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Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus

Atlanta, GA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx

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

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About Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus for adolescents ages 14-17 is part of a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization. Skyland Trail treats each client as an individual and creates evidence-based, tailored treatment plans that include a holistic approach to care. In a classroom setting, they educate their clients about their mental illness and teach strategies that can be used to prevent relapse and cope with stress. Located 13 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, Skyland J. Rex Fuqua Campus offers residential treatment to teens throughout the Atlanta area. Skyland Trail is in-network with most major private insurance plans and offers financial aid to reduce private pay costs for eligible families.
Residential clients at Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus, clients enjoy private rooms and bathrooms. The campus features indoor comfortable dining and lounge areas, naturally lit common spaces, an area dedicated to school work, gardens, and outdoor recreation areas. Licensed nurses and residential staff are on site 24 hours a day. Clients in both residential and day treatment programs participate in school work either in cooperation with their existing school or through ADVANTAGES Digital Learning Solutions, with 2.5 hours dedicated to academic support each day.
Each week includes individual sessions with a psychiatrist and therapist, group therapy, skills practice, peer support, personal fitness and sports, yoga, and expressive therapies like art and music. Clients and their families participate in required family therapy weekly via video, with an additional family program focusing on psychoeducation and support for caretakers. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) tracks help clients with a variety of concerns including anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, and self-harm. Clients participate in additional groups based on Ecological Systems Theory and substance use. Individualized treatment also includes psychological testing and may include trauma-specific prolonged exposure (PE) therapy. Clients typically stay 8-12 weeks before stepping down to day treatment.
Day treatment typically lasts 4-6 weeks, with clients arriving between 8:15 AM and 8:45 AM Monday through Friday and leaving at 3 PM. Clients are not allowed to drive themselves to treatment. Typically, this is a continuation of care from residential treatment, but clients can admit directly to this program when appropriate. Treatment usually lasts an additional 4 weeks for clients who admit directly to day treatment.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private non-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
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, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Aripiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation + 1 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
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 military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1961 North Druid Hills Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

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Facility direct line

(866) 504-4966

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (866) 504-4966 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 Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx. 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 Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus 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, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Skyland Trail J. Rex Fuqua Campus?
Call the facility directly at (866) 504-4966 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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