Promises Atlanta

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Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

We are in-network with many major insurance carriers and accept most PPO insurance carriers. Please call our admissions team for a free insurance benefits check. We’ll work directly with your insurance company to determine your coverage eligibility and maximize the benefits potentially available to you.

Promises Atlanta provides people with substance use disorders and mental health conditions a place to heal and a path to thrive. Located in Dacula, Georgia and serving the greater Atlanta area, care includes medically supervised detox, residential treatment, and step-down support through a partial hospitalization program (PHP), intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient therapy. The program emphasizes rediscovering identity, rebuilding relationships, and creating a future that feels worth protecting.

Add Recovery Skills Into Daily Life

Promises Atlanta uses a standardized curriculum so patients and staff share the same language of recovery. Skills are reinforced in therapy, nursing check-ins, and daily support, helping patients steady emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and practice healthier communication. Treatment may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing (MI), with medical and psychiatric care available when needed.

Recharge in Calm, Inviting Spaces

Promises Atlanta’s residential setting is designed for comfort and routine, with air-conditioned rooms and private or shared lodging options. Daily meals are provided on-site, and shared spaces include bright, spacious lounges for downtime between scheduled activities. A fitness center supports regular movement, while indoor recreation like table tennis and a pool table adds low-key ways to unwind. Outside, shaded seating areas and walking paths create space to reset during the day.

Continue Care with Confidence

Recovery continues after residential treatment through a clear transition plan and step-down care. Promises Atlanta coordinates next steps based on clinical needs and daily responsibilities, which may include PHP, IOP, or outpatient therapy through Promises ALANA. Discharge planning can include relapse-prevention planning, continued mental health care when needed, and connections to community resources. The Rooted alumni community also offers ongoing connection after discharge.

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Highlights from the Center

Highlights

These highlights are provided by and paid for by the center.

  • Holistic Approach

  • Medically Assisted Detox

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Master's and Doctoral Level Therapists

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
1200 Winder Hwy., Dacula, GA 30019 View Map
Part of
network
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Typical Program Length
30 days
Founded in 2025
1 year in business
Occupancy
N/A beds
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +10 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +9 More
How to pay

Insurance Accepted

BlueCross BlueShield
BlueCross BlueShield
All Centers in Georgia
United Healthcare
United Healthcare
All Centers in Georgia
Medicaid
Medicaid(Not Accepted)
Medicare
Medicare(Not Accepted)
Provider's Policy: We are in-network with many major insurance carriers and accept most PPO insurance carriers. Please call our admissions team for a free insurance benefits check. We’ll work directly with your insurance company to determine your coverage eligibility and maximize the benefits potentially available to you.
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Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

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Staff

Meet Your Care Team

Bill Anderson

Bill Anderson

Executive Director

Access 24/7 Nursing and Medical Care
Access 24/7 Nursing and Medical Care
Promises Atlanta provides coordinated medical and psychiatric care alongside addiction treatment, including medication management when needed. A 24/7 nursing team is available during residential care, with monitoring and support day and night. For patients who need a safer start, medically supervised detox manages withdrawal symptoms and stabilizes health before residential programming.
Step Down with ALANA Recovery
Step Down with ALANA Recovery
Promises ALANA offers step-down care through PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy after residential treatment. Programs include individual and group sessions, skills practice, family therapy, and relapse-prevention planning. Scheduling is designed to fit work and home responsibilities while maintaining structure and accountability. Mental health treatment can continue alongside addiction care when both are present.
Include Family Support Early
Include Family Support Early
Family involvement begins soon after admission so loved ones understand treatment expectations and how to reinforce recovery at home. Promises Atlanta offers family therapy and educational programming that addresses communication patterns, boundaries, and relapse warning signs. Monthly webinars led by field experts add practical guidance and allow families to ask questions in a structured setting.
Stay Connected with Rooted Alumni Support
Stay Connected with Rooted Alumni Support
The Rooted alumni community keeps graduates connected through check-ins, meetings, and recovery-focused events after discharge. Alumni can access peer connection, resources, and ongoing encouragement as routines rebuild around work, family life, and community support. Programs may include guest speakers, workshops, and opportunities to reconnect with the broader Promises alumni network over time.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Included
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Not included
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Included
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
Included
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Included
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Not included
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Included
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Included
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Detox

Detox

Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Who We Treat

Men
Women
Men and Women

Men and Women

Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist

1-on-1 Counseling with Clinical Psychologist

Individual counseling with a clinical psychologist provides personalized assessment, therapy, and support for mental health and behavioral concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, tolerating distress, and increasing mindfulness.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy

Group Therapy

Group therapy brings people together in a supportive setting to share experiences, develop skills, and work toward common goals.

Life Skills

Life Skills

Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.

Mindfulness Therapy

Mindfulness Therapy

This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

This is a collaborative counseling approach that helps individuals strengthen motivation and commitment to positive change.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADD and ADHD are neurodevelopmental conditions that affect attention, focus, organization, and impulse control, often impacting daily life, school, work, and relationships.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Codependency

Codependency

Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Gaming

Gaming

Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. They can be habit-forming and may cause drowsiness, memory problems, and dependence.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine use.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Ecstasy

Ecstasy

Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Use of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive opioid that produces feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Its use carries serious risks, including overdose and dependence.

Marijuana

Marijuana

Marijuana is a psychoactive substance derived from cannabis. It can affect mood, memory, coordination, and perception, with varying effects between individuals.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that increases energy and alertness. Repeated use can lead to addiction and significant physical and mental health risks.

Aftercare

Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Private or Shared Rooms

Amenities

Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Gourmet Dining
Outdoor Lounge
Volleyball Court
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

Young Adults Program

Young Adults Program

Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.

Wheelchair Accessible

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Physical Fitness
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Dacula, Georgia, United States.
We are in-network with many major insurance carriers and accept most PPO insurance carriers. Please call our admissions team for a free insurance benefits check. We’ll work directly with your insurance company to determine your coverage eligibility and maximize the benefits potentially available to you.
The typical length is 30 days.
Yes, they offer detox.
Promises Atlanta provides day treatment, detox and more.

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