Pineland Behavioral Health/Developmental Disabilities — Appling Counseling Center

Pineland Behavioral Health/Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) is a nonprofit organization in Southeastern Georgia that helps people experiencing mental health issues including substance use disorder. They serve children, teens, adults and seniors. At their Appling Counseling Center in Baxley they offer outpatient community based addiction treatment for adolescents and adults.

One common concern for people seeking addiction treatment is how to afford it especially without healthcare coverage. To help make getting help easy they accept Medicaid and Medicare. They also accept commercial insurance like Amerigroup and CareSource. If you don’t have insurance then you can qualify for a sliding fee scale so you can still get the care you need. Sliding scale fees are based on your family size and income.

Pineland BHDD is working toward becoming a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). CCBHCs are designed to serve anyone who needs care, whether it’s for mental health, addiction or other health issues. The best part? They provide services to people regardless of income or insurance and that includes veterans and active duty military members.

Their outpatient addiction treatment program includes individual, group and family therapy. Group therapy can be especially valuable by offering a space for people to connect and share experiences. Family therapy helps loved ones understand addiction. It’s really important to involve family so you have that extra support during recovery. Therapy also helps uncover the root causes of addiction including related issues like anxiety or depression.

But the program doesn’t stop at therapy. You’ll also get a better understanding of addiction and learn practical tools to prevent relapse. Aftercare is a big part of the process too. It includes follow up therapy and connections to local support groups like 12 step programs. Nurses and doctors are also available to help with any health concerns you have during recovery.

Pineland BHDD wants to build a community where people can get the support they need to recover, live their best lives and feel included. With their community-based approach they offer a place where you can find the care you need to move forward in recovery.