American Alternative Court Services, also known as AACS, is the premier agency for the Intensive Outpatient Program in Atlanta. AACS is accredited by The Joint Commission and the Department of Community Health.
We offer to counsel for a co-occurring diagnosis such as mental health and substance use disorders. Our mission is to help each individual regain a healthy balance of life and return to normalcy.
With over 30 years of experience in the field of recovery, our IOP staff in Atlanta is uniquely diverse and highly trained in cutting-edge treatment modalities to ensure multicultural sensitivity and understanding.
IOP Programs and Services
In addition to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), we offer a lower level of care for the Outpatient Program (OP) and an extended aftercare program. Our Intensive Outpatient Program is designed with flexible sessions six days per week. our weekly curriculum offers psychoeducation and psychotherapy on CBT, DBT skills, relapse prevention, coping skills, codependency, trauma, healthy relationships, and spirituality.
American Alternative Court Services offers comprehensive programming for individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Located in Marietta, near Atlanta, Georgia, American Alternative Court Services provides a full spectrum of care, offering lasting recovery.
Our structured programs are centered on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Effective Learning, and Holistic Integration. Intensive outpatient programs are typically held on weekday mornings or evenings. Programs are primarily group therapy, although they may provide other services such as one-on-one counseling and employment assistance.
Most programs last about 90 days and include drug testing. Sometimes an intensive outpatient program can be used in conjunction with an inpatient program to help clients better themselves and better fit into their families and communities. It is designed to create support mechanisms, manage relapses, and provide coping strategies.
We hold true to the definition of addiction provided by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and by integrating the spiritual, emotional, mental, biological and physiological wholeness of each individual; we can provide appropriate assessments and work collaboratively with all healthcare professionals to produce improved outcomes.