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Serenity Behavioral Health Systems

Augusta, GA

SAMHSA Verified IOP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Adolescent · Teen Young Adults

IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Augusta, GA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Serenity Behavioral Health Systems

  • IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Augusta, GA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Serenity Behavioral Health Systems

Located near Augusta, the center helps people of all ages with mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities. Their mission is to provide high-quality care in a respectful, caring, and professional way. The center offers different levels of care, including outpatient, mobile, and telehealth services. A standout feature is their strong focus on personalized support through teamwork and access to immediate medication at their onsite pharmacy.
Serenity uses trusted therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to help clients build better lives. Their team includes counselors, nurses, and psychiatrists who work closely together. Clients receive individual and group counseling, and their medical team stays involved to provide ongoing support and treatment.
Serenity offers safe, welcoming spaces where clients can focus on recovery. Living areas include personal and shared spaces designed for comfort. Healthy meals are provided, and daily activities support healing and growth. Youth also receive in-school counseling through the Georgia Apex Program, offering more ways to stay on track with care.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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

Serenity Behavioral Health Systems at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

IOP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment

Therapy approaches

Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Adults

Special populations

Adolescents, Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders

Medications used

Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medication for mental disorders, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Recovery support services

Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

3421 Mike Padgett Hwy., Augusta, GA 30906

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Facility direct line

(706) 432-4800

Photos

Serenity Behavioral Health Systems — photo

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Serenity Behavioral Health Systems accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Serenity Behavioral Health Systems accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific GA Medicaid plan. Call (706) 432-4800 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Serenity Behavioral Health Systems offer?
This facility offers: IOP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Serenity Behavioral Health Systems have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adolescents, Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
What therapy methods does Serenity Behavioral Health Systems use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling.
How do I start treatment at Serenity Behavioral Health Systems?
Call the facility directly at (706) 432-4800 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: June 2026. Editorial policy.

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