Atlanta Center for Mental Health

About Atlanta Center for Mental Health

Atlanta Center for Mental Health is a comprehensive mental health center that offers a variety of services to meet the needs of our clients. We offer dual diagnosis treatment for those struggling with both mental illness and substance abuse, as well as specialized programs for men, women, and young adults. In addition to our inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, we also offer intervention services, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and recreational therapy. No matter what your unique needs may be, we are here to help you heal and find hope for a better tomorrow.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
If you have both a mental health condition and substance use disorder, you need dual diagnosis treatment in Georgia to address both issues together. A successful recovery may require counseling, peer support, and even mental health medication to help you manage your mental health symptoms and find better coping strategies.
Adult Program
An adult program in Kentucky addresses the unique needs of adults, such as finding secure housing, building a career, and raising a family. In addition to typical detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, an adult program may also teach clients about building a career, saving for retirement, parenting, and more.
Men's Rehab
When people join a men’s rehab in Georgia, they are able to tackle gender-specific issues while receiving treatment. Men’s programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare services. They will also provide education around gender-specific concerns such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, and more.
Women's Rehab
A women’s rehab in Georgia can provide every level of care while addressing the unique needs of women. Women’s programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. They will also address issues specific to women such as motherhood, being a working mother, having healthy communication, and more.
Young Adult Rehab
If you’re a young adult struggling with substance use, consider a young adult rehab program in Georgia. Young adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more.

Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
Paying for rehab in Georgia yourself, out of your own pocket, is known as self-pay. You can write a check, have money electronically sent to the center, or use a medical loan. Payment details may vary depending on the level of care.
Financial aid
How do you pay for rehab in Georgia? If you qualify, consider using financial aid programs to pay for some or all of the costs of treatment. Treatment centers may offer grants or scholarships that make it easier for those who are lower-income to get the care they need. Contact the treatment center you’re interested in for details.

Levels of Care

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Inpatient Rehab
During inpatient treatment in Georgia, clients receive evidence-based treatment while living full-time at the facility. Inpatient treatment provides focused therapy that allows you to understand the roots of substance use, learn healthy coping skills, and create a new life.
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Intervention Services
During intervention in Georgia, you’ll be able to tell your friend or loved one the truth about their addiction and encourage them to get help. During intervention, your loved one will learn how you and others have been affected by their decisions and will be encouraged to make wise choices about their long-term future.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Georgia is to address negative thinking patterns to create positive change. CBT may include role-playing to help you imagine specific situations that might trigger a negative reaction so you can practice challenging automatic thoughts and choosing a more positive response.
Family Therapy
Family therapy in Georgia can address conflicts in your family so your loved ones can help provide encouragement, support, and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. During family therapy, you may talk about acceptance issues, past trauma, communication problems, and more. These discussions are facilitated by a professional who brings an unbiased perspective and can promote healthy communication.
Group Therapy
Group therapy in Georgia can provide encouragement, support, and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. There are several goals in group therapy. Some sessions may be focused on education about a certain topic, while others allow clients to discuss a specific issue they face. Overall, the group members hold each other accountable and provide encouragement.
Recreational Therapy
Sometimes the best way to learn is by doing. Recreational therapy in Georgia is a holistic therapy that can allow you to build positive relationships, learn communication skills, and ask others for help when needed. Recreational therapy involves a variety of activities that may require teamwork, teach you how to manage stress, or guide you through problem-solving exercises.
Trauma Therapy
Talking about what you’ve been through and how it impacted you is an important way to heal, and trauma-informed therapy in Georgia gives you that opportunity. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and trauma-informed therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients acknowledge past experiences, address their feelings, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.