MBH FAQ

Mary Benson House (MBH) is a home-like setting that provides 24-hour housing and substance abuse treatment for adult pregnant and/or parenting women and their children from birth to five years old. Our goal is to ensure that healthy babies are born while helping mothers move toward recovery and maintain a stable, sober, independent life with their children. MBH serves Western North Carolina. Last year we supported 24 individuals with residential treatment.

Our referring partners and concerned family members trust MBH because:

• We provide a safe place for our mothers and children.
• We offer an opportunity for women to re-learn what they may have forgotten during their addiction and to learn new and better parenting skills.
• We diligently advocate for our women in the areas of legal issues, housing and employment and help them access any community or government benefits to which they may be entitled.
• We have a highly qualified, licensed clinical staff.
• We work with women on developing and enhancing life skills such as job seeking or pursuing a high school diploma or GED. We assist women who are returning to school for advance technical training that will help them re-enter the workforce.
• We utilize a team approach with local providers, clinicians, case manager and support staff to meet our women’s individual needs.
• Our support staff provide for the everyday needs of our mothers and their children - from transportation and child care assistance to meal preparation.
• Our treatment approaches are clinically sound and scientifically proven.
• MBH treats only 7 women at one time, offering an intimate community setting and one-on-one attention.
• In order to ensure that there is a support system in place for each woman after she leaves MBH, we work with families to help them understand what addiction is and how it affects the family as a whole.
• MBH has been prestigiously awarded a three-year accreditation by The Council of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Throughout the rigorous accreditation review, clinical programming received consistent praise and no areas were identified for improvement.

Call our Referral Line at 828-252-5280 from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday. We are pleased to answer your questions and help you with accessing treatment for your client or family member.