River Edge Behavioral Health
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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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. |
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction. |
River Edge Behavioral Health offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for individuals with substance use disorders, providing structured treatment while allowing clients to maintain community connections and daily responsibilities. |
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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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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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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Levels of Care
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.
Dual diagnosis programs address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions simultaneously. This integrated approach to care improves the likelihood of long term recovery and stability by addressing the root causes of addiction.
River Edge Behavioral Health offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services for individuals with substance use disorders, providing structured treatment while allowing clients to maintain community connections and daily responsibilities.
Detox Service Setting
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact
- 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.