutrition therapy
- Weekly specialty groups, including relapse prevention, spirituality, and addiction education
Continuing Care
From the time of admission until each client is ready for discharge, a primary therapist develops a comprehensive aftercare plan that will set that individual up to build on the progress they’ve made at Carolina House.
That may include stepping down to a lower level of care or transitioning back to daily living and routine responsibilities. Regardless of which option is best, a client’s primary therapist will provide routine check-ins to ensure that they are following up on their discharge plan and sustaining their success.
This plan may also include information about free support groups that will help clients maintain their recovery. Additionally, we encourage clients to set up appointments with members of our outpatient treatment team prior to discharge.
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Carolina House Treatment Level:
Residential, PHP, IOP
Patient Types Served:
Adults / Adolescents (17+)
All Genders
Therapies:
CBT, DBT, trauma therapy, ACT, 12-Step somatic integration, art, nutrition, and more
Insurance:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, ComPsych, Health Management Network, Humana, Managed Health Network, MHNet, Multiplan, Optima, United Behavioral Health, ValueOptions, and more