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Anchor Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia · Part of Universal Health Services

Level of care
Detox, Inpatient, Partial hospitalization (PHP), Intensive outpatient (IOP), Outpatient, Virtual
Ages
Adolescents (12 to 17), Adults (26+)
Insurance
TRICARE, Medicare, Managed Medicaid

Listed as operating. 7 sources, newest retrieved Oct 23, 2026. Record researched May 22, 2026.

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Published program summary

Anchor Hospital is a 122-bed psychiatric hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, accredited by The Joint Commission. It serves adolescents, adults and seniors with inpatient psychiatric treatment, medically-supervised detoxification, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs, and offers TRICARE programs for service members and veterans.

Services and populations

Genders served
All genders
Specialties
Psychiatric disorders, Addiction / substance use disorders, PTSD, Anxiety disorders, Active military members, Assisted-living facility residents, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Adjustment disorders, Personality disorders, Addiction-related challenges, Dissociative disorders (inpatient), Military service members
Program categories
Substance use, Mental health
Modalities
Group therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Trauma-informed care, Grief counseling, Relapse prevention
Approximate published capacity
122

Admissions

Admissions process
  • To schedule a level of care assessment or for more information, call 678-251-3226 or use the online form; walk-ins are welcome and appointments can also be made
  • Assessment and Referral Services Department assesses teens, adults and older adults experiencing a behavioral or chemical dependency issue
  • Assessments are provided 24/7 at no charge; direct admissions are available as necessary and the facility is an emergency-receiving facility
  • Level-of-care assessments are conducted by masters-level counselors, registered nurses or other qualified mental health professionals
  • Anchor Hospital partners with healthcare professionals, case managers, social workers and community organizations to help connect individuals with behavioral health and substance use treatment
  • Professionals can refer a patient to a behavioral treatment program in Atlanta by contacting the hospital
Hours
  • Admissions: open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
  • Licensed mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you or your loved one
  • Assessments provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week at no charge
Published exclusions
  • Not able to accept traditional Georgia Medicaid at this time

Daily life and family

Daily life
  • Patients are asked to help clean up after themselves and keep patient rooms neat.
  • Anchor Hospital is a tobacco-free campus, including all buildings, parking lots and grounds, applying to all forms of tobacco use and consumption.
  • Visitors are asked not to bring food items into the facility for safety, sanitation and dietary management reasons.
  • Electronics such as radios, iPads, MP3 players and video games are prohibited patient items.
  • Clothing and other items can be dropped off at the reception desk from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Inpatient psychiatric treatment is provided 24 hours a day in an intensive, therapeutic environment.
  • Licensed mental health professionals are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist patients or their loved ones.
  • Three daily meals and nightly snacks are provided to patients.
Family involvement
  • Patients can benefit from personalized treatment plans involving group, individual and family therapies.
  • Individual treatment plans are based on the patient's input and the input of the patient's family and referring medical professional when appropriate.

Insurance and payment

Insurance listed
TRICARE, Medicare, Managed Medicaid
Payment notes
  • Relationship with most major insurance carriers
  • Offers TRICARE behavioral health and addiction treatment programs for military service members and veterans
  • Not able to accept traditional Georgia Medicaid at this time
  • Relationship with most major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Managed Medicaid
  • Works with most major insurance carriers, including Medicare and managed Medicaid

Credentials and public record

Accreditation
Joint Commission, Accredited by The Joint Commission
Public record
Not yet checked
License
Not yet checked

Location

Address
5454 Yorktowne Drive, Atlanta, GA 30349
County
Clayton County

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