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Athens Area Commencement Center
Athens, GA

Athens Area Commencement Center

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Program length
30 day
Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

This center aids individuals and families battling drug and alcohol addiction. They provide various care levels, including day treatment (PHP), outpatient detox, and outpatient treatment. Their unique, personalized approach refined since 1978 helps patients get sober without leaving family or work, fostering a strong foundation for lasting recovery. Integrated Therapeutic Strategies Their treatment approach is individualized and based on current science, viewing addiction as a disease. They use proven therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family therapy. Clients receive tailored care addressing their unique needs, guided through educational and reality-based group sessions towards lasting recovery. Commitment to Lasting Sobriety A key feature is their specialized outpatient detox for alcohol and opioids, allowing sobriety without disrupting daily life. They strongly emphasize the family's vital role in recovery, offering dedicated support. An aftercare program ensures continued assistance after treatment, helping individuals maintain sobriety. This integrated approach supports a healthier future for clients and their loved ones.

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Athens Area Commencement Center
Athens Area Commencement Center

Services & programs

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Type of Care
Substance use treatment Detoxification
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient Outpatient detoxification Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine detoxification Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies
Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adolescents Adult women Adult men Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening HIV testing STD testing TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups Mentoring/peer support
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Children/Adolescents
Sex Accepted
Female Male
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service Social skills development Integrated primary care services

Contact information

Address

1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, 30606

Location

1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, 30606

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