Compare 69 addiction treatment centers in and around Atlanta, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Georgia for yourself or someone you love.
11111 Houze Road · 101, Roswell, GA 30076Roswell, GA 30076
Roswell · Outpatient
Centered Recovery Programs, located in Roswell, Georgia is an addiction treatment facility that serves individuals with substance use disorder and co-occurring conditions. Their services are accessible both in person and virtually and they offer varying schedules to accommodate your already…
255 Depot Street Suite 200 · Ball Ground, GA 30107Ball Ground, GA 30107
Ball Ground · Detox, Inpatient
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center in Ball Ground, Georgia, is a CARF-accredited addiction and mental health treatment facility Through PsychArmor they are a veteran-ready healthcare organization. They accept most private insurance plans, TRICARE and self pay. Individuals who need financial…
2815 Clearview Place · Doraville, GA 30340Doraville, GA 30340
Doraville · Inpatient
MARR Addiction Treatment Center is in Doraville in Georgia. They're an independent organization that specializes in supporting individuals with substance use disorders. With almost five decades of experience, the center’s accredited status speaks to its quality standard of care. Various…
4500 North Point Pkwy · Alpharetta, GA 30022Alpharetta, GA 30022
Alpharetta · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Sunrise Detox Alpharetta is a certified inpatient drug and alcohol detox center located just 30 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. This Alpharetta, Georgia, facility specializes in helping adults with substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder and opioid addiction. Set…
1958 Cruse Road Northwest · Lawrenceville, GA 30044Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Lawrenceville · Inpatient, Men
If you’re an adult man looking for camaraderie and an active, fun approach to addiction treatment, the Purple Recovery Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia could be a good fit. Purple provides a residential treatment program that focuses not just on saying…
3835 Presidential Pkwy · Suite 123A, Atlanta, GA 30340Atlanta, GA 30340
Atlanta · Outpatient
Close to I-85 and I-285, Sober Living America is a sober living home in Atlanta. You can move in the same day, into a shared apartment at Summit View Apartments. They take residents in recovery who live near Fulton County…
310 Black Bear Ridge · Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
Sautee Nacoochee · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Located in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, Black Bear Lodge is nestled in the serene foothills of this grand environment and has a personal approach to addiction and mental health treatment. This program addresses both drug and alcohol addiction as well as…
53 Perimeter Center East · Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346Atlanta, GA 30346
Atlanta · Inpatient, Men
Men and women aren't treated at the same center. MARR Addiction Treatment Centers is a residential rehab center in Doraville, Georgia. Recreational therapy uses a camp on Lake Allatoona. The centers admit adults, and the women's program is for adult…
330 Mount Sinai Dr · Dahlonega, GA 30533Dahlonega, GA 30533
Dahlonega · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Set on a stunning 43-acre patch of forest, Mount Sinai Wellness Center is a luxury addiction rehab center based in Dahlonega, Georgia. They offer treatment for addiction to alcohol, benzodiazepine, heroin and opiates as well as prescription medications, meth, cocaine…
109 Governors Trace · Suite 109-110, Peachtree City, GA 30269Peachtree City, GA 30269
Peachtree City · Outpatient
Known as Golf Cart City due to its 100+ miles of paved golf cart paths, Peachtree City, Georgia is also where you can get comprehensive addiction treatment from the Georgia Addiction Treatment Center. They offer residential and outpatient programs as…
380 Dahlonega Street Suite 100 · Cumming, GA 30040Cumming, GA 30040
Cumming · Outpatient
The Carter Treatment Center has two addiction treatment clinics in Georgia, including this one in Cumming. Services for adults include outpatient therapy, medication assisted treatment (MAT), treatment for co occurring mental health disorder and alternative therapy options. The Carter Treatment…
745 Hembree Place · Roswell, GA 30076Roswell, GA 30076
Roswell · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
The Summit Wellness Group on Hembree Place in Roswell, Georgia has everything from medical detox to sober living programs for addiction and mental health treatment. There are intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs for adults which allow patients to be…
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MARR Addiction Treatment Centers |
53 Perimeter Center East, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30346 |
Men and women aren't treated at the same center. MARR Addiction Treatment Centers is a residential rehab center in Doraville, Georgia. Recreational therapy uses a camp on Lake Allatoona. The centers admit adults, and the women's program is for adult women with a substance use disorder as the primary diagnosis. How long is residential treatment? The first phase at MARR… |
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Sober Living America |
3835 Presidential Pkwy, Suite 123A, Atlanta, GA 30340 |
Close to I-85 and I-285, Sober Living America is a sober living home in Atlanta. You can move in the same day, into a shared apartment at Summit View Apartments. They take residents in recovery who live near Fulton County in Georgia, and it's peer support through the roommates in each apartment. Sober Living, Not Outpatient This Atlanta location doesn't… |
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Talbott Recovery Campus |
5355 Hunter Road, Atlanta, GA 30349 |
Talbott Recovery is a high-end addiction treatment facility located in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1985, they have provided programs and services for community members struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. The organizations high quality care has earned them accreditations from The Joint Commision and The Better Business Bureau. The facility accepts most private insurance plans, self-pay options and for… |
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Alcohol and Drug Evaluation |
236 Forsyth St SW Suite 202-B, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
Alcohol and Drug Evaluation, located in diverse Atlanta, Georgia, is a private behavioral health service provider that provides thorough substance abuse assessments for people who face legal charges or other requirements. These non-DUI-related evaluations are beneficial because they can help you fulfill lawful requirements and take meaningful steps toward securing and protecting your future. We like that all of the… |
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Buckhead Behavioral Health |
2285 Peachtree Rd Suite 210, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
Buckhead Behavioral Health Services on Peachtree Road in Atlanta provides much needed mental health, addiction and substance abuse treatment. They have excellent reviews with a 4.7 out of 5.0 rating on Google. They provide therapies that have been proven to work over decades of recovery treatment along with new and innovative treatment options and therapies to make for the most… |
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The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Atlanta |
740 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 |
Located just blocks away from the heart of downtown Atlanta, Georgia is The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center. This is a faith based program that serves adults who want to make a lasting change in their lives after struggles with drug or alcohol abuse. You have a safe place to live, work with counselors and mentors, and move through a… |
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Tangu Inc - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Atlanta |
1820 Water Pl SE #250, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
Partial hospitalization for substance use and mental health is a program at Tangu Recovery, an addiction treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia. They admit adults and young adults. There's no medical detox and no residential stay at this location. So you stay home while you're in treatment, or in structured housing. If you're at home, you come in from home for… |
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Anchor Hospital |
5454 Yorktowne Drive, Atlanta, GA 30349 |
Anchor Hospital is a Joint Commission accredited, 122 bed behavioral health hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, providing psychiatric and addiction treatment for adolescents, adults and older adults. The facility offers inpatient stabilization, medically supervised detox, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and outpatient programming through its on campus Branches College Park center. Anchor Hospital delivers comprehensive, evidence based care that combines 12 step… |
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Breakthrough Recovery Outreach |
3648 Chamblee Tucker Road Suite G, Atlanta, GA 30341 |
Breakthrough Recovery Outreach is a treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia for teens and adults. The organization offers residential programs, outpatient services (including adolescent focused care), sober living, family programming, continuing care and virtual counseling for substance use, trauma and co occurring mental health challenges. Clients and families often benefit from a "Trust in the Process" philosophy and whole-person support. Emphasizing… |
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Covenant Community |
623 Spring Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30308 |
Covenant Community is a CARF accredited nonprofit residential treatment program in Atlanta, Georgia serving adult men recovering from substance use disorder while experiencing homelessness. The program integrates therapeutic community principles, individual and group counseling, 12 step programming and evidence based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy to support long term recovery. Covenant Community emphasizes healing and hope through community based treatment,… |
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Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods |
1821 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307 |
Emory Addiction Center at Wesley Woods Hospital is an outpatient addiction treatment program serving adolescents and adults ages 14 and older in Atlanta, Georgia. The multidisciplinary center offers evidence based care for substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions through individual therapy, group skill building and medication management including buprenorphine and injectable naltrexone. As an academic medical center program, Emory… |
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HUGS Recovery |
4751 Best Road Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30337 |
HUGS Recovery is an addiction treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia offering residential and outpatient substance use treatment for adults. Located near Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, the program provides care for men and women with specialized services for veterans and military personnel. HUGS Recovery is described as taking a holistic approach that emphasizes recovery without reliance on medication. Addiction Treatment Programs… |
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New Day Treatment Center |
2563 Martin Luther King Junior Drive Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30311 |
New Day Treatment Center is an outpatient opioid addiction treatment program in Atlanta, Georgia specializing in medication assisted treatment for adults seeking recovery from opioid dependence. The center provides medication assisted treatment using methadone and Suboxone, paired with comprehensive counseling services. New Day Treatment Center is CARF accredited and emphasizes a confidential, non judgmental approach to recovery with services tailored… |
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ProActive Institute |
1830 Water Place Suite 220, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
ProActive Institute is an outpatient addiction treatment provider located in Atlanta, Georgia, offering substance use treatment and dual diagnosis services. The program delivers counseling and therapy using evidence based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies to support adults in recovery. ProActive Institute provides flexible outpatient care that allows clients to balance treatment with daily responsibilities… |
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Skyland Trail |
1961 North Druid Hills Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30319 |
Skyland Trail is a mental health treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in evidence-based psychiatric care for adults and adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety, psychotic disorders and co-occurring substance use. The nonprofit organization offers residential treatment, day treatment (PHP) and intensive outpatient programming across multiple campuses in the Brookhaven area. Skyland Trail uses a whole-person approach that integrates psychiatry,… |
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Tangu Counseling and Treatment Services |
1820 Water Place Southeast Suite 250, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
Tangu Counseling and Treatment Services is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia serving adults in recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Since 1994, the center has offered a full continuum of outpatient care, including partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and standard outpatient services with optional structured housing for clients enrolled in treatment. Tangu uses trauma… |
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Atlanta Treatment Center |
1755 The Exchange SE #375, Atlanta, GA 30339 |
Atlanta Treatment Center offers outpatient programs, assessments and educational services for adults 18 and older working toward recovery. The Atlanta, Georgia team uses a traditional and holistic stage-of-change approach to support clients through recovery. Many people appreciate the flexibility for working adults and the availability of state-approved programs for court or probation requirements. Personalized Treatment Planning Atlanta Treatment Center provides… |
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Impact Recovery Center |
555 Glenridge Con Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30342 |
Impact Recovery Center is an inpatient 12 Step recovery facility serving residents of Birmingham, Alabama, and surrounding areas. Support is available to adults aged 18 and older of all genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds. Located just a 20-30 min drive away from Atlanta, you’ll find this center on a sprawling property on 61 acres offering a peaceful combination of nature and… |
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Atlanta VA Health Care System Fort McPherson VA Clinic |
1701 Hardee Avenue Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310 |
Atlanta VA Health Care System Fort McPherson VA Clinic is a rehab located in Atlanta, Georgia. Atlanta VA Health Care System Fort McPherson VA Clinic specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding Hospital |
35 Jesse Hill Junior Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30303 |
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding Hospital is a rehab located in Atlanta, Georgia. Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding Hospital specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Ascensa Health at St Judes Recovery Center |
139 Renaissance Parkway Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30308 |
Ascensa Health at St Judes Recovery Center is a nonprofit addiction treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia providing comprehensive services for adults facing substance use disorders and cooccurring mental health challenges. The program offers a full continuum of care, including medically monitored detox, residential treatment, outpatient services, and medication assisted treatment with a mission to serve individuals who are low-income, unhoused… |
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Right Side Up Recovery Center for Women and Children |
2815 Clearview Place Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30340 |
Right Side Up Recovery Center for Women and Children in Atlanta, Georgia specializes in long-term substance use disorder care for mothers with dependent children. The program provides a structured, six-month phased model designed for women and their children under age 13. Right Side Up offers holistic treatment that helps chemically dependent mothers and their families build healthy, substance-free lives together.… |
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Creekside Recovery Residences |
2221 Peachtree St NE Suite X19, Atlanta, GA 30309 |
Creekside Recovery Residences is a sober living provider in Atlanta, Georgia offering structured recovery housing and outpatient support services for adults in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The program provides gender specific homes for men and women, LGBTQIA+ sober living options and supportive services including therapy and medication management, case management and recovery coaching. Residents appreciate the safe environment… |
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Alana Recovery Center Atlanta |
1215 Hightower Trail Building D Suite 201, Atlanta, GA 30350 |
AAlana Recovery Center provides addiction treatment for adults in the Dunwoody area of Atlanta, Georgia. The center offers a continuum of care with outpatient programs designed to treat substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Treatment integrates therapies with medications and family support to help clients build lasting recovery in a compassionate, structured environment. Outpatient Continuum of Care Alana… |
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CHRIS Counseling Center |
1017 Fayetteville Road Suite A, Atlanta, GA 30316 |
CHRIS Counseling Center is an outpatient addiction treatment provider in Atlanta, Georgia offering integrated behavioral health services for adults facing substance use and mental health challenges. They're a nonprofit organization known for trauma focused community services. Flexible Outpatient Structure CHRIS Counseling Center specializes in outpatient behavioral health services that integrate substance use disorder treatment with mental health support. Clients receive… |
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What treatment actually costs in Atlanta depends on the level of care, the length of stay, and whether the facility is in-network with your insurance. The state-level averages below are a useful starting point. Georgia ranks among the more affordable states in the Southeast for residential treatment, and Atlanta facility pricing generally tracks state averages, though luxury and executive programs in North Fulton and Sandy Springs sit well above the median.
For people with private insurance, out-of-pocket costs depend on plan structure rather than facility list price, so the first step is usually to verify your rehab benefits.
A closer look at rehab costs in Atlanta
Cost notes: placed 8th of 50 states for overall treatment affordability · the expansion of Medicaid has not reached this state, one of 10 · the Georgia Crisis and Access Line screens callers around the clock · inpatient care reaches 36 of 68 programs across the city · overall prices in the metro area sit near the U.S. average
Of the 69 licensed providers in Atlanta, 54 accept self-payment, 48 accept private health insurance, 30 accept Georgia Medicaid, and 16 accept Medicare. Sliding-scale fees, financial assistance, TRICARE, and financing options are also available across a meaningful share of the directory.
48 accept private health insurance
54 accept self-payment or cash
Forty-eight Atlanta facilities accept private health insurance. Major in-state and national carriers commonly accepted across the directory include the following.
Coverage levels for SUD treatment must be comparable to medical and surgical benefits under federal mental health parity rules, but in practice, plans differ widely in deductibles, copays, prior authorization requirements, and in-network availability. Calling the facility's admissions team and the number on the back of the insurance card is the most reliable way to confirm benefits before admission.
30 accept Medicaid
Georgia Medicaid, administered by the Department of Community Health, covers the full continuum of substance use treatment when services are medically necessary. Covered services include detox, residential and inpatient rehab, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient counseling, peer support, case management, and medication-assisted treatment with methadone, buprenorphine/naloxone, and injectable naltrexone (Vivitrol).
Residential admissions are typically authorized for up to 28 days, with extensions available after clinical reassessment. Thirty Atlanta facilities accept Georgia Medicaid, and Fulton County BHDD also serves Medicaid beneficiaries directly through its outpatient service centers.
16 accept Medicare
Medicare Part A covers medically necessary inpatient detox and inpatient rehabilitation, and Part B covers outpatient counseling, medication management, and intensive outpatient services. Part D covers most addiction medications, including buprenorphine and naltrexone. Sixteen Atlanta facilities accept Medicare, including hospital-based programs and several larger outpatient clinics. Coverage details depend on whether someone has Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, and Advantage plans may require prior authorization or in-network providers. For a deeper explanation of how Medicare and other insurance plans cover addiction treatment, our insurance guide breaks down each option.
Veterans living in metro Atlanta can access SUD treatment directly through the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, which offers detox, residential rehab, PHP, IOP, outpatient, MAT, and aftercare. Active-duty service members, retirees, and eligible family members covered by TRICARE can use benefits at 15 Atlanta facilities that participate in the network.
For a broader overview of military-connected treatment options, our hub of rehab resources for veterans and military families covers VA eligibility, TRICARE coverage rules, and community-care options.
Eleven Atlanta facilities publish sliding-scale fees that adjust based on income and household size, 20 offer some form of internal financial assistance (typically grant-funded scholarship beds, charity care, or payment plans), and 11 offer financing arrangements that spread the cost of treatment over several months. Fulton County BHDD applies sliding-scale fees to its outpatient services for uninsured residents.
One facility within Atlanta city limits offers free treatment, but the broader pool of no-cost care is larger than the city directory alone suggests. Free care is generally available through Fulton County BHDD's outpatient programs (for residents meeting income criteria), the Salvation Army Atlanta Adult Rehabilitation Center, and state-funded residential beds accessed through the Georgia Crisis and Access Line. People without insurance or who cannot meet self-pay rates can also apply for rehab scholarships through select facilities and national nonprofits.
Expert insight
“But I do agree with the move to decriminalize fentanyl testing strips.”
In July 2022, fentanyl rapid test strips, which can detect the presence of fentanyl in drug samples, became legal in Georgia.
Although the move to declassify the test strips as being drug paraphernalia was controversial, many public health experts promoted the move as part of a “harm reduction” strategy. Decriminalizing the strips and making them more easily available came in response to the alarming increase in fentanyl poisoning deaths, especially among non-intentional users.
As a recovery professional, I’m still on the fence about many harm reduction strategies.
Frequently asked questions
Our Atlanta directory pulls together every licensed addiction treatment provider in the city that meets our editorial criteria. We verify each listing against state licensing records, the SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, and publicly available accreditation databases. Facilities are not ranked by payment to Addictions.com; our role is to surface the full set of available options so people can compare programs against their clinical needs, insurance, and personal preferences.
The default sort order weights three signals: clinical scope (the range of levels of care offered on site), accreditation status (Joint Commission, CARF, LegitScript, or NAATP membership), and the breadth of payment types accepted. We give additional weight to facilities offering specialty programming for populations with documented unmet need in Atlanta, including veterans, LGBTQ+ adults, and people with co-occurring mental health conditions. Facilities flagged for licensing complaints or unresolved consumer issues are removed from the directory entirely. Listings are reviewed quarterly.
Atlanta sits at the center of Fulton County, a 527-square-mile jurisdiction of roughly 1.07 million residents that anchors the broader 6.1-million-person metro region. Our directory currently includes 69 licensed addiction treatment providers within the city limits, ranging from hospital-affiliated detox units to standalone outpatient counseling practices. That density reflects Atlanta’s role as the clinical hub for north Georgia: people travel to the city for specialized care from Cobb, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Clayton, and well beyond. For a broader view of options across the state, see the Georgia rehab directory.
Public-sector care is organized through the Fulton County Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD), which operates outpatient service centers in central, south, and north Fulton, including the Center for Health and Rehabilitation at 265 Boulevard NE. BHDD serves uninsured adults and veterans on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
Grady Health System operates the Fulton County Behavioral Health Crisis Center on Metropolitan Parkway. This 24/7 walk-in facility handles psychiatric and substance use crises and is the first of its kind in the county. The Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in nearby Decatur provides residential SUD treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and medication-assisted treatment for veterans living in the metro area.
Opioid harm is the most visible substance use issue in Fulton County. Georgia Department of Public Health reported a 308% increase in fentanyl-involved deaths from 2019 through 2022, and Fulton has consistently ranked among the counties with the highest fatal overdose burden in the state.
Provisional state data show overdose deaths beginning to fall in 2023 and 2024, but levels remain well above pre-pandemic baselines. Alcohol use disorder remains the most commonly treated condition at Atlanta facilities, with 51 of the city’s 69 listed providers offering dedicated alcohol use disorder programming.
For people facing felony drug charges, the Fulton County Accountability Court operates Drug Court, Behavioral Health Treatment Court, and Veterans Treatment Court in the Atlanta Judicial Circuit. The program is an 18-to-24-month intensive outpatient track that combines judicial monitoring with treatment, peer mentoring, and housing and employment support, and it serves as an alternative to incarceration for non-violent offenders. For a general overview of addiction treatment options, including how to match a level of care to clinical need, our treatment hub is a useful starting point.
Atlanta has 25 medical detox facilities, 37 inpatient rehab programs, 59 standard outpatient clinics, and 49 dual diagnosis programs serving people with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and sober living are also available, though in lower numbers.
Medical detox is the first step for people physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, or other substances that produce a withdrawal syndrome. Atlanta detox programs typically last three to seven days and combine 24-hour nursing, medication to manage withdrawal symptoms, and an initial behavioral health assessment. Most people transition directly from detox into residential or outpatient treatment. For a fuller explanation of what to expect, see our overview of medical detox.
Atlanta has 37 facilities offering inpatient rehab or residential treatment. Stays range from 28 days to 90 days or longer, and programs typically combine individual therapy, group therapy, family sessions, psychoeducation, medication management, and discharge planning. Residential care is appropriate for people with severe SUDs, unstable home environments, or co-occurring conditions that warrant 24-hour clinical oversight.
Six Atlanta facilities operate partial hospitalization programs. PHP runs five to seven days per week for five to six hours per day and is most often used as a step-down from residential care or a step-up from intensive outpatient when symptoms intensify. PHP works well for people who need structured daily treatment but have a stable, sober living environment to return to each evening.
Atlanta has 59 standard outpatient clinics offering individual counseling, group therapy, and medication management. Intensive outpatient capacity within the city limits is more limited, with just one IOP listed in the directory, though IOP coverage expands significantly when looking at the broader metro region. For an overview of how IOP and standard outpatient compare, our outpatient rehab guide covers session frequency, clinical intensity, and what to expect from each level.
Methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade), and naltrexone (Vivitrol) are the three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, and naltrexone and acamprosate are first-line medications for alcohol use disorder. MAT is available across Atlanta through opioid treatment programs (OTPs), office-based buprenorphine prescribers, federally qualified health centers, the VA, and Fulton County BHDD.
Forty-nine Atlanta facilities (71% of the directory) offer integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Common co-occurring presentations include SUD with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Integrated programs treat both conditions concurrently rather than sequentially, which research consistently links to better outcomes.
Six sober living homes within Atlanta city limits offer structured, substance-free housing with peer support, drug screening, and house rules around employment and recovery activities. Sober living is most often used as a bridge between residential treatment and independent living. Aftercare planning (alumni groups, ongoing therapy, mutual-support meetings, and continued MAT) is a standard component of any comprehensive treatment plan; our overview of rehab aftercare explains what a strong continuing care plan looks like.
Atlanta facilities offer a broad set of specialty tracks designed to address the clinical, cultural, and life-stage needs of specific populations. The grid below shows the count of Atlanta providers operating each program type; the body of each card explains who the specialty serves.
People without insurance or with limited ability to pay have several pathways into care in Atlanta. The resources below cover crisis support, county-funded behavioral health services, harm reduction, veterans’ care, faith-based recovery, and information and referral lines. Every contact below is publicly listed by a government agency or an established nonprofit.
Crisis services are free, confidential, and available 24/7. Suicide and mental health crisis resources are available statewide through the lines below.
Georgia recorded 2,649 fentanyl-involved deaths in 2023, up sharply from 1,726 in 2022, before provisional 2024 data showed a meaningful decline. Fulton County, as the most populous county in the metro region, has consistently accounted for one of the largest shares of those deaths. The figures below summarize the local and statewide context most relevant to Atlanta residents seeking treatment for opioid use disorder.
National context provides another reference point. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that more than 107,000 people died of a drug overdose in the United States in 2023, with roughly 70% of those deaths involving fentanyl. For statewide and national comparisons, our overview of national substance use statistics tracks the broader picture.
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