Located in Atlanta, Skyland Trail offers residential and day treatment for adults 18 and older and adolescents ages 14 to 17 with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Skyland Trail offers a powerful mix of evidence-based therapies within an integrated, holistic treatment model. Specialized treatment for adults include CBT, DBT, cognition and psychosis, and dual diagnosis. Specialized treatment for teens includes family therapy, CBT, DBT, ecological systems theory, and individual prolonged exposure therapy. Respectful facilities offer age-appropriate socialization and support. Young adults ages 18 to 26 stay in our Rollins Campus or South Campus. Adolescent clients reside at the J. Rex Fuqua Campus. All of our residential communities feature private bedrooms and bathrooms and are surrounded by gardens. Our program continuum includes residential treatment, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Independence coaching, transitional housing, and an alumni program are available for adults. In addition to expert psychiatric treatment, our holistic path to wellness includes music, art and horticultural therapy; workforce and school readiness; primary care services; family therapy; and healthy living and nutrition coaching. This integrated approach helps clients make a series of changes – from healthier eating, to better sleep, to new self-care strategies – that collectively add up to a healthier, happier life.

General Information

Participant Age Group(s)

Teens
Young Adults (18 - 30)
Adult (18 - 60)

Organization's Name

Skyland Trail

Year Founded

1989

Director of Admissions

Nicole Murphy

Admissions: Rolling or scheduled?

Rolling admissions

Admissions

Which age groups does your organization accept?

Adults
Children/Adolescents
Seniors
Young Adults

Professional Associations/Affiliations

American Residential Treatment Association (ARTA)

Payment Options

Insurance
Private Pay | Out-of-pocket

Does the program have more than one location for this particular program?

No

How does the program prevent clients/students/patients from leaving (running) from the program?

Call for more information

Average Length of Stay

3 months

Minimum Age of Participants

14

Location of Program

Urban
Suburban

Gender(s)

Female
Male
Transgender

What is the average number of clients you see per year?

150

Religious Affiliation

No

Minimum length of stay

56 days

Only accepts participants who are voluntarily enrolling only.

Yes

Can support 18 yo, if they enroll before 18?

Yes

Certified to accept students with I-20 Visa (SEVIS)

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What are the interview requirements for applicants?

Call for More Information

Religious Affiliation?

No

Billing & Payments

Payment Type

Insurance (see above for specifics on insurance)
Private | Self Pay
Breakout Billing For Insurance | ‘Superbill’

Insurance

Do your students receive insurance coverage for more than two weeks?

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Do you have an insurance utilization person?

Full time staff member

in-network?

Yes

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna Better Hlth Inc
Anthem Blue Cross
Carelon Hlth of PA Inc
ComPsych
Optum Health Inc. (subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
TRICARE
Kaiser Permanente Ins Co

Levels of Care

Treatment Categories | Levels of Care

Residential Treatment
Residential Treatment Dual DX/Addiction/Recovery
Residential Treatment - Anxiety
Residential Treatment - Failure to Launch/Emerging Adulthood
Residential Treatment - Mental Health
Residential Treatment - Short Term
Partial Hospitalization/PHP
Intensive Outpatient/IOP

Additional levels of care offered by facility

Independent Living | Sober Living | Transitional Living
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP)
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Does your organization have a Gap Year?

No

Accreditation

Professional Associations/Affiliations

American Residential Treatment Association (ARTA)

For licensed programs, by state or under 18, please select Incidents required to be reported to the state:

Major Injury | Death
Runaways

Ownership

Ownership Type

Non-Profit

Name of Parent Company

Skyland Trail

Facility Operations | Type of Land

Privately Owned

Who owns the land?

Skyland Trail

Additional Professionals & Medical Rule Outs

Are there medical rule outs

Yes

Possible medical rule outs

Fire Starter
< Min BMI
Need for Detox?

Is there a minimum BMI

Yes

Can program accept insulin-dependent diabetics

Yes

Are there additional professionals?

Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Doctor
Neurofeedback Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Recreational Therapist
Registered Dietician
Registered Nurse
Other

Psychiatrist

On staff

Clinical Operations

Percentage of licensed therapists?

> 50%

Do clinical assistants work with lead therapists?

Yes

Do any of the therapists have more than one case load?

Yes

Treatment Modalities

Types of Therapy Offered

12 Steps Groups
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Art Therapy(with certified art therapists)
Behavior Tech Trained staff & Therapists
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Expressive Art Therapy
Family Focused Therapy (FFT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Psycho educational
Recreation Therapy
Other

Integrated Wellness Support offered

Art
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga

Does the program have a level/phase system?

Yes

If yes, are phases/levels are they tied to privileges?

Yes

Does program have a milieu-driven residential model? (Staff are trained in model)

Yes

If yes -- select all that apply

DBT Certified Program (Staff + Therapists)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Integrated Wellness

Art
Breathing Techniques/Breath Work
Meditation
Yoga
Other

Does program use time out rooms?

No

Family Involvement

What is the typical amount of time a family should expect before hearing about an major incident?

0

Therapy - Group

Is there group therapy?

Yes
No

Is video conferencing accessible for family therapy?

Yes

Therapy - Individual

Is there individual therapy?

Yes
Yes, part of the program cost

Percentage of licensed therapists?

> 50%

Does the Clinical Director carry a case load?

Yes

Staff

What percentage of the line staff are full time employees?

> 50%

Does program run background checks on all staff?

Yes

Is there an educational requirement for staff?

Yes

Programming

Dorm/Housing

Single Rooms with Private Baths

Type of Programming Offered for Neurodiverse Students

Call for more information

Academics

Can programming support a student to complete a GED?

Yes

Post high school options offered

Call for more information

Can provider handle a student who is more than two grade level's behind in reading?

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Can program support a student who wants vocational training?

Call for more information

Does the school have AP Classes or the ability to give or take a student to the AP Test?

Not Applicable

Transitions

Do you offer transition services for participants/students?

Yes

If Yes, select all options that apply to your program

Transition House Associated With Program
Formal Transition To Another Therapist

Are there additional fees that apply to transitional options?

Yes

Assessments

Does the client receive a neuropsychological evaluation?

Yes
Other

Who completes the psychological evaluation?

Call for more information

Does program receive a fee for evaluation or referral?

No

Sober Living Houses

Random Drug Testing

Yes

Housing Options (+18+)

Call for more information

Technology

Computer Access

Call for more information

Research

Percentage of clients who return home, or to a more traditional setting (like transitions to college or gap year, boarding school, etc.)

> 50%

Is the program presently part of an evidence-based study?

Yes