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About Atlanta VA Athens Clinic
Athens VA Clinic is a Veterans Affairs outpatient facility in Athens, Georgia, providing mental health and substance use disorder treatment for veterans, active duty military members and eligible dependents.
As part of the VA Augusta Healthcare System, the clinic offers individual and group therapy for addiction, co-occurring disorders and trauma related conditions. The clinic uses a trauma informed, integrated care approach designed to address the unique challenges faced by the military community.
Veteran Centered Addiction and Mental Health Treatment
Athens VA Clinic specializes in outpatient substance use disorder treatment tailored to veterans and service members. The program addresses drug and alcohol addiction alongside past traumas, PTSD and military sexual trauma through evidence based behavioral health services. Treatment is delivered in an integrated setting that combines primary care with mental health and addiction support.
Sessions include individual therapy, group counseling and family psychoeducation to help you build recovery skills and address underlying issues. Services include smoking cessation, case management, suicide prevention and intensive support for complex needs, including MAT. Treatment allows you to return home after sessions while receiving structured, compassionate care.
Co-Occurring Disorder Care
The clinic provides specialized treatment for veterans managing both substance use and mental health conditions simultaneously. Using a coordinated approach, clinicians address how trauma, depression, anxiety and PTSD intersect with addiction to support whole person healing and long term wellness.
They are Joint Commission accredited and wheelchair accessible with free parking and transportation assistance available. VA insurance provides low cost or no cost treatment for eligible veterans and the clinic accepts TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid and select commercial plans.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
