Athens Area Commencement Center

1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, Georgia, 30606

Levels of care: Detox, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP) +4 more
Accreditation: CARF Accredited, State Licensed
Insurance: Medicaid
Languages: English

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Athens Area Commencement Center, located in Athens, Georgia, is a long-established treatment provider offering care for adolescents ages 13 to 17. It is one of a small number of nearby facilities that treat prescription drug use, and its program is built around an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) level of care for teens who need structured support while continuing to live at home.

Treatment draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) alongside a 12-Step approach, giving young people a combination of skills-based work and peer-supported recovery principles. The facility permits smoking on-site and has operated since before 1990, reflecting a long-standing presence in the local adolescent treatment landscape.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

Co-Occurring Disorders

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsCocaineMethamphetamineBenzodiazepinesPrescription DrugsStimulantsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-Based12-StepHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsCouples

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-Ed

Languages

English

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✓PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✕Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

Medicaid

Payment options

medicaidPrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedState Licensed

The facility

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoking PermittedVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 24 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Athens, this is one of:

2that treat Prescription Drugs

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Athens Area Commencement Center offer?

Athens Area Commencement Center offers Detox, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring and Aftercare / Continuing Care.

What conditions does Athens Area Commencement Center treat?

Athens Area Commencement Center treats Co-Occurring Disorders.

What therapies does Athens Area Commencement Center use?

Athens Area Commencement Center offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy and Family Therapy.

Is Athens Area Commencement Center accredited?

Athens Area Commencement Center lists accreditation from CARF Accredited and State Licensed.

Who does Athens Area Commencement Center serve?

Athens Area Commencement Center lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents and Couples.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Athens Area Commencement Center are compiled from findtreatment.gov, SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities and the facility's own website.