Laurelwood is dedicated to providing the very best care for those suffering from a mental health or chemical dependency disorder. Laurelwood is the region’s largest private, not-for-profit, free-standing hospital dedicated to the treatment of mental health and chemical dependency disorders. As a part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Laurelwood has access to the sophisticated medical services of the regional medical center. Laurelwood is licensed by the State of Georgia and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Help is a phone call away. Whether you want to discuss your problem, or that of a family member, Laurelwood offers professional, informed and confidential assessments. Laurelwood programs are covered totally or partially by most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare.

We provide a variety of treatment options, which, comprise a continuum of mental health treatment. Our interdisciplinary team works together with each patient’s psychiatrist, family and the patient to decide the most effective treatment for the individual. Laurelwood's continuum includes:

All patients entering Laurelwood’s program begin with a medical evaluation. The programs offer the structure, support and limits necessary for stabilizing emotions and behaviors, and improving communication skills. The program offers psycho-educational groups, intensive group therapy and specialized case management services, that include family work to help reintegrate patients into the community.

These levels of outpatient care offer flexible hours for people who have significant impairment in their daily functioning, but don’t need 24-hour supervision. This schedule allows patients to work and meet other obligations while participating in treatment. Outpatient hospitalization and Intensive outpatient services are available to adult and adolescent patients.

This weekly support group offers a bridge between hospitalization to outpatient care.