Willingway Hospital (Statesboro)

Substance Abuse · Georgia · Paid

Residential and outpatient addiction treatment center in Statesboro, southeast Georgia, treating alcohol and drug addiction since 1971. Programs include medically supervised detox, residential treatment, extended care, and outpatient counseling. Accepts most insurance plans. Located at 311 Jones Mill Rd in Statesboro. Call 912-764-6236 for 24/7 admissions. A well-regarded program for fathers in the Savannah region and rural south Georgia seeking comprehensive addiction care.

Contact & Details

Address: 311 Jones Mill Rd, Statesboro, GA 30458

Phone: 912-764-6236

Hours: 24/7 admissions

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About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Georgia

Georgia superior courts hear divorce and custody in each of its 159 counties. The Division of Child Support Services under DHS handles enforcement. Atlanta anchors the state; Savannah, Augusta, Columbus, and Athens round out major metros. Atlanta Legal Aid and Georgia Legal Services Program are the two primary civil legal aid organizations, with specific fathers' rights and child support help available.

More Substance Abuse in Georgia

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 treatment referral and information service for substance use disorders. Available in English and Spanish. No insuran
  • DBHDD – Substance Abuse Services (Georgia) — Georgia's state agency funding outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment for adults and adolescents through regional community se
  • Alcoholics Anonymous – Georgia Intergroup — Find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings throughout Georgia including Atlanta, Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus. In-person and online meetings are
  • Narcotics Anonymous – Georgia Region — Georgia Region of Narcotics Anonymous with meetings in all major Georgia cities including Atlanta, Macon, Augusta, Savannah, and Columbus. F
  • Ridgeview Institute – Substance Abuse Treatment — Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and addiction treatment for adults at the Smyrna campus near Atlanta. Specializes in complex co-occurri
  • Georgia Drug Courts — Statewide network of adult drug courts offering supervised treatment as an alternative to incarceration for eligible defendants with substan

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.