Augusta Metro Treatment Center

Flexible Take-Home Medication Options

Clients who meet certain criteria in their recovery process can become eligible to bring doses of their prescribed medications home with them. This flexibility is a benefit for clients managing childcare, job obligations, and other responsibilities. Eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis through a structured system that tracks factors such as scheduled meeting attendance, behavior, and safety.

Individual, Group, and Family Counseling

The center employs licensed counselors who provide evidence-based care for individuals, groups, and families. These services are flexible and include both in-person and telehealth options, allowing clients to more easily fit sessions into their schedules. Counseling is integrated with MAT to address the physical, mental, and emotional components of recovery together.

Discreet, Accessible Outpatient Care

The center features counseling spaces and private rooms for individual, group, and family counseling sessions, so clients can fully focus their energy on healing with the assurance of confidentiality. Convenient pickup windows are available for clients to receive take-home medication. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible and provides virtual counseling and telemedicine to support care from home.

Community Referrals Including Housing, Food, and Employment

Staff at the center work to connect clients with community resources to support them in their long-term recovery, including referrals to specialists and health services, housing resources, employment staffing agencies, and local food pantries. The center also helps clients obtain health insurance coverage and explore available transportation options.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

The center’s IOP program offers treatment lasting at least six weeks. Services include education focusing on physical and emotional health, activities designed around recovery and resilience, and practical tools for the client’s family members and loved ones. This program is a good fit for individuals who require intensive support on an outpatient basis.

Client Reviews

Clients describe Augusta Metro Treatment Center as a place where dedicated staff and progress in reducing wait times stand out. Some note delays, staff turnover, and uneven management as concerns.

• Staff & Care Experience (65% positive): Many clients praise nurses and counselors for being compassionate and committed, even under pressure. Some mention staff inconsistencies. "The people that work at this clinic are unsung heroes."
• Access & Process (45% positive): Wait times are a recurring frustration, with some reporting improvements under new leadership while others still describe delays. "Before this director there have been times where the wait was over 5 hours! It no longer is like that."
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (60% positive): Several clients credit the program with major life changes, including long-term recovery and improved stability. Others felt treatment plans were not individualized or mentioned concerns with dosing. "This place saved my life."
• Support & Community: Positive reviews highlight encouragement from counselors and peer support, including aftercare planning and take-home options. Some felt interactions were too impersonal or inconsistent. "They have been putting in extra hours to make sure everyone is getting their meds."