Central State Hospital
620 Broad street Milledgeville, GA 31062
About Central State Hospital
Central State Hospital is a Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities facility in Milledgeville, operating as a maximum secure forensic psychiatric hospital.
It provides multidisciplinary psychiatric evaluation, treatment and recovery services for adults referred through Georgia's criminal justice and corrections systems, including individuals with co-occurring addictive diseases.
With continuous Joint Commission accreditation since 1983, I think it's noteworthy that Central State Hospital is committed to delivering specialized behavioral health care to one of the state's most underserved populations.
Forensic Psychiatric Care
Central State Hospital's core mission centers on forensic inpatient psychiatric services, including pre trial evaluations, competency restoration and care for individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity.
Housed within the Payton Cook Building, the program serves adults from across Georgia who require maximum secure treatment.
Clinical care integrates psychiatric stabilization, medication management and evidence based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
For patients with co-occurring addictive diseases, treatment is delivered within the psychiatric setting, addressing mental illness and substance use as interconnected concerns.
Community Residential Recovery Services
Through Central Care Community Services, the hospital extends support to adults 18 and older with severe and persistent mental illness, including those with co-occurring addiction.
These Community Living Arrangements offer 24/7 awake staff, continuous supervision and structured assistance.
I want to note that additional supports include psychosocial rehab, illness management and recovery, supported employment, family psychoeducation and integrated primary care.
Next Steps
Central State Hospital is located at 620 Broad Street in Milledgeville, serving individuals throughout Georgia with in person forensic inpatient and community based residential care.
Accepted payment options reportedly include Medicare, TRICARE and military insurance, private insurance and state mental health funds, VA funds and self pay.
