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Hillside Inc.

690 Courtenay Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30306
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Hillside GA 30306

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.

Facility Overview

Calendar icon 31 - 60
Avg Length of Stay in Days
Dollar icon $620
Avg Cost per Day

Latest Reviews

Veiny Death
2 weeks ago on Google
1
HORRIBLE
First Last
3 weeks ago on Google
1
I know what was done here. You don't do a good job at screening for cameras
Melonie DePalma Pennington
1 month ago on Google
4
Mrs Gabby was my favorite-ren
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Melonie! We are ecstatic to hear that we were able to help.
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Accepted Insurance

Hillside Inc. works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, 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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

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.

inpatient iconInpatient

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.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive 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.

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

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.

partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization 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.

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.

Programs

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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.
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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.

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.

Amenities

  • weight iconGym

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

Fact checked and written by:
Courtney Myers, MS
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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Reviews of Hillside Inc.

3.01/5 (153 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
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Veiny Death
2 weeks ago
1

HORRIBLE

Leo Romans
3 weeks ago
1

乐乐Sheep
3 weeks ago
1

First Last
3 weeks ago
1

I know what was done here. You don't do a good job at screening for cameras

Melonie DePalma Pennington
1 month ago
4

Mrs Gabby was my favorite-ren

Response from the owner
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Melonie! We are ecstatic to hear that we were able to help.
Buggyboy
1 month ago
1

Response from the owner
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. Our client advocate is available to assist with any concerns or complaints you may have. Please email ClientAdvocate@hside.org so that we can better understand your situation.
Teresa Woodruff
1 month ago
5

As a therapist, I refer to Hillside often, specifically their Intensive In-Home Therapy. Their in‑home services allow children to receive intensive, compassionate therapeutic support within the home. When I refer to Hillside's In-home Program, parent report back with high reviews and see marked improvements in emotional regulation, family communication, and overall well‑being. I wholeheartedly recommend Hillside In‑Home to any family seeking reliable, caring, evidence‑based support in the comfort of your home.

Response from the owner
Nothing makes us happier than to hear our program was able to help! Thank you for sharing, Teresa!
Thomas Rose
1 month ago
1

Should be shut down & staff investigated.

Guille Genovés Monzó
1 month ago
1

Response from the owner
We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. Our client advocate is available to assist with any concerns or complaints you may have. Please email ClientAdvocate@hside.org so that we can better understand your situation.
Austin Minton
1 month ago
1

I have reported this business to government sanctioned bureaus, as no one deserves to be treated the way your staff members consistently treat people. if you value your safety, well being, and health, do not go here. do not send your children here.

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2 months ago
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Ashley Hampton
2 months ago
5

(I wrote a review for this place over a year ago and now im redoing it.) I will start off by saying I believe I think I am very qualified person to do a review of Hillside. I was there for over a year (and this is NOT the norm btw, so dont think you or your child will stay even a fraction that long) but it was one of the most transformative time in my life. I was placed on the Evans cottage. And let me say I have a deep respect to all of the staff there. And I can say with confidence that all of them care. Every single one. I'm writing this now after I have healed more and learned more in life, and that brings a new perspective in how I feel about the place. Most of the ex-clients who are writing reviews are still younger (and while that doesn't invalidate their experiences) it sort of distorts your mind from the facts. And the truth is, their methods work in the long run. You may think they are being harsh (and that can be true at times) but they care deeply about every clients well-being. And let me note that: no staff will be intentionally disrespectful unless you have poked them a few too many times. (They are human too). My therapists were Mr. Tanner & Ms. Certoya and I cannot preface enough how thankful I am for them. They are truly committed to helping their clients and helping all of them get better. All of the staff cares about these clients. I was put in a circumstance while at Hillside where I was very stuck. If my support system there didn't believe in me, I wouldn't be where I am now, lets just say that. It's been a year and maybe some of these staff have left, but I wanted to shout them out: - All the cafeteria staff! (Its been forever to remember names but I'll never forget yalls faces) - Ms. Josie, Ms. Faith, Ms. Alisha, Ms. Ty, Ms. Kim, Ms. Cassandra, Ms. Grace, Mr. Logan, Mr. T.Y and all the other staff at Evans cottage during my time I truly appreciate all of you and the patience and care you had for me - Every single rec therapist including ones for gym, art and horticulture - Front office staff and including Dr. Carmichael & all the wonderful people part of my treatment team - All the teachers I had there Even if I slipped their name from my brain, Ill never forget the impact they have made in my life. I truly am grateful for all of what they have done. This place will change you in someway mentally (not to be dramatic). It will teach you so much about yourself and that will help you so much in the long run. You can do hard things!!

Response from the owner
Nothing makes us happier than to hear our program was able to help! Thank you for sharing, Ashley!
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