In Atlanta, almost half of all people seeking addiction treatment are seeking help with alcohol. Meanwhile, over 360,000 Georgia citizens struggle with prescription pain medication and opioids. Despite the risks, alcohol, pain killers, and heroin continue to be the most common forms of addiction in Georgia.

Whether you’re struggling with one of these or any other form of addiction, you are not alone. Help is available. Atlanta is home to many safe, effective, and affordable treatment facilities. The list below includes some of the top rehab centers in Atlanta, featuring a wide range of services and treatment options, including free, insurance-covered, and private facilities.

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Best Rehab Centers in Atlanta

Breakthrough Recovery Outreach

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, 12 Steps, CBT, Skills Training, Teens
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

Since its founding in 2005, this CARF-accredited facility has been treating men and women of all ages who struggle with all forms of substance abuse. They do this primarily through a focus on therapy and skills training.

The skills training programs help patients relearn positive habits and sober behaviors in order to envision and work toward a new life free from addiction. Breakthrough Recovery Outreach divides their recovery into four phases and works with you to build an individualized treatment plan for each of those phases.

They also offer a free of charge 8-week program for at-risk teens to prevent addiction. This ASAP program provides weekly classes to help teens build positive coping skills and social skills that will help decrease the risk of developing an addiction.

Anchor Hospital

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox, Partial Hospitalization
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Military Veterans, 12 Steps, Teens, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

With a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, Anchor Hospital is a great facility for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The 122-bed facility offers specialized programs for each age group as well as a separate program for military service members.

This facility specializes in dual diagnoses and is trained in treating PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety that may be playing a significant role in patients’ addiction.

Through a combination of individual, group, and expressive therapies like art and recreational therapy, patients are able to address both the substance addiction itself and the co-occurring psychiatric issues alongside it.

They currently do not accept traditional Georgia Medicaid.

GPA Treatment

Treatment Type:
Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments, Case Management
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash

GPA Treatment provides low-cost methadone treatment, counseling, and connection with other resources. They specialize in crisis intervention, medical evaluations, and referrals. This makes them an excellent first step and a stable resource for patients seeking addiction treatment.

In addition to evaluation and referrals, GPA also offers case management. This means their staff can help you coordinate your care and connect you with the right programs to meet your needs.

They show preference toward admitting patients who are pregnant or who have recently been released from prison. You must meet some basic admissions criteria to demonstrate that you are an appropriate candidate for outpatient methadone treatments.

Ascensa Health

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments, 12 Steps, Skills Training, Family Care
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

Formerly known as St. Jude’s Recovery Center, Ascensa Health has been a leading provider of addiction treatment since 1962. The CARF accredited facility offers supervised detox as well as inpatient and outpatient services.

At the inpatient program, residents will be provided with a structured daily treatment program tailored to their individual needs. This includes basic medical care, individual therapy, group therapy, life skills training, and employment services.

In addition to inpatient treatment, they offer a full range of outpatient services and provide sober living assistance.

Most notably, they offer a family care center that provides specialized services for patients with dependent children. The family care center also provides reunification services and childcare.

Rivermend Health Centers

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Detox, Sober Living, Partial Hospitalization
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Prescription Drug Abuse
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

At Rivermend Health Centers, patients have access to a full range of outpatient services including therapy, medication assisted treatment, and sober living programs. While they treat all forms of substance abuse, they do specialize in opioid and prescription drug addictions.

As part of this specialization, they offer a non-opioid pain management program that helps patients suffering from chronic pain find alternatives to opioids and prescription pain killers to manage that pain.

They also offer a specialized treatment program for patients who work in nursing. This program focuses on the unique pressures and challenges faced by nursing professionals struggling with addiction.

Covenant Community

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, 12 Steps, Skills Training
Cash Price:
Free
Genders Treated:
Male
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Free

Covenant Community is an addiction and life stabilization service offered by the All Saints Episcopal Church since 1990. Its mission is to provide homeless men in Atlanta with a stable support network and adequate tools to recover from addiction and regain stability in their lives.

The program is CARF and GARR accredited and uses a combination of housing services, therapy, 12 step meetings, and skills training classes to help homeless men recover from addiction as well as learn important life skills including money management, anger management, and even professional training.

The criteria for acceptance into the program are as follows:

  • Male
  • 18+
  • Certified homeless
  • Substance abuse diagnosis
  • Negative TB and Syphilis tests
  • Proof of successful completion of a licensed detox program

If you haven’t completed a detox program, you might want to go to GPA Treatment first before applying for a place at Covenant Community.

New Day Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

The New Day Treatment Center is primarily a methadone and suboxone clinic, but their staff will also meet with you to create a custom treatment plan and help connect you with resources to meet your personal sobriety goals.

In addition to supervised methadone and suboxone treatment, they also provide the assessments and physical exams that you may need in order to be admitted into more intensive therapeutic treatment centers.

This clinic acts as a strong first step into recovery, helping patients succeed in the initial phase of detoxing from their physical addiction so that they are prepared for the next stages of their journey at another rehab facility.

Once you have completed your methadone or suboxone treatment here, you can contact the staff at Covenant Community (for men) or Mary Hall (for women) to begin the next phase of recovery.

American Alternative Court Services

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, DUI Program, LGBTQ+, CBT
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All
Payment Accepted:
Cash

American Alternative Court Services provides a range of services geared toward clients facing criminal charges related to a substance abuse problem. This includes DUI and substance abuse evaluations, DUI and substance abuse classes, anger management classes, and other programs to fulfill court-mandated requirements.

They also provide programs for non-substance related addictions

Most notable are the LGBTQ+-focused outpatient services. Each of their locations offers an LGBTQ+ program staffed by licensed professionals who have firsthand experience with the unique challenges of addiction and recovery as an LGBTQ+ individual.

AACS offers a sliding scale fee based on your income as well as flexible payment plans.

A Better Life Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, DUI, LGBTQ+
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

At A Better Life Treatment Center, a staff of licensed therapists and counselors provide a range of outpatient services for patients struggling with substance abuse. They are particularly focused on serving clients who were recently released from prison or who are currently facing criminal charges related to substance abuse.

The goal is to break the cycle of substance abuse and incarceration by getting those who are at risk of sentencing or who were recently released into the treatment programs they need.

They can provide court-ordered clinical evaluations for DUIs or substance abuse as well as any court-ordered counseling. Their goal is to reduce recidivism and help patients rebuild sober living habits and create an addiction-free lifestyle.

In addition to working with newly released incarcerated individuals, A Better Life also offers specialized programs for the LGBTQ+ community. These programs include individualized counseling, family counseling, and couple’s counseling to go alongside substance abuse treatments.

Tangu

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living, Partial Hospitalization
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, 12 Steps, Employee Assistance, DBT
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

At Tangu patients have access to a range of counseling, individual therapy, and group therapy that is culturally sensitive. This means that patients of all races, religions, and gender can expect to find a welcoming atmosphere and a staff trained in addressing the unique challenges of struggling with addiction while facing discrimination. They also offer a specialized program for seniors in recovery.

The goal at Tangu is to provide fully individualized treatment to patients of all backgrounds as well as help build a sense of community and a strong support network to ensure that each patient’s recovery lasts.

Tangu does offer income-based fee adjustments upon request, but they do not accept Medicaid.

Caron

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Faith-Based, Seniors, Opioids, LGBTQ+, Teens, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Neurofeedback Therapy
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All
Payment Accepted:
Financing, Cash, Insurance

At Caron, patients begin with a comprehensive evaluation to help develop an individualized treatment plan. They offer programs for both teens and adults. The teen program also includes parent and family support groups to help strengthen the young patient’s support network and better prepare family members to assist in their recovery.

With a range of focused support groups for men, women, professionals, teens, college students, and more, patients in recovery can find the community of support they need to commit to their sobriety for the long term.

Caron offers various forms of financial assistance to patients in need. During the admission consultation, ask what options you may be eligible for.

Twin Lakes Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Behavioral Health Disorders
Cash Price:
$$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

A short drive outside Atlanta, Twin Lakes provides a tranquil retreat where patients can focus on their recovery away from the stress and triggers of everyday life. In addition to evidence-based treatment, residents will have a full schedule of exercise and wellness activities to complement their recovery journey.

At Twin Lakes, you can receive around the clock physician-led treatment while enjoying a lakeside view, 35 acres of their tranquil rural setting, and outdoor recreation opportunities that include therapy cows.

At the heart of their addiction treatment, however, is a commitment to proven methods such as individual and group therapy, 12 step meetings, and, when necessary, medication-assisted treatment.

Talbot Recovery

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Detox, Sober Living, Partial Hospitalization
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Medically Assisted Treatments, LGBTQ+, 12 Steps, Skills Training, Trauma-Informed Therapy
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

In addition to their main campus in Atlanta, Talbot Recovery also has two outpatient facilities in Columbus and Dunwoody. At all locations, they offer a low patient to staff ratio, full-time physicians, and a range of activities like yoga and meditation to complement your individual and group therapy.

They prioritize the development of specialized programs to treat target groups such as licensed professionals, pilots, and healthcare professionals. These are intended to better address the unique challenges of struggling with addiction in these demanding careers.

This is a more luxury outpatient treatment center that is geared specifically toward professionals struggling with addiction. For a more affordable and more broadly inclusive recovery program, you might try Breakthrough Recovery Outreach.

Georgia Addiction Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living, Partial Hospitalization
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, CBT, Trauma-Informed Therapy, DBT
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

Through a combination of individual and group therapy, GATC is able to provide both customized treatment plans and create a sense of community and support among patients. This network of support is essential to increasing the chances of successfully recovering from addiction in the long term.

That community continues through to their sober living services that help patients rebuild a new, sober lifestyle in a community of adults who are working toward that same goal.

This center provides separate men-only and women-only services, which are designed to better customize the recovery process to the unique issues men and women face, such as domestic abuse for women and certain societal pressures for men.

GATC offers payment plans and other options to assist patients who may not be able to work while in treatment. They also provide limited scholarship opportunities for African Americans struggling with addiction to help close the racial gap in access to treatment.

This is a great option for comprehensive treatment built on an awareness of the unique role that discrimination and social inequality can play in the development of addiction and in recovery outcomes.

Mary Hall Freedom Village

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Inpatient, Sober Living, Transitional Housing
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Military Veterans, Behavioral Therapy, 12 Steps
Cash Price:
Free
Genders Treated:
Female
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+, Children
Payment Accepted:
Free

Mary Hall Freedom Village provides a full range of recovery services and resources to women. They give special preference to pregnant women and IV users. For women with children, they offer family housing, after-school care, summer enrichment programs and other child-oriented programming while you recover.

The treatment they provide includes therapy, 12 step meetings, and career development services. It’s a full scope of services from the initial inpatient recovery through to transitional housing and long-term sober living.

They also offer specialized treatment programs and services for veterans.

Unfortunately, Mary Hall does not treat men. Men seeking treatment should consider Covenant Community.

Alliance Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Medically Assisted Treatments, Opioid Treatment, DUI, Military Veterans, Behavioral Therapy, 12 Steps, Skills Training
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

The Alliance Recovery Center has three locations around Georgia. These centers operate primarily as methadone clinics, but they also offer a wide range of outpatient services including individual therapy, support groups, skills training, and 12 step meetings.

These outpatient services, including individual therapy, are all free, regardless of your income or housing status. So, this is a great resource for patients seeking affordable treatment but who may not qualify for programs that require proof of homelessness or other proof of financial burden.

As a methadone clinic, they offer physician-supervised methadone and suboxone treatment at affordable rates, full physical exams, and assessments that you might need for admission into a residential program at another facility.

You should note that in order to receive either methadone or suboxone treatment, you will need to participate in individual therapy.

Foundations Recovery Network

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Detox, Partial Hospitalization, Telehealth
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments, LGBTQ+, CBT, Trauma-Informed Therapy, DBT, Aftercare Monitoring
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

In addition to this location at Roswell, the Foundations Recovery Network has five other locations across Georgia and even more in other states. While Roswell does not offer inpatient treatment, many of FRN’s other facilities do.

They are experienced in treating all forms of substance addictions and utilize a therapy program that identifies any underlying mental illness or trauma that may be causing or worsening that addiction.

FRN provides a full range of outpatient programs, specially tailored to various needs. This includes LGBTQ+ programs that provide focused addiction treatment based on the unique triggers and traumas experienced by this community and group sessions to help build a community among individuals who often feel isolated.

Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Alcohol Abuse, Cocaine, Opioids, Co-occurring Disorders, Amphetamines, Prescription Drugs
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Insurance

At Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, patients can complete all phases of the recovery journey from the initial detox through to the creation of a customized continuing care plan for after they leave the treatment facility.

They offer medication-assisted and physician-supervised detoxification to help patients get through this uniquely challenging first phase. Then, during inpatient treatment, residents are given customized daily treatment plans that include a combination of individual and group therapy, 12 step meetings, and other evidence-based approaches.

Aftercare programs include continued individual and group therapy, referrals to additional services, and a relapse prevention plan.

They also offer a specialized relapse recovery program that helps patients rebound from their setback as quickly as possible. This includes a customized plan and the establishment of a family or community support network.

The Summit Wellness Group

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Behavioral Therapy, 12 Steps
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
All Ages 18+
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

Summit Wellness Group is a newer rehab facility that first opened in 2018 with the goal of providing highly individualized treatment plans for each patient. Their outpatient services include a partial hospitalization program in which you receive a full day of therapy and treatment every day, Monday through Friday.

They also offer customized intensive outpatient programs and evening programs that better suit professional schedules.

As a new treatment center, the building is a fully renovated, state of the art facility that offers cutting edge technology and luxurious recovery options like meditation, yoga, and adventure therapy.

For those looking for a more affordable program, try the Anchor Hospital.

The Insight Program

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Transitional Housing
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Family Therapy, 12 Steps
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adolescents (13-25)
Payment Accepted:
Cash, Insurance

Since they first opened their doors in 1987, the Insight Program has been dedicated to providing teens and young adults with the support and resources they need to make a full recovery from any form of substance addiction.

They do this mainly through outpatient services, which include a combination of individual therapy, family therapy, support group meetings, and sober social functions. They also have a limited inpatient recovery center for teens and transitional housing for young adults.

Through therapy, counselors work with individuals and their families to create a custom treatment plan that meets your unique circumstances and needs. The goal is to strengthen your support network and help coach family members to better assist in the recovery process.

For those who are over 25 and seeking treatment, you might consider Twin Lakes Recovery Center.