Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services

900 Barrows Ferry Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

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

Key Facts About Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services

  • Location: Milledgeville, GA
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services

The Oconee Center Behavioral Health Services Addictive Disease Services offers a substance abuse treatment program for adults 18 and older. They use a holistic, 12-Step system, creating personalized recovery plans. Clients are assigned a level of care based on their needs, with a treatment plan approved by a clinical doctor within 30 days of admission. This program aims to help individuals overcome substance dependence.
The center's approach involves individual, family, and group counseling, along with training sessions. These therapies help clients develop a strong recovery plan and learn healthy coping skills. The goal is to equip individuals with the tools needed to prevent relapse and achieve lasting independence from substance use, promoting overall well-being.
The Oconee Center provides unique support like temporary housing through the hope house and recovery house. They also offer transitional housing and services to connect clients to permanent, stable housing. Additionally, the addictive diseases intensive outpatient program (SAIOP) and addictive diseases support services (ADSS) provide specialized relapse prevention and skill-building.

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 Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services 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 Children Older Adults Young Adults Veterans Pregnant Women Midlife Adults

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Residential/24-hour residential Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Regular outpatient treatment Long-term residential Short-term residential
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Does not treat opioid use disorders
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Community reinforcement plus vouchers Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Medicare Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment SAMHSA funding/block grants
Adult women Pregnant/postpartum women Adult men Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Female Male
Vaping permitted in designated area
Residential beds for clients' children Case management service Child care for clients' children Domestic violence services, including family or partner Early intervention for HIV Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services

1. Initial Assessment

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

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 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.

Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services 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 8 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 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. Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services 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

900 Barrows Ferry Road, Milledgeville, GA, 31061

Quick Facts

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Smoking Cessation Nicotine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services offers Residential Rehab, Outpatient, with therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Life Skills. 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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