Walk-In Clinic
Are you or a loved one experiencing emotional or behavioral health challenges? Ready to take the first step toward healing and recovery? A Caring Alternative is here to help, empowering individuals with compassionate care, evidence-based treatment, and support to build coping skills, stability, and independence. Our Walk-In Care Clinics offer convenient, no-appointment access to services when you need them most.
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Walk-In Clinic Hours and Locations
Morganton Office
301 East Meeting Street, Suite 201
Morganton NCÂ 28655
P:Â (828) 437-3000
info@caringalternative.com
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Monday & Tuesday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Marion Office
5623 U.S. 221 Â
Marion, NC 28752*
P:Â (828) 652-5444
info@caringalternative.com
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Serving Children & AdolescentsÂ
Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. to  12 p.m.
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Type address in GPS as
5623 U.S. 221 Â Glenwood, NC 28752 Â
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*Coming from Morganton, Interstate 40 W - Take Exit 85 - take a left, travel about 1.5 miles and the ACA Office will be on the left.
Asheville Office
1550 Hendersonville Rd Suite 104
Asheville, NC 28803
info@caringalternative.com
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Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Adult Services
Adult Services at A Caring Alternative provide comprehensive, person-centered behavioral health support, including outpatient therapy and peer support, to help individuals achieve stability, recovery, and improved quality of life.
Outpatient Therapy
Provides structured, evidence-based treatment for adults experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges, including individual, family, and group therapy to support stability, symptom management, and overall well-being.
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Medication Management
Offers psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication monitoring for adults with behavioral health needs, ensuring safe, coordinated care alongside therapists, peer supports, and care teams.
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Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapy
Supports individuals in addressing substance use and co-occurring behavioral health challenges through evidence-based therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to build coping skills and sustain recovery.
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Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP)
Provides structured, evidence-based treatment for individuals with substance use disorders, offering group and individual therapy multiple times per week while supporting continued engagement in daily responsibilities.
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Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT)
Delivers a highly structured level of outpatient care with frequent clinical services, including therapy, care coordination, and skill-building for individuals needing intensive support without residential placement.
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Peer Support Services
Connects individuals with Certified Peer Support Specialists who use lived experience to provide guidance, encouragement, and support in navigating recovery, accessing resources, and building independence.
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Individual Support Services
Provides hands-on assistance with daily living activities for individuals with significant mental health needs, helping build skills for independence and improving overall functioning in the community.
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Hospital Discharge Planning and Transition
Ensures continuity of care for individuals transitioning from inpatient, crisis, or detox settings by coordinating services and supporting stabilization in the community.
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Assertive Engagement
Uses proactive, community-based outreach to connect individuals with needed services, reduce barriers to care, and promote consistent participation in treatment.
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Transition Management (TCLI)
Supports individuals transitioning to community living by building skills for independence, managing mental health needs, and strengthening stability across life domains such as housing, health, and employment.
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Community Support Team (CST)
Provides team-based, community-focused support for individuals with moderate behavioral health needs, helping reduce symptoms, access resources, and develop skills for independent living.
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Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT)
Delivers intensive, 24/7 team-based support for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, offering comprehensive services in the community to promote stability and reduce hospitalization.
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Tailored Care Management (TCM)
Coordinates whole-person care for individuals with complex needs, helping them access services, navigate systems, and achieve improved health, stability, and independence.
Child and Adolescent Services
Child Services at A Caring Alternative provide comprehensive, family-centered behavioral health support, including therapy, care coordination, and community-based services to help children and adolescents achieve stability, growth, and long-term well-being.
Outpatient Therapy
Provides structured, evidence-based treatment for children and adolescents experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges, including individual, family, and group therapy to support growth, stability, and overall well-being.
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Medication Management
Offers psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication monitoring for youth with behavioral health needs, ensuring safe, coordinated care alongside therapists, families, and other providers.
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Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Therapy
Supports youth in overcoming substance use and co-occurring behavioral health challenges through evidence-based therapy, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to build coping skills and promote recovery.
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Hospital Discharge Planning and Transition
Ensures a smooth transition from inpatient or crisis care by coordinating services, connecting families to resources, and supporting continued stability within the home and community.
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Assertive Engagement
Connects youth and families to needed services through proactive outreach and ongoing support, helping reduce barriers to care and encouraging consistent participation in treatment.
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Intensive In-Home Services (IIH)
Delivers family-centered, community-based therapy within the home, providing structured support, crisis intervention, and skill-building to improve functioning and prevent out-of-home placement.
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Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)
Creates a safe, supportive home environment for children with behavioral and emotional needs, pairing trained foster parents with clinical support to promote healing and long-term success.
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Tailored Care Management (TCM)
Coordinates whole-person care for children with complex needs, helping families navigate services, access resources, and achieve improved health, stability, and independence.