When symptoms become disruptive or unsafe, outpatient care may not be enough. Northwoods offers primary mental health residential treatment for adults who need structure, clinical oversight, and time to stabilize. Our program is trauma-informed, clinically grounded, and designed to help clients regain daily functioning and leave with a clear plan for what comes next.
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Who This Program Helps
Primary Mental Health Care at Northwoods may be a fit for adults who:
- Need more support than weekly therapy or medication management can provide
- Are experiencing worsening symptoms, instability, or impaired daily functioning
- Have a history of repeated crises, hospitalizations, or difficulty stabilizing outpatient
- Want a structured residential setting with consistent clinical support
- Need a coordinated plan that includes psychiatry, therapy, and skill-building
Conditions We Treat
Individualized residential mental health care for complex needs may include support for:
How Treatment Works
At Northwoods, your plan is built around clinical priorities and reviewed regularly, so therapy, psychiatry, and day-to-day support stay aligned. Your care may include:
- Comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment planning
- Evidence-based therapy (individual and group), including CBT, DBT, ACT, and other structured approaches
- Trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR when clinically appropriate
- Skills development focused on emotional regulation, coping, and daily functioning
- Expressive and somatic supports when appropriate (e.g., mindfulness, yoga, art-based interventions)
Next Steps
Northwoods is built for adults who want a calm, private mountain setting paired with structured, trauma-informed clinical care and clear next steps. If you’re exploring residential mental health treatment in Georgia, we can help you understand fit, timing, and the right level of care.

