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Sautee Nacoochee, GA

Black Bear Lodge


Located in the serene forest foothills of northern Georgia, Black Bear Lodge is a place of solace and healing for those suffering from addiction and mental health issues. We offer a comprehensive integrated program that addresses the needs of the whole person — mind, body and spirit. Our system of care is personalized, evidence-based and research-proven.

Why Choose
Black Bear Lodge?


We believe that every person has the ability to change and heal, and we meet patients where they are with an attitude of acceptance and nonjudgment. Patients can find the strength to change amid the beauty of the expansive skies and natural tranquility that characterize our location. We’re more than just a beautiful place, though. Our patients’ abstinence rates one year after treatment are also 26.2% higher than the national average.

Our Areas of Expertise:

  • Residential care
  • Partial hospitalization
  • Substance abuse primary diagnoses
  • Co-occurring disorders
  • Mental health
  • PTSD
  • Medically supervised detox

Amenities:


  • Serene, restorative atmosphere
  • Gender-specific housing
  • Scenic trails for hiking and walking
  • Chef on site
  • Workout room
  • Swimming pool

Specific Programs:


  • Professionals Program
  • Young Adults Program
  • Family Program
  • Eating disorders
  • Gambling
  • Sex/love addiction
  • Alumni Program

Holistic Offerings:


  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Experiential therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Yoga
  • Massage

Primary Treatment Methods:


  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment (Suboxone, Vivitrol, etc.)
  • Medication management
  • One-on-one therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Psychoeducational groups
  • Individualized psychiatric care
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Pain management

Secondary Treatment Methods:


  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy
  • Grief/loss therapy
  • Trauma-informed treatment
  • Anger management
  • Spirituality groups/counseling
  • Meditation groups
  • Gender-specific groups
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Relapse prevention

Insurance Information

Navigating insurance can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be.

615-371-4163

Black Bear Lodge works with many insurance providers to guarantee you the highest quality of treatment at the most affordable cost. Our admissions team will do all of the legwork of dealing with the insurance providers to get you the most coverage possible so that you don’t have to worry about it.

Navigating insurance can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be.

Our Treatment Center

A place of solace


From the very start, we were enchanted by the mythical nature of Black Bear Lodge and its surrounding area. The secluded lodges serve as unique getaways from the fast pace of life and offer a comfortable and peaceful place to heal and get your life back on track. Our campus is truly the ideal setting for new beginnings.