About Sandhills Center

Access to services for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Sandhills Center is a publicly-funded LME-MCO (Local Management Entity-Managed Care Organization) committed to helping people to receive the best care possible for their mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. We manage a network of service providers, we ensure the quality of services being provided, and we are a resource for behavioral health care information or assistance.

Sandhills Center serves the central North Carolina counties of Anson, Davidson, Guilford, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, and Rockingham.

Sandhills Center is fully accredited by URAC in the areas of Health Network, Health Call Center, and Health Utilization Management, which ensures that our members receive high-quality service. We make sure that you receive the attention and care you deserve while protecting your privacy.

Our toll-free 24-hour Call Center can be reached at 1-800-256-2452.

There is no wrong time to call. We are here to help and want you to get better. You will encounter a supportive environment that is free from judgment. Let us help you get the services you need.

If someone is experiencing a behavioral health crisis, contact our BH Crisis Line toll-free at 1-833-600-2054. If an individual appears to be in imminent danger to him/herself, you or others, immediately call 911.

Our Mission Statement:

The mission of Sandhills Center, a Local Management Entity-Managed Care Organization, is to develop, manage and assure that persons in need have access to quality mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services.

We want to help, and we are here to help - call 1-800-256-2452.

Behavioral Health Crisis Line - 1-833-600-2054.

We serve 11 counties in central North Carolina:

Anson

Davidson

Guilford

Harnett

Hoke

Lee

Montgomery

Moore

Randolph

Richmond

Rockingham