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McLeod Centers for Wellbeing

Charlotte, North Carolina

Level of care
Residential, Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient, MAT
Ages
Not yet verified, call to confirm
Insurance
Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield

Listed as operating. 11 sources, newest retrieved Oct 16, 2026. Record researched Jun 19, 2026.

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Published program summary

Founded in 1969 by Charlotte pediatrician Dr. Jonnie H. McLeod; a nonprofit treating roughly 6,000 people per year across 8 North Carolina locations, integrating an opioid treatment program (methadone/buprenorphine) with a 28-day residential program and outpatient care, and committed to treating patients regardless of ability to pay.

Services and populations

Specialties
Substance use disorder, Opioid use disorder, Co-occurring mental health disorders, Adolescent substance use treatment, DWI / justice-involved services, Family support
Modalities
Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine), Individual counseling, Group counseling, Family counseling, 12-step facilitation, Relapse prevention education, Peer / recovery support, Case management (TASC), Trauma-informed mental health therapy

Admissions

Typical length of stay
Generally 28 days (residential); can be tailored to individual needs

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield
Payment notes
In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield; accepts Medicaid and Medicare; grant funding available for those unable to pay.

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
CARF
ASAM levels verified
2.1
Public record
Not yet checked
License or state record
McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, licence MHL-060-1206 (active); NC DHHS DHSR Mental Health Licensure and Certification Section: Mental Health Facility Listing
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Location

Address
500 Archdale Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217
County
Mecklenburg County

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