River Edge Behavioral Health

175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217 | (478) 803-7600

About River Edge Behavioral Health

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, Georgia, specializes in providing accredited mental health and addiction treatment services to clients of all ages. The center also offers support for intellectual and developmental disabilities. Walk-in services are available. Most insurance plans are accepted.

A Drug Detox Center in Central Georgia

Crisis stabilization services here are available for all your behavioral health needs. Access 24/7 care from licensed professionals, including psychiatric and drug detox services. You’ll begin with a thorough assessment before being given a personalized treatment plan to guide you through recovery.

Clinical assessment is a continual process with the team regularly checking in with you to ensure you’re safe and comfortable. You’ll also be expected to play an active role in your treatment planning process.

As a local alternative to hospital-based care, this unit features 44 beds and two crisis stabilization sections with one for adults and one for kids and teens aged 5-14 years. Designed as soothing, supportive spaces, this is where your recovery journey begins. Treatment may include nursing care and assessments, psychiatric support, pharmacy services, medication management, as well as individual, group, and family counseling. Discharge planning is also available to help you navigate next steps.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Substance Abuse in Macon

You can also access MAT here using buprenorphine and Suboxone. The MAT clinic can support up to 50 clients at a time, and is open access. This means that on weekdays, you can stop by for an intake assessment whenever suits you best.

Once you’ve been admitted into care, you’ll be expected to follow the program guidelines. Some of these include attending regular group counseling sessions onsite, as well as external support 12 Step groups like AA and NA.

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175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217
  • Monday 8AM - 5PM
  • Tuesday 8AM - 4:30PM
  • Wednesday 8AM - 4:30PM
  • Thursday 8AM - 4:30PM
  • Friday 8AM - 4:30PM
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FAQs

Does River Edge Behavioral Health offer medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction?

Yes, River Edge Behavioral Health operates an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) that provides comprehensive medication services to individuals with Opioid Use Disorder. The facility’s medical team supervises medication management as part of outpatient addiction services delivered in Macon, Georgia.

What services are included in River Edge's addiction treatment program?

River Edge’s Addictive Diseases program includes assessment, individual counseling, group counseling, an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), case management, and nursing services. These services are available for adults 18 and older seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

Does River Edge treat people with both addiction and mental health conditions?

Yes, River Edge Behavioral Health specializes in integrated treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The facility provides behavioral health and addiction services together, allowing individuals with serious mental illness and addictive disease to receive coordinated care from the same provider system.

Is 24/7 crisis support available at River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon?

Yes, River Edge operates Crisis Stabilization services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis Services provide immediate evaluation, stabilization, and intervention for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral health emergencies.

What outpatient addiction treatment options does River Edge provide?

River Edge offers outpatient-based addiction treatment including an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), individual and group counseling, medication services through the Opioid Treatment Program, nursing services, and case management. All services are delivered on an outpatient basis at the facility’s Macon location.

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