The staff is composed of wonderful people, who understand what you have gone through and what you will go through. They had a life like us addicts and now they have a new life of their own
About Laurel Heights Hospital
Laurel Heights Hospital, located in Atlanta, Georgia is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.
Specialty rehab programs at Laurel Heights Hospital include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.
Patients at Laurel Heights Hospital will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers.
Laurel Heights Hospital has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.
Facility Overview
112 Number of Available Beds
91+ Avg Length of Stay in Days
Latest Reviews
Genuinely the worst experience of my life. No mental health facility is a fun place to be as a patient, but this facility truly was awful. I was present while 2 other patients escaped and were unaccounted for for 3 days.I broke my hand while in care (my fault) and was told I would need to go back to the ER to have the cast remade when the swelling reduced. I was never brought back. I was denied access to the nursing station for my pain medications by the staff on the ward if it was not convenient for them.Mr. Kujo (I believe that was his name) was adamant that "black people cannot be racist or perpetuate racism" and by proxy that it was okay if I was discriminated against because I'm white. (Thankfully my peers were respectful enough not to do this to me)Staff were inconsistent about who they enforced bedtime rules for. At one point someone was up for an hour and a half past lights out, standing in the doorway yelling, and the response was to either ignore him or yell back. There are flashing lights outside the rooms connected to motion sensors in the rooms, and I was YELLED at to stop moving (restless leg syndrome) because it went off, but another child was yelling and conversing openly with staff at the same time.Staff members routinely listened to my calls home and scolded me if I said anything they didn't like/agree with.Meals were Inadequate and seconds were rarely provided, and we were "prohibited" from trading or giving food away, citing concerns of grooming. It still happened, but only if staff liked you. In the same breath they cited these concerns, they would turn around and gift candy to patients.I will be the first to admit I was no angel. I was there for a reason. But the way they treated us as children is inexcusable. It was unprofessional to the the least, and unethical much of the time. They routinely lied to my parents of they communicated at all. Please, for the sake of your children- DO NOT send them here.
I would rate lower if i could. Staff were physically and mentally abusive
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello, Elliot. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. For us to be more helpful, we would like to learn additional details about what led to this review. Please visit https://laurelheightshospital.com/contact-us/ and provide us with your contact information so we can reach out to you and work toward a resolution. We hope to hear from you soon.
So far I have to say the staff has been able to answer the phone and put my mind at ease about my 14 year old daughter being transported. All documents were sent over via email and I was able to sign with no problems. I spoke with Alanni who was very articulate and energetic over the phone, she answered every question I had concerning visitation, program rules, and what to expect when my daughter arrives. The amount of knowledge and consistent reassurance of the program being offered for my daughter s treatment was Amazing. I have to say Alanni definitely calmed my nerves about the program.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Laquanda. Thank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We greatly value your kind words and will be sure to pass this along to our team. Thank you again and have a great day! 
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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
Inpatient 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Residential Setting
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Adewale Okeleji, MD
Medical Director
Corey Jackson
CEO
Saundra Newsum
HR Director
Mary Moore
Director of Risk Management & Quality Improvement
Christi Mcleod, LMSW
Admissions Director
Marya Marcum-Jones, EdS
Director of Education/Principal
Petruska Bryant-Levert
Therapeutic Foster Care Director
Sonya Rice, MBA
Business Development Director
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
(404) 888-7860 
934 Briarcliff Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
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