Red Oak Recovery: Comprehensive Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
Located in the serene Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Red Oak Recovery provides specialized, trauma-informed treatment for men struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues. This clinician-run center is dedicated to rebuilding lives, restoring hope, and inspiring lasting recovery for individuals and their families.
Specialized Care for Men
Red Oak Recovery focuses exclusively on the unique needs of men in recovery. This focused approach allows the staff to direct all their expertise and resources toward addressing the specific trials and challenges men face during adulthood and recovery. The center creates a safe, supportive, and LGBTQ+-friendly environment where clients can reconnect with themselves, build self-confidence, and regain agency in their lives. The core of their mission is helping clients find success without the use of alcohol and drugs while simultaneously healing the wounds of past trauma.
Evidence-Based and Experiential Programs
The program integrates a variety of proven therapeutic modalities to create individualized treatment plans. Red Oak utilizes evidence-based practices such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). These traditional methods are combined with innovative experiential and adventure therapy, leveraging the natural beauty of the surrounding environment for healing. Clinical rehabilitation, 12-step addiction recovery principles, and robust family counseling services ensure a holistic path to wellness.
The Willows at Red Oak Recovery (Women’s Program)
For women seeking recovery, Red Oak operates The Willows at Red Oak Recovery, an evidence-based inpatient program. The Willows offers residential addiction treatment where women recovering from alcohol, drug, and opioid addiction can find empowerment and healing. This women-focused care addresses the root causes of addiction, often including extensive trauma therapy, and utilizes integrated methods like yoga and adventure-based expeditions to support physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.
Program Offerings
- Trauma-informed substance abuse and mental health treatment
- Clinical rehabilitation and evidence-based therapy services (CBT, DBT)
- 12-step addiction recovery integration
- Experiential and adventure therapy
- Family counseling and support programs
- Separate, specialized programs for men (Red Oak Recovery) and women (The Willows)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location of Red Oak Recovery?
The facility is located at 631 Willow Creek Road in Leicester, North Carolina, nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Does Red Oak Recovery offer specific treatment for trauma?
Yes, Red Oak Recovery is a trauma-informed treatment center, meaning their programs for both men and women are designed to address and heal past traumas as a core component of addiction recovery.
Are the programs at Red Oak Recovery and The Willows separated by gender?
Yes, Red Oak Recovery provides an exclusive focus on men’s treatment, while The Willows at Red Oak Recovery is a specialized residential treatment center dedicated to women’s addiction and mental health recovery.




