I am the parent of a former patient of Willingway in Statesboro, GA. This was an awful experience for my daughter. My daughter was there because she was on a drug prescribed by her doctor and she wanted to get off of it. I, as the parent, would call each day to check up on m ...
About Willingway
Willingway is an addiction recovery facility that’s been providing substance use disorder treatment in Statesboro, Georgia for 50 years. Clients can receive services such as outpatient programs and inpatient care. They also feature a specialized program for veterans with substance use disorder.
A Complete Continuum of Care
One of the advantages of this facility is that they feature all levels of care from detox to aftercare. You’ll undergo a pre admission evaluation over the phone with an admission coordinator. The medical staff will review the information you’ve given and determine what addiction recovery services you may need.
The admission coordinator is available to answer your call 24 hours a day and seven days a week. When you’ve been admitted to the facility, additional clinical and medical assessments will be conducted to learn more about your addiction before making a customized treatment plan.
Safe Detoxification From Methadone
Methadone is a drug that’s commonly used to help patients manage their withdrawal symptoms. Unfortunately, sometimes it can be challenging to safely detox patients off of methadone, particularly in cases where an addiction has developed. The staff here will utilize buprenorphine to help slowly taper you off of methadone over a 21 day period.
The medical staff will meet with you daily to determine the proper adjustments that need to be made for an effective withdrawal process. As you slowly taper off the medication, you’ll be able to engage more in treatment programming.
Addiction Recovery Services For Veterans
Willingway offers a specialized addiction recovery program for veterans. It will focus on addressing issues that veterans with substance use disorder often have such as trauma and co occurring mental health diagnoses. Some of the services that are part of this program include gym equipment, an indoor pool, and mindfulness classes.
Statesboro features various areas in town where you can relax and have some fun. A few places worth checking out in town include the Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University and the Center for Wildlife Education.
Facility Overview
50 Number of Available Beds
31 - 60 Avg Length of Stay in Days
$440 Avg Cost per Day
Latest Reviews
Cheryl
Reviewed on 05/27/2025
I am the parent of a former patient of Willingway in Statesboro, GA. This was an awful experience for my daughter. My daughter was there because she was on a drug prescribed by her doctor and she wanted to get off of it. I, as the parent, would call each day to check up on my daughter's progress. I was lied to every day. I was told things like, "She (meaning my daughter) said that she liked being here and knew it was the best things that she has ever done." My daughter was pinned against the wall by an older male adult and made to try to kiss the man while he said vile things to her. She told the nurses but was told that he had done this before and she just needed to stay away from him. Nothing happened to him at all. She completed an incident form but I think it was destroyed by the nurses. When she asked for a copy, they told her that she could not have a copy. This was just a way for them to destroy it and say she never completed one. My daughter and other patients told the nurses that a male patient had threatened to kill himself so they needed to watch him. They put him in his room behind a closed door and the nurse was supposed to sit outside the door and check on him throughout the night but she fell asleep and he committed suicide in his room behind the closed door. The next day, the execs of Willingway paid a visit to the facility but the nurses would not let any of the patients talk to any of them. My daughter was treated badly, lied to, cursed at and treated roughly on a daily basis. I was also lied to on a daily basis. This will sound strange but fortunately, my daughter got a serious UTI and a nurse just dropped her off at the ER in Statesboro. She saw a phone, ran to it and call us (her parents). She was hysterical and her dad came to get her. The nurses are very mean and curse daily at the patients. This was a harrowing experience for my daughter. There are none of the advertised amenities at this place.
This experience has literally changed my life.I have the tools to be successful and dealt with my past demons.The staff from the front/back office, housekeeping, dining services, counselors, techs, and medical teams were caring/empathetic.You get out of it what you put into it! I couldn't stand another day the way I was.Thank you to everyone at the facility.
Response from the owner1 month ago
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share such kind feedback. Thank you!
I went through the program here about five years ago and learned alot....that experience includied the presence of a much better clientele along with capable counselors. I was just released from my visit here 2 days ago When I arrived, I was hoping it was as solid as it was five years ago. It was not. Most of the clients could can not read on a high school level. Willingway Hosipital is slowly falling apart from the inside out deomonstrated by the deterioration the actual building e.g. inside and out to the counselors and front office. I am an attorney but I do not brag or demonstrate narcissism with my last comment. I plan to hire a contract/negligence lawyer to investigate this corporation. With that investigation comes depositions with Summitt corporation officers and clinical staff at Willingway. But.discovery (collection of evidence) doesn't stop there as long as a plaintiff waives HIPPA. All records of.patients who join this civil action shall eventually be produduced. Every employee of this center who has come in contact with the plaintiffs in this case will be heavily scrutizinized. This facility must be renovated in order to provide adequate treatment. The original founders of the center...the Mooneys would be disgusted as to what it has become.
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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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Willingway’s intensive Outpatient Program offers another level of care for the treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. The program is designed for individuals in a stage of chemical dependency that may not require treatment in an inpatient setting but want to achieve sobriety in a less-intensive, confidential setting. The program can also benefit patients who have completed inpatient treatment but who need continued care to make the transition more smoothly back to the home environment.
Inpatient Inpatient rehabs feature intensive clinical supervision and a highly structured and supportive environment, meaning they are especially well suited for clients in early recovery and those at risk of relapse. Clients reside at the treatment facility and engage in various therapeutic sessions throughout the day, including addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Many programs also offer evidence-based complementary therapies, such as meditation and massage.
Intensive Outpatient Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Aftercare Support 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 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).
Sober Living Homes Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
Intervention Services Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
Partial 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.
24-Hour Clinical Care At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Medically Assisted Detox Detoxification is the most intensive level of care Willingway provides. This includes comfortable detoxification by qualified, specialty trained addiction medicine physicians. Willingway’s tenured team of addiction professionals will work with individuals to achieve a true mental/physical health baseline. For over 40 years, Willingway has provided the safest and most consistent method of medical intervention available. Accredited by the Joint Commission (JCAHO) continuously since 1974, Willingway is licensed as a specialty hospital with a high level of medical sophistication and addiction medicine physicians on staff. This makes Willingway ideal for complicated cases such as high level methadone addiction and other difficult detoxifications. Detoxification usually precedes inpatient treatment
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.
Willingway’s experienced medical staff addresses the occurrence of dual diagnosis by assessing the alcohol and drug history, mental health diagnosis, and family of origin heredity/history. During the intensive inpatient program, the focus is to help patients establish a true mental health and chemical free baseline. This approach allows patients and clinical staff the opportunity to more accurately partner with one another in understanding their mental health and substance abuse issues.
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.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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.
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
While cognitive behavioral therapy in Georgia is unique for each person, this therapy follows a standard structure that has proven effective. Clients first learn about their substance use disorder, then learn and practice techniques such as coping, stress management, and resilience to change their thought and behavior patterns.
While each person is unique, the typical length for dialectical behavior therapy is six months to a year. You'll attend weekly hour long individual sessions with your therapist, as well as weekly group sessions. Homework between sessions often includes keeping a diary to track your emotions and behaviors. Your therapist uses this diary to guide the focus of each session.
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.
During rehab in Georgia, you may engage in motivational interviewing. This typically lasts one to two sessions and is designed to address any ambivalence you have toward change. It helps you explore your current situation and motivations and commit to making changes for the future.
In trauma therapy, you address the emotional and psychological effects of traumatic events in your life. Your therapist provides you with the tools you need to process those memories and reduce the symptoms. This helps improve your overall mental health and functioning.
Eye Movement Desensitization And ReprocessingThe four-day Willingway Family Workshop participants will learn how to initiate positive changes in their lives, which will encourage healing and a foundation for the recovery process. They will gain an understanding of how accepting too much responsibility for the addict/alcoholic has not only caused pain and chaos in their own lives, but can be a barrier to their loved one’s recovery.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
David Gerber
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Vance Raham
Medical Director
Tracie Smith
Director of Clinical Services
Mat Young
Director of Human Resources
Mylene Sutton
Director of Nursing
Mark Platt
Business Office Director
Ashley Faulkenberry
Director of Business Development
Cindy Taylor
Director of Utilization Review
Accreditations
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
LegitScript has reviewed Willingway as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.
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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
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
Accreditation Number: 3346
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
Member ID: 11216
Contact Information
(888) 994-7970 
311 Jones Mill Road
Statesboro, GA 30458
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