Athens Area Commencement Center
Address, phone and website
As recorded in the SAMHSA directory. Phone lines and addresses change, so confirm on the facility website before you travel.
| Address | 1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606 · Get directions |
|---|---|
| Phone on record | (706) 546-7355 |
| Website | thecommencementcenter.com |
| Federal listing | FindTreatment.gov, the treatment locator run by SAMHSA |
Where this facility is
Location as recorded in the SAMHSA directory.
About Athens Area Commencement Center
This center aids individuals and families battling drug and alcohol addiction. They provide various care levels, including day treatment (PHP), outpatient detox, and outpatient treatment. Their unique, personalized approach refined since 1978 helps patients get sober without leaving family or work, fostering a strong foundation for lasting recovery. Integrated Therapeutic Strategies Their treatment approach is individualized and based on current science, viewing addiction as a disease. They use proven therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and family therapy. Clients receive tailored care addressing their unique needs, guided through educational and reality-based group sessions towards lasting recovery. Commitment to Lasting Sobriety A key feature is their specialized outpatient detox for alcohol and opioids, allowing sobriety without disrupting daily life. They strongly emphasize the family's vital role in recovery, offering dedicated support. An aftercare program ensures continued assistance after treatment, helping individuals maintain sobriety. This integrated approach supports a healthier future for clients and their loved ones.
Services and programs
Profile as recorded in the SAMHSA Treatment Services Locator. Confirm current availability with the facility.
- Type of Care
- Substance use treatment · Detoxification
- Service Setting
- Outpatient · Outpatient detoxification · Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization · Intensive outpatient treatment · Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment · Regular outpatient treatment
- Opioid Medications used in Treatment
- Buprenorphine used in Treatment · Naltrexone used in Treatment
- External Opioid Medications Source
- Other contracted prescribing entity · No formal relationship with prescribing entity
- Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere · This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
- External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- In-network prescribing entity · Other contracted prescribing entity · No formal relationship with prescribing entity
- Type of Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine detoxification · Prescribes buprenorphine · Prescribes naltrexone · Relapse prevention with naltrexone · Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere · Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification · Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
- Pharmacotherapies
- Disulfiram · Buprenorphine with naloxone · Buprenorphine without naloxone · Naltrexone (oral) · Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) · Clonidine · Nicotine replacement · Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
- Treatment Approaches
- Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Motivational interviewing · Matrix Model · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · 12-step facilitation
- Facility Operation
- Private for-profit organization
- License/Certification/Accreditation
- State Substance use treatment agency · State department of health · Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
- Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Payment and insurance at Athens Area Commencement Center
| Payment type | In the SAMHSA profile |
|---|---|
| Medicaid | Not listed |
| Medicare | Not listed |
| Private health insurance | Listed |
| Military insurance (TRICARE) | Not listed |
| State-financed plan other than Medicaid | Listed |
| Cash or self-payment | Listed |
Full payment list on record
Private health insurance, Cash or self-payment and State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid.
“Listed” means the facility reported that payment type to SAMHSA. It does not mean your plan is in network, so ask before the first visit. Marketplace plans must cover substance use treatment as an essential health benefit: HealthCare.gov.
How this program compares in Georgia
Athens Area Commencement Center lists 7 of the 17 services and payment options we track. The least common of them in Georgia is detox (medical withdrawal): 65 of 330 programs list it.
| Listed by this facility | Georgia programs that list it |
|---|---|
| Detox (medical withdrawal) | 65 of 330 programs (20%) |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 81 of 330 programs (25%) |
| Partial hospitalization or day treatment | 90 of 330 programs (27%) |
| Outpatient medication treatment for opioid use | 102 of 330 programs (31%) |
| CARF accreditation | 107 of 330 programs (32%) |
| Accepts private health insurance | 241 of 330 programs (73%) |
| Outpatient treatment | 288 of 330 programs (87%) |
Our count, October 9, 2026. We read the SAMHSA service profile of every Georgia program in the directory: 330 of 417 have one. A program is counted when the service appears in its profile word for word. All Georgia programs.
Common questions about Athens Area Commencement Center
Answers come from this facility’s record in the SAMHSA directory. Where the record is silent, there is no answer here.
Where is Athens Area Commencement Center located?
Athens Area Commencement Center is at 1175 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA 30606. This is the address on record in the federal SAMHSA directory.
What treatment does Athens Area Commencement Center provide?
Type of care on record: Substance use treatment and Detoxification. Settings on record: Outpatient, Outpatient detoxification, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment and Regular outpatient treatment.
Does Athens Area Commencement Center offer methadone or buprenorphine?
Yes. Opioid treatment on record: Buprenorphine detoxification, Prescribes buprenorphine, Prescribes naltrexone, Relapse prevention with naltrexone, Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere, Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification and Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization. Read how opioid treatment works.
Does Athens Area Commencement Center offer detox?
Yes. Detox is listed in the profile (outpatient). Substances on record: Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines detoxification, Opioids detoxification and Medication routinely used during detoxification. What to expect: medical detox.
Does Athens Area Commencement Center accept Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance?
In the SAMHSA profile: Medicaid is not listed, Medicare is not listed and private health insurance is listed. The payment table has the full list. Plans differ, so ask the facility whether it is in your network. Our insurance guides explain what to ask.
Who does Athens Area Commencement Center treat?
Age groups accepted: Children/Adolescents. Sex accepted: Female and Male. Programs or groups on record: Adolescents, Adult women, Adult men and Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Is Athens Area Commencement Center licensed or accredited?
The profile lists: State Substance use treatment agency, State department of health and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Operated as: Private for-profit organization.
How do I contact Athens Area Commencement Center?
The phone on record is (706) 546-7355. Website: thecommencementcenter.com. Pathway Recovery is a directory and does not answer calls for this facility.
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