Addiction recovery care association Winston Salem
Addiction recovery care association Winston Salem points to ARCA, a nonprofit detox and residential provider on Shattalon Drive. ARCA was founded in 1969 and is among 430 SAMHSA-listed facilities in North Carolina. Here is what the center offers and what to ask before admission.
- Detox
- Residential Rehab
- Outpatient
- 30 days



Addiction Recovery Care Association, or ARCA, is a Winston Salem nonprofit. Its focus is medically overseen detox and residential care for people with a substance use disorder. Detox here is structured and secure, and qualified medical professionals watch for complications as someone stops using drugs and alcohol. Staff are present around the clock, day and night, to help with withdrawal symptoms in surroundings that were recently renovated.
Once detox ends, residential services help a person lay a steady foundation for staying sober. Therapy runs in individual and group sessions, and the program also covers cognitive behavioral therapy, plans for preventing relapse, and peer support. ARCA provides drug rehab in North Carolina, with therapy and peer support written into each week. The center is accredited by CARF and has served the Winston Salem area for over five decades.
Levels of care and therapies at ARCA
Three main care options are listed at the center: detox, residential rehab, and outpatient treatment. If withdrawal is a concern, someone usually enters through detox, then moves into residential care for a period the center describes as about 30 days. Outpatient services and continuing care exist for people who do not need monitoring around the clock or who are stepping down from residential treatment.
Therapy at ARCA draws on evidence-based and medical methods. Listed at the center are individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, group therapy, family therapy, psychoeducation, solution-focused goal-oriented therapy, spiritual care, stress management, and Twelve Step facilitation. AA and NA meetings appear in the activity schedule. The center combines medical detox with Twelve Step and therapy in North Carolina, so clinical and peer sides of recovery are addressed together.
- Group Therapy
- Spiritual Care
- Psychoeducation
- Twelve Step
- Family Therapy
- Individual Treatment
- Medical
- Twelve Step Facilitation
- Stress Management
- 1-on-1 Counseling
The people this program takes in
- Men and women, with separate program tracks for men and for women.
- People who need medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines, opioids, or other substances.
- Adults living with anxiety, depression, or stress alongside a substance use disorder.
- People who have been through treatment before and are working to avoid chronic relapse.
- Individuals seeking a residential setting with 24-hour support rather than outpatient-only care.
How long, what rooms, which languages
The center describes a usual stay of roughly 30 days, though how long someone actually stays depends on the person and their clinical circumstances. Rooms are air conditioned and can be private or shared, with snacks available and outlooks onto the grounds. The grounds give people a way to spend time outdoors, laundry service is provided, and the Shattalon Drive site is a short walk from three Winston-Salem Transit bus lines. ARCA provides residential treatment in North Carolina, with nature access and bus routes close by. The staff speak multiple languages, among them English, Spanish listed under Chinese, Arabic, French, Italian, Russian, and Dutch; if you need a specific language, check with the center ahead of time.
- Laundry Service
- Access to Nature
- View
Payment and insurance at ARCA
Private-pay rates are listed by ARCA, and since the center is a nonprofit, that can sometimes lead to sliding-scale or grant-supported care. Specific prices are not published on the page, and insurance arrangements vary by plan. Call the helpline to check insurance and bed availability at North Carolina drug rehab programs before you make plans. A trained advisor can help you ask the center directly about coverage, and the call is discreet costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Things to confirm before you enroll
- Does my insurance or Medicaid plan cover detox and residential care at this facility, and what will I owe?
- What medical staff are on site during detox, and how quickly can they respond to a withdrawal emergency?
- How long is a typical stay, and what determines whether I move to outpatient care sooner or later?
- What therapies will be included in my schedule, and how often will I meet with a counselor individually?
- What does aftercare look like here, including recovery coaching, employment counseling, and support meetings?


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FAQ
Does North Carolina Medicaid pay for inpatient rehab at ARCA?
No list of accepted plans is published by the center, so Medicaid coverage has to be confirmed by phone. North Carolina Medicaid does cover some substance use treatment, but what is paid depends on the specific facility and level of care. Ask the center's billing staff directly, and let the helpline help you prepare the questions. If Medicaid is your main funding source, verify coverage before you plan a start date. Medicaid in North Carolina can cover treatment, but verify with the center. The call is free and private, and asking does not commit you to admission.
What length of stay is usual at this Winston Salem facility?
ARCA outlines a standard program of roughly 30 days, opening with detox and then shifting to residential care. How long any one person stays hinges on health needs, how severe withdrawal is, and how therapy is progressing. Certain people move down to outpatient care earlier, while others remain longer. A 30-day residential rehab in North Carolina is common but not fixed at this center. Speak with the clinical team about how they judge readiness to exit residential care.
Is detox at ARCA medically supervised?
Yes. The center describes its detox as medically supervised, with staff available around the clock to monitor withdrawal. That matters most for alcohol and benzodiazepines, which can produce dangerous withdrawal symptoms that clinical supervision should guide. Medically supervised detox in North Carolina is the safer route for alcohol and benzodiazepines. The helpline can help you confirm what medical coverage is on site during your stay.
What therapies and approaches does the center use?
Listed services at the center include individual counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, group therapy, psychoeducation, solution-focused therapy, spiritual care, stress management, and Twelve Step facilitation. AA and NA meetings are offered as well. Evidence-based therapies and Twelve Step support are both part of the program in North Carolina. Ask how the weekly schedule balances the two, and whether relatives may sit in on sessions. The helpline can help you learn what is open on the dates you prefer.
What if I have tried treatment before and keep relapsing?
Chronic relapse appears among the issues ARCA treats, so coming back to treatment is not unusual. Detox, residential care, and aftercare such as recovery coaching and continuing care make up the program together. If you have relapsed before, then a structured program with aftercare planning may fit better than a short stay. Ask how aftercare gets arranged ahead of discharge. The helpline can help you weigh options among North Carolina rehabs.
Discuss choices that fit you
Trained advisors answer the helpline, and they can help you connect with licensed treatment providers and pose the right questions about detox, insurance, and whether beds are open. The call stays private, costs nothing and does not commit you. Use the helpline to check availability at North Carolina rehab centers before you travel. If you aren't sure ARCA suits your needs, an advisor can explain what the center offers and what you should confirm with its own staff.