When you’re struggling with your mental health, professional treatment can provide the support you need to find a better way forward. Unfortunately, so many people don’t seek treatment because of the stigma that surrounds mental health or can’t find the help they need due to cost, insurance, or location. In 2021, more than 2,000,000 South Carolinians lived in communities that did not have enough mental health professionals.1 When you need help, consider expanding your search and attending treatment in a neighboring state.
Red Oak Recovery® offers mental health services in North Carolina. Our location exclusively serves men struggling with their mental health, including addiction and eating disorders. We’re located in the stunning foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, less than a three-hour drive from Columbia, SC. Ask for the help you deserve today by calling 828.382.9699.
Mental Health Is a Wide Range
There are several general types of mental health conditions. They interrupt your life, and more than one can occur at the same time. Some of the most common include the following:
- Depression: A low feeling that often includes guilt, low self-esteem, sleep problems, agitation, and sometimes suicidal thoughts and actions
- Anxiety: Worry, tension, or fear about what is going to happen; this group of disorders includes panic disorder, general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and phobias
- Trauma: Surviving any form of trauma causes lasting harmful changes in the brain; some people experience significant effects even after they feel safe again
- Eating disorders: Low self-esteem, compulsive behaviors, and a distorted body image can lead to anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorders
- Substance abuse: Drug and alcohol abuse can lead to addiction—those who have a mental health condition also often suffer from substance use disorder
- Bipolar disorder: Including episodes of depression and extremely elevated mood and energy (mania) that can fluctuate
Since mental health is such a personal experience, treatment should be, too. When you’re looking for support, find a treatment center that creates individualized therapy plans that help you work toward the goals that matter most to you. Sometimes, this help may not be close to home or it may be better to take a break and receive treatment somewhere else.
The Benefits of Finding Treatment Outside of South Carolina
Seeking treatment in a different state can have several benefits, including:
- Expanding your options: By looking outside of South Carolina, you may find a wider variety of treatment centers and programs that better suit your needs.
- Breaking away from triggers: Sometimes, staying in the same environment can make it harder to focus on your recovery and well-being. Going to a new place can help you break away from triggers and distractions.
- Distance from negative influences: If you have toxic relationships or environments in South Carolina, going out of state for treatment can provide distance and space to heal without those influences.
- A fresh start: Traveling to a new state for treatment can feel like a fresh start, giving you the opportunity to leave behind any negative associations with your current location and focus on your recovery.
While you’re in treatment, you’ll receive the tools and education to learn how to accept your journey forward. You won’t have to worry about judgment or stigma at a treatment center like Red Oak Recovery®, and you’ll be surrounded by a compassionate team who understands your struggles.
Do You Need Help?
You may never have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, but you may be wondering if you should get help. It can be tough to know if you’re experiencing some short-term stress or something more. It might be time to reach out if:
- You can’t manage your feelings as well as you used to, leading to irritability, agitation, or anger
- You’ve lost interest in activities you used to enjoy
- Your sleep patterns have changed, and you’re having trouble staying asleep or falling asleep
- You feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or worried all the time
- You’re turning to drugs, alcohol, or other harmful behaviors as a way to cope
- You struggle with your body image to the point of disordered eating
Mental health is part of your overall health. Ignoring it can lead to more serious problems and make it hard to live a fulfilling life. Reach out to the compassionate clinicians at Red Oak Recovery® in Asheville, NC.
Red Oak Is One of the Best Options near South Carolina
Red Oak Recovery® is proud to provide mental health treatment for men at our location in North Carolina. We understand that mental illness and substance use often occur together. Therefore, our unique, gender-specific program is staffed by caring professionals who understand trauma, addiction, and mental health issues. While addressing substance use with proven therapies, we also help you to achieve physical and psychological well-being. Our services include the following:
- Thorough nutritional, psychiatric, clinical, and physical evaluations
- Evidence-based individual and group substance use therapies
- Experiential wilderness-focused program to promote life skills, teamwork, and physical health
- Specialty in treating clients with co-occurring disorders
Our residential program offers a chance for you to take a break from daily life to focus on your recovery in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Nestled among the tranquil beauty of the Blue Ridge foothills, our residential campus offers a peaceful and healing atmosphere for your recovery journey.
Reach Out for Help Now
Don’t let the stigma or lack of resources in your area stop you from getting the help you need. Contact Red Oak Recovery® today, and learn more about our mental health treatment programs for men. Take the first step toward a healthier and happier future, no matter where you live. Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way.
You deserve to receive personalized care and find a better way forward. Call us now at 828.382.9699 or complete our online form to start your journey with Red Oak Recovery®.
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