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Riverdale, Georgia, United States
Riverwoods Behavioral Health
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1-on-1 Counseling
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Holistic Approach
Trauma-Informed Care
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About Riverwoods Behavioral Health
Riverwoods Behavioral Health delivers compassionate care for teens, adults, and seniors with mental health and substance use concerns. Located just outside Atlanta, the hospital offers both inpatient and outpatient programs, guiding each individual from their first visit through personalized treatment plans to address their needs and support them on a path to recovery. For those struggling with addiction, starting with detox followed by residential care can provide stability.
Discover Proven Methods That Inspire Growth
Riverwoods uses an evidence-based approach to mental health and substance use concerns. Clients can find support through proven modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strengths-based counseling, psychoeducation, expressive therapy, and creative outlets such as art, music, and recreational therapies. These methods are thoughtfully integrated into individual, group, or family sessions to promote healing on every level. Relapse prevention planning is incorporated into treatment to help clients maintain long-term recovery.
Recharge in Spaces Designed for Healing
At Riverwoods Behavioral Health, shared accommodations offer both comfort and a built-in sense of community, helping clients feel supported throughout their stay. Their campus offers thoughtfully designed spaces for both recreation and renewal, including a fitness center, full-court gym, and a spacious courtyard with a gazebo. The campus offers a peaceful space for reflection, all while remaining conveniently close to nearby cities.
Reintegrate Confidently with Guided Support
Riverwoods understands that recovery is on-going, and they work to equip clients with the tools necessary for lifelong healing. To support clients after discharge, the hospital is now offering aftercare group sessions to carefully guide clients through the reintegration process. These groups are offered at no cost and are open to current and former clients. Those following the 12-step model can also attend weekly on-site meetings.
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Provider's Policy:Please call our admissions team for more information on insurance coverage. A knowledgeable member of our team can answer any financial questions you might have, and they can also reach out directly to your insurance carrier to verify and maximize your benefits. This service is free and puts you under no obligation to choose our programming.
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Support Teen Growth Through Thoughtful Care
Riverwoods is committed to delivering exceptional care to teens facing mental health and substance use challenges. From the start of treatment, each teen receives a personalized workbook filled with daily tools and reflective exercises to guide their healing journey. Through this process, they build essential skills in coping, creative expression, and healthy relationship development.
Promote Well-Being with Senior-Specific Treatment
At Riverwoods, adults 65 and older receive specialized care through a dedicated crisis stabilization program designed to meet their needs. Recognizing that some clients may face greater challenges with daily tasks, the unit offers a higher staff-to-client ratio to ensure attentive support. Every client participates in both group and individual therapy, fostering stability and connection.
Adapt Treatment to Evolving Needs and Goals
Riverwoods knows that each client seeking treatment has unique needs, goals, and strengths. Their expert staff works to create individualized treatment plans that honor these needs. From the moment someone arrives, they receive a thorough evaluation, and as treatment evolves, their care is thoughtfully adjusted to ensure continued support and progress.
Experience Care That Eases the Transition
Riverwoods offers a safe, supportive detox program for adolescents, adults, and seniors beginning recovery from addiction. With 24/7 medical supervision, therapeutic support, and a seamless transition into further treatment, clients can take their first step toward lasting healing in a secure, compassionate environment designed to ease discomfort and build confidence in the recovery process.
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Center Overview
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
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.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Treatment
Specializations
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Treatment Services
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.
Intensive Inpatient
The highest level of care, medically managed intensive inpatient services provides 24-hour nursing and physician care.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Medical
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Motivational Interviewing
Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.
Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Conditions We Treat
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that causes hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Self-Harm
The act of intentionally harming oneself, also called self-injury, is associated with mental health issues like depression.
Suicidality
With suicidality, a person fantasizes about suicide, or makes a plan to carry it out. This is a serious mental health symptom.
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."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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