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Comprehensive, Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment
Programs Designed for Every Stage of Recovery

Medical detox
Medical Detox

Medical Detox provides 24 hour clinical support for individuals who may be experiencing withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. Our care team monitors symptoms, manages discomfort when appropriate, and helps stabilize patients as they begin treatment in a structured setting before transitioning into the next recommended level of care.

Inpatient treatment
Inpatient Treatment

Residential Treatment offers immersive, structured care for individuals who need consistent therapeutic support. Patients live on site while participating in individual counseling, group therapy, and recovery focused programming designed to address substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Partial hospitalization
Partial Hospitalization

PHP delivers intensive therapeutic services during the day while allowing patients to return to supportive housing or home in the evening when appropriate. Programming may include clinical therapy, psychiatric support, skill development and recovery education to help individuals build structure as they move forward in treatment.

Intensive outpatient
Intensive Outpatient

IOP provides flexible, structured support for individuals who are ready to balance treatment with work, school or family responsibilities. Patients attend scheduled therapy sessions multiple times per week to continue building coping strategies, strengthen recovery skills and maintain accountability.

Dual diagnosis
Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis Treatment addresses substance use alongside co-occurring mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety or trauma related concerns. Integrated care may include therapy, psychiatric evaluation and medication management when appropriate.

Family program
Addiction Therapy

Detox and residential treatment can help stabilize the body and create distance from active substance use. However, treating just the physical symptoms of substance use disorder isn’t always enough — it’s important to treat the root emotional causes, too.

Alumni program
Alumni Support

Alumni Support provides ongoing connection after treatment through events, peer engagement and continued recovery resources. Staying connected with others in recovery can help reinforce personal goals and encourage long-term progress.

Veterans & Military Families
Family Program

The Family Program helps loved ones better understand substance use disorders and the recovery process. Through education and therapeutic support, family members can explore communication strategies, boundaries and ways to support recovery while caring for their own wellbeing.

Testimonials & Success Stories

Black Bear Lodge has helped hundreds of individuals and families reclaim their lives from addiction. See what our patients have to say.

“Black Bear was the peace that I needed after 15-plus years of chaos and brokenness. It was the space for me that I needed to finally heal myself.”

Alexia, Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“I went from being just a broken person to someone who accepted they had a disease. Black Bear helped me realize I didn’t have to be alone anymore.”

Thomas, Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“It’s amazing how dark addiction can be, to how beautiful life becomes on the other side of it. I came to Black Bear thinking my life was over, but instead I found out I still had so much life to live.”

Thomas, Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“My paradigm shifted here. Really this place is where angels go to work, and I couldn’t name them all if I tried. There is something very special happening here and if you want to begin a lifelong journey, Black Bear Lodge should be the foundation on which you start upon.”

Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“I 100 percent recommend Black Bear Lodge for anyone struggling with addiction or who needs to detox. They are very caring, loving people. I was there for 21 days, and they helped me find another place to go after I left. They help you find the tools and resources you need. I highly recommend them. Thank you, Black Bear, for helping me change my life.”

Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“Black Bear gave me the space to really feel loved. It made me feel comfortable in who I was, and for the first time, I felt like there was no judgment. They just wanted better for me.”

Alexis, Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“Finally learning that there was a community and a program that could help me put my life back together has led to beautiful years in sobriety and recovery.”

Thomas, Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“If you’re scared to come to treatment because you don’t want to face the things that have happened in your life, Black Bear gave me the support and compassion to finally be honest with myself and start healing.”

Alexis, Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“My paradigm shifted here. Really this place is where angels go to work, and I couldn’t name them all if I tried. There is something very special happening here and if you want to begin a lifelong journey, Black Bear Lodge should be the foundation on which you start upon.”

Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

“I 100 percent recommend Black Bear Lodge for anyone struggling with addiction or who needs to detox. They are very caring, loving people. I was there for 21 days, and they helped me find another place to go after I left. They help you find the tools and resources you need. I highly recommend them. Thank you, Black Bear, for helping me change my life.”

Former Patient
Black Bear Lodge

Patient Satisfaction

4.36/5
I was treated with dignity and respect
4.48/5
I feel better now than when I was admitted
4.33/5
Overall I was very satisfied with my treatment

*Survey data was collected from January 2025 to June 2025 through Mental Health Outcomes, LLC, which benchmarks patient satisfaction data for over 380 psychiatric hospitals.

How Do I Enter Addiction Treatment?

At Black Bear Lodge, entering treatment is simple and supported every step of the way. Whether you are seeking care for yourself or a loved one, our admissions team is here to help you begin the process, including travel arrangements if needed.

Step 1

Call 24/7 to speak confidentially with an admissions specialist who can answer your questions and discuss your needs.

Step 2

Not sure what your insurance covers? Our admissions team can verify and help you understand your coverage so you can get the most from your benefits.

Step 3

Once admitted, you’ll receive a personalized treatment plan and begin working with our experienced clinical team toward long-term recovery.

About Black Bear Lodge

Nestled in the serene mountains of northern Georgia, Black Bear Lodge offers an ideal setting for reflection and recovery.

Our programs combine evidence-based care with holistic therapies that nurture both body and mind, including trauma informed therapy, mindfulness and wellness activities.

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We Accept Most Major Insurance

We work with most commercial insurance plans to help make treatment accessible and affordable.

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BCBS
  • Magellan
  • TRICARE® East
  • UnitedHealthcare

Affiliations and Certifications

Black Bear Lodge

310 Black Bear Ridge
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571

Ready to Begin Healing?

You’ll find Black Bear Lodge’s peaceful, secluded campus an ideal setting for reflection, growth, and lasting change. Start your journey to recovery in the Mountains of North Georgia — surrounded by compassionate care as you reconnect with yourself and the world around you.