Advantage Behavioral Health Systems - Women Services
Overview
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems – Women Services in Athens, Georgia, provides residential treatment for women, including those who are pregnant or parenting. This non-profit program offers detox, mental health care, and medications for addiction treatment, along with support for housing and employment. The home-like setting creates space for recovery while helping women build stability and care for their families.
Ages Served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Served
- Sign language
- English
Treatment
- 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
Special Programs
- Adult men
- Adult women
- Past trauma
- Mental health disorders
- Pregnant/postpartum
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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.
Cost and Insurance
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- Other Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Cost
$ - Low Cost Facility
Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does offer Payment assistance
- Does offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- 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
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Access to nature
Room Amenities
- Shared bathroom
- Shared room options
Activities
- Job training
Settings
- City
Policies
- No smoking allowed
- No vaping allowed
Ownership Type
- Government (State)
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- 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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