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.
Hours and locations
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Morganton Office
301 East Meeting Street, Suite 201
Morganton NC 28655
P: (828) 437-3000
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Monday & Tuesday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Marion Office
P: (828) 652-5444
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Serving Children & Adolescents
Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Type address in GPS as
5623 U.S. 221 Glenwood, NC 28752
*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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assertive Engagement
Uses proactive, community-based outreach to connect individuals with needed services, reduce barriers to care, and promote consistent participation in treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.