Verified Treatment Center
Athens Area Commencement Center
Athens, GA · 30606
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.
Contact & Location
Address
1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606
Facility direct line
(706) 546-7355Website
www.thecommencementcenter.com