About
About Sandhills Behavioral Care PLLC
Sandhills Behavioral Care PLLC operates as a comprehensive outpatient primary care and mental health clinic headquartered at 523 Rockingham Road in Rockingham, North Carolina, with additional locations in Pinehurst and Gastonia. Founded by Tammie Gainey, PhD, PMHNP, FNP-BC, the practice integrates behavioral health, substance use treatment, and primary care under a single clinical roof, with the explicit goal of helping each patient find what the team calls ‘real recovery, real healing.’
The clinical model is holistic. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, Sandhills Best Care builds care plans that address mental health, physical health, and substance use together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy anchors the talk-therapy work, and the practice has expanded into specialized neuromodulation and behavioral health services including Spravato (esketamine), ketamine, EXOMIND, EMSCULPT NEO, and EMSELLA – signaling investment in newer evidence-based options for treatment-resistant conditions.
The patient population is intentionally broad. Sandhills Behavioral Care serves adolescents, young adults, adults, seniors, veterans, pregnant women, court-ordered clients, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and deaf or hard-of-hearing patients. Trauma- and PTSD-related symptoms and co-occurring disorders are core focus areas. Tailored Care Management is offered for clients who need help coordinating multiple services. Notices to patients are posted in both English and Spanish.
Financial access is central to the practice’s posted mission. Sandhills Best Care states that it will not deny services for inability to pay, for Medicaid, Medicare, or CHIP coverage, or based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. A discounted sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income. The clinic accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay. Office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM; the main line is 910-562-9882, with a Gastonia office at 704-469-6158.
- Founded and led by Dr. Tammie Gainey, a dual-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and family nurse practitioner
- Specializes in co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis cases requiring specialized withdrawal protocols
- Offers sliding fee schedules based on family size and income for accessible medical detox
- Serves diverse populations including adolescents, pregnant women, veterans, and deaf/hard of hearing individuals
- Accepts multiple insurance types including TRICARE, Medicaid, and Medicare for detox services