Women's treatment & Recovery services in georgia

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) contracts with providers in all six regions to offer treatment services for women with substance use disorders. The Women’s Treatment and Recovery Services (WTRS) program supports recovery through structured treatment options for pregnant and parenting women. Providers implement evidence-based practices to support long-term recovery and stability, helping individuals work toward their personal goals with a range of treatment options.

WTRS assists women in addressing challenges related to employment, education, housing, and family responsibilities while also identifying personal strengths and available community resources. The program serves women with substance use disorders who are pregnant and/or parenting children under the age of 13. With care levels ranging from outpatient services to residential and transitional housing, WTRS providers support individuals at high risk for relapse, those who are pregnant, and those involved with Child Protective Services, the criminal justice system, or mental health services, provided they are medically stable enough to participate in treatment.

Services for women include but are not limited to: ongoing assessment and screening, psychiatric and nursing care, and individual and group therapy addressing relationships, trauma, parenting, anger management, and symptom management. Therapeutic child care services are available, and children in the custody of women receiving treatment may receive support for developmental needs. Case management and transportation services help ensure access to care. Vocational support includes job training, educational resources, and employment assistance. The average length of stay is three to six months. Click here for more information.

Local resources in augusta

For facts & statistics on substance use:

Georgia Council on Substance Abuse

Georgia Crisis & Access Line - Open 24/7

(800) 715-4225

For additional services:

Columbia County Cares – (706) 541-2834

Columbia County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) – (706) 541-1640

Family Connection of Columbia County – (706) 650-5010

Family Connection of Richmond County – (706) 721-7415

Golden Harvest Food Bank – (706) 736-1199

Housing & Urban Development (HUD)

Richmond County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) – (706) 721-3000

Salvation Army of Augusta – (706) 733-3219

Women’s Job Skill Program

United Way of the CSRA

United Way 211

United Way Phone Services – Dial 211 or (706) 826-1495

Hope House is a part of the Augusta Coalition for Addiction Recovery Awareness. Visit their site for additional information for treatment in the CSRA.

CARES Warm Line for Telephone Peer Support 365 days a year 8:30a-11p - (844)-326-5400

Partnership for drug free kids, where families find answers.