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Southern Live Oak Wellness

Atlanta, GA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Veterans · Military Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults HIV · AIDS Services

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Atlanta, GA · Accepts Private · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Southern Live Oak Wellness

  • Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
  • Accepts Private insurance
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-verified
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Atlanta, GA

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Southern Live Oak Wellness

Located just outside Atlanta, Southern Live Oak Wellness offers high-quality mental health treatment for individuals facing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, trauma, and substance use challenges. They provide residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and an LGBTQ+ group track, meeting clients where they are in their recovery journey.
Their intimate, 8-bed facility offers privacy and personalized care, with most clients residing in upscale apartments shared with a roommate. Treatment lasts an average of 4 to 6 weeks, incorporating evidence-based and holistic therapies like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), animal-assisted therapy, and red light therapy.
Additional offerings, including life skills training, fitness, and job readiness, help clients build a foundation for long-term recovery. Outpatient clients can access a therapeutic living home with amenities like a pool, fitness center, and movie theater.

Classified as partial hospitalization/day treatment. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Southern Live Oak Wellness at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, Lurasidone, Olanzapine +7 more

Recovery support services

Housing services, Mentoring/peer support

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team

Facility operation

Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

1535 Mount Vernon Road, Atlanta, GA 30338

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Facility direct line

(877) 560-3895

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Southern Live Oak Wellness accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (877) 560-3895 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other GA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Southern Live Oak Wellness offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Southern Live Oak Wellness have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Southern Live Oak Wellness use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Southern Live Oak Wellness?
Call the facility directly at (877) 560-3895 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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