bluff Augusta in Augusta, GA

Bluff is an inpatient facility in Augusta offering care to men and women who are dealing with drug and alcohol addiction together with mental health needs alongside substance use. It occupies a quiet, wooded campus close to the Savannah River, where a renovated hunting lodge serves as the main building and four cottages stand around it. The bluff Augusta campus sits on 178 wooded acres near the Savannah River. If you are calling on behalf of a relative, you can ask how the surroundings help support focus and privacy.

The care offered here pairs methods backed by research with experiential activities and a focus on the person as a whole. Services include cognitive behavioral therapy, the 12-Step model, equine therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness. The Joint Commission accredits the center, which has operated since 2014. At Bluff Augusta, men and women facing co-occurring conditions can receive detox and residential rehab. People who call the helpline can ask for help comparing this center with other rehab options across Georgia.

Programs and therapies at bluff Augusta

The main levels of care at Bluff are detox and residential rehab. A usual stay lasts 30 days, with therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, family therapy, and relapse prevention counseling. Experiential options include art therapy, equine therapy, recreation therapy, and meditation. Bluff Augusta provides detox and residential rehab for alcohol and drug addiction. If you do not know which level of care is right, the helpline can help you sort through choices and find out what this center currently offers.

The center identifies its approach as evidence based and grounded in Twelve Step principles. On-site detox is available for people who need a structured start. The center uses evidence-based and Twelve Step approaches in its 30-day program. If withdrawal concerns you, detox should be supervised by a clinician, because stopping alcohol or benzodiazepines can be dangerous.

• Experiential Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Evidence-Based
• Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)
• Twelve Step
• Relapse Prevention Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Equine Therapy
• Meditation & Mindfulness
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Who bluff Augusta is designed for

• Men and women who are dealing with alcohol or drug addiction
• People with co-occurring mental health disorders
• Those needing detox before residential care
• Individuals with anxiety, depression, or PTSD
• People with personality disorders or trauma history
• Adults seeking a 30-day residential program

Setting and length of stay at Bluff

The grounds cover 178 wooded acres near the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia. People in treatment stay in cottages with shared rooms, and up to 16 individuals can be housed there at once. A usual stay lasts 30 days. Kitchen staff prepare meals that are served family-style, and there is no internet or television so residents can focus. Services are offered in English. Bluff Augusta accommodates up to 16 clients in a quiet, wooded setting. If a smaller program appeals to you, this size may be a good fit; call the helpline to confirm current bed availability.

Paying for care at bluff Augusta

Bluff accepts cash pay rates and works with most insurance companies. Because coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary from plan to plan, call the helpline to check your benefits before you commit. The helpline costs nothing, keeps your information confidential, and requires no enrollment. Bluff Augusta works with most insurance companies and offers cash pay rates. If you are using Georgia Medicaid, then verify whether this center accepts it, since Medicaid is not listed as a payment option in the FACTS.

Questions worth posing before admission

• Does my insurance plan cover detox and residential rehab at this center?
• What is the current availability for a 30-day stay?
• How does the center handle withdrawal during detox?
• What is the daily schedule for therapy and experiential groups?
• Can family be involved in treatment planning?
• Is the Joint Commission accreditation current?