Claratel Behavioral Health – The Kirkwood Center

Claratel Behavioral Health – The Kirkwood Center is a government-operated substance use treatment provider in Atlanta, Georgia, located at 23 Warren Street SE. The The Kirkwood Center program is operated by Claratel Behavioral Health.

Levels of care offered here include partial hospitalization (PHP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid, and SAMHSA funding/block grants. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, members of military families, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

Claratel Behavioral Health – The Kirkwood Center is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and state department of health.

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.