About this facility
Offers specialized treatment for individuals facing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. The center provides a structured path to recovery through various levels of care tailored to individual needs. At American Alternative Court Services (AACS Atlanta), clients can engage in intensive outpatient (IOP) and outpatient programs. They uniquely integrate clinical therapy with court-ordered evaluations and counseling, supporting people in meeting both personal wellness goals and important legal requirements, creating a comprehensive support system for lasting change.
The center’s approach is centered on helping people change harmful behaviors and thought patterns. Core therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which reframes negative thinking, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), which builds skills for emotional regulation and mindfulness. Through individual and group psychotherapy, clients learn practical coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques. This process addresses underlying issues like trauma and codependency, empowering individuals to challenge destructive beliefs and achieve lasting personal growth and successful recovery.
The center offers a safe, affirming environment with specific outpatient rehab programs for the LGBTQ+ community. They also provide a range of court-mandated classes for issues like shoplifting, theft prevention, and anger management. For those needing to address more deep-rooted behavioral patterns, advanced cognitive skills classes offer a more intensive therapeutic option. By providing all services in both English and Spanish, the center ensures its comprehensive and specialized care is accessible to a diverse community.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Outpatient; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, Does not use medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Does not use MAT for opioid use disorders
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health; The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Payment Assistance Available, PYAS, Payment assistance (check with facility for details); Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Young adults; Adult women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing, SCR, Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Other Services, OTHR, Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Exclusive Services, EXCL, Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Language Services, SL, Spanish; Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Other Languages, OL, Arabic; French; Hindi; Tagalog
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development
