Detox
I came to find out about this place probably beat rehab I been to and been to about 40 so it’s good place staff cares and helps you get into treatment after went to California and stayed clean a year I relapsed once but now I have almost three years clean learned a lot thr ...
About Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center
Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center based in Ball Ground, Georgia. They offer medically supervised detox and inpatient treatment services to adults. They have a program specifically designed to treat active military members, veterans and first responders. They take a whole person approach to treatment, not only discussing the mental aspect of addiction, but also tackling physical, social and environmental aspects.
They created their veterans program to facilitate social connection, giving you access to peers who can relate to you in an incredibly unique way. Most of the programming in this service offering is done in groups, building a sense of camaraderie that lasts even after treatment is complete. They’ll take you through a number of topics relating to healing in the context of your experiences. These include learning how to set boundaries in your relationships, controlling your anger and building a support system.
One thing I like about Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is that they make it easy for family members to be involved with their loved one’s recovery journey. They encourage family members to make frequent visits to see their loved one’s progress. And if they believe it will help you, your therapist may suggest family therapy sessions as part of your treatment program.
They also have a family program available to all inpatient residents at no extra cost. Every three weeks, they offer a two-day workshop. This program aims to educate family members on the effects of addiction and establish healthy communication dynamics within the family unit. They look at the harmful effects addiction can have on relationships and look at ways to repair that damage during and after recovery. They also help family members examine their roles in the addiction and facilitate open conversations about changes that need to be made. This not only supports the resident through their recovery, but also their family members as they navigate loving someone who has experienced addiction.
Latest Reviews
Was there for 50 days, and I wouldn't change the experience, or treatment for anything.
Response from the owner5 days ago
We appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts! We work diligently every day to ensure that our facility remains a trusted source of superior clinical care and comprehensive, personalized support.
This program does nothing for those coming off suboxone. They're well aware that for those who have been on suboxone long term the withdrawals last significantly longer then the taper they provide. It's completely unacceptable for the amount they are paid to allow a resident to go through terrible withdrawals for almost the entire duration of the program. Not only are you not able to be present in groups but sleep is practically non existant. For those who are on suboxone I would highly discourage considering this program.
Response from the owner1 month ago
Thank you for taking the time to offer this feedback, as any and all feedback is extremely important to the work we do. Having an opportunity to gather more in-depth information regarding the concern expressed would be very helpful, and we ask that you please contact FeedBack@blueridgemountainrecovery.com.
Don t go here! I m so disappointed in this place. My husband got accepted and just because he had to go the emergency room to get a catheter put in cause of medical reasons they kicked him out. I have never in my life heard of such stupidity. He was really wanting to get help! But no thanks to this place he won t be getting help from here. Left him at the hospital with no way home just left him on the streets and now I got to drive 2 hours to come and get him. Shame on this place and I hope they can live with this on their conscience!! If I could give less than one star I would.
Response from the owner2 months ago
This feedback is concerning, and we want to make sure we have as much information as possible. If you are willing, please reach out to us directly by emailing FeedBack@blueridgemountainrecovery.com so that we can gather more in-depth details. Thank you. 
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Accepted Insurance
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient The residential treatment program at Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center is Georgia’s leading treatment program designed to help those suffering from drug & aolcohol addictions and co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Program length averages 35 to 45 days. Upon admission, each resident receives a complete assessment from the caring staff. This evaluation helps the treatment team create the best possible individualized treatment regimen to facilitate your recovery. As they progress through the residential program, their treatment plan will be updated to keep in line with agreed upon goals. Once they have completed the program and are ready to continue their recovery outside of Blue Ridge, the staff will make sure that all the appropriate tools have been put in place.
12-Step At Blue Ridge Mountain Recovery Center, they believe it is vital to provide support to the family and loved ones of their clients who struggle with addiction and mental illness. Blue Ridge is one of the few programs in Georgia offering a family program that is provided at no additional cost to family members and loved ones of clients that are currently in their residential treatment program. They know how crucial the support of family and loved ones is, so they wish to help those closest to the individuals they treat. They encourage family visitations as they afford family members the opportunity to see the progress their loved one has made in his or her recovery journey. They provide family sessions throughout each client’s stay as deemed appropriate by his or her therapist.
Intervention Services A drug intervention in Georgia is designed to encourage an individual to get the treatment they need. This effort aims to break through resistance and motivate the individual to get help. The process typically involves loved ones sharing their concerns with the individual and how their substance use has affected those who care about them. A professional interventionist can help guide this conversation and explain from the clinical side how treatment can be beneficial.
Medically Assisted Detox Detoxification is the process of allowing a toxic substance to leave the body. If an individual has been dependent on a substance for some time, detox may be an uncomfortable or challenging experience. The symptoms each person may experience during a drug & alcohol detox program will vary based on the length of time the individual was taking the drug, the dose, the use of additional substances and the individual’s overall health. That is why Blue Ridge in Georgia offers a dedicated, medically-supervised, detox program.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Jason McPherson
CEO
Amy Dillon
CFO
Kristina Faulkner
Director of Business Development
Christopher Anderson, MD
Medical Director
Kent Stump, CAC II
Director of Utilization Review
Josh Gunter
Director of Operations
Kristy Foster, CES, CART
Program Director
Marcos Sanchez, CADC
Director of Admissions
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 254745
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.
NAATP Member: Yes
Contact Information
(844) 654-8115 
255 Depot Street
Suite 200
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Get Help Now - 470-866-4553
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Fact checked and written by:
Hayley Wilson
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW
