Cost of Treatment and Coverage: Questions to Ask

This independent directory helps you navigate alcohol treatment costs in the Raleigh, NC area. We are not a clinic or intake service, and we do not publish prices or insurance details we have not verified from a provider’s own current site. The most expensive option is not always the best fit — the NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator notes that evidence-based care, not price, should guide your choice.

Questions to Ask Any Provider

Before committing, call each program directly and ask for a written estimate. Use these questions as a starting point:

• What specific services are included in the quoted price (assessment, detox, therapy, medication, aftercare)?
• What is my estimated out-of-pocket cost after insurance?
• Which insurers do you accept, and do you verify benefits before admission?
• Is a sliding-scale fee or payment plan available?
• Do I need pre-authorization from my insurer before starting treatment?
• Are there additional fees for lab work, telehealth sessions, or family support?

Where to Verify Coverage and Costs

Use official sources to confirm what your plan covers and which programs are licensed in North Carolina:

• NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator — federal guidance on choosing quality care, including cost and insurance questions.
• SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov — official federal locator for treatment programs by location.
• NC DHHS Division of Health Service Regulation — state oversight of licensed facilities and complaint intake.
• NC DHHS Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Use Services — state resources and open-access clinics.
• NC Medicaid — check current coverage rules, as changes may affect substance use treatment benefits.

Verified Raleigh-Area Providers

These programs are listed from their own official sites. We have not verified insurance, pricing, or license numbers; confirm directly with each provider.

• SouthLight Healthcare (Raleigh) — 919-787-6131 · southlight.org · 2101 Garner Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
• Triangle Springs (Raleigh) — 919-746-8900 (24/7) · trianglesprings.com · 10901 World Trade Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27617
• Monarch (serving Wake County, regional) — monarchnc.org · outpatient and community-based services

Raleigh-city providers are listed separately from regional Wake County services. For clinical decisions, use the NIAAA Navigator and speak with the provider directly — we do not offer individualized advice.

Your Next Steps

1. Call two or three providers with the questions above and request written estimates.
2. Contact your insurer to confirm coverage and pre-authorization requirements.
3. Check NC Medicaid if you are enrolled or eligible.
4. Use the NIAAA Navigator’s three-step process: search trusted sources, ask the 10 recommended questions, and choose quality care.

Sources checked on 25 October 2026. For corrections or provider updates, email Guerin@novcog.com. This directory is operated by NovCog and is not a treatment provider.