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<p><strong>ABOUT ALPHA HOPE COUNSELING, INC.</strong></p> <p>Alpha Hope Counseling, a <strong>Christian-based organization</strong>, operates out of two locations in north of Atlanta, Ga. The facility in Cumming offers <strong>outpatient treatment for substance addiction and mental health concerns</strong>, such as depression and anxiety. Specialized counseling is also provided for <strong>sexual addiction</strong>, parenting, impulse control, and pre-marital concerns for couples.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Prior to enrollment in substance addition services, all potential clients at Alpha Hope Counseling must complete a substance abuse assessment and group intake. The organization offers <strong>two outpatient programs (OP) for adults</strong>: regular OP therapy that lasts <strong>six to 52 weeks</strong> and Level 1 OP defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), which <strong>lasts for 17 to 52 weeks</strong>. In both programs, clients attend weekly sessions and receive a certificate upon completion.</p> <p>Alpha Hope Counseling utilizes a curriculum known as <strong>"Prime Solutions"</strong>. This approach, based on a cognitive behavior model, is designed to assist clients <strong>develop and enhance cognitive, social, and problem-solving skills</strong>. Counseling sessions are scheduled throughout the week between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. </p> <p>Other specialized services include a <strong>24-week Family Violence Intervention program</strong> and a Victim Impact Panel to educate DUI offenders. Treatment for sexual addiction is done via one-on-one counseling. Within the state, Alpha Hope Counseling is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">among 30.5 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities with specially tailored programs for clients who have experienced domestic violence and <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">among 17.1 percent</a> with programs for DUI/DWI clients. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>Alpha Hope Counseling is certified by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) as a DUI Clinical Evaluator and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Level I Premier Solutions Approved provider. According to the organization's website: "The top Christian counselors” at Alpha Hope “are caring professionals who seek to minister to the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals, couples or families who may be struggling with various problems."</p> <p>The treatment team includes licensed professional counselors and a licensed associate professional counselor. Within Georgia, the center is <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/GA17.pdf" target="_blank">among 39.7percent</a> of substance abuse treatment facilities certified by a state mental health department. </p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, the one former client polled by Rehabs.com about Alpha Hope Counseling submitted mixed opinions. The alum gave four out of five stars for discharge policies, staff experience and training, and treatment of <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>, as well as three stars for affordability and family participation. </p> <p>Conversely, the anonymous former client offered two stars for counseling options, holistic offerings, and likelihood to recommend. As a strength of the facility, the reviewer cited “Good counselors,” though added: ”Very few options. It was a drug court sentenced counseling, so everything was reinforce by the courts."</p> <p>On secondary site Google, two reviewers also provided mixed coverage to date on the facility: <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small> The reviewers were split on their opinions: one awarded Alpha Hope Counseling perfect five stars, while the other offered a one-star rating. The positive reviewer praised the director of the center, who is a licensed professional counselor, and wrote: “Very intuitive in leadership skills. I would suggest listen and make sound decision from his advice.” However, the negative reviewer questioned the facilities financially-driven motives. </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to Alpha Hope Counseling’s website at the time of this writing, the fee for a typical 45-to-60-minute individual counseling session ranges from $60 to $150, depending on the service accessed and counselor assigned. Most commercial insurance plans and Employee Assistance Programs are accepted. Clients also can pay for services with credit and debit cards, cash, and checks. </p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=Alpha+Hope+Counseling+Cumming+GA+reviews&rlz=1C1ZCEB_enUS829US829&oq=Alpha+Hope+Counseling+Cumming+GA+reviews&aqs=chrome..69i57.23785j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x88f58522675a638f:0x44219d43d0f6729c,1,,," target="_blank">GoogleReviews</a></small></p>
— Sherry Adler · 2019-02-07 09:07:39 PST
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