1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606
Located at 1175 Mitchell Bridge Road in Athens, Georgia, Athens Area Commencement Center is a private addiction treatment provider.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Athens Area Commencement Center is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state department of health.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
1175 Mitchell Bridge Road
Athens, GA 30606
Facility's own contact706-546-7355 · thecommencementcenter.com
Athens Area Commencement Center lists the following levels of care: detox, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Athens Area Commencement Center accepts private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Athens Area Commencement Center provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Athens Area Commencement Center reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Athens Area Commencement Center accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, adult women, adult men, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Athens Area Commencement Center directly at 706-546-7355. To compare Athens Area Commencement Center with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Athens Area Commencement Center.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab is not affiliated with Athens Area Commencement Center.
