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Carolina Dunes

Leland, NC

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Leland, NC · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Carolina Dunes

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health (CDBH) is a 112 bed psychiatric hospital located in Leland, NC, offering mental and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. CDBH provides different levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric care and residential treatment programs. CDBH also treats substance use disorders using evidence-based treatments. Clients have access to individual, group, family, and recreational therapies while staying at the hospital.
CDBH's clinical team offers specialized programs for both adolescents and seniors. The inpatient adolescent program is designed for ages 12-17 who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia and addictions. The senior program treats adults 50+ years old who may need treatment for grief, disordered thinking, aggression, sundown syndrome, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health’s campus includes outdoor courtyards, gymnasiums and plenty of windows that allow for natural light in the hospital rooms. CDBH accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and most commercial insurances.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Clozapine + 8 more
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2050 Mercantile Drive, Leland, NC 28451

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Facility direct line

(833) 665-5310

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Carolina Dunes accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Carolina Dunes accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NC Medicaid plan. Call (833) 665-5310 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Carolina Dunes offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Carolina Dunes have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Carolina Dunes use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Carolina Dunes?
Call the facility directly at (833) 665-5310 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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