Skyland Trail

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, therapy, medical care and wellness services to support lasting recovery.

Mental Health and Dual Diagnosis Programs at Skyland Trail

Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment, and clients are assigned to a multidisciplinary team and a structured daily schedule. Adults and adolescents can receive 24/7 support in residential treatment, where they live in private rooms with private bathrooms, or step down to day treatment and IOP for clients living at home or in transitional apartments.

Programs use evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT, delivered through specialized recovery communities that match each client's symptoms and stage of recovery. Skyland Trail treats conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder and trauma with dual diagnosis support for adults whose primary concern is a mood or thought disorder with co-occurring substance misuse.

What to Know About Skyland Trail

• Levels of care: Residential treatment, day treatment (PHP),and intensive outpatient (IOP) for adults and adolescents
• Who they treat: Adults (18+) and adolescents (14–17) with mental health disorders; dual diagnosis for co-occurring substance use when mental health is the primary concern
• Approach: Evidence-based psychiatric treatment with integrated wellness, onsite primary care and specialty services like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
• Amenities: Private residential rooms and bathrooms, gym, dining areas, meditation pavilion, gardens, greenhouse, trails, art and music therapy rooms and schoolwork spaces for adolescents

How to Begin Treatment at Skyland Trail

Admissions are voluntary and can be initiated by a mental health professional, family member or self-referral.

The intake team at Skyland Trail in Atlanta will verify insurance benefits, discuss program options, and schedule a comprehensive assessment to match individuals with the right care.

They accept many private insurance plans (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Optum/UBH, others). They also accept financial aid; however, Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted.