North Fulton Service Center – Adult Behavioral Health Services – Atlanta, Georgia

Last Updated: January 7, 2025

Ahmed Zayed, MD Authored by Dr. Ahmed Zayed
Dr. Norman Chazin Reviewed by Dr. Norman Chazin
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North Fulton Service Center – Adult Behavioral Health Services – Atlanta, Georgia in Atlanta Overview

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Treatment Options

The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:

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

    • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
    • Veterans
    • Active duty military
    • Members of military families
    • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
    • Clients with HIV or AIDS
    • Clients who have experienced trauma
    • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
    • Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
    • Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
    • Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
    • Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis
    • Screening for tobacco use
    • Comprehensive mental health assessment
    • Comprehensive substance use assessment

    Treatment Modalities

    Couples Therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to help couples navigate and improve their relationships. In this therapeutic process, a trained therapist or counselor works with couples to address communication issues, conflicts, and emotional challenges within their partnership. Couples Therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for couples to explore their feelings, understand each other’s perspectives, and develop effective strategies for building stronger, more fulfilling connections. It can be instrumental in fostering healthier relationships, enhancing intimacy, and promoting long-term relationship satisfaction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and actions. It promotes healthy reactions to thoughts and emotions, steering individuals away from harmful responses such as substance abuse. Proven effective for various addiction recoveries, CBT enhances an individual’s self-awareness and self-control. Through CBT, individuals learn to better gauge their emotional well-being, communicate more effectively, and handle stress without resorting to drugs or alcohol.

    Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for addiction treatment is a comprehensive cognitive-behavioral approach initially developed to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder. Adapted for addiction, DBT emphasizes the development of four core skills: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Through individual and group sessions, patients learn to understand their triggers, manage negative emotions, cope with cravings, and improve relationships, all of which contribute to long-term recovery and reduced substance use.

    Telehealth Therapy enables individuals to access mental health services remotely through digital technology. Utilizing secure video conferencing, individuals can engage with qualified therapists from the comfort of their home, overcoming geographical barriers and often reducing waiting times. This level of care offers a flexible and accessible approach to mental health support, especially beneficial for those with mobility issues, busy schedules, or residing in rural or underserved areas.

    The “Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale” (AIMS) is a tool rated by clinicians to gauge the occurrence and intensity of involuntary motions, typically linked to specific medications. It is widely used to assess tardive dyskinesia in patients taking antipsychotic medications.

    Conditions Treated

    Alcoholism

    Alcohol addiction is a disease that changes the way the brain works. It causes negative emotions, impulsive behavior, cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Treatment for alcohol addiction includes supervised detox, counseling and therapy, and support group participation. Rehabilitation does not cure alcoholism. Instead, it helps the individual manage their addiction, restore their functioning, and well-being.

    Mental health treatment

    Mental health services are essential during treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, whether you receive treatment in an inpatient or outpatient setting. While receiving inpatient care, you can expect to have round-the-clock access to mental health therapists and medical staff. Additionally, you will likely receive a number of different therapies and mental health options like individual and group counseling, addiction and relapse prevention education, and coping skills training.

    Substance use treatment

    Substance use rehabilitation is a structured program aimed at assisting individuals in overcoming their dependencies on drugs or alcohol. Through a combination of medical detoxification, counseling, and various therapeutic approaches, these programs strive to address the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. The goal is to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to attain lasting sobriety, while also working to identify and address the underlying issues contributing to substance misuse. By fostering a supportive environment, substance use rehabilitation centers provide a pathway towards a healthier, substance-free life.

    Co-occurring Disorders

    Dual-diagnosis rehabilitation centers often offer the most suitable approach for addressing concurrent mental health and substance abuse issues. These facilities typically employ a team of medical and behavioral specialists who utilize a variety of interventions and create a conducive healing environment to support your journey toward lasting recovery. Their comprehensive treatment approach typically encompasses evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, recovery support meetings, 12-step facilitation, psychoeducation, skills training, and group therapy to help you achieve and maintain long-term wellness.

    Levels Of Care

    Outpatient

    Outpatient treatment in a rehab center offers flexible therapy sessions, typically ranging from 1-3 hours per week, allowing individuals to continue daily activities while receiving care. In contrast, intensive outpatient programs demand a more rigorous commitment, often involving 9-15 hours weekly, providing a more immersive therapeutic environment without the need for inpatient stays.

    Payment Options

    • Cash or self-payment
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
    • Private health insurance
    • State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
    • County or local government funds
    • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
    • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

    License and Accreditation

      Ancillary Services

      • Case management service
      • Court-ordered outpatient treatment

      Published on: January 6th, 2025

      Updated on: January 7th, 2025

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