Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) blocks the effects of opioids and curbs opioid cravings so the individual can focus on recovery. MAT can increase a person's retention in treatment, increase a person's ability to find employment, and improve birth outcomes for pregnant women with substance use...
Ascensa Health's Family Services program provides support to anyone with a loved one who struggles with addiction. Due in part to the opioid crisis, Ascensa Health's clients are younger and more connected to their families than they have been in the past. We plan to...
One of the main barriers to autonomy is stable employment. As a leader in addiction treatment, Ascensa Health Residential Treatment Programs provide essential and innovative support services to help clients maintain their recovery. For 57 years, Ascensa Health has helped homeless and uninsured individuals with...
Two nurses from Ascensa Health were highlighted in the recent Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities HIV Early Intervention Services Quarterly Report for their dedicated work to help HIV+ clients receive the care they need. About 80% of HIV transmissions are from individuals who...
At Ascensa Health at St. Jude's Recovery Center, we strive to provide clients with the tools they need to return to the community as self-sufficient, productive individuals able to maintain recovery. We would like to share this story from one of our clients and celebrate...
Ascensa Health at St. Jude's Recovery Center now offers Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction at NO COST to the individual. For more information, please contact the MAT Coordinator at (404) 534-2192 or matcoord@ascensa.org. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination...