Address: 2841 North Paterson Street - Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone Number: 229-316-2965
Website: http://www.northflorida.va.gov

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

North Florida/South Georgia is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Valdosta, GA (Lowndes County).

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

North Florida/South Georgia SATT/VA Health System 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
  • Hospital Licensing Authority
  • The Joint Commision
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance

Addiction Treatment Setting

North Florida/South Georgia provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Computerized Treatment/Telemedicine
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

North Florida/South Georgia offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Naltrexone used in Treatment

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

North Florida/South Georgia uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (CampralĀ®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (VivitrolĀ®)

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

North Florida/South Georgia 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
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

North Florida/South Georgia offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

North Florida/South Georgia offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

North Florida/South Georgia offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

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

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

North Florida/South Georgia offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

North Florida/South Georgia offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

North Florida/South Georgia utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

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

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

North Florida/South Georgia screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

North Florida/South Georgia has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling