Recovery Place

About Recovery Place – Savannah

Recovery Place is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in Savannah, Georgia. The facility is staffed with 45 licensed clinicians and has been helping clients with addiction for over 30 years. Patients can have access to recovery services in person or through virtual care. The behavioral health services that are provided at Recovery Place include residential services, detoxification services and day treatment. An eight week educational program is available for families to learn more about what they can do to help a family member struggling with addiction. Gender specific services are also available with men’s residential services and women’s services.

A counselor will evaluate all clients’ physical, emotional and psychological health for 60 to 90 minutes. Based on the problems that a patient has, staff members will perform an additional assessment, such as a substance use disorder assessment or a biopsychosocial assessment. If the clinician advises treatment, the staff will help clients get started with the admissions process or recommend alternative recovery assistance options. Clients who are recommended for inpatient treatment will spend 28 days in a structured setting solely focusing on their healing. Patients will be placed at a downtown condominium near the treatment center and participate in cognitive behavioral therapy, support groups and detoxification if necessary.

I like that Recovery Place has unique programs available, such as the professional resource program and the survivors’ workshop therapy program. The professional resource program designs addiction treatment for patients in safety sensitive professions such as doctors, dentists and pilots. The survivors’ workshop therapy program is designed to help patients overcome core issues that are restricting their recovery, including trauma and childhood abuse.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Intensive 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.

Medically 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.

Outpatient

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.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse

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.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

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.

Staff

Leslie Backus

CEO

Diane Diver, MBA, CAC II, LCSW

COO, Clinical Director

Josua Rine, LPC, NCC

Program Director Outpatient Level 3 Services

Megan Wilbur, CAC II

Program Director Chatham County DUI Court

Cynthia Harn, RN

Program Director Acute Residential Services

Leslie Lunney, LPC

Program Director Women’s Services

Andrea Williams, CAC II, CCS

Program Director RPCS Outpatient Services

Thena Gibbs

Program Director Chatham County Drug Court

Sheila Maynard

Practice Manager

Debbie Ellis

Billing Manager

Brenda Cox

Financial Counselor

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