Black Bear Lodge

What this listing shows

Black Bear Lodge is listed as a residential program in Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia. The listing puts it under substance abuse. It names six levels of care: detox, residential, day treatment (php), intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient and medication for addiction (mat). For payment it names private insurance. Details on this page come from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov and the program's published website, as of 19 Sep 2026.

Care offered

From the program's public listing:

• Detox: medical help to get through withdrawal safely.Ask how long people usually stay, whether a nurse or a doctor is there overnight, and what happens on the last day. Detox on its own is not treatment for addiction, so ask what this program offers afterwards and whether a place is held while someone finishes.
• Residential: live at the program and take part in treatment every day.Ask how long a stay usually runs, what a day looks like, what someone may bring and when family can visit. Ask what happens if a resident needs medical care, and what the program sets up before anyone leaves.
• Day treatment (PHP): treatment for much of the day, most days of the week, going home at night. PHP stands for partial hospitalization program.Ask how many hours a day and how many days a week it runs, whether transport or meals are included, how many weeks people usually stay, and what someone is expected to do in the evenings.
• Intensive outpatient (IOP): several hours of treatment a day, a few days a week, while living at home.Ask whether there are evening or early groups, how many weeks it usually runs, whether a person can keep working or going to school while they attend, and what happens if they miss a session.
• Outpatient: regular visits, such as counseling, therapy or medication appointments.Ask how soon a first appointment can happen, how often visits come after that, whether the same clinician is kept each time, and whether they will see someone who is still drinking or using while they get started.
• Medication for addiction (MAT): medicines for opioid or alcohol use disorder, used with counseling.Ask which of buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone they can prescribe, whether a prescriber is on site, whether they will carry on a medication someone already takes, and whether counseling is required to keep the prescription.
  • Prescribes medication for opioid use disorder
  • Accepts people who take medication for alcohol use disorder
• Intensive Family Program
• Outpatient Therapy

Onsite vs. coordinated services: Public records do not always separate care delivered onsite at this address from services coordinated through an affiliated campus or outside prescriber. When you call, confirm which levels of care, medical detox, or medication prescribing are provided directly onsite.

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Who they serve

Ages

Adults

Youth & age eligibility

Adults 18+ only (adolescents under 18 not listed)

Gender

All genders

Groups

Executives, LGBTQ+, Mild disabilities, Pregnant women, Professionals, Veterans, First responders program

Treatment focus and specializations

Treatment focus: Substance abuse

Specializations listed:

• Access to Nature
• Adventure Therapy
• Alcohol
• Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Substance Use)
• Drug Addiction

Therapies

Therapies listed:

• Seeking Safety
• Spiritual Care
• Stress Management
• Group Therapy
• Individual Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Adventure Therapy
• Introduction to the 12 Step Program
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
• Psychoeducation
• Twelve Step Facilitation
• Art Therapy
• Solution Focused, Goal Oriented Therapy
• Trauma Focused Therapy
• Meditation and Mindfulness
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Experiential Therapy
• Relapse Prevention Counseling
• Recreation Therapy
• Relaxation Therapy
• Medication for Addiction (MAT)
• Yoga

Languages

Languages listed: English

Payment

Paying for treatment · More programs in Georgia that list private insurance · Employer PPO vs. HMO plans · FMLA & job protected leave · Using an EAP

Accreditation listed

• Accreditation listed: Joint Commission. Look up Joint Commission accreditation

Common questions about this listing

Does Black Bear Lodge take Medicaid? Medicaid is not listed on the public profile for Black Bear Lodge. Because public directory records can lag behind current payer contracts, call admissions with your plan name to confirm whether Medicaid is accepted or ask about self pay rates.

What Medicare or private insurance coverage does Black Bear Lodge list? Black Bear Lodge names Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem and BlueCross BlueShield on its public listing. Share your exact plan name and member ID with admissions to verify network status and out of pocket costs before starting care.

What levels of care does Black Bear Lodge list? Black Bear Lodge lists six levels of care: detox, residential, day treatment (php), intensive outpatient (iop), outpatient and medication for addiction (mat). Call admissions to confirm which clinical tracks are active at this campus and whether immediate openings are available.

Is Black Bear Lodge accredited or state licensed? Public records for Black Bear Lodge list Joint Commission accreditation. Confirm current campus specific accreditation and state license numbers directly with the program or the Georgia licensing authority.

Who does Black Bear Lodge serve, and where is it located? Its public profile lists adults. The listed address is 310 Black Bear Ridge, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571. Confirm exact age eligibility and the intake address with admissions before traveling.

How can I contact Black Bear Lodge directly? Phone listed in SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov directory. We have not called it. Dial (706) 200-4006 directly to ask about current availability, clinical intake, and payment options.

Nearest programs within 25 miles

Black Bear Lodge is the only program listed in Sautee Nacoochee. Here are the 5 nearest programs within 25 miles, measured from ZIP or city coordinates.

• Avita Community Partners Behavioral Health (15.4 mi · Tiger, GA)
• Avita Community Partners (18.9 mi · Blairsville, GA)
• Eagle Overlook Adolescent Recovery (21.4 mi · Dahlonega, GA)
• Center for Wellness and Recovery of Northeast GA (22.9 mi · Toccoa, GA)
• Pittard Clinic (22.9 mi · Toccoa, GA)

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