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Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center

255 Depot Street, Suite 200
Ball Ground, GA 30107
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About Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center

They created their veterans program to facilitate social connection, giving you access to peers who can relate to you in an incredibly unique way. Most of the programming in this service offering is done in groups, building a sense of camaraderie that lasts even after treatment is complete. They’ll take you through a number of topics relating to healing in the context of your experiences. These include learning how to set boundaries in your relationships, controlling your anger and building a support system.

One thing I like about Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is that they make it easy for family members to be involved with their loved one’s recovery journey. They encourage family members to make frequent visits to see their loved one’s progress. And if they believe it will help you, your therapist may suggest family therapy sessions as part of your treatment program.

They also have a family program available to all inpatient residents at no extra cost. Every three weeks, they offer a two-day workshop. This program aims to educate family members on the effects of addiction and establish healthy communication dynamics within the family unit. They look at the harmful effects addiction can have on relationships and look at ways to repair that damage during and after recovery. They also help family members examine their roles in the addiction and facilitate open conversations about changes that need to be made. This not only supports the resident through their recovery, but also their family members as they navigate loving someone who has experienced addiction.

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Latest Reviews

Rae White
1 week ago on Google
5
Highly recommend
Response from the owner1 week ago
We appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts! We work diligently every day to ensure that our facility remains a trusted source of superior clinical care and comprehensive, personalized support.
Rachel Downs
1 week ago on Google
5
Walking into this treatment center, you immediately feel the difference. The staff show up every day with the mindset that what they do matters on a life-and-death level—because it does. The passion here isn’t performative; it’s embedded in every interaction, every group, every late-night conversation, every crisis de-escalated, every moment someone is struggling and gets met with compassion instead of judgment. You can tell the team doesn’t see this as “just a job.” They fight for their clients’ lives with consistency, heart, and a level of dedication you don’t find everywhere. The culture here is purpose-driven, deeply human, and grounded in the belief that recovery is possible even when someone feels completely lost. If you’re looking for a place where people genuinely care, where the work is taken seriously, and where hope is rebuilt every single day, this is the place. They show up with courage, commitment, and a fire that reminds you your life is worth saving. It's not exaggeration to say that this center changes the trajectory of entire families and futures. This isn’t just treatment, it's life restored.
Response from the owner1 week ago
We are so grateful that you took the time to share your thoughts with us! We work diligently every day to ensure that we remain a source of clinically excellent care.
Ashley
1 week ago on Google
5
Blue ridge recovery has definitely changed my life for the better the place and the staff really does care and gives you the tools to help you change your life . Where I was a month ago was I was truly tired of being sick and tired blue ridge has definitely made all the difference.! Thank you and shout out to all staff little bit loves you all
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for sharing this feedback! We are committed to providing industry-leading care in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Accepted Insurance

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Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center works with several private insurance providers, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

The residential treatment program at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is Georgia’s leading treatment program designed to help those suffering from drug & aolcohol addictions and co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Program length averages 35 to 45 days. Upon admission, each resident receives a complete assessment from the caring staff. This evaluation helps the treatment team create the best possible individualized treatment regimen to facilitate your recovery. As they progress through the residential program, their treatment plan will be updated to keep in line with agreed upon goals. Once they have completed the program and are ready to continue their recovery outside of Blue Ridge, the staff will make sure that all the appropriate tools have been put in place.

At Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, they believe it is vital to provide support to the family and loved ones of their clients who struggle with addiction and mental illness. Blue Ridge is one of the few programs in Georgia offering a family program that is provided at no additional cost to family members and loved ones of clients that are currently in their residential treatment program. They know how crucial the support of family and loved ones is, so they wish to help those closest to the individuals they treat. They encourage family visitations as they afford family members the opportunity to see the progress their loved one has made in his or her recovery journey. They provide family sessions throughout each client’s stay as deemed appropriate by his or her therapist.

A drug intervention in Georgia is designed to encourage an individual to get the treatment they need. This effort aims to break through resistance and motivate the individual to get help. The process typically involves loved ones sharing their concerns with the individual and how their substance use has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist can help guide this conversation and explain from the clinical side how treatment can be beneficial.

Detoxification is the process of allowing a toxic substance to leave the body. If an individual has been dependent on a substance for some time, detox may be an uncomfortable or challenging experience. The symptoms each person may experience during a drug & alcohol detox program will vary based on the length of time the individual was taking the drug, the dose, the use of additional substances and the individual’s overall health. That is why Blue Ridge in Georgia offers a dedicated, medically-supervised, detox program.

Designed for individuals who don't require round-the-clock care, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a form of outpatient care with a higher level of support. PHP treatment can be an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option. With daily sessions lasting 6 to 8 hours, up to 5 days a week, a partial hospitalization program may offer medication management, relapse prevention techniques, and behavioral therapy interventions. PHP treatment can be fully or partially covered by insurance.

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.

Treatments

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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Alcoholism is a pattern of alcohol use that involves continued drinking even when it causes problems. Alcoholism is also characterized by a physical dependence on alcohol, which causes the body to experience withdrawal symptoms when alcohol is not present. Due to this physical dependence, medically-supervised detox is often necessary to safely recover from alcoholism. Alcohol rehab in Georgia offers a three-step process of detox, rehab, and maintenance to help individuals recover from alcohol addiction.

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.

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Programs

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 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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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 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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

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Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • mountain iconMountain Views
  • weight iconGym
  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • recreation iconRecreation Room

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Jason McPherson

CEO

Amy Dillon

CFO

Kristina Faulkner

Director of Business Development

Christopher Anderson, MD

Medical Director

Kent Stump, CAC II

Director of Utilization Review

Josh Gunter

Director of Operations

Kristy Foster, CES, CART

Program Director

Marcos Sanchez, CADC

Director of Admissions

Accreditations

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

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
Accreditation Number: 254745

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.

NAATP Member: Yes

Contact Information

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255 Depot Street
Suite 200
Ball Ground, GA 30107

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Reviews of Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center

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5
Saved my life

I came to find out about this place probably beat rehab I been to and been to about 40 so it’s good place staff cares and helps you get into treatment after went to California and stayed clean a year I relapsed once but now I have almost three years clean learned a lot thr ... Read More

Kevin N.
Reviewed on 4/9/2024
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It was my understanding from inside sources that some of the current and former counselors were/are falsely displayed credentials. If I was being treated for cancer and found out the doctor was just someone that read some books on cancer I would be extremely upset and expect ... Read More

Reviewed on 11/22/2018
4

This is the best place I've been to. The facility is beautiful and comfortable, the food is incredible, and the staff is always ready to help you. They create an individualized treatment plan just for you. The only thing I wished for was that the program was longer.

Reviewed on 9/10/2018
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4.18 (150 reviews)
Rae White
1 week ago
5

Highly recommend

Response from the owner
We appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts! We work diligently every day to ensure that our facility remains a trusted source of superior clinical care and comprehensive, personalized support.
Rachel Downs
1 week ago
5

Walking into this treatment center, you immediately feel the difference. The staff show up every day with the mindset that what they do matters on a life-and-death level—because it does. The passion here isn’t performative; it’s embedded in every interaction, every group, every late-night conversation, every crisis de-escalated, every moment someone is struggling and gets met with compassion instead of judgment. You can tell the team doesn’t see this as “just a job.” They fight for their clients’ lives with consistency, heart, and a level of dedication you don’t find everywhere. The culture here is purpose-driven, deeply human, and grounded in the belief that recovery is possible even when someone feels completely lost. If you’re looking for a place where people genuinely care, where the work is taken seriously, and where hope is rebuilt every single day, this is the place. They show up with courage, commitment, and a fire that reminds you your life is worth saving. It's not exaggeration to say that this center changes the trajectory of entire families and futures. This isn’t just treatment, it's life restored.

Response from the owner
We are so grateful that you took the time to share your thoughts with us! We work diligently every day to ensure that we remain a source of clinically excellent care.
Ashley
1 week ago
5

Blue ridge recovery has definitely changed my life for the better the place and the staff really does care and gives you the tools to help you change your life . Where I was a month ago was I was truly tired of being sick and tired blue ridge has definitely made all the difference.! Thank you and shout out to all staff little bit loves you all

Response from the owner
Thank you for sharing this feedback! We are committed to providing industry-leading care in a safe and welcoming environment.
Jeffery Smallwood
3 weeks ago
5

I am grateful for Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center. I am particularly grateful for my counselor and primary therapist Jordan, Veteran Therapist Rick, and Therin, AA Big Book studies and tough love adherent! I chose this center due to its Veterans group, and overall reputation. BRMRC has an effective veterans group focusing on the unique challenges that we are faced with. I made a great choice!! Their medical staff is above reproach. Caring and extremely knowledgeable! I also made lifelong friends that I still stay in touch with. I am grateful for them! I❤️sobriety!

Response from the owner
Thanks for taking time out of your day to share this with us. Your feedback is a wonderful reminder of how rewarding our work can be. We truly appreciate it!
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