Choices for Life of Georgia

2200 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA 31602

Valdosta, Georgia

229-244-1707

About Choices for Life of Georgia

Choices for Life of Georgia is an outpatient behavioral health center providing comprehensive, culturally competent services in Valdosta, Georgia. The organization is nationally accredited and is licensed by the state of Georgia as a child placing agency. Children, adolescents and their families struggling with a mental health or substance use issue are able to receive services. Admissions will be in accordance with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Medicaid is accepted. If you don’t have insurance, they have a sliding fee discount program.

Their outpatient program, The Seven Challenges Program, is specifically designed for adolescents. It’s for adolescents who are abusing or are substance dependent and are in need of motivation to commit to change.

Your teen will undergo a comprehensive evaluation. The evaluation is designed to help identify concerns and issues for your teen and the family. Once these issues have been identified, the therapist will determine the treatment goals, along with your teen and the family.

You may see a mix of either individual, group and/or family counseling on the treatment plan. There may be substance abuse education, relapse prevention and journaling on the treatment plan as well. Their goal is to help your teen master developmental tasks.

I like that they will be able to help manage any co-occurring mental health disorders and substance use disorders. With counseling, your teen will work toward resolving issues that have resulted from using drugs, alcohol and other substances.

Amenities

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose th...eir own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Metropolitan Area

Addiction treatment in the metro area benefits clients by offering seamless connections from the city, around ...the state, and those seeking out-of-state treatment. Another benefit of attending a metro area drug rehab is that you’re close to major airports and ground transportation services.

Business Center

Business centers are a preferred amenity in many mental health and addiction recovery facilities and typically... feature secure, high-speed internet, computer stations, printers, and related business technologies. Business centers are designed to enable professionals and students to continue to participate in work or school activities without leaving the treatment facility.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program Adult Program Women's Rehab Men's Rehab Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Teen & Adolescent Program

A young adult program in Georgia focuses on the motivations, challenges, and needs of this stage of life. Participants receive treatment tailored to this age bracket.

Adult Program

Treatment services at an adult program in Georgia are typically offered on a continuum of care. These intensity levels address unique needs as individuals progress through various stages of recovery.

Women's Rehab

Addiction and substance use treatment affect men and women differently. Women’s rehab in Georgia addresses the internal and external factors that women face which differ from men.

Men's Rehab

By offering men’s rehab in Georgia, addiction treatment centers provide an outlet for men to build bonds with other men who are facing similar challenges. The relationships formed can help men reduce their risk of relapse.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Negative thought patterns can lead to substance abuse as a way to self-medicate. During cognitive behavioral therapy in Georgia, individuals learn how to identify and stop these negative patterns and manage them in healthy ways that don’t involve substances.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

For those with a moderate addiction, outpatient rehab in Georgia is often appropriate. This involves attending... individual and group counseling sessions each week. Outpatient treatment may continue long-term if needed, until you are ready for the next stage of your recovery journey.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Georgia aftercare rehab helps you navigate sober living after treatment. As you re-enter life, you’ll have s...upport to help you face challenges and avoid relapse. Most people need aftercare for several months, and it’s common to remain in aftercare for a year or more.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Both substance abuse and mental health disorders cause brain imbalances, so they often feed off each other. Tr...eatment for dual diagnosis in Georgia provides access to addiction and mental health specialists, to effectively treat both conditions at once.

Medicaid Accepted

If you meet the qualifications and qualify for Medicaid insurance coverage, these plans usually cover most - i...f not all - costs associated with alcohol and drug rehab in Georgia.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

Private insurance coverage will help pay for a large portion of alcohol and drug reahb in Georgia. In many cas...es, insurance providers will even cover the entire cost of addicton treatment. Be sure to verify the details with your insurance provider.

Self-Pay Options

If you don't have health insurance or your policy doesn't cover a bulk of the costs for alcohol and drug rehab... in Georgia, self-pay options can help. Also known as private pay, these methods mean you are paying for treatment out-of-pocket via options like personal loans, medical loans, credit cards, fundraisers, and so on.

Sliding Scale Payment

Sliding scale payment plans are generally offered by an alcohol or drug rehab in Georgia, providing you meet t...he program's qualifications. Repayment amounts and frequency of payments are based on your income and assets.

229-244-1707