Anchor Hospital offers comprehensive treatment to adults, ages 18 and older, experiencing a behavioral health or chemical dependency crisis. Our inpatient and outpatient programming operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
For a no cost assessment, call 678-251-3226 or visit our admissions page.

We provide evaluation and treatment to stabilize adults, ages 18 and older, who are in crisis and struggling with one or more psychiatric disorders including but not limited to: major depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, dissociative disorders and other stress-related disorders. Our intensive, therapeutic environment provides 24-hour nursing care and uses research-based programming and trauma-informed care.

Our program includes:

• S.E.L.F. Program (Safety, Emotions, Loss and Future)
• Individual and group therapy
• Family sessions
• Expressive therapies, including art and recreational therapy

Our chemical dependency counseling and recovery programs provide treatment to adults with a primary diagnosis of addictive disease. Treatment is based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and can include medically-supervised detoxification in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation services.

Our program includes:

• 12-step recovery lectures
• Relapse prevention
• Step work preparation
• Psychotherapy, coping skills, spirituality and dual diagnosis groups
• Physician lectures on addiction
• Expressive therapy
• 24-hour nursing and physician care
• Daily NA/AA meetings
• Family sessions
• Mirror image program

The following therapeutic themes are addressed concurrently with addiction issues:

• Grief and loss
• Shame
• Trauma and abuse history

Through day or evening programs, patients can receive comprehensive treatment for psychiatric or addiction disorders and still return to home or school each day. Programming is offered as a step down from inpatient care or a step up into treatment and is adjusted to meet the needs of patients through group and family sessions. Each patient will have an individualized treatment plan to meet his or her needs and goals.

Outpatient programs are provided by Branches College Park, a service of Anchor Hospital, located on our Anchor Hospital Campus at 5448 Yorktowne Drive Atlanta, Ga 30349. Please call 404-470-9500 for more information.

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) serves patients experiencing a behavioral or chemical dependency crisis who require stabilization without the intensity of full inpatient hospitalization.

• 7 day a week programming, 8:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. weekdays, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. weekends
• Recovery residence lodging available
• PHP Mental Health Services, Chemical Dependency Treatment and Dual Diagnosis Program
• Step down from inpatient or direct admit

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides structured therapy that allows the patient to maintain a work-life balance. Flexible programming hours allow the patient to schedule 3-5 days per week that are most appropriate to meet their needs. IOP is led by a licensed therapist. Active family involvement in intensive outpatient therapy is a critical component for the treatment plan.

• Day Program is offered 7 days a week, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Evening Program is offered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.