Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center

Atlanta, GA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Atlanta, GA · Accepts Private · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center

Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center, in Dunwoody, Georgia, is a residential mental health treatment center treating adults with a range of psychological disorders. Their experienced and professional staff are dedicated to providing comprehensive care in a safe and comfortable environment. Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center uses evidence-based therapies to help their clients understand, grow, and recover. Some of the therapies they use include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), art therapy, and trauma-specific therapies. Their additional services include a family program, alumni program, medication management, and teaching self-care practices and helping clients develop new life skills. Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center accepts most major insurance.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private for-profit organization. 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 · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone + 4 more
Recovery supports: Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team
Facility operation: Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

4594 Barclay Drive, Atlanta, GA 30338

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Facility direct line

(470) 228-4232

Website

dunwoodybehavioralhealthcenter.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (470) 228-4232 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other GA centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential. 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 Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with eating disorders.

What therapy methods does Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior 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 Dunwoody Behavioral Health Center?

Call the facility directly at (470) 228-4232 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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