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Verified Treatment Center

Athens Area Commencement Center

Athens, GA · 30606

SAMHSA Verified Detox PHP IOP MAT
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Adolescent

Key Takeaways for Athens Area Commencement Center

  • Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT offered
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-listed facility
  • Direct line available · Helpline free & confidential 24/7

About Athens Area Commencement Center

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.

Listing sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced April 2026. Verify current programs directly with the facility.

Athens Area Commencement Center at a Glance

Levels of care

Detox · PHP · IOP · MAT

Service settings

Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Therapy approaches

Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling

Age groups

Children/Adolescents

Special populations

Adolescents, Adult women, Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Medications

Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Clonidine

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission — verification is free.

Medicare

Private insurance

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TRICARE / VA

Contact & Location

Address

1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606

Facility direct line

(706) 546-7355