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Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services

Savannah, GA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Savannah, GA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves seniors.

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About Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services

Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services, Inc. (ABCS) offers licensed, court-approved counseling programs throughout Northwest Indiana. The center serves individuals aged 17 and older who are facing charges related to Operating While Intoxicated/Driving Under the Influence (OWI/DUI), substance abuse, anger management, and possession offenses. Services are available in English, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, and Polish to support a diverse client base.
ABCS accepts referrals from courts, probation officers, and attorneys, including for clients with out-of-state cases. Services include individual and group counseling, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), and a Minor in Possession Program for youth ages 15 to 20. Programs are tailored to each person's legal situation and recovery goals, utilizing evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and structured anger management classes to promote healthy behavior, reduce relapse risk, and support lasting change.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. state government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Nicotine replacement, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
State government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicaid; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

2121 East Derenne Avenue, Savannah, GA 31406

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Facility direct line

219-756-3791

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific GA Medicaid plan. Call 219-756-3791 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Addiction and Behavioral Counseling Services?
Call the facility directly at 219-756-3791 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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