Medical Reviewer
Brian Aicher, LCSW
Searching for drug rehab in Marietta? We welcome men and families from Marietta and Cobb County to Firm Foundation’s men’s-only program at our Woodstock, Georgia campus. We offer a structured, step-down continuum of Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), and Outpatient (OP) so care can match where you are today and evolve as stability grows.
Each day blends clinician-led groups with spiritual practice, including morning prayer and meditation, psychoeducation (Hazelden-informed relapse-prevention and family work), and end-of-day reflection delivered within a trauma-informed framework.
Many men and families choose Firm Foundation for addiction treatment near Marietta because a men’s-only environment reduces distractions and makes peer accountability easier to build. Our step-down model of PHP to IOP and OP keeps the same clinical team involved as clients move between levels, preserving momentum and avoiding repeated reassessments with new providers.
Located in Woodstock, our program is a practical option for men commuting from Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and other nearby communities who want focused, faith-integrated care with clinical rigor.
Day-to-day treatment centers on clinician-led psychodynamic and skills groups, optional discipleship, and paced trauma-informed work in an approach that balances spiritual supports with evidence-based clinical planning.
Firm Foundation offers a step-down continuum so men from Marietta can begin at the level that fits their needs and move to less intensive care as stability and skills increase.
Our partial hospitalization program typically runs 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday, and is built for men who need daily therapeutic intensity while returning home each night.
Each day typically starts with prayer and a short meditation, followed by clinician-led psychodynamic and open-process groups where clients work through current challenges and practice new skills.
Midday psychoeducation sessions cover relapse prevention and family intervention strategies, and the day ends with a reflection group to consolidate learning and plan next steps.
PHP combines structured therapy, community support, and clinically guided processing for men who benefit from regular, focused programming without overnight residence.
The intensive outpatient program generally meets 9 a.m.–12 p.m. and is designed for men stepping down from higher intensity care or balancing treatment with work, school, or family duties.
Our sessions focus on hands-on skills, including practical coping tools, relapse prevention tactics and peer accountability, so you can practice recovery where it actually happens, at work, with family and in everyday life. You won’t be passed between strangers; the same clinical team stays with you through PHP, IOP and OP, so your care remains consistent as you step down.
IOP provides a concentrated block of therapeutic time while allowing participants to maintain daytime responsibilities and gradually increase independence.
Outpatient (OP) offers fewer weekly hours and a flexible schedule for men who are regaining independence but want continued structure. OP focuses on relapse prevention, individualized goal setting, and regular clinical check-ins to monitor progress.
Group sessions and short individual touchpoints keep accountability in place while clients reintegrate fully into work, family, and community life. This stage supports long-term maintenance by reinforcing skills learned in PHP and IOP and by connecting men to ongoing recovery resources.
Each day begins with prayer and a short meditation to help men center before clinical work. This routine is a consistent part of programming at Firm Foundation. Discipleship opportunities are woven into the schedule as an optional path for spiritual growth alongside therapy, never a replacement for clinical treatment.
Our psychoeducation draws on established clinical models (Hazelden-informed relapse-prevention and family work) to give men practical tools they can use in recovery. The tone is welcoming and non-coercive. Spiritual supports are offered to men at any point in their faith journey.
Care at our Marietta drug rehab center is delivered within a trauma-informed framework that prioritizes safety, pacing, and stabilization before deeper processing begins. EMDR-certified clinicians are on staff, and EMDR is used when clinically appropriate as part of each client’s individualized treatment plan.
It’s introduced only after clinicians determine that coping skills and supports are in place. This clinician-directed approach helps ensure trauma work proceeds safely and complements the broader step-down care model.
We provide integrated care for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions so both needs are addressed within a single, coordinated treatment plan. Clinicians build unified goals that connect group work, psychoeducation, and individual therapy across PHP, IOP, and OP, reducing fragmentation and keeping progress consistent as clients move through levels of care.
Family involvement looks different for every man. We raise it with you and arrange family sessions or check-ins on a case-by-case basis, usually about every two weeks when it helps.
Mostly, it’s practical: we help families set clear expectations, fix communication snags, and build an aftercare plan that actually works at home. So then the move from clinic back to daily life feels safer and clearer.
Firm Foundation delivers clinically oriented care for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, addressing addiction and overlapping psychiatric needs in a coordinated way across PHP, IOP, and OP. Clients travel from Marietta and other North Atlanta suburbs to attend programming at our drug treatment center, seeking men’s-only, faith-integrated care that balances spiritual supports with evidence-based clinical planning.
Call Firm Foundation or submit the online contact form on our site to request an initial assessment; admissions will review clinical needs and recommend placement into PHP, IOP, or OP based on those criteria and current availability.
Yes, men from Marietta can attend programming at Firm Foundation’s Woodstock, Georgia, location; we operate a men’s-only program.
We provide a step-down continuum of care: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and Outpatient (OP).
PHP typically runs 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; IOP is generally 9 a.m.–12 p.m. The clinical team sets program schedules.
Yes, daily prayer and meditation are part of the routine, and discipleship opportunities are offered alongside clinical care; psychoeducation follows Hazelden-informed relapse-prevention and family work.
Yes, EMDR-certified clinicians are on staff, and EMDR is used when clinically appropriate as part of an individualized treatment plan.
