It is usually a caring family member—a mother, father, sibling, or spouse—or a friend who intervenes on behalf of an addict and helps them find the treatment they desperately need.

Here are the steps to admission at Bethesda Recovery:

1.  Call 912.283.8580 to begin the process. A program counselor will answer your questions and begin the prospective client’s assessment and, potential admittance, processes.

2.  During the assessment process, you’ll be asked to answer questions about the prospective client’s medical, physical, and mental health, as well as any existing legal issues.

3.  The program counselor will arrange to interview the prospective client.

4.  The program counselor will review and complete the application and financial agreement requirements with you.

5.  If admission is recommended for the prospective client, a $1,500 deposit will be required to a place in the program. If preferred, the whole amount can paid be paid up front. This amount can be paid online using a credit card or PayPal. The remaining balance of the treatment fee must be paid by the completion of the first 60 days in the residential program. Please note: Court reports and official letters or documents will only be sent upon completion of the program and the full payment of all fees.

6.  By completing the admissions process and reserving a spot in the Bethesda Recovery program, the client agrees to follow the house rules and any other guidelines enforced by the staff and management.

Individuals or families with financial need are encouraged to seek assistance from their church. Please call if you have questions regarding the financial aspect of treatment.

What is the cost of treatment at Bethesda? The overall cost for the 90 days is $3,000.00.  When the prospective client has been interviewed (by phone, email or in person) and accepted into the program, a $1,500 fee must be made to hold the bed. This can be done on the website through PayPal with check or credit card or may be paid upon arrival.   Within 60 days of admission to the program  the remaining $1,500 fee must be paid. Court reports, letters or documents will be sent upon completion of the program and the full payment of all fees.