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About Residential Treatment Services of Alamance Inc
Residential Treatment Services of Alamance, Inc. (RTSA) has served the Burlington, North Carolina community since 1971, when the organization was originally founded as Wesley Hall of Alamance. Over more than 50 years, the program has built individualized recovery pathways for adults navigating substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns, with the explicit philosophy of providing clients with “the essential resources to build strong, sustainable paths to recovery.”
SAMHSA records confirm a full residential continuum at the Hall Avenue location: medical detox for supervised withdrawal management, residential treatment as the core stabilization and intensive recovery phase, and outpatient programming for clients stepping down or returning to community-based care. The clinical work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, individual and group counseling, and structured relapse prevention. The center holds CARF accreditation — an independent verification of compliance with rehabilitation industry standards — alongside its 50+ year operating record.
The SAMHSA-identified populations of focus at RTSA reflect a broad community-serving mission: adults, men, women, young adults (18-25), veterans, court-ordered clients, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Few residential programs of similar scale serve this many populations under a single roof, and the program’s longevity reflects the depth of community trust earned across multiple decades of continuous service.
Executive Director Ron Osborne leads RTSA. The organization also operates Trollinger Treasures, a thrift-store-style operation that accepts donations and supports the agency’s mission. Financially, the residential program accepts Medicaid, private insurance, sliding-scale fees, financial assistance, state insurance, and self-pay/cash — a broad payer mix that ensures the program remains accessible to Alamance County residents regardless of insurance status. The center’s documented capability across detox, residential, and outpatient phases makes it a viable single-provider option for clients beginning recovery in central North Carolina.
- Over 50 years of continuous operation providing medical detox since 1971
- 24-hour residential facility ensuring round-the-clock withdrawal management
- CARF-accredited detox programs meeting established quality standards
- Dual diagnosis capability treating both substance abuse and mental health disorders
- Specialized services for veterans and criminal justice clients requiring detox