Black Bear Lodge

Located in Sautee Nacoochee, GA, Black Bear Lodge offers co-occurring mental health and detox care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.

Care here features levels of care including co-occurring mental health and detox and typical program lengths around 30+ days.

Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-specific therapy, meditation & mindfulness, adventure therapy and mindfulness therapy and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based, personalized treatment, family involvement and experiential, tailored to the individual.

Black Bear Lodge serves men and women, lgbtq+, veterans, pregnant women and executives and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, chronic relapse, benzodiazepines and cocaine.

On-site features include access to nature, fitness center, outdoor lounge, recreation room and gourmet dining.

Black Bear Lodge accepts 24 insurance options, including ITU Funds, Intermountain Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente and MHN, and can help verify your specific benefits.

Ongoing support continues after treatment through outpatient treatment, ability to call a counselor, alumni reunions and recovery retreats.

For details on admissions, availability, and coverage, reach out to Black Bear Lodge or call our 24/7 helpline.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Black Bear Lodge provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Men Men and Women Women LGBTQ+ Veterans Pregnant Women Executives Professionals Mild Disabilities

Start Your Journey — (833) 567-5838

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Black Bear Lodge offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Black Bear Lodge works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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