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Carolina Dunes

Leland, NC

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx
Specializes in Veterans · Military Trauma-Informed Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Traumatic Brain Injury

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Leland, NC · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Carolina Dunes

  • Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-verified
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Leland, NC

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Carolina Dunes

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health (CDBH) is a 112 bed psychiatric hospital located in Leland, NC, offering mental and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. CDBH provides different levels of care, including inpatient psychiatric care and residential treatment programs. CDBH also treats substance use disorders using evidence-based treatments. Clients have access to individual, group, family, and recreational therapies while staying at the hospital.
CDBH's clinical team offers specialized programs for both adolescents and seniors. The inpatient adolescent program is designed for ages 12-17 who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, bipolar, schizophrenia and addictions. The senior program treats adults 50+ years old who may need treatment for grief, disordered thinking, aggression, sundown syndrome, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health’s campus includes outdoor courtyards, gymnasiums and plenty of windows that allow for natural light in the hospital rooms. CDBH accepts Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and most commercial insurances.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Carolina Dunes at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Aripiprazole +10 more

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

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Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

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Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

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TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

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Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2050 Mercantile Drive, Leland, NC 28451

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Facility direct line

(833) 665-5310

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Carolina Dunes accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Carolina Dunes accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NC Medicaid plan. Call (833) 665-5310 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Carolina Dunes offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Carolina Dunes have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Carolina Dunes use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Carolina Dunes?
Call the facility directly at (833) 665-5310 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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