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Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services

Milledgeville, GA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient PHP Dual Dx

Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx center · in Milledgeville, GA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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About Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services

The Oconee Center Behavioral Health Services Addictive Disease Services offers a substance abuse treatment program for adults 18 and older. They use a holistic, 12-Step system, creating personalized recovery plans. Clients are assigned a level of care based on their needs, with a treatment plan approved by a clinical doctor within 30 days of admission. This program aims to help individuals overcome substance dependence.
The center's approach involves individual, family, and group counseling, along with training sessions. These therapies help clients develop a strong recovery plan and learn healthy coping skills. The goal is to equip individuals with the tools needed to prevent relapse and achieve lasting independence from substance use, promoting overall well-being.
The Oconee Center provides unique support like temporary housing through the hope house and recovery house. They also offer transitional housing and services to connect clients to permanent, stable housing. Additionally, the addictive diseases intensive outpatient program (SAIOP) and addictive diseases support services (ADSS) provide specialized relapse prevention and skill-building.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

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 · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Regular outpatient treatment, Long-term residential, Short-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

900 Barrows Ferry Road, Milledgeville, GA 31061

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Facility direct line

(478) 445-5518

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific GA Medicaid plan. Call (478) 445-5518 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Regular outpatient treatment, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Active duty military, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Community reinforcement plus vouchers, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Oconee Center Behav Health Servs Addictive Disease Services?
Call the facility directly at (478) 445-5518 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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