CooperRiis Mill Spring Campus

Set in the mountains of western North Carolina, CooperRiis has been helping those struggling with mental health issues like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dual diagnosis, personality disorders, and schizophrenia since 2003. Their treatment plan is grounded in traditional psychotherapy and group therapies, along with optimized medication use and education to guide their residents toward long-term recovery. CooperRiis employs different therapies, like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and eye dovement Desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). With 36 residents, there is an active therapeutic community to support each resident’s journey to recovery.
Though CooperRiis has multiple locations, the Mill Spring campus, or “The Farm,” is a 94-acre working farm with many walking trails, gardens, an art barn, and a lake. It’s a perfect setting for outdoor recreation, yoga, and mindfulness practices. Each resident gets their own private bedroom and ensuite bathroom for the duration of their stay. CooperRiis also involves family members through regular meetings and with individual recovery coordinators.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like CooperRiis Mill Spring Campus provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

CooperRiis Mill Spring Campus offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. CooperRiis Mill Spring Campus works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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