Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health

Psychiatric and Addictions Therapeutic Healing Services (PATHS)

The team of compassionate, highly trained psychiatrists at Psychiatric and Addictions Therapeutic Healing Services (PATHS) offers inpatient behavioral health and mental health services to treat a number of conditions, including:

  • Alcohol or drug addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • and more

PATHS Team

Our multi-disciplinary team consists of:

  • A medical director
  • Registered nurses
  • Recreation therapists
  • Master's-prepared social workers

PATHS Referrals

We accept referrals for inpatient services 24 hours a day from:

  • Primary care physicians
  • Emergency departments
  • Mental health professionals

To learn more call 828-696-4250 or talk to your primary care doctor or mental health care professional.

Notice of Privacy Practices

Notice Of Privacy Practices for UNC Health Pardee Part 2 Programs

Federal law protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.

This notice describes:

  • How health information about you may be used and disclosed
  • Your rights with respect to your health information
  • How to file a complaint concerning a violation of the privacy or security of your health information, or of your rights concerning your information

You have a right to a copy of this notice (in paper or electronic form) and to discuss it with the UNC Health Pardee Privacy Officer by phone at 828-696-4251 or by email at privacy@unchealth.unc.edu if you have any questions.

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To learn more about Psychiatric and Addictions Therapeutic Healing Services (PATHS), call 828-696-4250 or talk to your primary care doctor or mental health professional.

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