Located just outside Atlanta, Southern Live Oak Wellness offers high-quality mental health treatment for individuals facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, trauma, and substance use challenges. They provide
residential treatment, day treatment, intensive
outpatient programs (
IOP), and an LGBTQ+ group track, meeting clients where they are in their recovery journey.
Their intimate, 8-bed facility offers privacy and personalized care, with most clients residing in upscale apartments shared with a roommate. Treatment lasts an average of 4 to 6 weeks, incorporating evidence-based and
holistic therapies like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), animal-assisted therapy, and red light therapy.
Additional offerings, including life skills training, fitness, and job readiness, help clients build a foundation for long-term recovery. Outpatient clients can access a therapeutic living home with amenities like a pool, fitness center, and movie theater.
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 Southern Live Oak Wellness provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)