Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment in Perry, GA

Treating the Root Cause, Not Just the Behavior

Substance use in adolescents often reflects deeper emotional challenges like anxiety, trauma, family issues, identity exploration, or mood disorders. At Perry Behavioral Health, we embrace a holistic approach that connects mental health and substance use treatment. We view co-occurring substance use as an integral part of a teenager’s overall mental wellness journey, allowing us to provide comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs. Together, we can help them thrive and build a brighter future!

Who This Is For

Many of the adolescents we work with are in the early stages of experimenting with substances, using them to manage feelings they don’t yet have better tools to handle. These are typically teens who:

Are navigating an identity crisis, mood instability, or suicidality alongside substance use
Have experienced disruption at home or school
Have a pre-diagnosed or undiagnosed mood disorder underlying the substance use
Haven’t yet tried an intensive level of care, though standard counseling hasn’t been enough

A Mental Health First Treatment Approach

Instead of viewing substance use as a behavior that needs correction, we embrace it as valuable information; a signal revealing deeper issues. Our clinical model focuses on addressing the root causes directly, using process-based group therapy centered on the themes that frequently motivate adolescent substance use. This approach fosters understanding and promotes positive change.

Groups are split by gender and by grade level, so every conversation stays relevant to where a teen actually is developmentally, whether they’re in middle school or high school.

Family Dynamics

repairing what's happening at home

School Life

the social pressure and identity strain of adolescence

Early Childhood Development

where many of these coping patterns first form

Medication Support When Appropriate

For many adolescents, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can wonderfully complement the therapeutic progress made in group and family sessions, helping to stabilize symptoms related to co-occurring substance use. Our dedicated clinical team carefully assesses each case to ensure the best possible support for every individual.

A Full Day of Integrated Treatment

By integrating mental health and substance use treatment, we create a unified and supportive experience for all adolescents. Each individual participates in a dynamic daily schedule that includes a nourishing breakfast, community group sessions, and gender-specific therapy. They also benefit from online schooling to keep up academically, engaging group therapy in the afternoons, and enjoyable evenings filled with relaxation, art therapy, and fun activities. Our weekends are vibrant, featuring outings to beautiful parks and enriching community events.

Family as Part of Recovery

Co-occurring treatment thrives when families gain insight into the underlying factors influencing a teenager’s substance use, beyond just the substance itself. That’s why families engage in weekly sessions, whether virtually or in person, and participate in monthly family weekends featuring a special Sunday individual therapy session. Parents can enjoy the convenience of staying at a nearby partner hotel during these visits, allowing them to stay actively connected and supportive throughout the process.

A Place Teens Can ExpressDiscoverRealize Their True Selves

Discover The Difference at Perry Behavioral Health

Perry Behavioral Health treats co-occurring substance use as a symptom of underlying adolescent mental health needs, not a separate, standalone issue. Call our admissions team to learn more about how Perry Behavioral Health can help your family.

FAQs

Does Perry Behavioral Health offer a separate substance use program?

No. We treat co-occurring substance use as part of an adolescent’s overall mental health treatment, not as a separate, standalone program.

What kind of substance use do you typically see?

Most adolescents in our program are in the early stages of substance use, often using it to cope with an underlying mental health struggle rather than showing signs of long-term dependency.

Is medication used for substance use treatment?

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) may be part of a teen’s plan when clinically appropriate, always alongside therapy and family involvement.

How are families involved in co-occurring treatment?

Families take part in weekly sessions and monthly on-campus family weekends, helping them understand and support what’s driving both the substance use and the underlying mental health condition.

Getting Started with Adolescent Mental Health Treatment in Georgia

Perry Behavioral Health is currently private pay / out-of-network with insurance providers. Our admissions team can walk you through costs, benefit verification, and what to expect from the first call through move-in day.

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An Honest Alternative

We know the reputation some adolescent programs carry — isolating kids from their families, keeping them away for long stretches with little transparency. That’s not what we do. Perry Behavioral Health is built on openness: with your child, and with you. We show you the real process, not a polished version, because trust is what makes treatment work.

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