First at Blue Ridge, Inc. in Ridgecrest, North Carolina, United States

FIRST at Blue Ridge is a residential addiction treatment program located in Ridgecrest, Buncombe County, North Carolina, that provides intensive substance use disorder treatment for adolescents and young adults in a structured and supportive environment. The program focuses on helping individuals overcome alcohol and drug addiction through a combination of evidence based clinical services, individualized treatment planning, family involvement, and experiential therapies that address the physical, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual aspects of recovery. Residents participate in individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, relapse prevention education, life skills development, recovery education, and recreational and therapeutic activities that encourage healthy decision making and long term sobriety. The program also emphasizes academic support, personal responsibility, peer accountability, and the development of coping skills that prepare clients for a successful transition back to their families, schools, and communities. Treatment is tailored to each resident’s needs and includes discharge planning and continuing care recommendations to promote lasting recovery and reduce the risk of relapse.