Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton
Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton in Carrollton, GA focuses on providing outpatient counseling for mental health and substance abuse. Serving a wide range of ages and needs, its specialties include treating behavioral and emotional conditions. The facility is part of the recognized Tanner Health System.
Tanner Health System, which includes Willowbrooke at Tanner, is renowned for its quality of care. Although there are no specific awards for the Carrollton location, Tanner Health System was named a "Top 15 Health System" by Truven Health Analytics multiple times.
- Comprehensive Counseling: Offers individual, family, and group therapy.
- Crisis Intervention: Provides urgent care measures to manage acute mental health needs.
- Skill Training: Focuses on equipping patients with essential life skills.
- School-based Therapy: Delivers mental health services directly in schools.
Treating issues like substance abuse, depression, and anxiety, Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton serves children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families seeking recovery and support.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 4 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 8 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 32 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
JCAHO
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Recovering from any type of substance abuse is a long process, but it is one of the most worthwhile and life changing events any addicted person will ever go through. This is a combination of detoxing the body, rehabilitation, and recovery. There is also therapy, aftercare, and support during the entire process.
While substance abuse can take over a person’s life, it is something that can also be overcame by professionals at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton in Carrollton, GA
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton
With so many people struggling with opioid addiction, opioid addiction treatment is more critical than ever before. Patients often take opioids when they face a painful injury. When someone begins taking opioids such as Vicodin or oxycodone differently than how the medications were prescribed, this points to opioid addiction.
Stopping these types of medications abruptly is not safe. That is where opioid addiction treatment at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton in Carrollton, GA comes in. Most opioid addiction treatment facilities start with detox and move to rehabilitation services while providing medical support during the process.
Getting over an opioid addiction takes time and determination, but with the right support and resources, those struggling with opioid addiction can recover and move forward with their lives.
Dual-Diagnosis
An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that begins before the actual drug rehab treatment. It is used to remove any residual toxins left in your body (and brain) after using drugs, and it is used with the intent to help you or your loved one complete drug rehab.
If you are addicted to opiates like heroin, methadone, or prescription painkillers, you will detox with medication. This is because the withdrawal symptoms are often more intense and uncomfortable for an opiate addict than for someone who has abused or is dependent on other drugs, like cocaine.
Inpatient rehab programs like what’s offered at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton in Carrollton, GA are ideal for covering all the bases that surround one’s addiction. It’s considered the most comprehensive approach to care for people afflicted with addiction. Patients live in a facility where they have access to therapy and medical care 24/7.
An intensive outpatient program is a good option for someone in Georgia with a milder or less severe addiction. An IOP may involve daily meetings at a treatment facility, along with personal counseling and peer meetings. Some IOP programs offer half-day treatment, while others offer full-day programs. Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton‘s IOP is customized per individual.
Outpatient treatment is treatment that occurs when a patient is not checked into a rehab facility. The patient may show up for therapy sessions, go through detox and engage in other therapies to help them recover. However, they will do so while they live at home in Georgia.
Outpatient therapy provided by Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton is usually recommended as a follow up to inpatient therapy. It helps patients adapt to their normal lives after treatment. In some cases, it can also be an alternative to inpatient treatment. People may choose this route if they are unable to leave their jobs, children or if they don’t have the money for inpatient treatment. However, inpatient treatment is the best way to recover from addiction.
Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton‘s Partial Hospitalization Program is a midway point between inpatient and outpatient treatment. It is for people who are still struggling with addiction but don’t need round the clock care in Carrollton. Patients may spend anywhere from 18 to 30 hours a week in a treatment program, but they will sleep at home. The duration of the program can be anywhere from one to six months.
Therapies & Programs
Individual professional counseling or individual therapy refers to the one-on-one interaction between a patient and his or her counselor. Individual therapy allows for more privacy, one that group interactions can’t provide. Therefore, it becomes easier for a person to unload and become more open to his or her counselor.
Another benefit of individual therapy at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton in Carrollton, GA is that all sessions aim to speed up a single person’s progress. It makes it easier for the counselor and the patient to deal with the central issues, which are likely the culprits of substance addiction.
Once the roots of the problems are addressed, it becomes less challenging for a recovering patient to maintain sobriety and brush off temptations.
Families are not always as supportive as they could be, but by opting for family therapy, many recovering addicts are able to understand their addiction and get the support they need to get sober. These therapy sessions at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton in Carrollton, GA involve all members of the family who play a role in the recovering person’s daily life. They work together to overcome past issues, avoid triggers, and remain strong and supportive of each other.
In group therapy, the patient undergoes sessions with other patients dealing with similar problems under the guidance of a trained counselor. The members of the group interact with each other and talk freely about their issues. The recovery of members of the group from the problems that they face gives the patients confidence that they can also overcome their addiction.
Group therapy at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton reduces the feeling of loneliness and improves the coping skills of the patients. Group therapy provides patients with continuous feedback from other members. The group dynamics ensure that members start having some structure and routine in their lives.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a method of individual and/or group counseling that focuses on acceptance and change. DBT can be very effective in developing coping strategies for negative emotions.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a way of addressing concerns through talking. Talking through issues can identify sources of discomfort or unhealthy thoughts. CBT is a healthy way Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton addresses some behaviors which may be bringing unintended consequences in a persons life.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) is a type of cognitive therapy. It is based on the principle that irrational thoughts are responsible for the emotional and behavioral changes in addiction. The therapy starts with identifying the underlying irrational thoughts. These thoughts are then challenged and opposed logically and then replaced with positive thoughts.
The 12 step program is the treatment method used by Alcoholics Anonymous, but it can apply to any type of addiction. It outlines the 12 steps addicts should take on the path to recovery. Steps include admitting you have a problem and making the decision to turn your life around. A belief in a higher power and making amends to others are also part of the program.
Nutrition therapy involves providing healthy diet and improving the eating habits of the patient. Expert dieticians provide individualized meal plan, that addresses the specific nutritional deficiencies. Nutrition therapy also teaches the associated life skills such as cooking healthy food and grocery shopping. It helps to overcome the food cravings that are seen in certain addictions.
NRT, also known as nicotine replacement therapy, allows someone to get the effects of nicotine without chewing or smoking. It is often done with a patch, allowing those who want to quit relying on nicotine to better manage their cravings. As the cravings get easier to manage, the doses of nicotine get reduced until nicotine is no longer needed.
Patient Experience
Creative Arts
In creative art therapy, the therapist encourages the patients to express themselves through activities like sketching, painting, sculpting, coloring, collaging etc. The therapy can be administered at an individual or a group level. Creative art helps the patients to express their emotions consciously or unconsciously.
- Patients are often able to communicate effectively, through creative art, what they cannot verbally.
- The therapy helps patients to handle stress and anxiety in a better manner.
- They become more self-aware and develop higher self-esteem.
- The therapy improves their communication skills and ability to process past traumatic events.
- Creative art helps the patients to improve their physical, mental and emotional well-being.
Experiential Therapy at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton
Experiential therapy can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools. It can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton and individual is important for success and grown over the stay.
Equine Therapy at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton at Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton
Equine therapy has been found to be tremendously healing during the process of recovery from addiction. Interactions with horses involves trust, consistency, accountability and boundaries. This may involve horseback riding or day to day caring for your horse on Willowbrooke at Tanner - Carrollton‘s grounds.
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Location & Contact
523 Dixie St
Carrollton, GA 30117
Phone Number
(770) 812-3266
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Location
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523 Dixie St
Carrollton, GA 30117 -
(770) 812-3266
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
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Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Carrollton, Georgia Addiction and Treatment
Prescription opioid use has caused a large increase in the total amount of overdoses in Georgia. Almost 12% of the Georgia population uses illicit drugs each year, and slightly over 3.5% also abuses alcohol at the same time. This does not include those who binge-drink at least once a month, which includes 20% of all Georgians.
The drug addiction problem in Carrollton, GA is relatively small when compared to other parts of the country. However, this does not mean that there is no drug addiction problem in the city. There were nearly 1,500 people admitted into drug and alcohol treatment programs in Carrollton in 2016. There are a variety of treatment options available in Carrollton. You can find outpatient and inpatient programs, as well as residential programs.
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