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Alcoholism and Drug addiction are treatable diseases. In order to meet the individual needs of each patient, the Athens Area Commencement Center Team offers several highly-successful treatment options without the need for long-term residential care. Our staff works with each individual patient, along with their families or employers, to determine the best plan of treatment.

Levels of Care

ADOLESCENT (AGES 14-18 YEARS OLD) OUTPATIENT TREATMENT (NEW)

We provide Intensive Outpatient Treatment for adolescents between the ages of 14 to 18 as they transition back home from inpatient treatment- two to three times a week.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
One Saturday a Month: Time varies.

ADULT OUTPATIENT DETOX

We provide Medical Outpatient Opiate, Drug and Alcohol Detox for individuals who are appropriately stable and meet medical criteria.

ADULT AFTERCARE / CONTINUUM CARE

Tuesdays: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Attendance is recommended weekly for two continuous years. Our results are an over 80% success rate, for those completing the Aftercare Program, as compared to the 10% national average for those completing inpatient treatment programs.

ADULT DAY OUTPATIENT TREATMENT & PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION (PHP)

We provide Intensive Outpatient Day Treatment, six days per week. (All five weekdays, plus Saturday.)
Monday: 9 AM to 1 PM
Family Night 5 PM- 8 PM
(Family members or support person arrive at 5:45 PM) Tuesday through Friday: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 12 PM

ADULT EVENING OUTPATIENT TREATMENT

We provide Intensive Outpatient Evening Treatment for those who must work during the day, 3 nights per week, plus Saturdays.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 5 PM to 8 PM (*Family night on Mondays: Family members or support arrive at 5:45 PM)
Saturday: 9 AM to 12 PM

Our Adult Professional Program

The Professional Program typically consists of 6 weeks of treatment. During and upon completion of the Professional Program, when applicable, the Athens Area Commencement Center will provide advocacy for client’s Board of Licensure.

In order to be eligible for advocacy for the Board of Licensure, clients must have completed 6 weeks of intensive stabilization, and agreed to a Continuing Care process. The Continuing Care for the professional includes the following elements:

  • A Professional Monitor
  • Twelve Step Meetings
  • Have a Sponsor
  • Quarterly Monitoring Reports  
    (when required)
  • Random Urine Drug Screen
  • Identify a Home Support Group
  • Attend the Advocate Group Weekly
  • Action Plan for Relapse

Our Professional Group meets on Tuesdays from 6PM-8PM, weekly.

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The Athens Area Commencement Center has been providing alcohol and drug addiction treatment tailored to the individual, in Athens, GA , since 1978.

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  • 1175 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606
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