Teen Substance Abuse Resource Guide

Narcotics Anonymous Local Support Groups

Narcotics Anonymous- is a support group for men and women with whom drugs have become a major problem.

• Saint Columbia Episcopal Church

       939 James Burgess Road

       Suwanee, GA 30024

       Meetings are held on Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sunday at 7pm

• Saint Brendan’s Catholic Church

       4633 Shiloh Road

       Cumming, GA 30040

       Meetings are held on Tue and Wed at 6:30pm

• John’s Creek United Methodist Church

       11180 Medlock Bridge Road

       Johns Creek, GA 30097

       Meetings are held on Mon and Tue at 7:30pm

• Bethel United Methodist Church

       100 Lumpkin Campground Road South

       Dawsonville, GA 30534

       Meetings are held on Sun at 7pm; Sat at 8pm; Mon at 12pm, and Wed at 8:15pm

• First United Methodist Church

       73 Cumming Street

       Alpharetta, GA 30009

       (Located at the Vaughn House behind the church)

       Meetings are held on Friday at 8pm

• Laurelwood Treatment Center

       200 Wisteria Drive

       Gainesville, GA 30501

       Meetings are held on Wednesday and Friday at 8pm

• Summit Ridge Hospital

       250 Scenic Highway

       Lawrenceville, GA 30046

       Meetings are held on Monday at 8pm and Wednesday at 7:30pm

Alcoholics Anonymous

• The Cumming Group

       432 Canton Road

      Cumming, GA 30040

      Meetings are held on Sunday at 6:30 pm

Parent Support Groups

• Parent Recovery Network- is an anonymous support group for parents of kids struggling with substance abuse. Creekside Church--673 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041. Meetings are held every Thursday from 7-8:30 in Room 205

• Al-Anon/Alteen Support Groups- an anonymous support group for family and friends of alcoholics.

Drug Treatment Facilities

• 3D Life- 3D Life is a 10 month residential drug treatment program for young men. It is a faith based organization serving young men ages 14-20.  They do not accept private insurance and the cost is based on the family’s annual income which can range from $600-$3,000/per month. They are located in Gainesville and here is the link for more information: http://threedimensionallife.com/Three_Dimensional_Life/Home.html

• No Longer Bound- A 12-month long inpatient program. They do not accept private insurance and participants are required to write an admission’s essay about why they need rehab.

       http://nolongerbound.com/

• Talbott Recovery and Addiction- They have a young adult addiction program. Most private insurances are accepted. Please contact (800) 742-9317 to schedule an assessment.

       https://talbottcampus.com

• The Hartmann Residential Treatment Facility- Young adult treatment facility located in Marietta. They accept private insurance. They require a minimum of 6 month stay. Please contact for more information. (770) 422-0202

• Celebrate Freedom- A faith-based outpatient approach to addiction, abuse and disorders. 22 week class that meets one night per week. 18 and over only. The program is free.  Please contact for more information. (770) 886-9505

• Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center- A residential drug treatment and detox program. They only accept private insurance and the average length of the program is 30-45 days. Please contact for more information. (855) 600-9144

• The Insight Program Substance Abuse- Substance abuse treatment program that offers 8-12 week intensive outpatient program for teens, a 9 week outpatient program and a residential program. Age 13-25. They are out of network for most insurance plans. Please contact for more information (770) 740-8696 http://theinsightprogram.com

• Lakeview Behavioral Health- an adolescent partial hospitalization program and intensive outpatient program. Age: 10-17 but will accept younger on a case-by-case basis. Most private insurance is accepted. Please contact for more information. (678) 713-2300 http://www.lakeviewbehavioralhealth.com

• SummitRidge- provides psychiatric and substance use disorder treatment to teens, adults and older adults. Our inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs offer a variety of individualized treatment option to help you or someone you love. (678) 442-5858 summitridgehospital.net

• Laurelwood- provides inpatient hospitalization. This service is designed to provide continuous treatment for individuals with acute psychiatric or substance abuse problems. Each patient will see a psychiatrist daily and all supportive therapy, nursing, and medical care is provided under the supervision of the psychiatrist. The average length of stay in our Inpatient Hospitalization program is 3 – 5 days.

       (770) 219-3800 www.nghs.com/treatment-options

• Crescent Pines Hospital- provides inpatient and outpatient services. Adolescent partial hospitalization- is designed to meet the needs of teens, ages of 13-18, and experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues that impact their daily functioning. Adolescent Intensive Outpatient- Our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program is typically a 3 day a week program, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  This structured program allows for the individual to receive treatment on an outpatient basis while alternating school. Programming includes group therapy, individual therapy, activity therapy and family therapy.  (770) 474-8888 crescentpineshospital.com

• Ridgeview Hospital- Young Adult Addiction Servicesoffers a well-integrated continuum of care for young adults ages 18-26 with addiction or dual diagnosis disorders. Ridgeview Institute Smyrna’s program offers a broad spectrum of specialty groups and services, and the 12-step programs of recovery. This unique approach addresses addiction and its associated problems in a comprehensive, yet individualized manner. (844) 350-8800 http://ridgeviewinstitute.com

• Georgia Crisis- a great resources that are familiar with many facilities in Georgia and can offer recommendations according to your insurance, their number is 1-800-715-4225 and link is https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/access-services.

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