DeKalb County Crisis Services – Decatur, Georgia

Payment Options

• Cash or self-payment
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
• State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
• Community Service Block Grants
• Community Mental Health Block Grants
• Financial aid
• Sliding scale payment assistance

DeKalb Regional Crisis Center, based in Georgia, serves adults facing substance use disorders by providing comprehensive addiction treatment services alongside crucial community resources, including crisis intervention and psychiatric services.

The center offers a wide range of addiction-related services designed to support recovery and holistic well-being. These include:

1. Mental Health Assessments: Assessments are conducted to evaluate participants’ mental health status and identify any co-occurring conditions. This information forms the basis of personalized treatment plans.
2. Counseling Services: Individual, group, and family counseling are integral components of the treatment approach at DeKalb Regional Crisis Center. These sessions are tailored to address psychological and emotional challenges associated with addiction and support long-term recovery.
3. Outpatient Programs: Structured outpatient programs provide ongoing support and therapeutic interventions while allowing participants to maintain their daily routines and responsibilities.
4. Inpatient Detoxification: Inpatient detox services are available to ensure safe and supervised withdrawal from substances, supported by medical professionals who manage symptoms and provide necessary medications.
5. Residential Addiction Treatment: The center offers residential programs that provide a supportive and structured environment for intensive addiction treatment and recovery. These programs often include a combination of therapy, education, and skill-building activities.
6. Peer Support Services: Peer support plays a crucial role in recovery, offering individuals the opportunity to connect with others who have shared experiences and provide mutual encouragement and understanding.

DeKalb Regional Crisis Center emphasizes personalized care and evidence-based practices to empower individuals in their journey toward recovery from substance use disorders. Their integrated approach ensures that each participant receives comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.

Inpatient Detoxification

Our inpatient detoxification services at DeKalb Regional Crisis Center provide essential support for individuals undergoing withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. This program ensures a safe and comfortable detox process with minimal withdrawal symptoms. Following detox, participants are seamlessly transitioned to either residential or outpatient addiction treatment programs based on their specific needs and readiness.

Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment

These residential addiction treatment programs are grounded in evidence-based practices and cater to adults aged 18 and above. Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify individual needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. These programs offer a structured environment where participants receive intensive therapy and support to address both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions effectively.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

This Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides flexible yet intensive addiction treatment for adults over 18 who do not require 24-hour care. Participants attend treatment sessions several days a week, engaging in individual and group counseling, skills development groups, and psychoeducation sessions. This program is designed to support individuals as they integrate treatment into their daily lives while building essential coping skills and fostering sustainable recovery.

At DeKalb Regional Crisis Center, their integrated approach to addiction treatment ensures that each individual receives comprehensive care tailored to their unique circumstances, promoting long-term sobriety and well-being.

DeKalb Regional Crisis Center provides peer support services facilitated by individuals who have personal experience with addiction and recovery. These trained peers provide invaluable guidance, encouragement, and empathy based on their own journeys of overcoming substance use disorders

Treatment Options

The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:

• Mentoring/peer support
• Housing services

The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:

• Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
• Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
• Screening for tobacco use
• Comprehensive mental health assessment
• Comprehensive substance use assessment

Treatment Modalities

• Couples/family therapy
• Group counseling
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
• Individual psychotherapy
• Trauma-related counseling

Conditions Treated

• Alcoholism
• Mental health treatment
• Substance use treatment
• Co-occurring Disorders

Levels Of Care

• Hospital inpatient treatment
• Detoxification
• Outpatient

License and Accreditation

• Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Ancillary Services

• Case management service
• Family psychoeducation
• Illness management and recovery
• Suicide prevention services