CooperRiis Mill Spring Campus

Set in the mountains of western North Carolina, CooperRiis Mill Spring has been dedicated to helping those struggling with mental health issues like bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dual diagnosis, personality disorders, and schizophrenia since 2003. Their treatment plan is grounded in traditional psychotherapy and group therapies, along with optimized medication use and education to guide their residents toward long-term recovery. CooperRiis employs different therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). With 36 residents, they create a therapeutic community to support each resident’s journey to recovery.

Though CooperRiis has multiple locations, the Mill Spring campus, or “The Farm,” is a 94-acre working farm with many walking trails, gardens, an art barn, and a lake. It’s a perfect setting for outdoor recreation, yoga, and mindfulness practices. Each resident gets their own private bedroom and en-suite bathroom for their 3-month stay. CooperRiis also involves the families through regular family meetings and a resident-family liaison. Their mission is to focus on and improve the 7 domains of a healthy person, some of which are spirituality; intellectual creativity and learning; social and community connectedness; and empowerment and independence. This CooperRiis location is private pay only; individuals may apply for a scholarship for the third month.