Caron Atlanta

1200 Ashwood Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30338

Est. 1957 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About Caron Atlanta

  • Location: Atlanta, GA
  • Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Psychoeducation and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Caron Atlanta

Caron Treatment Centers is nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through addiction and behavioral healthcare treatment. For nearly 70 years, Caron has treated individuals and families suffering with addiction and mental health conditions; helping them achieve what they never thought possible; transforming their lives. Their outpatient facility in Atlanta, Georgia offers teens and adults with a variety of services designed to guide individuals and families towards lasting recovery.
Caron Atlanta offers intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for both teens and adults that meet 3 times per week for 3 hour sessions. These programs are led by experienced therapists who help clients deal with their emotions in a healthy way and develop coping skills. Clients may also receive individual counseling and attend support groups.
Caron Atlanta offers additional support services including drug and alcohol assessments, individual counseling, family counseling, family support groups, prevention education, and neurotherapy services. Caron Atlanta employs neurotherapy specialists that develop a plan to help optimize brain function. The therapies they use include neurofeedback to help retrain electrical patterns, and Alpha-Stim therapy, which promotes calmer electrical signals in the nervous system.
Caron Atlanta is accredited by CARF and accepts insurance.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Caron Atlanta provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men and Women Women Adolescents Girls Boys

Services Offered

Substance use treatment
Outpatient Intensive outpatient treatment Regular outpatient treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
In-network prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Adolescents
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Outreach to persons in the community Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups
Treatment for gambling disorder Treatment for other addiction disorder
Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents
Female Male
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Mental health services Social skills development

What to Expect at Caron Atlanta

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Caron Atlanta offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 5 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Caron Atlanta works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

1200 Ashwood Parkway, Suite 125, Atlanta, GA, 30338

Quick Facts

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Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Family Involvement

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Psychedelics Synthetic Drugs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caron Atlanta accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Caron Atlanta offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Psychoeducation. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in GA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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