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At a Glance
2 Accreditation(s)
Medication
Inpatient
Outpatient
Accepts Private Health Insurance
Accepts Public Health Insurance
Accreditations
Popular Destinations
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna Humana Optum Private (Any) United Medical Resources (UMR)
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Health Net Highmark MHN Optum Private (Any) United Medical Resources (UMR)
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield CareFirst Carelon Cigna ComPsych Health Net Highmark Humana Kaiser Permanente Optum Private (Any) TRICARE United Medical Resources (UMR)
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna ComPsych Health Net Highmark Humana Kaiser Permanente MHN Optum Private (Any) TRICARE United Medical Resources (UMR)
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- Insurance Accepted Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna Humana Optum Private (Any) State TRICARE United Medical Resources (UMR)
Overview
Set on a mountaintop in northern Georgia, Black Bear Lodge emphasizes the healing power of its natural surroundings. In addition to its dual diagnosis expertise, the facility offers a wide range of experiential therapies—like ziplining and expressive arts—within a quiet, wooded landscape. With a focus on immersive outdoor therapy and structured post-treatment support, Black Bear helps adults facing substance use and mental health challenges reconnect with themselves, stabilize medically, and build lasting recovery skills.
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Location:
310 Black Bear Ridge , Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571 Directions
- Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
- Genders Accepted: Female, Male
- Detox For: Opioids, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Methamphetamines
- Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
- Special Programs: Adult men, Adult women, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, Pain management, Young adults
- Languages Served: Sign language, English
A Therapeutic Setting in the Mountains
Located on what was once a luxury mountain resort, Black Bear offers a peaceful, remote campus in Georgia’s forested hills. Residents live in shared cabins, take part in group meals, and spend time outdoors surrounded by trees and wildlife. The atmosphere supports emotional openness and physical recovery—enhanced by the natural surroundings and amenities like hiking trails and yoga.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment with Medical Depth
The facility specializes in treating adults with both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. The facility is among the small percentage of residential programs (just 13.1% nationwide) that offer buprenorphine sub-dermal implants—a long-acting option that supports relapse prevention for clients who may struggle with daily medication adherence. This rare capability reflects the facility’s commitment to providing medically comprehensive care from early withdrawal through long-term stabilization.
Family Involvement and Real-World Recovery Support
The facility recognizes that recovery doesn’t happen in isolation. Its comprehensive four-week family program helps loved ones understand addiction and co-occurring disorders as well as how to navigate codependency, boundaries, and aftercare planning. This family-centered approach is part of a broader commitment to long-term stability. Clients benefit from coordinated case management, structured aftercare planning, and outcome follow-up after discharge—all designed to support real-life transitions. Whether it’s managing medications, rebuilding support systems, or staying grounded in early recovery, Black Bear’s extended support services help clients and families move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
Reviews
With a 3.8-star average across more than 160 Google reviews, Black Bear Lodge earns high praise for its peaceful setting and compassionate care. Alumni frequently call the experience “life-changing.” Some critique the detox process as rigid or express concerns about insurance-linked discharge timing, but most describe the program as deeply supportive and worth the investment.
Insurance Accepted
Private
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- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- Other Private Insurance
Public
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 | |
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| Free | ||
| Payment assistance | ||
| Sliding fee scale |
Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Residential inpatient
- Hospital inpatient
- Outpatient
- Telemedicine
- Detox
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Residential detoxification
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Matrix Model program
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Mental health support
- 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
- 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
- Community outreach and support
- Comprehensive health checkup
- Hepatitis B testing
- 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
- Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Tobacco use assessment
- Tuberculosis screening
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Medication-Based Treatments
- Buprenorphine (any)
- Naltrexone (any)
- Acamprosate (Campral)
- Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
- Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant
- Buprenorphine with naloxone
- Buprenorphine without naloxone
- Clonidine
- Disulfiram
- Medication for mental disorders
- Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
- Medications for HIV treatment
- Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
- Naltrexone (oral)
- Nicotine replacement
- Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Other Conditions Treated
- Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Personality disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Stress
- Trauma
Amenities and Experiences
Amenities
- Access to nature
Room Amenities
- Housekeeping
- Laundry service
- Shared bathroom
Activities
- Art therapy
- Yoga
Setting
- Country
- Mountain
Policies
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Vaping allowed in designated areas
Ownership Type
- For-profit