- 1 alcohol treatment program within 10 miles
- 1 alcohol treatment program within 25 miles
- 1 alcohol treatment program within 50 miles
- Richmond County, Georgia · population 390,809
This page also covers nearby smaller towns, including Waynesboro.
Talk with an independent helpline about alcohol treatment programs near Augusta, what your insurance covers and how soon you can start. Available 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Closest alcohol treatment programs to Augusta
VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentIOP / PHPOutpatient Center – Athens Addiction Recovery Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentIOP / PHPDetoxDetox and Treatment Center – Serenity Grove
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentDetoxProject ADAM – Community Assistance Center Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialAlcohol treatmentIOP / PHPGateway Behavioral Health Services – Azalea Clinic
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Alcohol treatmentDual diagnosisEvery listing comes from the SAMHSA National Directory of Substance Use Treatment Facilities, where the facility reported offering a program or group for LGBTQ clients; ratings come from public business data. Services change, so confirm details with the program. See all alcohol treatment programs in Georgia.
What the programs near Augusta offer
Of the 5 listed programs shown here, 4 accept private insurance, 5 offer trauma-related counseling, 5 offer cognitive behavioral therapy, 1 offer a sliding fee scale, 3 offer telehealth, 3 provide inpatient or residential care, 5 treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and 2 run a program for clients with HIV. Always confirm with the program before you go.
Levels of care within 25 miles of Augusta
Counts of alcohol treatment programs that report each service to SAMHSA, out of 1 alcohol treatment program within 25 miles.
| Service | Programs |
|---|---|
| Residential treatment | 1 |
| Detox services | 1 |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 1 |
| Regular outpatient | 1 |
| Trauma-related counseling | 1 |
| Telehealth | 1 |
Nearby cities to compare
| City | Distance from Augusta | LGBTQ Alcohol Rehab programs within 10 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Grovetown, GA | 10 miles | 0 |
| Martinez, GA | 11 miles | 1 |
| North Augusta, SC | 13 miles | 1 |
| Evans, GA | 14 miles | 1 |
| Aiken, SC | 23 miles | 0 |
Mental health and substance use together
Depression, anxiety and trauma often show up alongside substance use, and SAMHSA data show higher rates of mental illness among lesbian, gay and bisexual adults. Treating both at once usually works better than treating them separately.
If that sounds familiar, look at LGBTQ dual diagnosis treatment.
Social life without alcohol
For many LGBTQ people, bars and parties have been central to community and dating. Recovery often means finding sober spaces and friends. LGBTQ recovery meetings, community centers and sober events can help.
Outpatient treatment near Augusta
Not every situation calls for a residential stay. We list 6 programs within 25 miles of Augusta that report intensive outpatient, day treatment or regular outpatient services. Outpatient care works best when home is stable and supportive; it's also the usual next step after residential treatment.
Local resources in Augusta
Drug and recovery court
The Augusta Judicial Circuit Accountability Courts in Richmond County include a Drug Court, a sentencing option with a multi-phase intensive outpatient treatment program lasting about two years.
Public behavioral health services
Serenity Behavioral Health System is the state-listed Community Service Board serving Richmond County and several neighboring counties.
Georgia rules and programs that affect treatment
These state-level facts apply to everyone seeking LGBTQ alcohol rehab in Augusta.
Prescription monitoring
The Georgia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, run by the Georgia Department of Public Health, collects reports on dispensed controlled substance prescriptions to help reduce duplicative prescribing and overprescribing. Management of the program moved there from the Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Georgia's 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty law (O.C.G.A. 16-13-5) protects a person who in good faith seeks medical help for an overdose, for themselves or someone else, from arrest and prosecution for certain minor drug possession offenses when the evidence comes solely from seeking help. It also covers some probation, parole and protective order violations tied to those offenses.
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Cost and coverage
The cost of treatment depends mostly on the level of care, length of stay and your insurance. Residential care costs the most; outpatient therapy the least. Many programs on SAMHSA's directory accept private insurance, and some offer sliding-scale fees. See our insurance guides.
Free, confidential help finding alcohol treatment programs near Augusta. Independent helpline, 24/7.
Call 866-825-1171Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my partner or chosen family into treatment?
Many programs offer family sessions and let you define who counts as family. Ask at intake whether partners and chosen family can take part.
Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?
It can be. After heavy daily drinking, stopping suddenly can cause seizures or delirium tremens. Medical detox manages this safely.
Where is the nearest LGBTQ alcohol rehab to Augusta, GA?
The nearest listed program is VA Augusta Healthcare System – Charlie Norwood Veterans Affairs Medic, about 8 miles from Augusta. Programs on this page report alcohol detox or alcohol use disorder medication and an LGBTQ program or group.
What does it mean that a program reports an LGBTQ program?
Each listed facility told SAMHSA's national treatment survey that it offers a program or group specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer clients. It's self-reported, so ask the program how the group works and how often it meets.
More treatment options near Augusta
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