ABHS - Elbert County Mental Health Center

Community-Based Behavioral Health Care

The center offers treatment for substance use and mental health conditions in a supportive, community-based setting. As part of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, this not-for-profit provider delivers both outpatient and short-term residential care, ensuring that help is available whether clients need flexible support or 24-hour stabilization.

Substance Use Treatment and Detox

The center provides detox services for a wide range of substances, including alcohol and opioids. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) can be administered to ease withdrawal and support recovery. Clients can access outpatient programs as well as short-term residential care. Evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma counseling guide treatment.

Care for Mental Health Conditions

In addition to substance use services, the facility supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Group therapy options include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), anxiety and depression groups, and specialized programs for substance use recovery. Integrated care is available for those managing both substance use and mental health conditions, with individualized plans built to address multiple needs.

Trauma-Informed Services and Family Togetherness

The center provides targeted support for pregnant and postpartum clients, as well as individuals who have experienced trauma. Residential beds for clients’ children help reduce barriers for parents seeking care and help keep families together. By addressing both clinical needs and practical challenges, the facility works to make recovery more accessible.

Recovery Supports and Aftercare

Case management includes recovery coaching, peer mentoring, employment counseling, and access to social services as needed. Clients also receive naloxone education and follow-up care after discharge to reduce relapse risk and strengthen long-term recovery. Housing assistance, community-based skills development, and peer support opportunities are also available.

Accessible and Affordable Services

The center makes care attainable for individuals and families regardless of financial situation. A sliding fee scale is offered, and payment assistance can be arranged based on income and need. No one is turned away during a crisis due to inability to pay. The center also provides transportation support, on-site financial counseling, and flexible scheduling options.