Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center









About Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center
Adults 18 and older come to Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, a detox and residential program in Ball Ground, Georgia.
Veterans, service members on active duty and first responders can add a specialty track to a program they’re already in. The center belongs to a network that lets veterans receive care outside the VA system.
Sub-Acute Detox in Ball Ground
Sub-acute detox at the center begins after the medical team evaluates the person and places them in alcohol detox or drug detox.
A medical director, licensed nurses and certified addiction counselors lead the group sessions. A licensed nurse is on duty day and night through detox.
Program Length and Hours
The residential program at the center runs 35 to 45 days. Partial hospitalization (a day program of several hours) runs five hours a day, seven days a week, for three to six weeks.
It’s for adults with a substance use disorder plus co occurring mental health concerns.
The campus covers 40 wooded acres in the Blue Ridge foothills, in Georgia, with paths among the ponds and the trees.
If you’re paying with private insurance, they take most major private plans, and they don’t take Medicare or Medicaid.
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The inpatient stay is the residential program at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, and it runs 35 to 45 days. |
Co-occurring mental health concerns are treated when a substance use disorder is the primary problem. That happens in the residential program. |
The intensive outpatient program in Ball Ground is for adults 18 and older with a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns. |
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center offers outpatient services as part of its full continuum of care, supporting clients transitioning from residential or PHP levels of treatment. |
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center runs partial hospitalization in Ball Ground for adults 18 and older with substance use disorders plus co-occurring mental health concerns. It lasts three to six weeks, seven days a week, five hours a day. |
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The medical team evaluates each client after admission. If warranted, placement is in an alcohol or drug detox program, or directly in residential treatment. A licensed nurse stays on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through withdrawal. |
Medication-assisted treatment may be used at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center when clinically appropriate to reduce cravings and support recovery from opioid and alcohol addiction. |
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Men and women age 18 and older can enter the sub-acute detox and the intensive residential program. Adults of all genders are served. |
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
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Drug detox at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is its own program, apart from the alcohol track. The medical team may place a client there after evaluation. A licensed nurse covers withdrawal 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Rational behavior therapy helps you identify irrational beliefs that contribute to an addiction. Challenging and modifying those beliefs helps you develop healthier attitudes and behaviors. This therapy supports long term sobriety and sustainable recovery.
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Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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Alcohol detoxification is the other option after medical evaluation. A client may enter it rather than the drug program or residential care. A licensed nurse is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during alcohol withdrawal. |
Clients withdrawing from opioids at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center receive medically supervised detox, with medication-assisted treatment used when clinically appropriate to ease cravings. |
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Levels of Care
The inpatient stay is the residential program at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, and it runs 35 to 45 days.
Co-occurring mental health concerns are treated when a substance use disorder is the primary problem. That happens in the residential program.
The intensive outpatient program in Ball Ground is for adults 18 and older with a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center offers outpatient services as part of its full continuum of care, supporting clients transitioning from residential or PHP levels of treatment.
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center runs partial hospitalization in Ball Ground for adults 18 and older with substance use disorders plus co-occurring mental health concerns. It lasts three to six weeks, seven days a week, five hours a day.
Detox Service Setting
The medical team evaluates each client after admission. If warranted, placement is in an alcohol or drug detox program, or directly in residential treatment. A licensed nurse stays on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through withdrawal.
Medication-assisted treatment may be used at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center when clinically appropriate to reduce cravings and support recovery from opioid and alcohol addiction.
Programs
Men and women age 18 and older can enter the sub-acute detox and the intensive residential program. Adults of all genders are served.
Drug detox at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is its own program, apart from the alcohol track. The medical team may place a client there after evaluation. A licensed nurse covers withdrawal 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Alcohol detoxification is the other option after medical evaluation. A client may enter it rather than the drug program or residential care. A licensed nurse is on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during alcohol withdrawal.
Clients withdrawing from opioids at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center receive medically supervised detox, with medication-assisted treatment used when clinically appropriate to ease cravings.
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FAQs
What levels of care does Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center offer?
After evaluation, placement may be alcohol or drug detox or residential treatment; staff may recommend outpatient care. Residential programming runs 35 to 45 days. Partial hospitalization lasts three to six weeks at five hours a day, seven days a week. An intensive outpatient program serves adults 18 and older. Co-occurring mental health concerns are treated when substance use is primary. See alcohol detox for the withdrawal side.
How long are the residential program and the PHP?
Residential programming runs 35 to 45 days. Partial hospitalization lasts three to six weeks. Programming runs seven days a week, and each day is five hours. The intensive outpatient program is also in Ball Ground for adults 18 and older with a substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Does Blue Ridge take private insurance, and which plans are named?
Yes. Most major private insurance plans are accepted. Carriers include Aetna, Alliant, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Compsyche, Humana, Beacon, Meritain, Magellan and OSCAR. UBH-Optum is VA based insurance, and TRICARE-East is among them. See using insurance for detox.
Where is the campus, and can you reach admissions at night?
The grounds cover 40 wooded acres in the Blue Ridge foothills. Walking paths run through the ponds and the woods. The Ball Ground campus is a short drive from Atlanta. You can phone or visit in person at any hour, all week.
Who can enroll, and is there a military track?
Adults 18 and older are served, and that includes all genders. The first responder and military track is an add-on to the existing programs. Those programs include detox, residential care, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.