The Athens Area Commencement Center

The Athens Area Commencement Center is a long-standing drug and alcohol rehab in Athens, Georgia.

Services include outpatient detox, partial hospitalization, day and evening outpatient programs and aftercare.

The family owned center treats addiction as a disease affecting individuals, families and communities.

Detox for Alcohol and Opioids

Treatment typically begins with a comprehensive substance use assessment, with medically appropriate clients able to access outpatient detox for alcohol, opioids and other drugs.

From there, clients can transition into partial hospitalization or evening outpatient treatment, with scheduling options designed for working adults.

Programs incorporate CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, the Matrix Model and 12 step facilitation.

MAT, dual diagnosis support, relapse prevention, and weekly aftercare for up to two years help reinforce long term recovery.

Quick Facts

• Location: 1175 Mitchell Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia, serving all of North Georgia
• Levels of care: Outpatient detox, PHP, day and evening outpatient and long term aftercare
• Who they treat: Adolescents, adult men and women, licensed professionals and clients with cooccurring disorders
• Approach: Family-centered, evidence-based care including CBT, DBT and the Matrix Model
• Payment options: Accepts most major insurance including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana and self pay
• Special programs: Adult Professional Program with board and licensure advocacy
• Accreditation: CARF accredited and NAATP member