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 their 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

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.

Drug Rehab

A quality drug rehab in Georgia can help you overcome addiction. This environment is designed to help you address the complex issues contributing to drug dependence. The goal of treatment is to give you the tools you need to make a full recovery.

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 support 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. Treatment for dual diagnosis in Georgia provides access to addiction and mental health specialists, to effectively treat both conditions at once.