McLeod Centers offers Short-term, Long-term, and Intensive Outpatient treatment.
Individuals enrolled in these programs receive an education on substance use and therapeutic group counseling, in addition to individual treatment planning, urinalysis testing, and referrals to community resources as needed.
Complete a Clinical Assessment
To register for outpatient treatment services, you’ll need to complete a clinical assessment. Assessments are completed by appointment and on a walk-in basis from 8:30 am – 4 pm, Monday-Friday. To make an appointment for an assessment, please call the Patient Access department at (704) 332-9001.

What does Outpatient include?
- Individual counseling and treatment planning with a primary counselor
- Group counseling
- Mental Health Therapy
- Family/significant other counseling in a multi-family group
- Introduction to 12-step recovery groups and philosophies
- Education pertaining to substance abuse disorders and recovery; including Relapse Prevention
- Referral services
- Aftercare (Click HERE to learn more)
Aftercare
The aftercare treatment service includes weekly group sessions to assist the client with maintaining a connection to their support system while returning to their daily living patterns. The aftercare treatment service utilizes the same cognitive behavioral interventions, motivational enhancement techniques, and a continued reference to the Living in Balance and Matrix material. The primary component of the aftercare service is group counseling. Individual sessions are offered, and for some referral sources are mandatory prior to a successful completion being granted from the McLeod Center. The aftercare treatment service ranges from 6 to 8 weeks of group sessions. Upon successful completion, clients are encouraged to continue their attendance if they feel the need for ongoing support after the required sessions.
Treatment Options
Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP)
- ASAM 2.1 Level of Care
- The program meets 3-4 times per week
for 3 hours each session over an 8-10
week period with optional continuing
care one time per week for 6 weeks. - Individuals enrolled in this program
develop and begin using individual
coping skills, improve decision-making,
and develop a relapse prevention plan
through a group setting with individual
sessions as needed.
Short Term/Long Term (20/40)
- Group sessions meet 2 times per week
for 2 hours each for either 10 (20 total
hours) or 20 sessions (40 total hours) - Individuals enrolled in this program
develop and implement a relapse
prevention plan and work toward
individualized goals.
Yesterday does not define tomorrow
Your disease does not have to define your future. There’s every reason to be hopeful that you’ll get back on your feet again, enjoying a healthy and happy life.