Serving the Decatur, GA area, STAND offers co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care designed around each client's needs and stage of recovery.
The program offers levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Treatment draws on evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and online therapy, tailored to the individual.
The program serves men, women, older adults, young adults and veterans and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Bright Health, CareFirst, Carelon Behavioral Health and Cigna, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Aftercare options include continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting STAND, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
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 STAND provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)