Georgia · Listings Checked October 2026

Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Georgia

Where Can You Get Addiction Treatment in Georgia?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 255 substance use treatment facilities in Georgia, in 106 cities. Of these, 165 accept Medicaid, 59 offer detox, 56 offer residential treatment, 60 are certified methadone clinics and 129 prescribe buprenorphine. The state agency for substance use treatment is the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) answers at 1-800-715-4225 (24/7).

Treatment Facilities by City in Georgia

The Georgia cities with the most SAMHSA-listed substance use treatment facilities. All 106 cities are listed below the table. Each city page lists its facilities with services, payment and phone numbers.

All 106 Cities in Georgia With Treatment Facilities

State Treatment Agency

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) oversees substance use treatment in Georgia.

Georgia Treatment Helpline

Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL): 1-800-715-4225, 24/7.

Call 1-800-715-4225

Treatment if You Don't Have Insurance

DBHDD contracts with providers in all six regions of Georgia to offer outpatient and residential substance use treatment. Your DBHDD regional field office can help you find and get into these services.

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Georgia

Georgia has not expanded Medicaid, so adult eligibility is narrower.

Check a Program's License

Before you choose a program, confirm it is licensed using the GaMap2Care facility search, DCH Healthcare Facility Regulation Division.

Naloxone (Narcan)

The Georgia Department of Public Health publishes a standing order for prescription of naloxone for overdose prevention, and harm reduction groups in Georgia hand out naloxone at no cost. Naloxone nasal spray is also sold over the counter nationwide.

Good Samaritan Overdose Law

A person who in good faith calls for medical help for someone overdosing, or who seeks help for their own overdose, can't be arrested, charged or prosecuted for possessing small amounts of drugs or drug-related objects, or sanctioned for a probation, parole or pretrial release violation, when the evidence came only from seeking that help. (O.C.G.A. 16-13-5 (Georgia 9-1-1 Medical Amnesty Law, HB 965, 2014))

Guides for Your Next Step

Learn what detox, inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab involve, how medication for opioid use disorder works, and how to find rehab that takes Medicaid or free and low-cost rehab. Before you commit, read how to choose a rehab you can trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Rehab Centers Are in Georgia?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 255 substance use treatment facilities in Georgia (checked October 2026), the most in Atlanta (31).

How Many Rehabs in Georgia Accept Medicaid?

165 of the 255 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.

Where Are Methadone Clinics in Georgia?

60 federally certified opioid treatment programs (methadone clinics) are listed in Georgia. Use the methadone filter on any city page to find them.

Can You Get Free Rehab in Georgia?

DBHDD contracts with providers in all six regions of Georgia to offer outpatient and residential substance use treatment. Your DBHDD regional field office can help you find and get into these services. 75 listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale, and 9 provide treatment at no charge.

Does Georgia Have a Good Samaritan Overdose Law?

A person who in good faith calls for medical help for someone overdosing, or who seeks help for their own overdose, can't be arrested, charged or prosecuted for possessing small amounts of drugs or drug-related objects, or sanctioned for a probation, parole or pretrial release violation, when the evidence came only from seeking that help.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
  2. Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities website
  3. Get treatment help from the Georgia agency
  4. About Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL)
  5. Section 1115 waiver details (Medicaid.gov)
  6. Georgia Medicaid eligibility
  7. GaMap2Care facility search, DCH Healthcare Facility Regulation Division
  8. Georgia naloxone information
  9. Georgia Good Samaritan law

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