Check out the Adolescents Treatment and Recovery Referral Guide from the Prevention Action Collaborative of Gwinnett (PAC-G)! This helpful resource lists local services for adolescents facing mental health and substance use challenges—making it easier for families, caregivers, and professionals to connect youth with the support they need.
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Referral Categories
Inpatient
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health-George W. Hartmann Center
729 Lawrence St, Marietta, GA 30060 / Phone: (800) 729-5700
Referral Access: (770) 971-7801
www.highlandrivers.org
The Hartmann Center is a structured residential program that provides comprehensive gender-specific substance use treatment for female adolescents, ages 13 – 17. The program addresses substance use, underlying emotional/traumatic issues, including sexual trauma, and other needs/deficits within the whole person. Located in Cobb County, the Hartmann Center is Georgia’s only publicly-funded treatment program for adolescent females and is open to girls throughout the state of Georgia.
Payment: Most insurances accepted (including Medicare, Medicaid plans)
WestCare - Youth Academy Carrollton
2385 Oak Grove Church Rd, Carrollton, Georgia 30117 / Phone: (678) 374-3319
Michael Bigby, Program Director (678) 374-3319, ext. 37201
westcare.com/places/georgia/#locations
WestCare Georgia Youth Academy provides residential substance use disorder treatment services for boys age 14-17. Using evidence-based approaches to addiction recovery that are person-centered and trauma-informed, the goal of the program is to help youth become healthy, positive, productive, and substance free.* Free Program, Youth Academy-13-17 boys, 90 days to 1 year. Nonprofit.
Eagle Overlook (Dahlonega)
45 Eagle Overlook Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533 / Phone (706) 701-2314
www.eagleoverlookrecovery.com
Director Guy Michaels 678-502-6466 guy.michaels@eagleoverlookrecovery.com
Eagle Overlook Recovery for Adolescents is the top-rated choice in the Georgia area for drug addiction and mental health treatments for teens. They treat both male and female individuals who are aged 13 to 18. There certified and licensed staff provides caring and compassionate care for all of their patients. They offer psychiatric and medical care, individual and group counseling, peer support, psychoeducation, and a range of outdoor activities to get their patients on the road to recovery.
Payment: Most insurances accepted. State Insurance only for foster child. Private pay.
Greenleaf Behavioral Health Hospital
2209 Pineview Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602 / Phone (229) 506-7977 or (844) 461-1339
www.greenleafhospital.com
GBHH is the only private, acute care psychiatric facility in the area that serves both adult and adolescent clients. Greenleaf has an acute inpatient program specifically designed to meet the needs of adolescents & teens between the ages of 12 and 17 who are struggling with a variety of mental health disorders
and/or substance abuse concerns.
Payment: Most insurances accepted, Medicaid & private pay.
Youth Villages-Inner Harbour Campus
Symone Love – Admissions Counselor (770) 852-6352
youthvillages.org/services/residential-services/inner-harbour-campus
Located on a beautiful, 1,200-acre wooded space outside of Atlanta, the Youth Villages Inner Harbour Campus is home to residential treatment programs for children and youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges. Boys and girls living at Inner Harbour are organized by gender, age, and diagnosis and functioning level. The 10-12 members of each group live in the same cottage and spend all day together attending class, eating meals together and participating in activities as a group. Inner Harbor treats boys and girls ages 6 to 17. They accept all forms of Georgia Medicaid. The Only private insurance accepted is Tri Care (Military).
Payment: Private pay.
Outpatient
Peachford Hospital
2151 Peachford Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338 / Phone 770-455-3200
www.peachford.com
Substance use disorder services provided: Ages: 13-18
– Acute (short term) inpatient (inpatient admissions include detox if needed and patient meets detox
criteria)
– PHP (partial hospitalization program)-Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:00 pm
– IOP (intensive outpatient program)-Mon-Fri 9am-12pm
– Mental health services also available
Payment: Most insurances accepted (including multiple Medicaid plans)
View Point Health
Choose location that is closest to your residence for best service options.
www.myviewpointhealth.org
– Allianza Terapeutica Latina (all services provided in Spanish language): 1854 Shackleford Ct, Suite 400, Norcross, GA 30093 / Phone (770) 449-5259
– Norcross Outpatient Center: 5030 Georgia Belle Ct, Suite 2036, Norcross, GA 30093 / Phone (678) 209-2745
– Lawrenceville Outpatient Center: 175 Gwinnett Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 / Phone (678) 209-2411
– Rockdale Outpatient Center: 977-A Taylor St, Conyers, GA 30012 / Phone (678) 209-2655
– Newton Outpatient Center: 8201 Hazelbrand Rd, Covington, GA 30014 / Phone (678) 209-2600
Titans Recovery Support
640 Hillcrest Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047 / Phone (678) 209-2550
Contact: titansclubhouse@vphealth.org or brandon.webb@vphealth.org
Ages 13-17 (Some transportation assistance may be available, please consult with program staff)
Services provided:
- Afterschool Programs
- Case Management
- Skill Groups for Members
- Family Support Groups
- Aftercare Services
- Academic Support
- Mentoring
- Nutritional Meals
- Field Trips
- Incentives
Dr3amers Recovery Support *Bilingual Services*
1854 Shackleford Ct, Suite 425, Norcross, GA 30093 / Phone (770) 449-3311
Contact: dr3amrsstaff@vphealth.org or violeta.dominguez@vphealth.org
Ages 13-17 (some transportation assistance may be available, please consult with program staff)
Services provided:
- Afterschool Programs
- Case Management
- Skill Groups for Members
- Family Support Groups
- Aftercare Services
- Academic Support
- Mentoring
- Nutritional Meals
- Field Trips
- Incentives
This location also offers additional programming in digital radio and recording equipment, gym and boxing area, creative design and printing store, expressive arts and employment counseling.
Detox Only
Lakeview Behavioral Health
1 Technology Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30092 / Phone (855) 304-4074
www.lakeviewbehavioralhealth.com
Substance use disorder services provided: Ages 10-17
– Acute (short term) inpatient (inpatient admissions include detox if needed and patient meets detox criteria)
– Virtual IOP (intensive outpatient program) 3 times per week, 4:30-7:00 pm via Telehealth
– Mental health services also available
Payment: Most insurances accepted (including multiple Medicaid plans)
Laurelwood
200 Wisteria Dr, Gainesville, GA 30501 / Phone (770) 219-3800
www.ngpg.org/ngpg-psychiatry
Substance use disorder services provided: Ages 12-17
Must be admitted thru a Northeast Georgia ED. For admissions, present to the Laurelwood Intake lobby.
This is near the ER entrance in the main hospital campus in Gainesville, located at 743 Spring St NE, Gainesville GA 30501.
– Acute (short term) inpatient (inpatient admissions include detox if needed and patient meets detox criteria). Inpatient stabilization provided for mental health as well.
– Laurelwood does NOT provide any additional services after this brief stabilization and will refer a patient to the next level of care after stabilization.
Payment: Most insurances accepted, no CIGNA or United Healthcare (including multiple Medicaid plans) and charity cases.
View Point Health - Adolescent Crisis Stabilization Unit
2591 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032 / Phone (678) 209-2710
www.myviewpointhealth.org/about/programs-a-to-z
Substance use disorder services provided at this location: Age 14-17
– Acute (short term) inpatient (inpatient admissions include detox if needed and patient meets detox criteria)
– Mental health stabilization also provided at this location.
If in need of admission, call (678) 209-2727 Monday-Friday between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm for brief screening and next steps to proceed. If in immediate crisis and after hours or on weekends, proceed to nearest ER and admission may be facilitated from ER (if bed is available at the unit).
Payment: Uninsured, Medicaid, CMO Medicaid
Other Resources
Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) / Call or Text 988
1-800-715-4225
www.mygcal.com
SAMHSA - FindTreatment.gov
www.findtreatment.gov
Millions of Americans have mental and substance use disorders. Find treatment here.
Georgia National Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse Hotline
(888) 351-0084
teenaddictionhotline.org/georgia
The Georgia Teenager Addiction Hotline is a nationwide resource for teens struggling with substance abuse. Call to speak with a professional substance abuse specialist. The Georgia Teen Addiction Hotline trained counselors are available 24/7, ready to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to talk about your concerns.
United Way of Greater Atlanta - Substance Use
Dial 211
www.211online.unitedwayatlanta.org
Your local 211 can help you identify available services, including counseling or substance use disorder treatment programs. Whether you know that you or someone you care about needs help, or are unsure, reach out to 211 as an easy first step.
Screen4Success - Talk. They Hear You.
www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/talk-they-hear-you/screen4success
You can access it on your mobile device through the “Talk. They Hear You.” campaign mobile app.
Download this mobile app for FREE on the App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft Store. You can find Screen4Success by selecting the Screening button from the app’s main navigation.
GPS for SUCCESS from HIDTA
www.gpsforsuccess.org
Our ultimate goal is to offer experiential trainings that inspire adults, and a data-driven prevention program that empowers youth today to make positive and proactive choices in life that are in alignment with their overall vision. GPS for SUCCESS is not just a prevention program; it is a way to create a longlasting culture change in schools and communities.