FIRST at Blue Ridge Inc
✓ Last verified from the SAMHSA dataset on June 16, 2026 · call to confirm availability and details before going
Contact
32 Knox Road, Ridgecrest, NC 28770
Phone: (828) 669-0011 ext. 1103
Intake: (828) 669-0011 ext. 1106
Insurance and payment
- Payment assistance available
- Cash / self-pay available
Call to verify network status, benefits, prior authorization, and any out-of-pocket costs before scheduling.
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatmentTransitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Service Setting
Residential/24-hour residentialLong-term residentialShort-term residential
External Opioid Medications Source
In-network prescribing entityOther contracted prescribing entityNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entityOther contracted prescribing entityNo formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Medications for HIV treatmentMedications for Hepatitis C treatmentMedication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger managementBrief interventionCognitive behavioral therapyMotivational interviewingMatrix ModelRelapse preventionSubstance use disorder counselingTrauma-related counseling12-step facilitation
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agencyState mental health departmentState department of health
Payment/Insurance Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programsCash or self-payment
Payment Assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups
Adult womenPregnant/postpartum womenAdult menVeteransCriminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessmentInterim services for clientsOutreach to persons in the communityScreening for tobacco useScreening for substance useScreening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testingDrug and alcohol oral fluid testingDrug or alcohol urine screeningHIV testingSTD testingTesting for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing careDischarge PlanningNaloxone and overdose educationOutcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groupsHousing servicesAssistance with obtaining social servicesRecovery coachMentoring/peer supportEmployment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or supportHepatitis education, counseling, or supportSubstance use disorder educationSmoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counselingIndividual counselingGroup counselingFamily counselingMarital/couples counselingVocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Young AdultsAdultsSeniors
Sex Accepted
FemaleMale
Language Services
Spanish
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management serviceDomestic violence services, including family or partnerSocial skills developmentTransportation assistance
When you call, ask:
- Are you taking new patients right now?
- Do you accept my insurance, Medicaid, or a sliding fee scale?
- Is there a waitlist — and how long?
- What should I bring to the first appointment?
- Do you offer telehealth if I can't get there?
Five minutes on the phone can save a wasted trip.