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Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Women Services

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At a Glance

2 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Inpatient

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

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.

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Ambetter
  • CareSource
  • WellCare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

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Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Residential inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telemedicine
  • Detox
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
  • Outpatient detoxification
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Residential beds for children
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Buprenorphine (any)
  • Naltrexone (any)
  • Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Other Conditions Treated

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Stress
  • Suicidality
  • Trauma

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature

Room Amenities

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Job training

Setting

  • City

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Government (State)

Reviews

Summary

(88)
  • Staff is friendly, caring, and attentive to patient needs.
  • Offers free mental health services and quick access to care.
  • Patients feel a strong sense of community and support from the staff.

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