Residential Mental Health, Addiction Treatment & Medical Detox in Hiram, Georgia
West Georgia Wellness Center is a 16-bed residential treatment facility in Hiram, Georgia, approximately 30 minutes northwest of Atlanta. We provide residential mental health treatment, residential substance abuse treatment, medical detox, and integrated dual diagnosis care for adults who need 24-hour structure and clinical support — the level of care many families search for as inpatient mental health treatment.
- Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment facility in Hiram, Georgia.
- Board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists, registered nurses, and addiction counselors.
- Residential mental health, residential substance abuse, medical detox, and dual diagnosis care.
- Admissions coordinators available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Residential Treatment Designed for Stability, Structure, and Clinical Depth
The program is built for adults who need immersive residential care in a safe, structured, non-hospital setting with psychiatric, therapeutic, nursing, and recovery support.
Near Metro Atlanta
Our Hiram facility is approximately 30 minutes northwest of Atlanta and serves adults from across Georgia and the Southeast.
Adults 18+
Residential treatment for serious mental health, addiction, or dual diagnosis needs.
24-Hour Residential Structure
Clients receive structured residential support with psychiatric services, nursing, therapy, and individualized treatment planning.
Insurance Clarified First
Benefits are verified and estimated costs are explained before you commit.
Ready to Start Treatment?
Speak with admissions any time. Most clients can begin the admissions process quickly after clinical fit and insurance benefits are reviewed.
Joint Commission-Accredited Residential Treatment
West Georgia Wellness Center is a Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment facility specializing in serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, medical detox, and co-occurring needs. Our program provides structured, individualized care in a non-hospital residential setting.
Our facility is located in Hiram, Georgia, approximately 30 minutes northwest of Atlanta. Families looking for residential treatment near Atlanta can access care outside the city while remaining close enough for admissions coordination and family involvement.
Our clinical team includes board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists, registered nurses, and certified addiction counselors, all committed to delivering evidence-based care in a therapeutic environment that supports real recovery.
Clinical Leadership
Joshua Yager, MD
Addiction Medical Director
Byron McQuirt, MD
Psychiatric Medical Director
James Cabble, LCSW
Executive Clinical Director
Residential Treatment Programs in Hiram, GA
West Georgia Wellness Center offers residential treatment programs designed for adults who need immersive, structured care in a safe therapeutic environment.
Residential Mental Health Treatment
Structured residential mental health care for depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and other serious conditions that require more support than outpatient care.
Learn more → 02Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
Structured residential treatment for alcohol, opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance dependence with integrated psychiatric support, relapse-prevention planning, and daily recovery structure.
Learn more → 03Medical Detox
Physician-supervised withdrawal management for alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and other substances when detox is clinically appropriate. Detox is integrated with residential treatment planning when needed.
Learn more → 04Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Integrated care for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Both conditions are treated simultaneously by one clinical team, not in separate silos.
Learn more → 05Alcohol Rehab
Residential alcohol treatment with clinical support for withdrawal risk, relapse prevention, mental health symptoms, and long-term recovery planning.
Learn more → 06How Long Does Rehab Last?
Learn how withdrawal risk, clinical needs, treatment progress, insurance authorization, and discharge planning can affect the recommended length of residential care.
Explore treatment length →Residential Treatment Is Different From Hospital Care
West Georgia Wellness Center provides treatment in a structured residential setting rather than an acute-care psychiatric hospital. Residential care may be appropriate for adults who need 24-hour structure and clinical support but do not require emergency medical stabilization.
When Emergency Care May Be Needed
If someone is in immediate danger, has a medical emergency, or cannot remain safe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Residential treatment is not a substitute for emergency hospitalization.
Inpatient vs. Residential Mental Health Treatment: What’s the Difference?
Most people searching for inpatient mental health treatment are looking for the same thing: a safe place with 24-hour clinical care, away from whatever is making things worse. The two terms describe different settings, and knowing which one you need makes the first phone call much easier.
Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitalization
Delivered in a licensed psychiatric hospital. Designed for acute crisis stabilization — active suicidal intent, psychosis requiring urgent medical management, or a medical emergency. Stays are typically short, often three to seven days, and focused on stabilizing immediate risk.
West Georgia Wellness Center is not a psychiatric hospital. If you or someone you love needs emergency stabilization, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Residential Treatment at WGWC
Delivered in a 16-bed, non-hospital residential facility with 24-hour nursing and clinical staff. Designed for adults who are safe enough to participate in daily therapy but need far more structure than weekly outpatient sessions can provide.
Stays are longer, and the work goes deeper: psychiatric medication management observed day to day, individual and group therapy, trauma-focused modalities, and discharge planning built over weeks rather than days.
Residential Care May Fit If You’re Searching For:
- Inpatient depression treatment that lasts longer than a hospital stay.
- Inpatient anxiety treatment when panic or generalized anxiety has stopped daily functioning.
- Inpatient PTSD treatment with trauma-focused therapy, not just symptom management.
- Inpatient OCD treatment with structured exposure work and clinical support between sessions.
- Inpatient treatment for bipolar disorder where medication needs day-to-day observation.
- Residential treatment for schizophrenia or other psychosis-spectrum conditions.
Not Sure Which You Need?
That is what the free clinical pre-assessment is for. An admissions coordinator will talk through symptoms, safety, treatment history, and medical needs, then tell you honestly whether residential treatment is the right fit — including when it is not, and where else to look.
There is no obligation, and the conversation is confidential.
Adults Who Need More Support Than Outpatient Care
West Georgia Wellness Center serves adults 18 and older struggling with serious mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. We serve clients from throughout Georgia, including Atlanta, Marietta, Kennesaw, Columbus, Savannah, Macon, Augusta, and Gainesville, as well as clients from Alabama, Tennessee, and other Southeastern states.
Our programs may be appropriate if you or your loved one is experiencing:
- Depression that has not responded to outpatient treatment or medication.
- Bipolar disorder with unstable mood episodes.
- PTSD or complex trauma interfering with daily functioning.
- Borderline personality disorder with emotional dysregulation, unstable relationships, or recurring crisis episodes.
Residential care may also help with:
- Anxiety disorder severe enough to prevent normal daily functioning.
- Alcohol or drug dependence requiring a structured, supervised recovery environment.
- A co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder that has not improved in outpatient care.
- A recent psychiatric crisis, hospitalization, or serious relapse requiring intensive step-down support.
Specialized Therapies in One Residential Program
Every treatment plan is individualized by a multidisciplinary clinical team. Core evidence-based therapies may be combined with specialized modalities when they are clinically appropriate for the individual. Trauma-focused approaches including EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy are delivered by licensed therapists within the residential program.
Residential Mental Health Conditions We Treat
We provide residential treatment for adults with serious mental health conditions that need more support than outpatient care can provide.
Anxiety Disorders
Residential treatment for severe anxiety, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety that has stopped responding to weekly therapy.
ADHD
Structured care for adults whose ADHD symptoms affect daily functioning.
Borderline Personality Disorder
DBT-informed care for emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and chronic crisis episodes.
Bipolar Disorder
Residential bipolar disorder treatment with psychiatric medication stabilization observed day to day.
Depression
Residential treatment for major depression, persistent depression, and treatment-resistant symptoms.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Structured residential OCD treatment for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, with clinical support between sessions.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Residential PTSD treatment using trauma-focused approaches including EMDR and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
Thought Disorders
Support for psychosis-spectrum symptoms and severe psychiatric instability.
Trauma
Residential trauma treatment for symptoms that disrupt safety, sleep, and daily life.
Dual Diagnosis
Integrated mental health and addiction treatment under one clinical plan.
Schizophrenia
Residential treatment for schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders.
Mood Disorders
Comprehensive assessment and treatment for complex mood instability.
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for Adults
Our residential substance abuse program helps adults recover from alcohol and drug addiction with structured, evidence-based care.
Alcohol Addiction
Residential treatment for alcohol dependence and relapse recovery.
Drug Addiction
Learn about substance use disorders, common warning signs, risks, and available treatment options.
Benzo Addiction
Residential care for benzodiazepine dependence and withdrawal support.
Cocaine Addiction
Treatment for cocaine abuse, cravings, and co-occurring mental health concerns.
Crack Addiction
Evidence-based treatment for crack cocaine dependence and relapse prevention.
Fentanyl Addiction
Intensive support for opioid use disorder and overdose-risk recovery planning.
Heroin Addiction
Residential treatment, detox coordination, and dual diagnosis care.
Inhalant Addiction
Residential treatment for inhalant misuse and co-occurring psychiatric symptoms.
Kratom Addiction
Support for kratom dependence, withdrawal concerns, and recovery planning.
Marijuana Addiction
Structured care for cannabis use disorder and co-occurring conditions.
MDMA Addiction
Residential care for MDMA misuse and related mental health symptoms.
Meth Addiction
Residential treatment for stimulant addiction and mood or psychotic symptoms.
Morphine Addiction
Support for prescription opioid dependence and integrated recovery planning.
Opioid Addiction
Residential support for opioid use disorder and relapse prevention.
Opiate Addiction
Care for opioid-class substance dependence and co-occurring mental health symptoms.
Tramadol Addiction
Treatment for prescription drug dependence and medically complex recovery needs.
Polysubstance Use
Integrated treatment for multiple substances and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
View All Addictions
Explore all substance use disorders treated at West Georgia Wellness Center.
Verify Benefits Before Admission
West Georgia Wellness Center works with many commercial PPO plans on an out-of-network basis and is a TRICARE-authorized provider. We do not accept Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or Medicaid for residential treatment.
Our verification team contacts your insurer directly and explains available out-of-network benefits, deductible status, coinsurance, authorization requirements, covered services, and estimated out-of-pocket costs before admission.
Important: A listed insurance company does not guarantee coverage. Benefits and financial responsibility depend on the specific policy and clinical authorization.
Insurance Clarified First
Our goal is to make the financial side easier to understand before admission. The team reviews available benefits, expected costs, and next steps in plain language.
- Commercial PPO out-of-network benefits verified at no cost.
- TRICARE-authorized provider status reviewed when applicable.
- Deductible, coinsurance, authorization, and covered services explained.
- Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted for residential treatment.
Residential Treatment Serving Metro Atlanta and West Georgia
Our recovery center is located in Hiram, Georgia, in Paulding County — roughly 30 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta. For many families that distance is the point: far enough from daily triggers and old routines to make treatment possible, close enough that family members can drive out for therapy sessions and admissions can coordinate transportation.
West Georgia Wellness Center
126 Enterprise Path Suite 104A, Hiram, GA 30141
Admissions: (470) 625-2466 · Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Compassionate Support from Admissions Through Treatment
The experiences shared by former clients and families reflect the compassionate, supportive care we strive to provide every day at West Georgia Wellness Center.
Client and Family Experience
From the admissions process to ongoing treatment, our team is committed to helping each person feel seen, heard, and supported throughout their recovery journey.
Common review themes: Supportive admissions guidance, transportation help, insurance assistance, compassionate staff, and a welcoming treatment environment.
From First Call to Admission Day
The admissions process can begin as soon as you call. Timing depends on clinical appropriateness, insurance verification, available capacity, transportation, and medical needs. Admissions coordinators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Free Clinical Pre-Assessment
A confidential phone conversation with a trained admissions coordinator who evaluates your needs and determines the appropriate level of care.
Insurance Verification
Our specialists contact your insurer directly to confirm out-of-network benefits, authorization requirements, deductible status, and estimated financial responsibility.
Benefits Review
We walk you through your coverage and estimated costs in plain language before you decide.
Admission Scheduling
When treatment is clinically appropriate and space is available, we schedule the admission date and explain what to bring, transportation options, and arrival instructions.
Arrival and Start Treatment
You arrive to a warm welcome, a thorough clinical intake, and the beginning of your personalized treatment plan.
Clinical Depth, Real Dual Diagnosis Care, Specialized Therapies, and Transparent Admissions
Families choose West Georgia Wellness Center because they want clinical depth, real dual diagnosis capability, specialized therapies, and a transparent admissions process in a Georgia-based program that is close enough for family involvement and far enough from daily triggers to support healing.
Clinical Depth
Board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists, registered nurses, and evidence-based treatment protocols support the residential treatment experience.
Genuine Dual Diagnosis Capability
Mental health and addiction are treated simultaneously by an integrated team — one treatment plan, one clinical meeting, not two programs running in parallel silos.
Specialized Therapies
TMS, neurofeedback, biosound therapy, EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and other modalities may be incorporated when clinically appropriate and available.
Georgia-Based and Accessible
Our Hiram facility is approximately 30 minutes northwest of Atlanta and serves adults throughout Georgia and the Southeast.
Transparent Insurance Process
Benefits and estimated costs are reviewed before admission so families can make decisions with clarity.
24/7 Admissions
The decision to seek help does not always happen on a business schedule. The admissions team is available when you are ready.
Answers to the Questions Families Ask Most
Where is West Georgia Wellness Center located?
Is residential treatment the same as inpatient mental health treatment?
Do you offer inpatient or residential treatment for depression?
Is there dual diagnosis treatment near me in Georgia?
Does West Georgia Wellness Center treat adults only?
How do I know if residential treatment is the right level of care?
How long will treatment last?
Does West Georgia Wellness Center offer medical detox?
Does West Georgia Wellness Center treat mental health and addiction together?
Can you verify my insurance?
How quickly can someone be admitted?
What should I do if someone is in immediate danger?
Ready to Start Treatment at West Georgia Wellness Center?
Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer questions, review clinical fit, explain the next step, and verify commercial PPO out-of-network benefits before admission.
Confidential clinical pre-assessment · Insurance verification at no cost · Commercial PPO out-of-network benefits · TRICARE-authorized provider · Medicare and Medicaid not accepted