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Hillside Inc.

690 Courtenay Drive NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
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About Hillside Inc.

Something that stands out to me about this facility is their commitment to education. All of their programs include some level of academic support. For example, if you’re in the residential program, you’ll attend a full-time school during the school year. The facility is called Conant School, and it’s recognized as part of the Atlanta Public Schools system. If you enroll in home therapy, they’ll work around your school schedule. Even outpatient clients are expected to keep up with their schoolwork. They schedule those counseling sessions after school from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Whether you stay on site, log in virtually, or see a counselor at your house, you can benefit from services that include individual, family, and group counseling, medication management, life skills training and experiential therapies. Some of the features only available to residential clients include horticulture therapy and recreational therapy, both of which are offered on their campus.

The parent of one former client said that their son’s therapist opened up a whole new world for their family, giving them the tools they needed to help and communicate with their child. Another said her child came out of the experience completely changed for the better. Some past clients have shared stories of negative confrontations with staff members.

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Facility Overview

Calendar icon 31 - 60
Avg Length of Stay in Days
Dollar icon $620
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Latest Reviews

MeanhoseVLOGS
1 week ago on Google
1
Was in as a kid around 16-17 years ago and according to the reviews this place has not changed. Not sure if its still the same but it's a long term facility. I was in almost 2 years. THere is a level system that starts you at level 1 and goes to level 4 and each level you gain more privileges. You start in the lower building which is full lockdown like a prison style block. After a while of good behavior you will get moved to 1 of 3 buildings as a guy depending on why your there and your age. I dont remember all the names but i know kiwanis building was for young kids, avril or whatever which where i was for just standard behavior issues/The better kids/teens/young adults and this is where i was. Then the lower building evans was for like kids/teens/young adults with predatory issues/sexual problems. They did use THe "Booty juice" injection everyone knows of nowadays and used it without consent and quite frequently. The staff also stole from you. My parent bought me 4 psp's while i was there which all came us missing which was odd cause staff took them at night and put them in the office. THey would also let kids fight a while before breaking it up and this is crazy since a 12 year old could be fighting a 17 year old. This happened to me and the dude sat on my wrist breaking it. I don't really mention my stories of this place cause i was young and a pretty bad kid but i dont condone how this place treats their patients. Please do not go here. You also will not be able to leave until they deem you fit. Atleast its how it used to be. To add to this review There was a 17 or 18 year old named Rex that went awol is what they called it. He went missing for 2 weeks in the city of atlanta and from my understanding they took their time reporting it. He was found on a bench by police and brought back eventually. I made some friends that i met later in life but i could tell that this place traumatized them and we havent talked for a few years. I could go on for a long time about stories of this place but will end it here. Also rip Mr Dex one of the best staff. Also Ms Jessica not sure how she is doing. There was also 2 brothers that worked I think matt and tj or something. Other than that everyone else was pretty horrible.
Ryan Seery
1 week ago on Google
1
Disgusting seeing how many people y'all have messed up more
MilkyOpossum !!
1 week ago on Google
4
My experience at hillside had it’s ups and downs but i promise you they work really well with the patients here. I won’t be disclosing my cottage but my stay here was amazing! I stayed for about 2 and a half months. This was my first ever residential facility. I was nervous at first but as i got well adapted it felt like everyone there understood me. Hillside really helped me with the DBT skills and lessons. Along with the conant school, the teachers were amazing!. Great staff as-well for the cottages. Some of my favorites were Ms. Tess, Ms. Lena, Ms. Lee, and Mr. Austin. (He was night staff) Overall hillside helped me get back on track and i would recommend immediately! Thank you hillside for everything! ❤️
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Accepted Insurance

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Hillside Inc. 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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

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.

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 Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

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.

24-hour clinical care in Georgia reduces the risks involved in detox and addiction treatment. Without access to professional medical care, individuals may experience withdrawal symptoms that become life threatening. For example, alcohol withdrawal can cause delirium tremens, confusion, and cardiac symptoms. Without medical supervision to step in, these symptoms could potentially turn fatal.

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.

Medical detox is the process of ridding the body of addictive substances in a medically supervised setting. If you become chemically dependent on a substance like alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines (like Xanax or Ativan), quitting abruptly can cause uncomfortable or even dangerous side effects. Licensed medical professionals ensure the process goes as safely and comfortably as possible while monitoring you 24/7 and administering any required medications,

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

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

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.

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).

The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.

Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.

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.

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.

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.

Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition therapy has short term and long term goals. In the short term, it helps restore your health so you can recover from the physical effects of addiction. Long term, it helps you understand overall health and nutrition to set you up for a healthy lifestyle in recovery.

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By incorporating recreational therapy into an addiction treatment program in Georgia, you learn to discover new interests and develop health and healthy coping mechanisms. Activities could include painting, group sports, or yoga. These encourage social interaction and support your physical fitness, which are vital factors in a successful recovery journey.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym
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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Emily R. Acker

President & CEO

Dr. Sheritta C. Carmichael, MD

Medical Director

Kimberly Young, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Residential Clinical Operations Director

Russell Wagner

BOD Chair

Tommy Herrington

BOD Vice Chair

Mark Simmons

BOD Secretary

Rhea Erichsen

BOD Treasurer

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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690 Courtenay Drive NE
Atlanta GA, 30306

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Reviews of Hillside Inc.

2.91/5 (164 reviews)
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5
Anna Alexander

keep doing what your doing program manager of panthers .I miss you all and I wish I could have said bye but Im happy and Im doing good.im about to get the service dog in a few months. you really helped me and have changed my life.keep doing what you doing because you have a ... Read More

Anna A.
Reviewed on 2/20/2025
Staff
5
Amenities
5
Meals
4
Value
5
Cleanliness
2
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Google Reviews

2.9018404907975 (163 reviews)
Sean Fitzpatrick
14 hours ago
5

The team and services at Hillside helped our family very much. We are grateful.

Karupska Alvarez
3 days ago
5

Hill side is definitely a place dedicated to recovering kids, they have a multidisciplinary staff and professional people. My daughter really improved her issues and learned a lot of skills. Thank you!

Response from the owner
Nothing makes us happier than to hear our program was able to help! Thank you for sharing, Karupska!
Amy Quinn
4 days ago
5

Expert, caring staff dedicated to the success of each patient. Grateful for their holistic approach to recovery.

MeanhoseVLOGS
1 week ago
1

Was in as a kid around 16-17 years ago and according to the reviews this place has not changed. Not sure if its still the same but it's a long term facility. I was in almost 2 years. THere is a level system that starts you at level 1 and goes to level 4 and each level you gain more privileges. You start in the lower building which is full lockdown like a prison style block. After a while of good behavior you will get moved to 1 of 3 buildings as a guy depending on why your there and your age. I dont remember all the names but i know kiwanis building was for young kids, avril or whatever which where i was for just standard behavior issues/The better kids/teens/young adults and this is where i was. Then the lower building evans was for like kids/teens/young adults with predatory issues/sexual problems. They did use THe "Booty juice" injection everyone knows of nowadays and used it without consent and quite frequently. The staff also stole from you. My parent bought me 4 psp's while i was there which all came us missing which was odd cause staff took them at night and put them in the office. THey would also let kids fight a while before breaking it up and this is crazy since a 12 year old could be fighting a 17 year old. This happened to me and the dude sat on my wrist breaking it. I don't really mention my stories of this place cause i was young and a pretty bad kid but i dont condone how this place treats their patients. Please do not go here. You also will not be able to leave until they deem you fit. Atleast its how it used to be. To add to this review There was a 17 or 18 year old named Rex that went awol is what they called it. He went missing for 2 weeks in the city of atlanta and from my understanding they took their time reporting it. He was found on a bench by police and brought back eventually. I made some friends that i met later in life but i could tell that this place traumatized them and we havent talked for a few years. I could go on for a long time about stories of this place but will end it here. Also rip Mr Dex one of the best staff. Also Ms Jessica not sure how she is doing. There was also 2 brothers that worked I think matt and tj or something. Other than that everyone else was pretty horrible.

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