Facing Drug or Alcohol Problems? Help Is Here

Millions nationwide quietly battle drug and alcohol challenges. Asking for support is a life-changing step. In the Atlanta area, our friendly evaluation clinicians provide private, thorough substance abuse assessments to understand your needs and create a custom path to recovery.

Our experienced therapists use validated assessments in a safe space so you can open up about your concerns. We explore medical history, emotional well-being, daily habits, and substance use patterns—then recommend a plan that aligns with your goals.

Why an assessment matters You get clarity and direction of your situation and empowers you to make decisive next steps.

Book Your Assessment: (404) 333-8301

Inside the Assessment Process

Matching Care to Your Needs

With standardized placement criteria, your plan may include one or more of the following levels of care:

• Detoxification: Comfort-focused support for acute withdrawal.
• Residential Treatment: Intensive therapeutic environment.
• Partial Hospitalization (PHP): Multi-hour programming without overnight stay.
• Structured Outpatient: Several sessions weekly to sustain progress.
• Outpatient Therapy: Ongoing support alongside life and work.
• Alumni Services: Accountability for long-term success.

What Evidence-Based Care Looks Like

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for coping skills.
• Motivational Interviewing for readiness.
• DBT-Informed Skills for tolerance.
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) based on need.
• Family & Couples Work to build support.
• Relapse Prevention and aftercare planning.

What Happens After the Evaluation

1. Clinical Summary: Clear explanation of risk factors and protective factors.
2. Care Map: Sequenced recommendations (MAT).
3. Warm Handoffs: Scheduling with vetted programs and providers.
4. Adjustments: Tweaks based on response.
5. Aftercare & Relapse Prevention: Concrete steps for cravings and skills refreshers.

Making Care Attainable

We help review options and discuss self-pay so financial concerns don’t block care. Flexible scheduling may be available to fit your school commitments.

HIPAA-Compliant Care

Your records are kept confidential and shared only with your authorization, except where required by law (e.g., mandated reporting).

Your Path to Recovery in Atlanta

Metro Atlanta provides many options of evidence-based programs—from safe detox support and one-on-one counseling to peer groups and long-term aftercare. Healing takes time, but with the clear plan and follow-through, lasting sobriety is achievable.

Recognize Red Flags

Look for shifts in mood or behavior, withdrawal from family/friends, and declining work or school performance. If you notice these, seek support and contact a professional.

• Recovery providers & meetings
• Specialists & psychiatric support
• Nonprofits & navigation teams

Immediate Help: If there’s immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

FAQs

Assessment timing

Most visits run about an hour, depending on history.

Can I bring a support person?

With your consent, we can include family for portions of the visit.

Detox decisions

If withdrawal risks exist, we’ll coordinate supervised withdrawal first.

Care navigation

Absolutely, we schedule with trusted programs and support transitions.

"Near Me" Substance Abuse Assessment—Greater Atlanta

A local professional assessment clarifies the extent, identifies co-occurring conditions, and guides you to the right program. It’s private, compassionate, and personalized.

Schedule Today: (404) 333-8301