Black Bear Lodge, located in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia, provides comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment. They accept self-pay, loans, and private insurance, ensuring accessibility for a broad range of clients. All treatment programs at Black Bear Lodge begin with subacute detoxification, where patients are closely monitored 24/7 by physicians and nurses to ensure safety and comfort throughout the detox process.
Beyond detox, Black Bear Lodge offers outpatient and intensive outpatient programs. The intensive outpatient treatment requires clients to attend treatment sessions for 30 hours per week, providing a structured and supportive environment for recovery. Residential treatment services are also available, offering round-the-clock access to medical and mental health professionals. This program is ideal for individuals with dual diagnosis disorders, as it includes periodic reviews and adjustments to each client’s treatment plan to ensure it meets their evolving needs.
The amenities at Black Bear Lodge enhance the treatment experience. A chef prepares nutritious meals, and clients have personal time to enjoy the facility’s nature paths and swimming pool, promoting physical well-being and relaxation. The serene environment of Black Bear Lodge is designed to support the recovery journey, offering a peaceful retreat from the stressors of daily life.
The highly trained staff at Black Bear Lodge boasts years of experience in treating addiction and mental health disorders using the most effective, evidence-based methods. As part of the Foundations Recovery Network (FRN), Black Bear Lodge is committed to providing patient-centered treatment. FRN has been delivering quality treatment for co-occurring addiction and mental health disorders for over 20 years, with 11 residential and outpatient facilities across the United States.
For more than 30 years, patients have found healing, hope, and recovery at Black Bear Lodge. The secluded location and resort-like amenities provide the perfect backdrop for those seeking a private treatment setting away from daily triggers and stressors. The facility’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its accreditation and certifications.
Black Bear Lodge is accredited by the Joint Commission, LegitScript verified as of April 2020, listed with SAMHSA, and holds a state license in Georgia. These credentials ensure that Black Bear Lodge adheres to the highest standards of care and compliance, offering clients the best possible environment for recovery.
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Most private insurances accepted
Treatment Options
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Opioid Treatement
Levels of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Long-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Luxury Treatment
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
- Outpatient detoxification
- Detoxification
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Intervention Services
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Holistic Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Equine Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Recreational Therapy
Private Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
- Cigna
- Humana
- Magellan Health
- UnitedHealth Group
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Monthly
- Self-pay options
License and Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- NAATP
- State department of health
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- LegitScript
Amenities
- Luxury accomodations
- Yoga studio
- Meditation room
- Mountain Views
- Swimming pool
- Hiking
- Art activities
- Private setting
- Hiking trails
- Recreation room
- Acupuncture room
- Wilderness setting
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Type of Detox
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Cocaine Detoxification
- Methamphetamines detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
Facility Operation
- Private for-profit organization
- Treatment duration
Screening
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
- Drug or alcohol urine screening
- HIV testing
- STD testing
- TB screening
- Metabolic syndrome monitoring
- Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV)
- Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification
- Relapse prevention with naltrexone
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment
- Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
- Naltrexone used in Treatment
- Prescribes buprenorphine
- Prescribes naltrexone
- Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
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
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
Gender Accepted
- Female
- Male
Smoking or Vaping
- Smoking permitted in designated area
- Vaping permitted in designated area
