Anchor Hospital

Established in 1989, Anchor Hospital Atlanta is a specialized treatment center dealing with teenagers, adults, and senior citizens battling addictions and behavioral health issues. The facility is on a 55-acre campus in a serene and secluded area only three miles away from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. All services provided by Anchor Hospital are accredited by The Joint Commission and include no-cost psychiatric assessments, inpatient and outpatient care, and specialized programs for veterans and active army personnel.

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The team of experts at Anchor Hospital aims to guide all patients toward recovery and treatment. Comprising healthcare providers, behavioral health professionals, and clinical psychologists, this treatment team encompasses a broad range of backgrounds and skills to help people recover through a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.

Adolescent Psychiatric Programs

These treatment programs target adolescents in specialized units at Anchor Hospital. The programs are designed to meet the specific needs of teenagers suffering from mental health challenges. Daily treatment in these units is patient-centered and set according to the needs of each individual. The adolescent programs at Anchor mental hospital also incorporate support from guardians, parents, multidisciplinary staff, and other support members. Throughout the program, all staff members ensure the safety of every client and use a trauma-informed approach to deliver care.

Some additional components of the adolescent psychiatric programs at Anchor Hospital include:

• S.E.L.F. Program (Safety, Emotions, Loss, and Future)
• Family sessions
• Individual and group therapy
• Expressive therapies, such as art and recreational therapy

Older Adult Treatment

Anchor Rehabilitation Atlanta GA offers specialized care plans for the elderly with behavioral, emotional, and mental issues which require a higher level of supportive care. The physicians and clinical staff members included in this treatment have experience dealing with residents living in assisted-living facilities and nursing homes and offer them the best care plans, which include:

• Short-term acute care
• 24-hour nursing care
• An intensive, therapeutic environment with secure units
• Expressive therapies, such as art and recreational therapy
• Assistance with activities for daily living
• Family sessions
• Cognitive impairment assessments and treatments

TRICARE Treatment

The TRICARE Program at Anchor Hospital offers specialized behavioral health and addiction treatment to veterans and active military personnel. It includes inpatient and outpatient programming that mainly focuses on managing post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms and other behavioral issues. The staff overviewing these programs is sensitive to the needs of veterans; some even have a military background to provide a compassionate and positive outlook to those in need.

An individualized plan under TRICARE treatment includes the following elements:

• Evaluation and treatment for individuals in psychiatric crisis
• Rehabilitation services
• Medically-supervised detox
• 12-Step Program that follows the principles of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous
• Dual Diagnosis Program focusing on co-occurring psychiatric issues and substance abuse simultaneously

To achieve the treatment goals, the program makes use of the following therapies and evidence-based modalities: 

• Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Suicide prevention strategies
• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Group family therapy
• Trauma-informed treatment groups
• Expressive therapies, such as art and recreational therapy

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient treatment takes place in day and evening programs in which patients receive comprehensive care for their addiction or psychiatric disorders while returning home every day to attend to other responsibilities. This program serves as a step down from inpatient care or a step up into treatment, and adjustments can be made to meet the needs of every patient through family, group, and individual sessions.

Partial Hospitalization Program

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) best suit patients experiencing a chemical or behavioral emergency crisis and require stabilization without needing entire inpatient hospitalization. The program offers treatment seven days a week from 8:45 am to 3 pm on weekdays, whereas on weekends, the therapy sessions commence from 1 pm onwards. PHP also provides recovery residence lodging to people who wish to remain onsite. PHP accepts direct admissions and patients stepping down from inpatient care and provides individualized addiction treatment along with dual diagnosis services.

Intensive Outpatient Program

The intensive outpatient program or IOP provides well-structured therapy sessions that allow patients to maintain a good work-life balance. It has flexible programming hours and varying intensity of therapy scheduled between three to five days a week according to individual needs. All IOP sessions include a licensed therapist and active family involvement to meet all treatment goals effectively. IOP day programs run seven days a week from 9 am to 1 pm, whereas evening programs run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays between 6 pm and 9 pm

FAQs

Can I drop off packages to a loved one admitted to Anchor Hospital?

Yes, the staff at Anchor mental hospital allows family members to drop off clothes and other items to their loved ones enrolled in treatment. The time slot for this activity is between 7 am to 10 pm. The package cannot contain any food items as the clients get three meals daily and nightly snacks. The staff also directs family members to take all valuables that their loved ones might carry at the facility, such as cash, checks, credit card, and jewelry, for security purposes. In case anything valuable goes missing from a client’s possession, the hospital management will not be accountable.

Is smoking permitted on the premises of Anchor Psychiatric Hospital?

Although the staff members discourage clients from smoking, they are permitted to smoke in designated outdoor areas between 6:30 am to 11 pm every day. Each patient must have their cigarettes, but they cannot carry any matches or lighters. Clients must ask the unit staff for lighters. Smoking outside of the designated areas is not allowed and is considered a violation of the fire codes. As per Georgia Law, any client under the age of 17 cannot smoke.

What should I bring with me on my first visit to Anchor Hospital Georgia?

During their stay at Anchor Hospital, all patients wear everyday clothes, excluding certain items, such as drawstrings, shoelaces, and belts. All items that a client brings to the rehab are subject to search by the unit staff. In general, the staff recommends getting the following things as a part of personal belongings:

• At least three casual, non-revealing outfits, including socks and underwear
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Tennis shoes without any shoestrings
• Comb or brush
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Robes with no inside strings

Should I tell the staff about any item I am carrying with me?

All clients must let the staff know about any unsafe items that they are carrying, which may include:

• Nail polish and nail polish remover
• Safety pins, nail files, clippers, and tweezers
• Curling irons, hairdryers, and hot curlers
• Make-up items
• Compacts with mirrors
• Sewing equipment, such as crochet needles