Twin Lakes Recovery Center – Athens, Georgia
723 Baxter Street, Athens, Georgia, 30606
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Private health insurance
- Cash or self-payment
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Twin Lakes Recovery Center, located in Athens, Georgia, is a dedicated drug and alcohol treatment facility offering comprehensive programs for adult men and women. The center focuses on intensive outpatient treatment, providing a structured and supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery. At Twin Lakes Recovery Center, the 12-step approach forms the foundation of the treatment process, guiding clients through their journey to sobriety. Group and family therapy sessions are integral to the program, running three times a week for three hours over a 12-week period.
The center also incorporates a variety of therapeutic modalities to address the diverse needs of its clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help individuals identify and change harmful thought patterns, while Solution-Focused Therapy encourages clients to build on their strengths and envision a positive future. Components of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are also integrated into the program, providing clients with skills to manage emotions and improve relationships.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Holistic Treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for tobacco use
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- 12-step facilitation
- Family counseling
- Group counseling
- Experiential Therapy
- Holistic Treatment
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Contingency management/motivational incentives
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Alcoholism
- Opioid Addiction
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Luxury Treatment
- Detoxification
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
- Outpatient
License and Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
- State mental health department
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
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