St. Jude’s Recovery Center, a division of Ascensa Health, operates a comprehensive addiction treatment facility in Atlanta, Georgia, catering to both adolescents and adults. Specializing in dual diagnosis care, medically supervised detoxification, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), as well as inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare services.
St. Jude’s Recovery Center adopts a holistic approach to recovery, prioritizing the comprehensive evaluation of patients’ medical and psychological needs from the moment of admission. Additionally, the center places great emphasis on maintaining and incorporating family support throughout the treatment process.
St. Jude’s Recovery Center offers a comprehensive array of 12-step-focused drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, encompassing both inpatient and outpatient care, along with specialized programs tailored for alumni and families, and dual diagnosis services. St. Jude Recovery Center programs seamlessly integrate medically supervised detoxification and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with addiction counseling, education, and evidence-based complementary therapies.
As an integrative addiction recovery program, St. Jude’s Recovery Center tailors personalized treatment plans to address the unique needs of each individual. Preliminary physical, mental, and behavioral assessments inform treatment planning and aftercare support, with specialized programs available for teens, families, young adults, military personnel, veterans, and other specific patient populations. Levels of care include inpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and transitional and sober living services, with ongoing alumni and continuing care programs offered.
The clinical staff at St. Jude’s Recovery Center holds licensure enabling them to offer medical support throughout the substance withdrawal process. This includes prescribing medications aimed at alleviating symptoms and addressing potential medical complications. MAT (Medication-assisted Treatment) options are available for clients recovering from alcohol, opioid, or benzodiazepine dependency, including buprenorphine induction and maintenance for stabilization.
Emphasizing whole-person care, St. Jude’s Recovery Center employs primary treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based individual, group, and family counseling.
St. Jude’s Recovery Center is accredited by CARF and SAMHSA.
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Treatment Options
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for tobacco use
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Conditions Treated
- 24-Hour Clinical Care
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Detoxification
- Halfway house
- Outpatient
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Group counseling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Life Skills
- Family counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Community reinforcement plus vouchers
- Relapse prevention
Payment Options
- Medicaid
- Cash or self-payment
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- No payment accepted
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
License and Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- State department of health
- SAMHSA
Facility Operation
- Private non-profit organization
Screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV testing
- STD testing
- TB screening
- Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing
- Metabolic syndrome monitoring
- Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Suicide prevention services
- Residential beds for client's children
- Child care for client's children
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification
- Buprenorphine maintenance
- Relapse prevention with naltrexone
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes buprenorphine
- Prescribes naltrexone
Transitional Recovery Services
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
Age Groups Accepted
- Adults
- Young adults
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Vaping not permitted
