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Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Simpsonville, SC
Family-owned medical detox and residential addiction treatment in Simpsonville, SC.
South Carolina Addiction Treatment (SCAT) is a family-owned drug and alcohol rehab in Simpsonville, SC with firsthand experience of addiction and recovery. Our CARF-accredited Simpsonville addiction treatment center offers medically supervised detox and residential treatment in a comfortable, home-like setting with private and semi-private rooms, home-cooked meals from our experienced chef, and 24/7 nursing and psychiatric care. As a sister program to Carolina Center for Recovery, we also ensure a smooth transition to continued care after completing inpatient rehab, moving into a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), or Outpatient Rehab.
CARF
Accredited
24/7
Admissions
4.9
on Google (293 reviews)
Trusted & Verified Care
CARF Accredited
LegitScript Certified
BBB Accredited, A+
NAATP Provider Member
Licensed by SC Dept. of Public Health
Licensed by SC Dept. of AgricultureFrom people who recovered here
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Kara Valtier
3 weeks ago
What a wonderful experience! This was my first time in a long detoxing stay. They set you up for success and give you all the tools to prepare yourself for after care. An awesome staff that truly cares about you! The chefs are fantastic and they have plenty of snacks to eat. They give you all your medicine and therapy. There are too many people to thank! I highly recommend SCAT for your recovery.
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Lyndis Olson
3 weeks ago
I had the best experience at South Carolina Addiction Treatment! This was my third time in a detox facility and it was by far the best and most loving community I have been apart of. The staff is outstanding. They really do care about their clients and want to see people recover and succeed in life. I have never been offered so much support and help like I did at S.C.A.T in my life. Please, if you feel like you need help and are thinking about going to a detox/ treatment facility, call S.C.A.T, you won’t regret it!
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Larry Taylor
3 weeks ago
I have been to drug treatment on three other occasions. When I arrived here, I was dealing with several different issues besides my drug problems. Kristine and Tammy help me through some very serious personal situations, as well as Amanda. I would highly recommend this facility. Because now I’m going to a longer treatment facility, which I have never done in my life, and if they hadn’t helped me, I wouldn’t have become the spiritual person that I’ve become now, which I was not before. And I love those three staff members for life.
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Our Addiction Treatment Programs in Simpsonville, SC
SCAT provides two addiction treatment programs under one roof: medical detox and residential treatment. Every client starts with a 7-day detox as Track One. Clients then step down to aftercare or continue into a 7-day residential week, for a 14-day total. The building does not have capacity for extended stays, and the two-track structure keeps length of stay consistent for every client.
Track One · Days 1-7Medical Detox
Medical detox is the supervised process of clearing substances from the body while withdrawal symptoms are managed. At SCAT it runs a standard 7 days, and every client begins here.
- Licensed nurses on site in a 24-hour facility, following detox protocols throughout
- Detox across all substances, including cases many other facilities decline
- Four admission assessments completed inside the first 24 hours
- Single, double, and triple rooms, with three home-cooked meals daily
- Step down into the residential week on Day 8 with no transfer
7
Days, the fixed detox length
4
Assessments in first 24 hours
3
Groups offered daily
Track Two · Days 8-14Inpatient Rehab
Track Two adds a seven-day residential week after detox. Staff call it a stabilization week, because many people relapse immediately after detox alone, and the extra week builds a buffer.
- Three guaranteed individual counseling sessions with an assigned therapist
- Off-site meetings across 12-step, SMART Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery
- Smaller residential breakout groups alongside the three daily groups
- One optional family counseling session, plus a family information package
- Transition on Day 14 to Charlotte Carolina Recovery, aftercare, or a therapist
14
Days total, 7 detox plus 7 residential
3:1
Approximate staff-to-client ratio
1-2
Off-site outings each week
Substance Use Disorders We Treat
Conditions We Treat in Simpsonville, SC
From alcohol use disorder to fentanyl addiction, our clinical team treats the full spectrum of substance use disorders - including the withdrawal symptoms unique to each.
Alcohol Addiction
CIWA-guided medical detox and evidence-based therapy for alcohol use disorder.
Opioid Addiction
Opioid-specific detox and medication-assisted treatment when clinically appropriate.
Heroin Addiction
Medically supervised detox and long-term recovery support.
Meth Addiction
Support through the crash phase and behavioral care.
Cocaine Addiction
Stimulant care with CBT and DBT-based therapy.
Benzodiazepine Addiction
Medically supervised tapers for safe withdrawal.
Prescription Drug Addiction
Care for opioid, benzodiazepine, and stimulant prescriptions.
Fentanyl Addiction
Medically supervised detox for the most potent synthetic opioid.
Marijuana Addiction
Supportive stabilization and counseling for cannabis use disorder.
Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
Integrated care for co-occurring depression, anxiety, and trauma.
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Why choose SCAT
Why Choose SCAT for Substance Abuse Treatment?
SCAT is the only family-owned and operated addiction treatment facility in South Carolina. Sixteen beds and a staff-to-client ratio near 3 to 1 mean staff know every client by name, and visitors on tour cannot easily tell staff from clients.
Family-owned and operated
SCAT opened in 2021 as a small, intimate facility guided by five core values: compassion, integrity, community, teamwork, and growth. The mission is kept deliberately simple: to help individuals overcome the disease of addiction.
A roughly 3-to-1 staff-to-client ratio
Five clinical team members plus one intern cover a 24-hour facility, with around four clinical staff on-site during business hours and at least one on evenings and weekends. This coverage is what lets SCAT complete all four assessments within 24 hours.
Home-cooked meals from a full kitchen
A dedicated kitchen team serves three home-cooked meals daily, plus free snacks and occasional home-baked desserts. The full retail kitchen is licensed by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture.
Community over isolation
The anti-isolation approach promotes connection. Detox and residential clients share the same optional groups, staff and clients eat together, and client artwork lines the colorful, non-clinical walls.
Not a 12-step-only program
SCAT takes clients off-site to 12-step, SMART Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery meetings so each person can find the recovery pathway that fits. The only rule on outings is no drugs or alcohol.
The SCAT Guarantee: family for life
Every graduate receives direct text and phone access to SCAT's alumni outreach line. At 90 days, the alumni team personally calls each graduate to check in and invite them back to the SCAT Alumni Speaker Series.
Real results, real clients
Proven outcomes at South Carolina Addiction Treatment
These results come from SCAT's own clients, measured from admission through discharge and beyond.
82%
of clients who admit to SCAT complete treatment
90%
of alumni contacted at 90 days report still being sober
99%
client satisfaction with the treatment received (4.95 out of 5)
3%
staff turnover, far below the behavioral health average of 30 to 40%
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Based on SCAT client data, January 2025 to April 2026. Individual results vary.
Our Facility
Take a look inside Our Rehab Center in Simpsonville, SC
The Simpsonville campus holds 16 beds across two single rooms, four doubles, and two triples. The atmosphere is non-clinical and home-like, with colorful walls, client artwork throughout, and bulletin boards carrying aftercare resources.
Three home-cooked meals arrive daily from a full retail kitchen and its dedicated kitchen team, plus free snacks and occasional home-baked desserts. Staff and clients eat together. Clients may smoke outside at any hour, and movement is otherwise unrestricted apart from meal and medication windows.
16
Beds across eight rooms
3
Home-cooked meals daily
24/7
On-site clinical coverage
Want to see more of the space?
Schedule a confidential virtual tour or visit in person - we’re open to clients and families 24/7.
Therapies & Programming
What therapies does SCAT provide?
SCAT runs at least three groups every day, one after breakfast, one after lunch, and one after dinner. A minimum of 10 internal staff members facilitate groups each month, including techs, clinical team members, and dedicated facilitators.
Detox and residential clients attend the same groups, because the facility is small and integrated. Track Two clients also receive smaller residential breakout groups. SCAT is not a 12-step-only program, and takes clients off site to three different recovery pathways so each person can find the one that fits.
Individual counselingFamily counselingDaily group therapyResidential breakout groupsAftercare education groupDog therapyYogaArt therapySound healing12-stepSMART RecoveryCelebrate Recovery
What to Expect
Your first steps to recovery
From the first phone call to your first day of residential treatment, here’s how the admissions process works at SCAT.
- 1
Free Phone Assessment
A confidential 15-20 minute conversation with an admissions counselor - no commitment.
- 2
Insurance Verification
We confirm your benefits and walk you through coverage and any out-of-pocket costs.
- 3
Admission & Detox
Same-day admissions when possible. Medically supervised detox begins immediately.
- 4
Residential Treatment
30, 60, or 90 days of therapy, group work, and structured recovery in our Simpsonville home.
- 5
Aftercare & Alumni
Sober living referrals, IOP step-down, and lifetime access to our alumni community.
The team behind every client’s care
Addiction Treatment Led by Licensed Clinicians
South Carolina Addiction Treatment is led by an experienced behavioral health team focused on quality care and strong outcomes.
Chris Doyle
Managing Partner
Russ Guccio
Chief Executive Officer
Taylor Hart
Chief Operating Officer
Ryan Ledoux
Executive Director (NC)
By the numbers
Substance Abuse Statistics in South Carolina
The need for accessible, medically supervised addiction care in South Carolina has never been greater.
2,157
drug overdose deaths in South Carolina in 2023
SC Dept. of Public Health, 2023
72%
of those overdose deaths involved fentanyl
SC Dept. of Public Health, 2023
2,586
deaths a year in South Carolina are linked to excessive alcohol use
NCDAS, South Carolina
1 in 8
young adults in South Carolina has an alcohol use disorder
NCDAS, South Carolina
Insurance & Payment
Addiction Treatment Insurance Providers We Work with in Simpsonville, SC
SCAT is in network with Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Magellan, MedCost, and Molina. Verification of benefits, known as a VOB, is completed by phone before you arrive, so coverage is confirmed in advance of intake.
Don’t see your provider? We work with most national and regional insurers and can verify your specific plan instantly. We also offer self-pay options. Tricare, Medicaid, and Medicare not accepted.
Verify Your Benefits
Free, confidential, and takes about 60 seconds. An admissions counselor will follow up the same day.
Areas We Serve
Drug & alcohol rehab serving South Carolina
Our Simpsonville campus is just a short drive from Greenville, Spartanburg, and Anderson - making us a convenient choice for clients across Upstate South Carolina and the surrounding regions of North Carolina and Georgia.
Simpsonville Greenville Mauldin Easley Fountain Inn Greer Anderson Spartanburg Travelers Rest Taylors Powdersville Clemson
Counties served
Greenville County, Pickens County, Anderson County, Spartanburg County, Laurens County, Oconee County - plus inquiries from Charlotte, Asheville, and Atlanta metros.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcohol and Drug Rehab FAQs
Detox at SCAT is a standard 7 days. SCAT does not admit for shorter detox stays, because a fixed length supports on-site clinical planning, census management, and safer withdrawal management by the nursing team.
Cost depends on your level of care and your insurance. SCAT offers a 7-day detox track and a 14-day detox-plus-residential track. Verification of benefits is completed before arrival, so your coverage is confirmed in advance. Call (866) 798-2386 or use the form above.
SCAT does not provide medication-assisted treatment on site. Medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, uses FDA-approved medication alongside counseling. MAT clinic appointments are arranged as one aftercare option during discharge planning.
Every client receives a psychiatric evaluation within the first 24 hours as one of four admission assessments. The program's primary focus is the disease of addiction across all substances. Ongoing mental health care is built into the individualized aftercare plan.
No. SCAT takes clients off site to 12-step, SMART Recovery, and Celebrate Recovery meetings. Each client chooses the recovery pathway that fits. The only restriction on outings is no drugs or alcohol.
Yes. Clients may smoke at any hour by stepping outside to a designated outdoor area. Apart from meal and medication windows, movement is unrestricted. The single program rule is no drugs or alcohol.
SCAT applies a 72-hour blackout from internet-connected technology. Within the first 24 hours you meet a therapist and may call family during that meeting. After 72 hours, clients receive two phone calls per week, and more can be arranged with a therapist.
SCAT contracts with Aetna, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Magellan, MedCost, and Molina. Some Blue Cross Blue Shield and Molina plans are restricted to South Carolina residents. SCAT also works with self-pay clients.
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card, current prescription medications in original bottles, comfortable clothing, and basic toiletries. Leave valuables, large amounts of cash, and any substances at home.
Aftercare is individualized. Plans include longer residential programs, partial hospitalization at Carolina Center for Recovery, intensive outpatient, a MAT clinic, or an individual counselor. SCAT provides transportation up to 2.5 hours of driving distance.
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