Unison Behavioral Health Child and Family Behavioral Health Services Ware County

1003 Mary Street
Waycross, GA 31501

Waycross, Georgia

912-449-7158

About Unison Behavioral Health Child and Family Behavioral Health Services Ware County

Based in Waycross, Georgia, Unison Behavioral Health’s Ware County Child and Family Behavioral Health Services offers mental and behavioral health services, as well as addiction treatment in southeast Georgia. They serve residents of Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Pierce, and Ware Counties. Support is available to young people and adults from any background.

Outpatient mental health and addiction treatment typically involves psychiatric services, nursing assessments, as well as individual, group, and family therapy. Peer support services are also provided, as well as case management, and telehealth services for those unable to make regular in-person appointments.

However, this particular location specializes in outpatient care for children and families. This includes psychiatry specifically for kids and teens, one-to-one, group, and family therapy. School-based services are also available, as well as after-school services for further flexibility. Case management is provided, as well as parenting education to help parents support their children through challenging times as best they can.

Mental health first aid training is also offered here for anyone interested in giving back to their community. The training demands an 8-hour commitment from participants, and is designed to help individuals recognize and respond to the signs of mental health or substance abuse issues.

Reviews from former clients are mixed, with many complaining of poor customer service, difficulty reaching staff over the phone to make appointments, and even rudeness from reception staff. Meanwhile, others describe the experience of working alongside doctors and counselors to be consistent, with some mentioning understanding and caring team members.

With this in mind, I would still advise anyone seeking care here to do their own thorough research before committing to care with Unison.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Fitness Therapy Alcoholism EMDR Therapy

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.

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.

Fitness Therapy

Fitness therapy is an evidence-based complementary approach to addiction recovery and mental health care. Based on mounting scientific evidence of the benefits of physical activity in improving mood, enhancing clients’ sense of wellbeing, and decreasing depression and anxiety, fitness therapy encompasses a wide spectrum of intensities, from gentle yoga, qigong, and tai chi to weight training, kickboxing, and other highly physical activities.

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.

EMDR Therapy

EMDR Therapy is a neurobiological treatment modality used to address trauma disorders and related mental and behavioral health challenges. Short for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, EMDR is designed to help clients cope with distressing memories and emotions, including fear, sadness, and anger. EMDR may help clients in addiction recovery manage the psychological and emotional triggers that contribute to substance misuse and/or addiction relapse.

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.

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.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Drug rehab in Georgia often starts with intervention services. Staff intervention specialists serve as a valua...ble point of contact for family members, helping with the planning and execution of interventions and following up with key resources and guidance on getting someone on the right path to recovery.

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Insurance

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 cas...es, 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 - i...f 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 pl...ans to significantly reduce the overall costs of alcohol and drug rehab in Georgia.

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.

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.

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