Advantage practices different types of therapy including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.
Through Medication Assistance Programs (MAP), Advantage is helping individuals find affordable medications. Don't go without your meds. Find out what options may be available for you.
It is the mission of Advantage Behavioral Health Systems to provide person-centered community-based services and treatment to individuals and families experiencing mental illness, developmental disabilities, and addictions, by collaboratively using personal, community and organizational resources.
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH / Autism affects people in a wide variety of ways. Because of this, it is actually known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, "people with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction and have restricted interests and repetitive behaviors." For more information, including risk factors, symptoms, and resources, visit www.nimh.nih.gov.
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ANXIETY DISORDER
It’s natural to have anxiety — feelings of stress, panic, or fear — when confronted with a situation in which you’re not comfortable. It’s also natural to have anxiety after experiencing something traumatic, like a car accident. However, if that anxiety does not go away and begins to interfere with your regular activities, you may be experiencing an anxiety disorder.
STRESS AWARENESS MONTH / April is also Stress Awareness Month and a good time to explore how stress is affecting your life. The following Advantage video explains how stress may, or may not, evolve into an anxiety disorder. Because there are many different types and levels of anxiety disorders (panic attacks, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and more), an individual diagnosis is required for proper care. Learn the symptoms and find out if you, or someone you know, may need some assistance in dealing with the complicated feelings associated with stress.
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Interim Chief Executive Officer's Welcome
For over 40 years, Advantage has served the community with one strong message — the message of hope. Thousands of people have received healing service from our agency and experienced the joy of recovery. It is because of the tireless and dedicated efforts of our physicians, clinicians and volunteers that clients can experience the freedom and independence that comes directly from our main mission. As you browse our website, I sincerely hope that you will enjoy discovering the essence and strength of our wonderful organization, Advantage.
Tamara L. Conlin, LCSW
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Local community mobilization event to discuss our local response to the Opioid epidemic
10 Locations
Our services cover the 10 county region of Northeast Georgia. We operate 6 behavioral health outpatient clinics and 7 clinical sites for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities.
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