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Laurelwood | Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility

200 Wisteria Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501
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Northeast Georgia Medical Center - NGMC - Laurelwood GA 30501

About Laurelwood | Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility

Laurelwood is an inpatient behavioral health facility in Gainesville, Georgia offering psychiatric care and substance use treatment for adolescents and adults.

The program provides multiple levels of care including inpatient services and psychiatric detoxification as well as partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) all supported by a multidisciplinary team.

Located on a peaceful campus Laurelwood is known for customized treatment plans and 24 hour physician led care.

What kinds of treatment does Laurelwood offer?

Laurelwood provides inpatient psychiatric services, substance abuse treatment, and outpatient intensive services including a psychiatric detoxification unit with 24 hour medical monitoring for alcohol and opiates, benzodiazepines, and other substances.

Care includes counseling plus art and music, recreation therapy, medication management, and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT).

Who can get help here?

Laurelwood serves both adolescents and adults facing mental health issues, substance use, and co-occurring conditions such as depression and anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychosis.

The facility also offers a specialized Military Service Program for active duty members and veterans and one of the only eating disorder programs in Georgia.

Where is Laurelwood located?

Laurelwood is on the campus of Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville at 200 Wisteria Drive. The peaceful campus includes an outdoor courtyard for therapeutic activities and relaxation.

Facility Overview

Bed icon 54
Number of Available Beds

Latest Reviews

TS Dawson
2 weeks ago on Google
5
BEST HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE EVER, BUT NOT FOR WHAT YOU MIGHT THINK...My father-in-law is there right now having undergone heart surgery. My mother-in-law is understanably a little spent and lost her purse at the hospital cafeteria today. She and my husband searcher everywhere they could think of to find it. Trying to help, I called the hospital and was assisted by Jason, the security supervisor on shift. I asked if they had cameras in the cafeteria and gave him the time my MIL and husband were there, where they sat and all the details I had. He watched the video from the time I gave him, found them and then found the purse. JASON really went above and beyond to help locate and return the purse. Great customer service and investigative skills. When folks are already struggling with heathcare of loved ones sometimesbthey just need a little extra and Jason came through with the extra for our family today. Thank you again, sir!
Charles
2 weeks ago on Google
5
I had a wonderful experience at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Every single healthcare worker I interacted with was incredibly kind, attentive, and professional. From the nurses and doctors to the support staff, the level of care was outstanding. Thank you all for everything you do!
Maria Ibarra
4 weeks ago on Google
5
Gracias a todo el personal que me asistieron en mi cirugĂ­a de dĂ­a 15 de julio recepciĂłn enfermeras anestesiĂłlogo y Doctor Parker B Long.
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Laurelwood | Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility 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.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

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.

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

Outpatient rehab enables clients to receive addiction treatment while continuing to work and reside at home. Many programs offer evening, night, and weekend services so that clients may receive treatment on their own schedule. Outpatient treatment modalities typically include addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and/or medication assisted treatment (MAT). Many programs also provide step-down care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and standard outpatient services, to align with clients' evolving needs.

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.

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 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 and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fitness therapy blends exercise with psychotherapy for a fun, inspiring, and effective way of treating addiction and other issues. By incorporating movement into counseling sessions, clients become more empowered, motivated, and goal-oriented, all while strengthening their bodies and becoming more flexible. Fitness Therapy is usually used to complement a course of treatment (inpatient or outpatient) to make it even more successful. Increasing the connection between a patient’s mind and body helps both with healing as well as in creating new, healthy habits.

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.

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.

Amenities

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  • private iconPrivate Setting
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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Daniel Tuffy, MBA, FACHE, CMPE

President and CAO

Bedri Yusuf, MD, MBA, FACP, SFHM

Chief Physician Executive

Bobby Norris, MBA-HC

VP of Operations

Steven Rubin, MBA

VP of Strategic Operations

Katrina Bailey, RN, BSN, MBA-HC

Administrative Director of Outpatient Neurosciences and Interventional Pain Medicine

Nicholas Benton, MHA, CPRP

Executive Director of Physician Eterprise Services

Todd Blackburn, MBA

Administrative Director of Primary Care

Lisa Hernandez

Executive Director, Physician Services Revenue Cycle

Lee Hix, MBA, EMT-I

Director, Ambulatory Academic Medicine

Kelsey Keith, BSPH, PCMH CEC

Director of Population Health

Tammy Soles, MSN, RN, CNL, NEA-BC

Director of Clinical Care and Staff Development

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

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Georgia

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Contact Information

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200 Wisteria Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501

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Reviews of Laurelwood | Inpatient Behavioral Health Facility

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I am writing to you today to share my immense gratitude for the extraordinary care my ex-husband, , recently received from your staff with his admission to the ER to his transition into Laurelwood and unto discharge. As a nurse of 45 years who began my own career in a psy ... Read More

Doria A S.
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3.01 (1026 reviews)
Lori Griffith
2 days ago
1

We have been waiting at the ER for 8 hours to be seen. We were advised by my husband's doctor's office to come here for a scan and workup to ensure his surgical area is not infected. My husband has been sitting in these uncomfortable chairs in pain waiting on the scan and blood work that he was told was being ordered about 2.5 hours ago. This is completely unacceptable.

Kayleigh Goodsell
2 days ago
3

Overall a good hospital, but I wasn’t exactly thrilled when two young inexperienced looking doctors attempted to reduce my shoulder which even a first year medical student could see was dislocated in a fast track room (which a nurse later said I shouldn’t have been brought to) with zero pain medication, sedation, or even a single X-ray to confirm displacement and look for any damage. One of their emergency room chaplains, Clinton was amazing though, he listened and talked to me even though he hasn’t initially been called to the ER for me and brought me crackers and water when I was coming out of sedation (after checking with the nurse that it was okay)

Alexis Lee
6 days ago
5

Gave birth to all of my babies here, just had my 3rd a few days ago.. the L&D stuff who waited on my every need were amazing. I couldn’t ask for better.

Kayla Lemmonds
1 week ago
1

Was seen on Monday 8/24/2026 for chest pains, fluctuating blood pressure, high heart rate, dizziness, blurred vision, and fatigue. I was so severally dehydrated and sick I was taken in by EMS. Arrived to the hospital and they wanted to get me a wheelchair and put me in the waiting area…. “Bc they were so busy” meanwhile all of the staff are in the back standing around talking about their vacations that they just went on. They get me a chair and we get into the waiting room. They triage me and tell me to go back and sit in the waiting room. About 45 mins later they call me back for blood work, I was then taken back to the waiting room. 20 mins go by they take me back for a chest X-ray , then back to the waiting area. 15mins ish later they took me back again for an EKG and then BACK TO THE WAITING ROOM. Around an hour later I was finally given a room …. The NP Joshua we seen was very unprofessional and hella rude telling me my chest didn’t really hurt and basically being dismissive. Needless to say they gave me one bag of fluids for dehydration. Said everything was normal but then had a nurse come in to give me potassium because it was low. After the fluids and potassium I was sent home. Still feeling the same as I arrived. Two days later I was seen at Piedmont Athens Regional. They ran all of the same test and more. Listened to my concerns and did their very best to figure out the issue. They did. NEG Gainesville not only let me leave several dehydrated… but piedmont found I had acute bronchitis, swollen lymph nodes in my chest region making it hard for me to breath and esophageal thickness which was making it hard for me to eat. Bottom line , I was treated like garbage and will NEVER go back to or recommend this ED to ANYONE ELSE EVER!!

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