Riverwoods Behavioral Health System

About Riverwoods Behavioral Health System – Riverdale

Riverwoods Behavioral Health System is an addiction and mental health treatment facility based out of Riverdale, Georgia. The center treats patients of all ages throughout South Atlanta who are experiencing drug addiction, dual diagnosis disorders, alcoholism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety and self harming behaviors. The clinic accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Medicare. If you don’t have insurance, then the facility will work with you to create a payment plan based on your budget and needs.

The facility offers a large range of treatment options depending on each person’s individual needs. They provide detox services, partial hospitalization programming, intensive outpatient programming and aftercare planning.

Riverwoods also offers a wide range of therapy options. These are offered in individual and group session formats. Focus of therapy includes educational sessions, chemical dependency education, social skill focus classes, relapse prevention courses, anger management, illness education, peer pressure groups, coping skills sessions, medication classes, relaxation therapy, and spirituality groups.

One unique quality about Riverwoods is that they are open 24/7 and accept walk in patients without a referral. This type of fast and immediate help can be lifesaving in a crisis.

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.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

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

Mental Health and 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.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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

Alycyn Kimmey

Chief Nursing Officer

Katherine Sheppard

Director of Quality and Performance Improvement

Mona Gray, MBA, CPLC

Director of Business Development

Andreia Ford

Director of Health Information Management

Dwight Austion

Director of Facility Operations

Shani Studstill

Director of Outpatient Services

Joseph Washington Jr., PhD

Director of Human Resources

Lillian Campbell

Director of Food and Nutritional Services

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