Atlanta, GA – The adolescent residential mental health treatment program of Skyland Trail, a nationally recognized nonprofit psychiatric treatment organization, is now in-network with most plans offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Effective August 15, 2020, Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield provides in-network coverage for Skyland Trail adolescent treatment programs including residential treatment and day treatment.

Blue Cross Blue Shield is the first insurance provider to cover a portion of treatment costs in adolescent residential treatment services at Skyland Trail, which opened in October 2019. The Skyland Trail admissions team works with in-network insurance providers to secure authorization before admission into treatment services.

“This is a great day for our adolescent treatment program at the J. Rex Fuqua campus,” said Beth Finnerty, President and CEO of Skyland Trail. “Being in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield means more adolescents and their families will have access to life-changing psychiatric treatment.”

The cost of treatment reflects Skyland’s evidence-based individualized therapies, expert multidisciplinary treatment team, holistic hands-on and expressive therapies, integrated nutrition and healthy living activities, and respectful facilities. Costs vary depending on the level of care required and the number of days needed to complete treatment. Through generous donors, Skyland Trail is also able to offer financial aid to clients and families who meet need-based criteria.

Skyland Trail provides up-front financial counseling for each client and family. Financial counselors help clients and families estimate their overall financial responsibility as part of the admissions process.

About Skyland Trail

Located in Atlanta, Skyland Trail is a nationally recognized nonprofit mental health treatment organization serving adults and adolescents with a primary psychiatric diagnosis. Through our residential and day treatment programs, we help our clients grow, recover, and reclaim their lives. We’re focused on individuals with complex mental health issues, helping them understand that they can be – and are – more than a diagnosis. We offer expert, evidence-based psychiatric care alongside a compassionate, holistic path to wellness. Our integrated mental, medical, and social model helps clients develop strategies to improve mental health, physical wellness, independence, and relationships with family and friends. Unique therapies offered include music, art and horticultural therapy; workforce and school readiness; primary care services; family therapy; and healthy living and nutrition coaching.