Timber Ridge Treatment Center

Timber Ridge Treatment Center, located at 665 Timber Trail in Gold Hill, North Carolina, is a residential behavioral health facility specializing in treatment for adolescent males ages 12 to 17. Situated near the Uwharrie National Forest, the center offers a structured, nature-based therapeutic environment that integrates clinical care, academics, and experiential programming. Residents receive comprehensive residential treatment that includes individual, group, and family therapy, psychiatric services, substance use counseling, and academic instruction through the on-campus Uwharrie Learning Center, allowing youth to continue their education while in care.

Timber Ridge Treatment Center is designed to support adolescents facing substance use disorders, trauma, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder, co-occurring conditions, and problem sexual behaviors. Treatment incorporates evidence-based approaches such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Moral Reconation Therapy, adventure therapy, and positive peer group models, alongside recreational therapy and medical support. Accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation, Timber Ridge provides long-term residential care that promotes accountability, resilience, and lasting behavioral change in a safe, structured setting.