Fantastic program! The experience was just what I needed to get my self confidence back and get my life together! I went to program for mother's with kids!Thanks St. JUDES
About Ascensa Health
Ascensa Health (formerly St. Jude’s Recovery Center) helps adults overcome substance use issues and co-occurring disorders via a continuum of care encompassing inpatient detox, residential rehab and outpatient therapy.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is integrated across all levels of care to promote lasting abstinence, particularly for folks dealing with opioid use issues. MAT is a proven method that uses FDA-approved meds to manage painful withdrawal symptoms and curb physiological cravings.
The most unique thing about Ascensa Health is that their recovery programs target individuals experiencing homelessness and low-income individuals who are typically uninsured or underinsured. State funding is available to cover the cost of recovery for these individuals. The facility has a deep-rooted commitment to serving these communities in Atlanta.
Medically Supervised Withdrawal To Restore Stability
Most people will begin their healing journey in this facility with inpatient detoxification following diagnostic assessment and treatment planning. Ascensa Health offers subacute withdrawal management in a 24-bed detox unit for patients experiencing acute withdrawal symptoms that require 24/7 medical supervision in a nonrestrictive setting.
The program also serves folks who are intoxicated or just seeking structured space to break their cycle of substance dependence. During the detox procedure, you’ll be monitored for withdrawal symptoms by skilled clinicians. These experts will administer FDA-approved meds to help you manage painful withdrawal symptoms. The goal is to make your withdrawal journey as painless as possible. You’ll also enjoy nutritious meals, proper hydration and plenty of rest to restore your energy. The procedure may last from a day to up to 21 days. Upon stabilization, clients are referred to the next level of care. This may be either within the Ascensa Health network or another community provider.
Residential Recovery To Support Lasting Healing
Clients who choose to continue their recovery journey within the Ascensa Health network may transition to either residential or outpatient care. Ascensa Health boasts a modern and fully equipped 56-bed residential facility for men and an 18-bed facility for women.
These facilities offer residents a safe space to heal through active participation in structured therapeutic activities under expert guidance. This program lasts between 60 and 90 days. You’ll work with the care team to create a personalized care plan that guides your recovery while living onsite. The program involves intense group and individual therapy rooted in proven practices like cognitive behavioral techniques.
Emphasis is on developing practical skills that encourage sobriety and prevent relapse. Groups include psychoeducation, spirituality and life skills training groups. I particularly like the specialized employment support groups. This offers resume building and interview skills workshop, financial literacy education and basic computer training.
Preparing You for Life in Recovery
Clients are also taught social skills to help them thrive in the workplace and provided with transportation assistance for job search. They basically prepare you not just to land a job once you transition to independent living in the community but also to maintain that job and build a lucrative career path.
The program also offers health and wellness support to ensure holistic healing. Residents benefit from integrated healthcare services that enable them to receive primary medical assessment, nutritional education and infectious disease (HIV & Hep C) testing alongside prevention education.
The wraparound program includes family counseling, education and events as well as case management. Your case manager will assist with job placement and securing affordable housing as you prepare to rejoin the community. Ascensa Health provides ongoing support with groups and supportive medication available to help you maintain stability as you move forward. Clients who wish to continue their healing journey may yet step down to the flexible outpatient program.
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70 Number of Available Beds
61 - 90 Avg Length of Stay in Days
Latest Reviews
Ascensa Health/St Jude was a lifesaving experience for me and many of my fellow housemates at the men s residence. Top notch professional staff from intake, housing, counselors, trainers and medical team. Newsweek acknowledged this is one of the best dual diagnosis addiction & mental health treatment programs in the country! Recently graduated and living an amazing life thanks to the tools I learned. Will forever be thankful for giving me a fresh start on a positive & healthy lifestyle moving forward. Definitely proud to be apart of the Ascensa/St Jude family! It works if you work it! One day at a time! If you have a friend or family member with or without insurance who s struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, I HIGHLY recommend you utilize this program!
Rude bich .I called for help and the lady put me on hold and hung up.Called right back and this time she hung up immediately.
The administration team and the detox staff are amazing Mrs. Brandy and her staff truly care about thier patients. Unfortunately the staff in long term and upper management mainly in mens residential only care about a paycheck. I drove 2 hours one way twice to be in line at 5am to get in. Long term staff in mens residential said I failed my drug test even after I passed at my doctors appointment by the main office. I'm a alcholic I definitely never did drugs when I was fortunate enough to get a bed for in patient. I think she was ms T and he was Russell I think. If your not court mandated without health insurance don't waste your time they will find a way to kick you out no matter how much you need the help to get sober.
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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient St. Jude’s provides a structured day treatment program for men and women utilizing evidence-based practices. Day treatment includes psycho-educational groups, individual and group therapy, skill building groups, employment readiness, 12-step, spirituality, and relapse prevention.
Inpatient Inpatient rehabs feature intensive clinical supervision and a highly structured and supportive environment, meaning they are especially well suited for clients in early recovery and those at risk of relapse. Clients reside at the treatment facility and engage in various therapeutic sessions throughout the day, including addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Many programs also offer evidence-based complementary therapies, such as meditation and massage.
Intensive Outpatient Clients enrolled in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) travel to treatment centers for specialized care multiple times per week. Intensive outpatient treatment allows clients to receive robust care while continuing to live at home. Most programs require between nine and 20 treatment hours per week, with the frequency and intensive of sessions decreasing as clients stabilize. Services generally include a combination of addiction counseling, medication assisted treatment (MAT), recovery-focused life skills training, and holistic therapies.
Aftercare Support Aftercare, which is sometimes referred to as continuing care or relapse prevention, is a type of structured care meant to help you continue with the progress you've made after completing an addiction treatment program. Most of the time, you'll continue receiving support after a treatment program by partnering with their case managers and staff to identify and access the resources you need to remain sober.
12-Step 12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Sober Living Homes St. Jude’s Recovery Center provides housing in a sober living environment for individuals who have completed residential treatment and are stable and employed. They also provides permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals who are in recovery.
Medically Assisted Detox Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one’s body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
St. Jude’s serves men and women who require 24-hour supervision, for medical stabilization of withdrawal symptoms including Buprenorphine for opioid withdrawal. The duration of the detoxification period is individualized. Withdrawal symptoms are resolved before a client is transitioned to the next level of care.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
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.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
During rehab in Georgia, you may engage in motivational interviewing. This typically lasts one to two sessions and is designed to address any ambivalence you have toward change. It helps you explore your current situation and motivations and commit to making changes for the future.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In trauma therapy, you address the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic events in your life. Your therapist provides you with the tools you need to process those memories and reduce the symptoms. This helps improve your overall mental health and functioning.
St. Jude’s provides family therapy education and support. Services are available for anyone affected by another person’s addiction to alcohol and drugs. St. Jude’s provides on-site therapeutic childcare for children living with their mothers in residential treatment, as well as summer programming, homework assistance, life and social skills training, after-school activities, and prevention education.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
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Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
Contact Information
(404) 874-2224 
139 Renaissance Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
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