Counselors and therapists can help you identify factors that underly your substance use, to avoid triggers, to strengthen your motivation, and to navigate treatment options. They can also team with certified professionals to administer medication-assisted treatment. More on counseling.
Local counseling and treatment options from the state’s referral service.
Union Mission provides housing to those who are homeless or in danger of homelessness. The Union Mission Counseling Center provides mental health assessment, mental health counseling, substance use counseling, anger management counseling, group support, and more.
Long-term residential program with an initial 90 day period of stabilization, assessment, and skill-building followed by the opportunity to meet personal, educational, and career goals.
Georgia HOPE is an outpatient community-based provider of mental health, substance use, and family preservation services through individual counseling, group services, and psychiatric care.
Database of physicians specializing in addiction recovery, provided by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.
Referrals to local treatment options, provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Available in English and Spanish 24/7, 365 days a year.
One-on-one support for parents or loved ones of adolescents misusing substances.
Directory of specialists who treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, provided by the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.
Local counselors and therapists focusing on addiction recovery.
Answers to questions about mental health conditions, treatment options, and related topics. The HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET.
Help for individuals and loved ones in navigating local mental health resources, including support groups, rehab, socialization, and housing services.
Physicians authorized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to treat patients for opioid dependency using medicine.
American Psychological Association member psychologists.
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center (MAT/non-MAT)
Sertoma Centre’s Community Mental Health and Counseling is a top Mental Health Provider in the south suburbs of Chicago.
Support groups provide a space for getting social support, a sense of empowerment, and motivation from people who have faced — or are facing — similar challenges and circumstances. More on support groups.
The Tillman House Resource Center helps families in need of financial aid assistance in the Smyrna area ONLY. Members of Cobb County are welcome to partake in our diaper and food box programs, as well. Tillman offers support groups, including AA, NA, Al-Anon, and a caregiver's support group.
Adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous. Focuses on recovery from addiction rather than an individual substance.
12-step program open to anyone who thinks they may have a drinking problem. Seeks to provide a supportive environment for getting and living sober. Has spiritual aspects.
Popular alternative to 12-step programs. Uses cognitive therapy techniques, and seeks to change behaviors that trigger substance misuse.
In-person meetings and phone calls focusing on the challenges of parenting someone who is misusing substances. Includes religious aspects but is open to all.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drinking. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
Get involved with local non-profits working to change perceptions, policies, and laws to improve the lives of those in the recovery community. Many of these organizations also provide peer recovery support service.
Anonymous meetings for those affected by someone else's drug use. Focuses on navigating common experiences.
12-step meetings for those seeking to stop using marijuana, focusing on shared experiences and empowerment.
For those seeking to address substance use and mental health issues using the 12 steps.
For those who want to stop using crystal meth. Follows the 12-step program.
Substance Use Treatment Near Me
Finding the right treatment center for your needs can be overwhelming, so it is important to consider factors that will make the search less complicated. Location, specifically, is key. If you are looking for an outpatient facility, you may want to consider looking in areas nearby to limit your daily commute. Inpatient centers, however, allow you to live on-site while receiving care. This may allow you to broaden your search to areas that are further away.
There are hundreds of substance use treatment facilities in Georgia. Atlanta has the most of them, followed by Savannah – both offering dozens of options. There are also many treatment centers to choose from in and around Marietta, Athens, and Macon.
Finding the Right Treatment Facility
Start Your Recovery offers guidance about the different types of treatment and includes information on how to choose a facility for your individual needs.
Georgia has many addiction treatment options. They include dozens of:
Payment Assistance
Assistance is available in Georgia to help pay for the cost of treatment.
Most treatment centers in Georgia accept private health insurance. Dozens of facilities offer Medicaid, Medicare, or a sliding fee scale, based on a person’s income. There are also several options for free or no cost care.
Inpatient Treatment
Inpatient treatment can take place in either a hospital-like setting or in a more residential-like setting, where the patient can reside at the facility – typically for three to six weeks at a short-term facility or for six months to a year at a long-term facility.
Georgia is home to dozens of inpatient treatment centers.
Outpatient Treatment
Outpatient treatment takes place at a facility but allows patients to live at home as they recover. Outpatients who want to limit travel may be more inclined to find a treatment center that is closer to home for a less stressful commute.
There are hundreds of outpatient facilities in Georgia. The Atlanta area has the highest number of them, followed by Marietta, Savannah, Macon, and Athens.
Both inpatient and outpatient programs are effective in conquering challenges with substance use. Learning more about the differences between the two settings may help you decide which is best for your unique situation.
Local Government Programs
Immunity from Arrest
Under Georgia law, any individual acting in good faith who seeks medical or emergency assistance for someone who is experiencing an overdose may not be arrested or prosecuted for a drug-related offense if the evidence for the arrest resulted solely from seeking medical assistance for the overdose. Likewise, any person who is experiencing an overdose may not be arrested or prosecuted for a drug-related, criminal offense if the evidence for the arrest resulted solely from seeking medical assistance.