Alcohol Use and Mental Health Symptoms

Alcohol use can be linked to anxiety, depression, poor sleep, stress, grief, conflict, or shame. Some adults drink to calm their minds, get through the evening, sleep, or avoid emotional pain. Our clinical team reviews drinking patterns, mental health symptoms, relapse risk, and safety needs during assessment. We determine whether outpatient dual-diagnosis treatment is appropriate or whether a higher level of care should be discussed.

Drug Use and Mental Health Symptoms

Drug use can be linked to depression, anxiety, emotional pain, stress, low motivation, or unstable routines. Some people still work, parent, or manage daily life, while others do not see how much their use has increased. Our clinical team reviews substance type, use frequency, symptom patterns, and safety concerns. The assessment identifies the appropriate outpatient level and treatment structure.

Anxiety and Substance Use

Anxiety can push someone toward alcohol or drugs for short‑term relief. Worry, panic, social stress, racing thoughts, or body tension can make substance use harder to stop. Dual diagnosis treatment addresses anxiety symptoms and substance use patterns together. Our clinical team reviews symptoms, triggers, safety needs, and relapse risk before recommending a program.

Depression and Substance Use

Depression can include isolation, low energy, poor sleep, shame, and loss of motivation. Alcohol or drug use can make those patterns harder to manage safely. Our clinical team reviews mood symptoms, substance use, daily routines, and treatment history during assessment. Treatment may include therapy, group therapy, mindfulness skills, and relapse prevention. After assessment, PHP, IOP, OP, or Virtual IOP can be discussed.

Stress, Trauma Symptoms, and Relapse Patterns

Stress, conflict, memories, pressure, and emotional intensity can raise relapse risk. Some adults use alcohol or drugs when these symptoms become hard to manage alone. Our clinical team reviews trauma symptoms, stress patterns, cravings, and safety concerns during intake. If outpatient treatment is appropriate, therapy focuses on triggers and safer responses.

Signs You May Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Dual diagnosis treatment may be appropriate when alcohol or drug use and mental health symptoms occur together. A clinical assessment helps identify whether outpatient treatment is safe and appropriate.

You may need dual diagnosis treatment if:

You use alcohol or drugs after anxiety, stress, or low mood increases.
You return to substance use after trying to stop.
Therapy has helped your mood, but substance use continues.
Addiction treatment did not address anxiety, depression, or emotional triggers.
Family members notice substance use and emotional changes together.
Cravings increase after conflict, isolation, poor sleep, or stress.
You still work or care for others, while people around you may not see how much alcohol or drug use has changed.
You need treatment but do not want residential care.

If several signs match your situation, admissions can review symptoms, substance use, safety needs, insurance, and outpatient program levels.

Who We Help at Centered Recovery Programs

Centered Recovery Programs helps adults and families seeking outpatient treatment near Atlanta. We help people whose alcohol or drug use and mental health symptoms need to be assessed together.

Adults Struggling Privately

You may still be working, parenting, or managing daily responsibilities while alcohol or drug use becomes harder to manage. Treatment starts with assessment, not assumptions. Our clinical team reviews symptoms, triggers, safety needs, home support, and the safest outpatient level of care.

Working Adults and Professionals

You may need treatment that accounts for privacy, structure, work, and family duties. Our admissions team reviews work needs, insurance benefits, and whether PHP, IOP, OP, or Virtual IOP applies. The recommendation depends on clinical need, safety, schedule, and the availability of home support.

Families Calling for a Loved One

Parents, spouses, partners, and loved ones can call admissions with questions. We can review what you are seeing, explain outpatient treatment levels, and discuss how intake works. Family calls do not replace clinical assessment, but they can clarify what information may be useful before admission.

People After Detox or Inpatient Treatment

Some adults need outpatient treatment after detox, inpatient treatment, or residential treatment. Our clinical team reviews whether PHP, IOP, OP, or relapse prevention work should be discussed. The assessment reviews stability, symptoms, cravings, home support, and relapse risk.

People Seeking a Non 12 Step Model

Some people want a different structure from 12 step recovery. Centered Recovery Programs offers a mindfulness based, non 12 step approach for addiction and mental health treatment. Admissions can explain how this model works and whether the program is clinically appropriate.

Georgia Clients Needing Online Access

Some clients need treatment at home due to distance, work, childcare, or scheduling constraints. After assessment, Virtual IOP can be offered to eligible Georgia clients.

How We Treat Co‑Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns

Alcohol or drug use can rise when anxiety, depression, stress, or trauma symptoms increase. Our clinical team reviews these patterns during assessment and plans treatment based on symptoms, risks, routines, and support needs identified during intake.

One Treatment Plan for Substance Use and Mental Health

A dual diagnosis plan addresses alcohol or drug use, mental health symptoms, cravings, safety risks, and daily responsibilities together. The clinical team reviews how these concerns interact. The program recommendation depends on which symptoms and safety needs require the most structure. For some clients, PHP provides the highest level of outpatient structure; for others, IOP, OP, or Virtual IOP may be offered after assessment.

Skills for Cravings, Emotions, Stress, and Relapse Triggers

Treatment may include skills for cravings, emotional reactions, stress, and high risk situations. Clients practice these skills during sessions and apply them when symptoms, conflict, or urges increase. Sessions can include trigger review, relapse prevention, mindfulness practice, and communication skills. The goal is to help clients respond to risk with clinical structure and planned coping steps.

Support for Recovery in Daily Life

Outpatient treatment connects clinical work with the environment clients return to each day. Home support, work responsibilities, transportation, family stress, and privacy needs can affect the plan. Our clinical team reviews these details because home life affects treatment planning. Program level scheduling and step down planning depend on what the client can safely manage outside sessions.

Patient Testimonials

Roxanne S.
2025-12-22
				As a clinician working with individuals seeking treatment, I can say Centered truly stands out for their professionalism, heart, and genuine passion for helping those on their recovery journey. The team is knowledgeable, compassionate, and deeply committed to providing the best care possible!
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Melanie T.
2025-12-22
				As a psychotherapist with 15 years of experience working in and referring to multiple recovery treatment facilities, I had very high expectations for the right recovery program for a loved one. This was the most important referral I would make.  It needed to not only work in offering him a space to find full recovery,  but within that, find himself again without the threat of losing it all the moment he walked out of the doors. This program has done that and exponentially more. From my first phone call with Reed to the witnessing of my loved one’s growth and true recentering, this program has surpassed any other program I’ve come across in my professional career. It’s not a program that just checks the boxes of teaching your typical recovery skills, but a program that will offer you the chances for both learning and experiencing mindfulness in ways that directly shift how your brain responds to the world and your embodied experience in it.. and it happens fast! It’s quite remarkable!



If you’re looking for a recovery program for yourself, a loved one, or a client, don’t second guess this one. Pick up the phone and call Centered. You won’t regret it!
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Philip H.
2025-12-01
				My experience at Centered has been life-altering to a level far beyond my original expectations. I signed up for the intensive outpatient program hoping to end an addiction and realized almost immediately upon beginning the program that the learning available to me at Centered encompassed so much more than addiction recovery. I could’ve confidently ended my IOP program after 4-5 weeks, fully recovered from my addiction. Here I am, almost 6 months later, still attending multiple group sessions per week. Can’t speak highly enough about Centered, its teachers and staff, and the never-ending insights about the journey of life I continue to realize.
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UGA_365
2025-02-07
				Reed and company is wonderful! I started a few months back and have been hooked ever since. I get something new out of it every week. Glad I found this great support!
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Jaymen R.
2025-02-07
				I’ve seen firsthand this program work for a loved one! Great staff, amazing approach. Would recommend them anytime!
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Victoria M.
2025-02-07
				Incredible Staff!!!
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Andrew J.
2025-02-07
				Centered Recovery Programs offered the flexibility and tailored treatment that plan that set me up for continued peace. The counseling sessions are varied, and incorporated a wholistic approach to healing the self, not managing a disease. I use the tools and lessons gained from my time with Centered every day. I would absolutely recommend Centered to a loved one in need.
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Margaret C.
2025-01-07
				I've been to treatment centers before but none that finally helped me change my thinking and thus my behavior!! Reed and Krista have started something exciting here that EVERYONE should know about!
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Doug C.
2025-01-07
				We sent a family member here and had the best experience! Everyone was wonderful, all the staff were helpful and knowledgeable. Robert, Krista, and Reed are the best! We liked the nontraditional approach to recovery and the variety of groups, all with a slightly different way of approaching life change. This is different from 12 step programs in that it embraces the whole person and aims to help with changing the way you live, not just focusing on one aspect of a messy life. We are so thankful for this program and the change it created in our family. Thank you to all at Centered Recovery for making our lives better.
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Olivia A.
2024-12-07
				Transformative Experience at Centered Recovery Program I personally attended the Centered Recovery Program nearly two years ago, and I can confidently say that the staff and directors played a significant role in helping me get to where I am today. When I first joined the program, I had taken a year off from college after my freshman year, and I am incredibly grateful to have been introduced to Centered during that time. Today, I’m a junior at a different university and I’ve never felt more at peace, confident, and content—feelings that were very unfamiliar to me before my time at Centered. This program helped me transform my life and mindset, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the experience. Centered Recovery Program comes with my highest recommendation. Its holistic and mindfulness-based approach goes far beyond the standard methods of recovery, offering tools and insights that stay with you long after the program ends. From day one, the staff made me feel safe, supported, and valued. Their genuine care for each person’s journey is evident in everything they do. The group sessions were engaging and meaningful, and the personalized counseling ensured I felt truly seen and heard. I’m almost two years out of the program, and I continue to uncover new insights and thrive in ways I never thought possible, all thanks to my newfound self-awareness this program helped me to see. If you’re searching for a recovery program that prioritizes personal transformation and long-term success, I highly recommend Centered Recovery.
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Shadia W.
2024-12-07
				Really appreciate this program more than ever , I received a random follow up call on a bad day from them ( called before inquiring) and immediately knew it was destined for me to go ahead and get started , they are so patient and understanding . From day one it’s just been amazing I look forward to my group meetings with Reed every week , he’s really the best !! I really enjoy our group meetings and appreciate being apart of them . I feel welcomed & not alone or judged . I can relate and not feel bad about it . I’m excited about my journey here & very grateful . Thank you 🥲
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Tiara H.
2024-12-07
				This place illegally withdrew money from my account after i got discharged from the program, several months later they call me asking about checks. i had no idea what they were talking about because my insurance always pay my bill they never send me checks unless i file a claim. I usually throw away mail that has my insurance name on it because i assume it’s just another bill since i am pregnant i go to a lot of appointments and they send mail like every week and i just started throwing mail away. So they didn’t get paid from my insurance and they took it out my account which is not legal because it should have been sent to collections. i would never recommend anyone here or do business here again.
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Lawrence S.
2024-12-07
				Life changing in ways beyond abstinence. A new perspective on life and how to approach problems and life in general. Not twelve step based - but not anti-twelve step either. There is no rehashing of past wrongs in this program…100% positivity. Modern, adaptable, positive, realistic approach to dealing with life. I am seeing real benefits in my life many months after starting Centered. Nice and caring staff. I would recommend this facility to anyone!
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Cody M.
2024-10-07
				I cannot begin to express the amount of gratitude that I have for Centered Recovery. As a person who has struggled for a number of years with addiction, I have never felt more compassion and love from so many. The staff concerned themselves with my well being on a daily basis. They are my family now and I love them dearly. Many treatment centers appear to be concerned but generally are more about the money than anything else. This is not the case with Centered. I will be forever grateful for them. If you need help and want to be around people who really care about your recovery, then please contact Centered.
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Ronnie C.
2024-10-07
				A great place that challenges you to be the best you. Thought provoking
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T. P.
2024-09-07
				Centered Recovery is a well thought out, professionally run, and highly effective program. They help foster personal connections and growth in their group setting, while also helping each individual learn how to best manage their sobriety. The virtual IOP option makes the treatment more convenient, but does not lessen the effectiveness. Reed, Krista and their team have been an absolute God send to me and my family. I could not recommend this place any more. Ten stars!!
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Jennifer C.
2024-08-07
				Centered Recovery has changed my life! After 35 days in a treatment center, my option for sobriety was 90 in 90. I chose another option and am so glad I did! Now, 3 months later, I view my life in a totally different way. Reed, Krista, Robert and the rest of the staff have given me a new way to experience life without the need for alcohol. They have opened up ways to experience my life with joy and awareness Things I haven’t been able to for so many years. I cannot speak for you, but I know my life would not be as wonderful without being CENTERED!
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Lucky P.
2024-07-07
				MR. Reed, @ Centered, has opened up amazing new avenues into the depths of my mind. Learning new things about myself i never thought possible. I encourage anyone wanting to learn more about themselves, as well as ways to deal with past or present trauma, to look into centered and look inwards into oneself and become a better you! God speed Robert Pittman
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Linda H.
2024-05-07
				Trust me when I say that I have been to many inpatient and outpatient facilities. This place has helped me to stay sober for good this time. The staff is incredible and they truly care about their clients. Special shoutout to Reed and especially Dr. Holly! I would recommend Centered to anyone trying to get sober.
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Sarah J.
2024-04-07
				I was in IOP at centered recovery about a year ago. At the time, I didn’t feel others could feel how I did. I remember when I was discharged, being told to call if I ever needed help. I didn’t think that was a genuine so I buried it away in my memory banks as an automated response. However, to my surprise.. I needed a little guidance, and I remembered that offer over a year ago. And I called. Someone I recognized picked up and we spoke for 25 minutes. I am very thankful for the individuals at Centered for having my back always.
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Robert S.
2024-04-07
				I’ve been facilitating groups for over two years at Centered Recovery and I must tell you how impressed I am with the heartfelt dedication of the team. Not only is the program content outstanding but the positive attitude of all the staff members is inspirational and cohesive . As an employee I may be biased but I experience the results firsthand / it’s just terrific . Teaching meditation and mindfulness as it relates to addictions is groundbreaking and I truly enjoy the experience and continued great results . Robert
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David W.
2024-03-07
				Ive been in treatment centers and involved in recovery programs before so I can say Centered is truly unique and special. Sitting in Reeds groups helped my recovery immensely. Their telehealth genuinely feels like youre a part of the group. I grow a heal every time I spend time with Centered
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Kellen Z.
2024-03-07
				Centered is a beautiful program that takes a unique and holistic approach with their clients. I would highly recommend for anyone that is seeking services for addiction!
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Renee M.
2024-03-07
				Centered has changed the way I live life. I have discovered freedom through the mindfulness approach supported by Centered. The environment and staff cultivate warmth and acceptance for all. My journey to recovery had consisted of extensive experience with 12 step programs and traditional IOP’s, but I continued to feel lost. When I met Reed and learned about Centered Recovery, I realized that this experience would be different. Even though I was not sure exactly how, I knew I wanted to change the way I was living. The approach at Centered not only changed my relationship with addiction, but also changed my relationship with life, itself. I highly recommend experiencing Centered for anyone who is looking to lead a healthy, peaceful, wonderful life.
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Mia L.
2024-02-02
				Amazing place! Jennifer was extremely helpful over the phone in giving me information about this program. Such great option for those looking for an alternative recovery path!
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Alex W.
2024-01-29
				I have been involved in a couple of different approaches to recovery - I can truly say that Centered's approach has easily been the best and most effective for me. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the ideas and teachings I have learned here have been life changing. Unlike other (e.g. 12 step) approaches to recovery that teach the individual to view themselves as an addict, the curriculum that Reed and team have put together focus on the underlying processes and mechanics that are at the root of all addictions. A surprisingly little amount of time is actually spent talking about addiction directly, because the program is more broad and provides clients with a holistic new way of being in the world. Recovery from addiction is a natural secondary effect from this learning, but clients can expect to see meaningful improvements in nearly every aspect of their lives on their path to a life of greater peace and ease. The curriculum draws from numerous sources and is not dogmatic or limited by orthodoxy. Meditation, mindfulness, and a better understanding of one's true "self" stand out as cornerstones of the approach at Centered. I recommend Centered, without caveat, to anyone struggling with addiction, behavioral challenges, or mental health issues.
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Kimi K.
2024-01-22
				Centered Recovery Programs provides a powerful approach to recovery focused around mindfulness, living in the present moment, and exploring the functions of thought and memory. My wife's experience has been nothing short of life-changing. Although we live in Florida, she has been able to attend the program via Zoom. She is greatly benefiting from the unique combination of meditation, breath work, and classes on mindfulness led by Reed, Krista and their team. The program's comprehensive approach, including education on psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience, helped my wife develop self-awareness, personal growth, and lasting change. If you're seeking an alternative recovery method that promotes mindfulness and a deeper understanding of oneself, Centered Recovery Programs is highly recommended. Not only has the experience been a benefit to my wife but, one to my world as well.
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Terry R.
2024-01-15
				I highly recommend Centered Recovery. Their offering is unique and their founders and counselors helped me discover and implement a whole new way of thinking and behaving. The mindful approach is my answer to achieving and sustaining health and balance. I was relieved to find an alternative to the 12-step approach. I know 12-step programs work for many, but after trying several times, I realized it did not align with my core beliefs and values. Grateful to have found like-minded people at Centered, and professionals who can guide me!
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Nicole A.
2024-01-15
				I highly recommend anyone struggling with Addiction to check out Centered Recovery. The facility is beautiful and their therapists are well trained!
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Austin B.
2024-01-15
				The environment was everything I was hoping for. The staff was enjoyable and made me feel welcome. I enjoyed the 12 week program as it taught me a lot about myself and helped more than I could’ve imagined. I would very much recommend!
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Cutter 5.
2024-01-08
				If you are suffering from addiction, depression, anxiety or other problems, and have given up on traditional methods of coping. This is the place for you. You will learn to confront, realize and overcome these issues in a way which will benefit all aspects of your life. It has helped me beyond what I knew was possible. The staff is amazing, considerate and compassionate the therapists are empathetic and caring. The sessions blew my mind, then helped me find it again, in a whole new light. Thank you Centered! You are awesome!
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Valarie R.
2023-12-05
				I loved the Centered approach to group recovery! So warm and welcoming. They leaned towards healing deep trauma as well as practical strategies for staying abstinent from substances. When I attended, I wasn't honestly ready to live a healthy life - they were patient and kind through my slip ups. I later became ready and am now happily sober. While I didn't get there during my time at Centered, I credit the team there with laying the foundation I later built my sobriety upon.
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Justin R.
2023-12-05
				The ideal place for when nothing else worked or if you’re not sure what will. Having been to AA and more than a couple of therapists, the standardized program for sobriety was not giving me hope to breaking a cycle. Centered Recovery helps me understand not just my own thoughts but those of family, friends, and everyday encounters. The highly trained staff and counselors made me feel welcome. With each session brings clarity, peace, and awareness without even using the word “addiction/addict”. I am very grateful for Reed, Krista, and Dr Holly for their encouragement, bringing me into a program where I feel comfortable and remember that I am a staple member of my family and always have been. Thank you all for everything that you do.
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Kirk D.
2023-12-05
				If you’re serious about changing your life and don’t like the idea of introducing yourself daily as an alcoholic or addict, religious undertones, or having your progress chip taken away, which to me, seems very counterintuitive, this is only the place to turn. Every member of their team absolutely and genuinely cares while taking the approach of mindfulness, meditation and just getting past the stressful thoughts which, in my opinion, are likely the basis for falling into the trap of addiction. My first time around, I was pushed into it with very little success, but when I was truly ready to make a change on my own, I definitely knew where to turn and found 100% success even though the many outside difficulties in my life. I can’t begin to thank them enough for their compassion, philosophy and undying support… pics are from beginning to end of the 12 week program. I’m very proud of physical and mental changes I was able to make.
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Elizabeth g.
2023-12-05
				What a great experience!! I love learning and spending time at centered! A very happy, helpful and supportive environment.
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Dr. R.
2023-11-05
				Love this program as an option for my clients, I have had many attend with grateful success!
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Chris H.
2023-11-05
				Before I am critical of the program I do want to say that they helped save my life and get me into detox and started giving me tools for my recovery, but I needed more than this program had to offer. I went to Centered Recovery 5 years ago and did not stay clean long after. Part of it was because I was not really ready to quit, but part of it was because Centered Recovery made me think I could do it on my own (I cannot do it on my own, history has proven that). I do a 12 step program now and it works for me. I’m not here to preach AA but I am here to say that I think it was wrong for them not to encourage me to try every tool out there and find a system that works for me. I also got the vibe from Centered that if I meditated, my obsessive compulsive thoughts would go away. (They never go away completely, I have an incurable disease that is still present even in sobriety) Meditation is a tool in my tool box now however meditation doesn’t always save my life and I needed to find more tools. Centered should have encouraged me to find more tools and also to reach out to other alcoholics who I could relate to. I’m 4 years clean today but I have only been able to stay clean by doing something for my sobriety every day. I needed to find something for after I graduated and I learned that the hard way. I think it should have been stressed that outpatient is just the start of a long road ahead, there is no graduation if you really have the disease. I am grateful there are options out there besides 12 step groups, but this one wasn’t what I needed at the time. If you are struggling I encourage you to try everything you can until you find what works for you.
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Adam C.
2023-11-05
				I've had a pretty rocky path to recovery including two separate month + long stints in Inpatient Care. Centered was really the beginning of the end with my relationship with substance abuse. I still had a few relapses in their IOP program but with the staff's help each one was a step closer to reducing the condition's hold on me. They always have my best interest at heart and have gone above and beyond ensuring I have the care I need. It's different than a traditional AA-type program so if you want a more out of the box approach to recovery I highlight recommend them!
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Tawanda C.
2023-10-05
				Centered has changed my life. Their mindfulness-based approach has allowed me to tackle my struggles head-on in a manner that enlightened me about who I really am. This has led me to find true inward happiness and live a life free of fear of being haunted by my prior struggles. The integrated approach incorporates a dynamic spectrum of mind, body, spirit, and nutritional elements which have all been critical in my recovery. Through the tools I learned, I now live a conscious life in which my decisions are insightful and I can manage any internal conflict that arises without turning to what I previously thought were solutions to numb the conflict. You ought to try this place and be patient with their approach. At some point, it all makes sense. Reed, Krista and all the amazing staff really cared about my success.
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Jeremiah R.
2023-10-05
				Awareness of impressions is something I’ve never really looked into. Reed has opened my eyes to that. I never really took into consideration that I wasn’t very aware of my decisions and would just do whatever I was thinking without really thinking about what I was doing. I have learned to try and listen more and talk less. Thoughts are just thoughts. They most definitely make you aware but they can also have an affect on your decisions if not thought threw. Reed has made all of this very viable in my life. Resolution of conflict can be very confusing when you’re a parent. When I tell my children something and they don’t agree, or they say I’m wrong by looking up if my answer is correct or not I would get angry. Reed has taught me to except the fact that I may be wrong and to reset and understand that the correct answer is what is important. It is important enough to look at my children and say thank you, I did not know that and I’m glad to know it now and move on. Before I would get insulted and act foolishly toward my children and make it out to be more than it needed to be. Reed has been able to show me conflict has a resolution. I believe in him and I believe in this program. Much love to my friend and brother in arms, Reed Smith. Thank you.
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Google rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 208 reviews

Our Mindfulness Based, Non 12 Step Approach

Centered Recovery Programs uses a mindfulness‑based, non‑12‑step approach for addiction and mental health treatment. Adults who want a non‑12‑step approach can ask admissions about this model during intake.

Mindfulness skills help clients notice cravings, thoughts, emotions, body signals, and stress responses before reacting. Clinical work links cravings, thoughts, emotions, and stress responses to substance use, relapse risk, communication, and daily decisions. Clients work on awareness, accountability, emotional regulation, and relapse prevention. Treatment focuses on practical skills that clients use during sessions and at home.

Our Mindfulness Based, Non 12 Step Approach

What Our Treatment Includes

What you receive in treatment depends on your assessment and the level of your outpatient program. Your plan can include individual therapy, group therapy, mindfulness skills, relapse prevention, family involvement, and medication coordination when appropriate.

Clinical Assessment: Reviews substance use history, mental health symptoms, safety needs, home support, schedule, and past treatment. The assessment identifies the appropriate outpatient level to discuss.
Group Therapy: Provides structured time for recovery skills, communication, accountability, and relapse prevention. Sessions address cravings, stress, emotions, triggers, and decisions affecting recovery.
Individual Therapy: Focuses on personal symptoms, triggers, treatment goals, and progress. Therapy links alcohol or drug use with mental health symptoms and daily responsibilities.
Mindfulness Skills: Help clients notice urges, thoughts, emotions, and body responses before reacting. Clients use these skills during cravings, stress, conflict, and relapse‑risk situations.
Relapse Prevention: Reviews triggers, high‑risk situations, routines, boundaries, and support needs. Clients plan for situations most likely to affect recovery.
Family Support (When Appropriate): Family involvement may support communication, education, and boundary-setting. During assessment, our clinical team determines whether family participation is appropriate.
Medication Support or Coordination (When Appropriate): Medication needs are discussed during assessment when relevant. When appropriate, our clinical team coordinates with outside providers.

Outpatient Programs Based on Your Treatment Needs

Centered Recovery Programs offers several outpatient program levels for adults with alcohol or drug use and mental health symptoms. Our clinical team reviews assessment results before recommending PHP, IOP, OP, or Virtual IOP.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

PHP provides a higher level of outpatient structure for clients who need more treatment time than standard sessions offer. PHP is offered when symptoms, cravings, or relapse risk require a more intensive schedule. Clients still live outside a residential facility. Assessment determines whether PHP is safe and suitable.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP offers structured outpatient treatment while clients live at home. IOP is for adults needing several weekly sessions while balancing work, family, school, or privacy needs. The clinical team reviews symptom severity, relapse risk, schedule, and home support before recommending IOP.

Outpatient Program (OP)

OP provides continued treatment for clients stepping down from a higher level or needing lower‑intensity clinical work. It supports therapy, accountability, relapse prevention, and recovery maintenance. OP is offered when a client needs ongoing structure without the time requirements of PHP or IOP.

Virtual IOP

Virtual IOP provides online treatment to eligible clients in Georgia. Admissions can offer Virtual IOP when distance, work, childcare, transportation, or schedule barriers make in‑person attendance difficult. Our clinical team reviews privacy, safety, access to technology, and home support before recommending remote treatment.

Treatment for Adults Balancing Work, Family, and Recovery

Many adults need treatment while managing work, family, school, caregiving, or privacy concerns. During intake, our admissions team reviews these responsibilities and discusses which outpatient program is the best fit. Outpatient treatment may allow some adults to receive clinical support without residential care. Safety, symptoms, relapse risk, schedule, and home support affect the recommendation.

This section may apply if you are balancing:

Work hours
Family responsibilities
School or training
Childcare
Privacy needs
Transportation
Recovery responsibilities

Call admissions to discuss schedule needs, program levels, and insurance benefits.

Treatment for Adults Balancing Work, Family, and Recovery

We Help Families Worried About Substance Use and Mental Health

Families often notice substance use and mental health symptoms before the person seeks treatment. A parent, spouse, partner, or loved one may see drinking or drug use alongside anxiety, depression, anger, isolation, fear, or relapse patterns.

Our admissions team reviews what the family sees and explains what information is useful before intake. Admissions can also discuss outpatient treatment levels, insurance verification, and when a higher level of care is needed.

Questions families can ask include:

Which outpatient program could be discussed after assessment?
Can the family call before the person agrees to treatment?
Is outpatient treatment enough?
Should detox, inpatient treatment, or residential treatment be considered first?
Can family involvement be part of treatment?

Family participation depends on clinical needs and client consent. If intervention support is needed, admissions explains referral options.

What to Expect During Treatment

Treatment begins with intake and clinical assessment. After assessment, our clinical team discusses program level, therapy schedule, progress reviews, and step‑down planning.

Intake and Assessment: During the first call, admissions reviews substance use, mental health symptoms, safety concerns, treatment history, schedule, and insurance. The clinical assessment identifies the safest outpatient starting level.
Program Recommendation: After assessment, our clinical team discusses which level is clinically appropriate. This can include PHP, IOP, OP, Virtual IOP, or a higher level of care.
Therapy Schedule: The schedule depends on the recommended program. Treatment may include group therapy, individual sessions, recovery skills, mindfulness practice, and relapse prevention.
Step‑Down Planning: Step‑down planning considers whether a lower level of treatment is needed, such as moving from PHP to IOP, from IOP to OP, or continuing relapse prevention work.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Near Atlanta From Our Roswell Location

Centered Recovery Programs serves adults and families seeking outpatient dual-diagnosis treatment near Atlanta at its Roswell, GA, location. The center serves Atlanta‑area clients needing outpatient treatment with clinical screening. Clients may come from Atlanta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Marietta, North Fulton, and nearby communities. Virtual IOP can be offered to eligible Georgia clients when remote treatment is clinically appropriate.

Why Choose Centered Recovery Programs for Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Choosing a dual diagnosis provider requires more than a program name. Centered Recovery Programs assesses alcohol or drug use and mental health symptoms within an outpatient treatment model near Atlanta.

People contact us for dual diagnosis treatment because the program offers:

Outpatient treatment near Atlanta from a Roswell location
PHP, IOP, OP, and Virtual IOP levels
Mindfulness‑based, non‑12‑step treatment
Admissions review for alcohol or drug use and mental health symptoms
Insurance verification before treatment begins
Clinical screening for safety, schedule, privacy, and home support
Options for adults, families, professionals, and Georgia clients
Intake and assessment before program recommendation

Start Dual Diagnosis Treatment Near Atlanta

Call admissions to review symptoms, substance use, insurance benefits, and outpatient program levels. Our admissions team can discuss safety needs, schedule, privacy concerns, family support, and whether PHP, IOP, OP, or Virtual IOP applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment helps people address substance use and mental health concerns in the same care plan. It is also called co occurring disorders treatment and may involve alcohol or drug use alongside anxiety, depression, stress, trauma symptoms, mood instability, or other mental health concerns.

Is dual diagnosis the same as co occurring disorders treatment?

Yes. Dual diagnosis and co occurring disorders treatment both refer to care for people who have a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder or mental health concern at the same time.

Does Centered Recovery Programs offer dual diagnosis treatment near Atlanta?

Yes. Centered Recovery Programs provides outpatient addiction and mental health treatment near Atlanta from its Roswell, GA, facility. This care is designed for people whose substance use and mental health concerns are connected.

What mental health concerns can occur alongside substance use?

Co occurring concerns may include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma symptoms, mood instability, or other mental health symptoms. The right treatment plan depends on clinical assessment.

Is dual diagnosis treatment outpatient or inpatient?

Dual diagnosis treatment can be provided in an outpatient or inpatient setting, depending on clinical need. Centered specializes in outpatient care, including PHP, IOP, OP, and Virtual IOP, rather than residential or inpatient treatment.

What is the difference between PHP and IOP for dual diagnosis treatment?

PHP generally provides more structure and clinical support, while IOP offers structured treatment with more schedule flexibility. A clinical assessment helps determine whether PHP, IOP, OP, or Virtual IOP is the right fit.

Can I attend dual diagnosis treatment while working or going to school?

Outpatient dual-diagnosis treatment may allow clients to continue with work, school, or family responsibilities, depending on the level of care, schedule, and clinical needs.

Does Centered offer non 12 step dual diagnosis treatment?

Yes. Centered Recovery Programs describes its care as mindfulness based and non 12 step. For dual diagnosis treatment, this approach helps clients build practical recovery skills without relying on shame based or label heavy framing.

Can I receive dual-diagnosis treatment virtually in Georgia?

Yes. Centered offers Virtual IOP in Georgia when online care is clinically appropriate. Virtual IOP may help clients who face distance, work, travel, childcare, or scheduling barriers while still needing structured addiction and mental health support.

Does insurance cover dual diagnosis treatment?

Insurance coverage depends on the person’s plan, benefits, and recommended level of care. Centered can help prospective clients verify benefits and discuss treatment options.

Do I need detox before outpatient dual diagnosis treatment?

Some people need detox or medical stabilization before outpatient dual diagnosis treatment. A confidential intake conversation can help determine whether outpatient care is appropriate or whether a higher level of care should be sought first.

How do I start dual diagnosis treatment near Atlanta?

The first step is to contact Centered Recovery Programs for a confidential intake conversation. The admissions team can discuss substance use, mental health concerns, insurance, and which outpatient level of care may fit.

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