Address: 1435 Oglethorpe Avenue - Athens, GA 30606
Phone Number: 706-549-7755
Website: http://www.fcsathens.com

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Family Counseling Services of Athens is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Athens, GA (Clarke County). They also provide treatment for non substance related addiction disorder, gambling addiction disorder, and internet use disorder.

They serve DUI/DWI clients only. Family Counseling Services of Athens accepts all age groups and treats both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Family Counseling Services of Athens has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • State Mental Health Department
  • Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
  • Council on Accreditation
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

Family Counseling Services of Athens provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

Family Counseling Services of Athens offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Family Counseling Services of Athens uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Family Counseling Services of Athens offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Family Counseling Services of Athens offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Family Counseling Services of Athens offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Social Skills Development

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Family Counseling Services of Athens offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Family Counseling Services of Athens offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Family Counseling Services of Athens utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Family Counseling Services of Athens screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Family Counseling Services of Athens has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling