Medical Reviewer
Brian Aicher, LCSW
Johns Creek drug rehab resources can feel thin on the ground, yet substance misuse touches nearly every neighborhood here. If alcohol or drugs are pulling your life off track, know that a faith-centered solution is only 40 miles north at Firm Foundation Treatment Center in Woodstock.
Our men-only campus combines daily prayer and discipleship with clinical excellence, providing a safe space to heal mind, body, and spirit without judgment.
From medically informed detox referrals to life skills coaching and long-term relapse prevention planning, we meet you where you are and walk with you each step of the journey, so you can return to Johns Creek with renewed purpose and lasting sobriety.
At our men-only, Christ-focused Johns Creek addiction treatment center, we integrate daily prayer and discipleship with evidence-based clinical care, offering programs like Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient care tailored to meet men at various stages of recovery. Our trauma-informed approach includes EMDR therapy, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention coaching, supported by licensed clinicians and spiritual mentors. Family involvement, sober living housing, and financial aid through scholarships make the program accessible and holistic. Firm Foundation provides a close-knit, supportive environment addressing both substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges, helping men from Johns Creek and surrounding areas rebuild their lives with faith, accountability, and clinical excellence.
We structure each PHP day around balanced spiritual and clinical work:
Learn more about our Partial Hospitalization Program and how it bridges the gap between inpatient care and daily life.
The intensive outpatient program offers three half-days a week of targeted therapy and faith discussion, ideal for men who have completed PHP or need structured support while working or studying. Clients build peer accountability, refine relapse-proof routines, and continue EMDR or individual counseling as needed.
Our outpatient program maintains momentum with one to two clinic visits per week, combining individual therapy, optional family sessions, and brief medication management check-ins. It’s the lightest touch on our continuum yet still anchors you to a supportive brotherhood and pastoral guidance.
Many men arrive with anxiety, depression, or trauma alongside addiction. Licensed clinicians coordinate evidence-based care with Biblical counseling, ensuring both conditions improve together.
Firm Foundation’s clinical team refuses to take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, every man we serve moves through a mix of science-backed and spiritually grounded modalities designed to heal the whole person:
Substance use is hitting Johns Creek and its neighbors hard. In nearby Forsyth County, fatalities involving any opioid jumped 236 percent and fentanyl deaths soared 800 percent between 2019 and 2021. Meanwhile, Fulton County recorded 42 alcohol-impaired-driving deaths in 2019—the highest of any Georgia county.
Drive: Hop on GA-400 N, continue to I-575 N, then Exit 9 to Woodstock—about 45 minutes outside peak traffic.
Fly: Out-of-state clients fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL); our admissions desk can arrange a pre-booked car service to pick you up directly from the airport and transport you to campus.
Virtual Intake: If you’re still weighing your options, complete a secure video pre-admission assessment from the comfort of your own home—ideal for families who can’t make the trip yet.
We work with most major insurers and can run a confidential benefits check within the hour. Start by uploading your card on our Insurance Verification page or call our 24/7 admissions line for real-time answers.
If insurance doesn’t cover everything—or if you prefer not to use it—we offer transparent, interest-free payment plans that can be spread out throughout your care.
Our nonprofit arm sets aside donor-supported grants for men who meet the financial qualifications. Ask your admissions coordinator about current scholarship availability and how it can reduce or even eliminate out-of-pocket costs.
Complete a quick, confidential benefits check any hour of the day, connect with an admissions specialist by phone or live chat, and—if you’re ready—arrange same-day transportation from Johns Creek to our Woodstock campus. Your next chapter starts with one step; let Firm Foundation walk the rest of the way with you.
Length of stay depends on your clinical progress, insurance guidance, and personal goals. Most men complete the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in four to six weeks, then “step down” into the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for another four to eight weeks. If you are already medically stable and highly motivated, you may transition faster; if trauma or co-occurring depression surfaces, your therapist may recommend a longer track. Discharge planning is reviewed every week, so you’ll always know where you stand and what milestones remain.
Yes, especially in IOP and Outpatient. IOP meets three mornings per week (9 a.m.–12 p.m.), leaving afternoons free for work, school, or family time. Many employers honor the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which protects your position while you address health needs. Our clinical team can supply any documentation your HR department requires, and we offer evening virtual check-ins if business travel or tight deadlines arise.
We’re in-network with several major carriers and can bill most PPO and POS plans as an out-of-network provider. Submit a photo of your card through our secure insurance verification form or call Admissions 24/7 for an instant benefits check. If coverage gaps appear, we’ll outline self-pay discounts, no-interest payment plans, and scholarship options through the Firm Foundation Treatment Fund to keep finances from blocking your recovery.
Not at all. Think of faith here as an open invitation, not a rule. Morning prayer, devotionals, and Bible studies are on the schedule; however, you decide how or whether to participate. Chaplains and therapists simply offer spiritual tools you can pick up if they help: lessons on honesty, service, and accountability that make sense whether you’re quoting Scripture or not. Your beliefs, your pace.
A single-gender setting removes common distractions and lets men address topics—anger, fatherhood, pornography, shame—without filtering their words. Group cohesion often forms more quickly, and research shows that male clients in men-only groups report higher levels of honesty and peer accountability. Add a Christ-centered lens, and the result is a brotherhood that challenges one another spiritually while celebrating every sober milestone.
