Buckhead Behavioral Health
About Buckhead Behavioral Health
Buckhead Behavioral Health is an addiction treatment center in Atlanta, Georgia that specializes in treating dual diagnosis individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. Some of the services they offer include medication assisted treatment and holistic rehabilitation. Various private health insurance plans are accepted, as well as self-pay.
Effective Outpatient Drug Detox Services
Buckhead Behavioral Health features upscale drug detox services from a dedicated team of professionals in a comfortable outpatient setting. You’ll be evaluated to determine what withdrawal symptoms will be expected. Clients will then receive medication and therapeutic support to achieve stabilization.
Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programming Options
You’ll have the option of various outpatient programs, with the most structured and intensive level available here being partial hospitalization programming (PHP). After that, there’s intensive outpatient programming (IOP), as well as a 90 day rehab program that offers a more long term, extended treatment strategy for individuals who may benefit from this kind of support.
IOP features multiple therapy sessions per week, with evening sessions also available to those whose work or study schedule doesn’t align with typical daytime hours. Meanwhile, for maximum flexibility and accessibility, virtual IOP sessions are also available for clients who’re unable to attend in-person sessions.
As for the kind of therapeutic practices you can expect here, quite a few are used, including trauma therapy, family therapy, brainspotting therapy and red light therapy amongst others. The facility will help you address the emotional and psychological roots of your addiction so you can have long term healing.
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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. |
Intensive Outpatient
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Partial hospitalization programs provide comprehensive treatment in a structured setting during the day but allow you to return home at night. These programs offer a balance of inpatient and outpatient rehab and provide intensive support without full time residency. |
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life. |
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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. |
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey. |
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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. |
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
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. |
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. |
LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences. |
Military and veteran programs offer specialized support for clients who served in the armed services. Programs focus on reintegration and healing within a structured and supportive environment that acknowledges the unique struggles of military life. |
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan. |
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. |
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. It helps you process traumatic memories that may underlie addiction. You’ll learn how to reduce emotional distress and begin healing from past events. This makes it effective for trauma related addiction causes. |
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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.
Partial hospitalization programs provide comprehensive treatment in a structured setting during the day but allow you to return home at night. These programs offer a balance of inpatient and outpatient rehab and provide intensive support without full time residency.
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
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.
Medication assisted treatment combines medication and counseling to manage withdrawal and reduce cravings for opioid and alcohol addiction. Medications may include methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone. MAT is tailored to your needs so you can actively participate in your treatment journey.
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.
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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.
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.
LGBTQ friendly programs create an inclusive and affirming space for recovery. Treatment is sensitive to issues like discrimination and stigma. You’ll receive support and therapy that respects and acknowledges your unique experiences.
Military and veteran programs offer specialized support for clients who served in the armed services. Programs focus on reintegration and healing within a structured and supportive environment that acknowledges the unique struggles of military life.
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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.
EMDR stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy. It helps you process traumatic memories that may underlie addiction. You’ll learn how to reduce emotional distress and begin healing from past events. This makes it effective for trauma related addiction causes.
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FAQs
What detox and medication-assisted treatment options does Buckhead Behavioral Health offer in Atlanta?
Buckhead Behavioral Health provides outpatient detox combined with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) options including Sublocade, Vivitrol, and naltrexone. The facility offers these services across multiple program levels—partial hospitalization (30+ hours weekly), intensive outpatient, and standard outpatient—allowing clients to choose the intensity that fits their needs and schedule.
Does Buckhead Behavioral Health provide detox for alcohol, opioids, and other drugs?
Yes, the facility treats alcohol addiction, opioid use disorder (including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers), and other substance use disorders. Clinical staff address co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD alongside addiction during treatment.
What therapy and support services are included during detox at Buckhead Behavioral Health?
During detox and ongoing treatment, Buckhead Behavioral Health combines individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and trauma-focused approaches. The facility also offers brainspotting, neurofeedback, holistic therapies like art and music therapy, and mindfulness to support recovery alongside medical detox.
Does Buckhead Behavioral Health accept insurance and offer payment assistance for detox?
The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most major private insurance plans. Buckhead Behavioral Health’s admissions team provides insurance verification and offers flexible payment plans and financing options to make detox accessible for individuals with varying financial situations.
What specialized programs does Buckhead Behavioral Health offer for specific populations?
Buckhead Behavioral Health provides gender-specific tracks for women and men, LGBTQ-friendly programming, and dedicated services for military veterans and professionals. The facility treats adults 18 and older and offers both in-person and virtual intensive outpatient programs for flexibility.
How is Buckhead Behavioral Health accredited and what amenities support recovery?
The facility is accredited by The Joint Commission, ensuring adherence to high standards of care. Located on Peachtree Road in Atlanta, Buckhead Behavioral Health features a fitness center, recreation rooms, WiFi, and comfortable communal spaces designed to support a comprehensive recovery experience.