Claratel Behavioral Health

DeKalb Community Service Board Kirkwood Mental Health now part of Claratel Behavioral Health, is a community-based public behavioral health provider serving DeKalb County, Georgia.

The organization offers a full continuum of substance use, mental health, crisis, developmental disability and residential services for individuals of all ages.

Its mission emphasizes making quality behavioral health care accessible to underserved, uninsured and underinsured residents across the county.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Claratel's substance use services span outpatient, detox and residential treatment, giving clients access to the right level of care for their needs.

Named components include counseling, case management, psychosocial education, family therapy and medication-assisted treatment.

Treatment addresses both addiction and its underlying causes through integrated support.

Outpatient intake begins with a clinical assessment where a licensed clinician determines eligibility and connects clients to the most appropriate services or referrals.

Opioid Use Residential Care

The organization offers an Opioid Use Residential Treatment program designed for males with opioid use disorder.

This program also serves individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions providing dual-focused care within a structured residential setting that connects substance use treatment with broader behavioral health support.