DeKalb County Mental Health

455 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030

Decatur, Georgia

404-508-6430

About DeKalb County Mental Health

Claratel DeKalb Addiction Clinic, also called DeKalb County Mental Health, is a substance use treatment program in Decatur, Georgia with the larger Claratel Behavioral Health network. This program serves adults throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area.

This community-based nonprofit offers outpatient services, intensive outpatient programming, partial hospitalization, detox and residential care for men with opioid use disorder. The clinic focuses on evidence-based, person-centered care designed to support long-term recovery and community reintegration.

This facility, I've noticed, is CARF-accredited and committed to quality standards.

MAT Programs at Claratel DeKalb Addiction Clinic

Treatment may begin with detoxification services supported by medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine and injectable Vivitrol. After, I've found that clients can step into outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP) or partial hospitalization programs based on their needs.

Additionally, clients have access to:

group and family therapy
case management
peer support
relapse prevention planning

Sliding Scale Treatment Options

The staff can explain the sliding scale payment system and verify insurance to help individuals afford their care. I've found that clients value the professional staff and find them extremely helpful.

The facility accepts insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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.

Alcoholism

The goal of alcohol rehab in Georgia is recovery. This is a process that helps individuals achieve remission from alcohol use disorder and refrain from unhealthy drinking habits. Treatment typically includes one-on-one and group therapy sessions.

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.

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.

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.

Payment Options

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.

Private Insurance

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

Medicaid Accepted

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

Medicare Accepted

Though the qualifications for Medicare are very specific, those who are eligible for coverage can use their plans to significantly reduce the overall costs of alcohol and drug rehab in Georgia.