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Changing Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC

SAMHSA Verified PHP IOP MAT

PHP · IOP · MAT center · in Kitty Hawk, NC · Accepts Private.

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About Changing Tides

At their sunny, beachside campus, Changing tides offers various levels of care for adults such as PHP, outpatient treatment, and sober living. Group, individual, and family therapy, psychoeducation, and experiential groups are all included in the Shifting Tides curriculum. They combine 12 Step programs and trauma-focused rehabilitation in their curriculum. Clients can take part in psychoeducational, experiential, and group therapy sessions at their Legit Script-certified facility. Clients will attend meetings, work on projects for long-term rehabilitation, and return to the workforce.
Shifting Tides provides beach access just yards away from their site for clients. For those who might prefer to avoid the heat of the beach, there is a sizable seasonal pool and pool deck with lounge chairs on the property. Clients are permitted to use cell phones, computers, and other equipment that may connect to WIFI during particular times of the day. For laundry services, there are 2 washers and 2 dryers on the premises. Basketball, volleyball, touch football, and other outdoor sports are all on-site activities for clients.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, detoxification.

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
PHP · IOP · MAT
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Medications used
Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Clonidine, Medication for mental disorders, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

3512 North Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949

Facility direct line

(877) 806-8691

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Changing Tides accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (877) 806-8691 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other NC centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Changing Tides offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, MAT. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Detoxification, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does Changing Tides have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Changing Tides use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Changing Tides?
Call the facility directly at (877) 806-8691 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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