Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Women Services

Women-Centered Care with Family Support

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems – Women Services is designed to support women with children and may include referrals or coordination for parenting resources and support services. The facility reflects a family-friendly, practical environment with home-like features rather than clinical design.

Residential Detox and On-Site Medical Care

Clients at Advantage have access to medically monitored detox, stabilization services, and medications for addiction treatment (MAT). The facility also houses a psychiatric crisis unit and provides coordinated care for mental health and substance use disorders. With prescribing providers on site and support available around the clock, clients can begin treatment safely and build toward recovery in one location.

Support Beyond Treatment: Housing and Employment

What sets this facility apart is its focus on real-life stability, not just clinical outcomes. Through job readiness programs, housing navigation, and recovery-focused case management, the program helps clients take steps toward financial independence and safe housing, key factors in sustaining recovery. These resources help reduce the barriers that can disrupt treatment and long-term progress.

Embedded in the Community

Rather than being isolated from everyday life, the program is part of a broader public health network in Athens. Clients can continue with outpatient care, connect with peer mentors, or transition into supported housing when residential treatment ends. This continuity helps reinforce routines, relationships, and community support that clients can carry with them long after discharge.

Mixed but Impactful Patient Experiences

Patient feedback varies. Many describe the staff as kind and life-saving, especially in providing detox. Some say the care saved their lives and led to lasting recovery. Others, however, report concerns with long waits, canceled appointments, or language barriers that interrupted care. Several noted that changes in staff impacted consistency and quality. Despite these gaps, the facility remains a crucial resource for those with no other affordable options.