Teen Residential Treatment in Georgia
Adolescent residential treatment is a live-in level of care where teens step away from the pressures and triggers of daily life and focus fully on recovery. Eagle Overlook Recovery is a residential treatment center for teens ages 13-18 in Dahlonega, Georgia - a Joint Commission accredited program in the Blue Ridge Mountains where no more than 20 clients at a time receive evidence-based therapy, daily schooling, and round-the-clock structure for 30 to 90 days.
If you are comparing options for teen drug rehab in Georgia, this page walks through what residential care looks like here day to day, who it helps, and how to begin.
Who residential treatment is for
Residential care is the right level of support when substance use has outgrown what weekly counseling and rules at home can hold. Living on campus removes the environment where use took root and replaces it with structure, accountability, and a licensed clinical team.
Teens using drugs or alcohol
Boys and girls ages 13-18 whose substance use has taken hold, from experimenting that turned into dependence to long-standing use.
Teens carrying more than substance use
Anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD often arrive alongside addiction. Our dual diagnosis treatment for teens addresses both together.
Families who have tried everything
When consequences, contracts, and school interventions have not been enough, a structured residential setting gives your teen a real chance to reset.
A day at Eagle Overlook
Recovery here runs on a full, predictable rhythm. A typical day includes classroom time, group therapy, psychoeducation, structured and expressive activities, and relapse prevention, with individual counseling and appointments with our Medical Director woven through the week.
The classroom
A dedicated Education Coordinator provides daily classroom access, so teens stay enrolled in their current school through an online learning platform or work toward a GED. Learn more about educational support.
Therapy that works
Group therapy, individual counseling, and psychoeducation grounded in CBT and DBT. See every modality in our approach.
Experiential healing
Teens work with horses in equine-assisted psychotherapy, find their voice through art therapy for teens, and get outside on the property.
Community and rest
Recreation like basketball, volleyball, and fishing, plus movie and pizza nights. Weekends add family education, family therapy, spirituality groups, and visitation.
A safe place to get well
A licensed clinical team
Treatment is led by our Founder and Medical Director, Dr. Aflatoon, DO, MBA, alongside Clinical Director Sarah Hartshorn-Chapman, MS, LPC, NCC. With 1 licensed clinician for every 8 clients, your teen is known by name, and a structured Level System recognizes effort, growth, and achievement as they move through the program. Meet our team.
Starting residential treatment is straightforward
One confidential phone call starts the process. Our admissions team will:
- Review your teen's history and current needs
- Answer your questions about treatment and cost
- Schedule a clinical assessment
- Create a personalized, individualized treatment plan
We work with many major insurance providers and help families verify benefits confidentially. Self-pay options are also available. Start with admissions and insurance or verify your insurance online.
Questions parents ask
How long is teen residential treatment at Eagle Overlook?
Length of stay is individualized for each client based on their needs and progress. Programs typically range from 30 to 90 days, and every client has an individualized treatment plan.
Will my teen keep up with school while living on campus?
Yes. A dedicated Education Coordinator provides daily classroom access and individualized support. Teens can stay enrolled in their current school through an online learning platform or work toward a GED.
How are families involved in residential treatment?
Family education groups and family therapy are an integral part of the program. Family education is scheduled for Saturdays, and family therapy is offered on Saturdays as well as weekdays.
Does insurance cover teen residential treatment?
We work with many major insurance providers and help families verify benefits and coverage confidentially. Self-pay options are also available.
What ages and how many teens does Eagle Overlook treat?
We treat boys and girls ages 13-18 in a small residential setting capped at 20 clients, with 1 licensed clinician for every 8 clients.
Your teen deserves a path to lasting recovery
Speak with our admissions team today. Every call is confidential.
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Clinically-driven adolescent recovery in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia.
34.446° N · 83.975° W