CooperRiis Mill Spring Campus Mill Spring

This campus, often called The Farm, sits on 94 acres near Mill Spring and has been in operation since 2003. It serves adults dealing with serious mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and co-occurring substance use. The approach blends evidence-based psychotherapy with medication management and education, all within a therapeutic community. Residents work with a coordinated team and a dedicated recovery coordinator who helps connect the pieces.

The CooperRiis Mill Spring Campus Mill Spring program offers inpatient care in a rural North Carolina setting with a structured daily rhythm. Both individual and group therapies are used in this North Carolina residential center to help residents build practical skills. Family involvement is part of the model, with ongoing meetings to support understanding and communication. The campus is one of several CooperRiis locations, but this page focuses only on what is listed for Mill Spring.

Rehab and co-occurring care

At its core, the center provides live in treatment alongside co-occurring psychiatric care inside a therapeutic community. At this North Carolina rehab, therapy options include cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR, along with art, animal, horticultural, and experiential therapies. Individual counseling and interpersonal therapy round out the mix. The program is listed as evidence-based and holistic, with an individual treatment focus. A typical stay is listed at 30 days, though length may differ by person and clinical need.

A key feature is the way behavioral health and addiction care are combined. When someone has a mental health diagnosis and a substance use concern at once, the team treats both together rather than in separate tracks. This dual diagnosis approach serves adults in North Carolina who need structure and support in both areas. Aftercare includes outpatient treatment, return visits, and support meetings to ease the return home.

• Individual Treatment
• Evidence-Based
• Holistic
• Experiential Therapy
• Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
• 1-on-1 Counseling
• Horticultural Therapy
• Animal Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Therapeutic Community

The people this program takes in

• Adults of all genders, from young adulthood through middle age, who have diagnoses like bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or schizophrenia.
• People facing a substance use disorder and a mental health diagnosis together who need residential treatment addressing both at once.
• Individuals who benefit from a small therapeutic community with a maximum of 36 residents.
• Those who are comfortable with a working farm environment and outdoor-based activities.
• People who want family involvement and a coordinated recovery team.

The Mill Spring campus setting

A working farm is part of the 94-acre property, which also holds gardens, an art barn, a lake, and trails for walking. The Mill Spring residential program offers between 16 and 30 beds, which keeps the atmosphere intimate even though the wider community can house 36 people. Throughout their time there, residents stay in private rooms that come with their own bathrooms. The site provides a fitness center, a basketball court, gardens, a library, internet access, and gourmet dining. Hiking, fishing, cooking classes, and yoga are among the available activities. Services are provided in English.

• Access to Nature
• Gardens
• Business Center, Computers
• Beach Access
• Basketball Court
• Fitness Center
• Internet
• Library

Covering costs for this program

This is a private residential program, so payment details are best discussed directly with the center. North Carolina Medicaid might help some families, but coverage depends on the plan and level of care; ask the center whether they accept Medicaid and how they verify it. Insurance acceptance is not guaranteed, so confirm benefits by phone before you decide anything. To learn whether North Carolina Medicaid or private insurance applies to this program, call the helpline at any hour. The helpline is confidential and free and it can connect you with trained advisors who help you check coverage and availability. Calling costs nothing, and no commitment is required.

Things to confirm before you enroll

• Does the center accept my specific insurance or North Carolina Medicaid plan, and how is coverage verified?
• What is the standard length of stay and how is progress reviewed during treatment?
• How are medications managed, and who oversees them?
• By what means does the clinic bring in family and coordinate recovery?
• What aftercare and return visit options are available, and how are they arranged?