Services - Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

"Odyssey To Recovery" is an intensive outpatient, substance abuse treatment program for adolescents ages 13-17. Participation of parents, caregivers, or siblings is strongly encouraged. The program includes participation in individual, family and group counseling sessions for a period of 10 to 12 months, depending on individual needs. Odyssey uses a research and evidenced based decision  making therapy, seven challenges. Other activities are chosen to meet the age and issues of the group and include the following:

To date, the OTR program is the most affordable and accessible adolescent drug treatment program in metro Atlanta. It is regarded in the community as a highly effective program with noticeable results. OTR takes into consideration the unique developmental needs of the adolescent, the needs of the family, and the changes that must take place in order to move from an ineffective lifestyle-- to recovery, health and productivity.

Comments from parents include:

“OTR showed us the difference between regular teenage behavior and the behavior of the addict.”

“The program helped me understand young minds and that I am not alone in the struggle to raise teens."