Claratel Behavioral Health

445 Winn Way Decatur, GA 30030
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DeKalb Community Service Board GA 30030

About Claratel Behavioral Health

Claratel Behavioral Health, formerly known as DeKalb Community Service Board, offers underprivileged people in Decatur, Georgia, a comprehensive range of services related to substance use disorders. They provide residential substance abuse treatment, detoxification and outpatient care. They take many different insurance plans such as Medicaid, Medicare, Amerigroup, Peach State, CareSource and PeachCare for Kids. They are CARF accredited. They also provide a sliding fee schedule based on family size and income for those without insurance.

They offer case management, group counseling and individual counseling to assist people in achieving and maintaining recovery. They also provide family therapy, medication assisted treatment and psychosocial education. For kids and teenagers with substance abuse disorders, they provide outpatient and community based support programs.

To help men with opioid use disorders adjust back to society, they offer a residential treatment program. Those with co-occurring mental health disorders can also benefit from this program.

The doctors, nurses, clinicians and support staff at this facility are committed to assisting clients and their families in leading happy and successful lives. In order to support each person in leading a healthy full life, their residential services program offers housing as well as wraparound services. Together with weekly case management and the development of rehabilitative skills, they provide a nurturing environment that promotes growth.

Facility Overview

Bed icon 30
Number of Available Beds
Calendar icon 5-10
Avg Length of Stay in Days

Latest Reviews

Alicia Cuffee
4 weeks ago on Google
2
I've been going to 3110 Clifton location since June 2024. I enjoy the individual therapy, but the fact they won't chg my doctor and she's the same doctor my mother been seeing why before i begin attending I don't like. Also they will not help me with Housing at all. I've been at expensive extended stays, my mom's and now currently living in a room house. Everyone keep saying they help with Housing but I'm getting no leads nor help. Every where I'm going in Georgia mysteriously losing my applications or saying it's a wait and it's been months. Even places I went to back in 2022 saying they lost application paperwork.
Sam
3 months ago on Google
5
They are working on the front desk experience which has been lackluster, but my therapist is amazing and my new psychiatrist is too. Visits are free and so is my medicine! I'm very grateful to this place
Tobias
9 months ago on Google
5
Amazing experience. Thank you Vanessa and the entire staff for your help!
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Accepted Insurance

Claratel Behavioral Health works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Peach State Health Plan

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

A quality drug rehab in Georgia can help you overcome addiction. This environment is designed to help you address the complex issues contributing to drug dependence. The goal of treatment is to give you the tools you need to make a full recovery.

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

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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.
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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

Family therapy involves a whole family or several family members, all meeting with a therapist. This type of therapy can be helpful if a family is having problems getting along and/or communicating effectively. It can also be used when one family member has a problem and family relationships may be contributing to or maintaining the problem and/or if family members want to learn how to best support a family member diagnosed with mental illness.

Led by a therapist, group involves several individuals coming together to help themselves and each other in a structured clinical setting. Groups meet at regularly scheduled days and times and typically last between one to two hours. Groups are generally structured around an identified illness, issue or theme, but session topics vary according to the needs of the group. Participation in a specific group is determined by client need and appropriateness for group participation. Clients are not limited to groups held at their assigned center. Group has been shown to be a highly effective form of therapy and with certain illnesses or issues can be more effective than individual therapy. For example, group treatment is the preferred method of treatment for substance related issues.

With a focus on improving the overall mental health of the client, individual therapy involves a therapist and client working together to move the client towards his or her identified goal. Their therapists focus on using the evidence-based intervention most appropriate to fit the needs of the issue and individual. Frequency of appointments is determined on the presenting issue and goals of the client.

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.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Fabio van der Merwe, M.A., CHC

CEO

Renee DryFoos, LCSW, MBA

Chief Clinical Officer

Jockars Wedlowe

CFO

Chatele' Chester, M.ED, M.S.ED, CHC

COO

Carmen Sofia Martinez Villar, MD

Medical Director

Accreditations

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (404) 508-6430
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445 Winn Way
Decatur, GA 30030

Fact checked and written by:
Sehar Uddin
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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3.7 (64 reviews)
Alicia Cuffee
4 weeks ago
2

I've been going to 3110 Clifton location since June 2024. I enjoy the individual therapy, but the fact they won't chg my doctor and she's the same doctor my mother been seeing why before i begin attending I don't like. Also they will not help me with Housing at all. I've been at expensive extended stays, my mom's and now currently living in a room house. Everyone keep saying they help with Housing but I'm getting no leads nor help. Every where I'm going in Georgia mysteriously losing my applications or saying it's a wait and it's been months. Even places I went to back in 2022 saying they lost application paperwork.

Anahy Bruno
4 weeks ago
5

Sam
3 months ago
5

They are working on the front desk experience which has been lackluster, but my therapist is amazing and my new psychiatrist is too. Visits are free and so is my medicine! I'm very grateful to this place

Linda Goss
6 months ago
5

Tobias
9 months ago
5

Amazing experience. Thank you Vanessa and the entire staff for your help!

Scorpio87Psychic_Powers
10 months ago
1

I don t know if they have new receptionists but the service is getting worse. They place you on hold for long periods of time and then if you call back you can t get through because of the calls they have on hold. This is a state run organization, I hate my tax money is funding me to experience a poor level of professionalism.

Sharday Herron-Austin
1 year ago
1

This program discriminate, miss diagnosis u which hurts my reputation, I never got the meds I needed only the ones that makes me dysfunctional. I never got any help with housing!

Rai
1 year ago
2

This is the most ghetto, underfunded mental health service I've ever received. Ironically, if you get the clinical up in Decatur, then they're nice and the process was easy enough (just a very long wait when it's your first time). But the Kirkwood clinic? It took five weeks to get them to stop sending reminders to the wrong phone. When you call rarely ever does anyone pick up. And the links for online therapy appointments are always sent AFTER the session had already started! I had a session for 10:30 today and it sent me the reminder and link at 12:10!! Y'all honestly made me suicidal more often than fixing my health.

teresa mcrae
2 years ago
5

Very polite and they Very helpful an understanding..

Vincent Mancine (VJ)
2 years ago
5

From the security guard at the door, To reception ,to the doctors all the way to the pharmacist. I have experienced nothing but kindness professionalism and caring.

Bridgette Massey Blowe
2 years ago
5

Can't remember

Tamara K. Jarquin Diaz
2 years ago
5

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