Georgia families can compare the Atlanta providers below, including youth outpatient care, a university psychology clinic, and adult psychiatric services. Age eligibility is especially important here: some providers treat adolescents, while Emory Wesley Woods serves adults. The overview below makes those distinctions visible before you contact a program.
1. Newport Academy
Verified- Location
- Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia
- Care format
- Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient
- Who it serves
- Adolescents
Newport Academy’s Atlanta location provides outpatient treatment, including PHP and IOP, while teens continue living at home. Clinical services include individual and family therapy, psychiatric care, and group treatment. The Atlanta program also describes support for neurodivergent teens with co-occurring mental health concerns.
For families balancing treatment and school, the distinction between a full-day PHP and an afternoon IOP is central. Ask for a sample week and how any learning or sensory needs will be accommodated.
2. Georgia State University Psychology Clinic
- Location
- Downtown Atlanta, Georgia
- Care format
- Outpatient therapy and psychological assessment
- Who it serves
- Children, adolescents, adults and families
Georgia State’s Psychology Clinic provides therapy and assessment through doctoral trainees supervised by licensed psychologists. Services include child and adolescent therapy, parent training, DBT skills groups, and psychoeducational or diagnostic evaluations. It serves the wider community as well as people connected to the university.
A training clinic can be a practical option for scheduled, lower-cost care. Ask about appointment availability, supervisor involvement, fees, and continuity during university breaks. The clinic can suggest other resources when a referral is outside its scope.
3. Emory University Hospital at Wesley Woods
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Care format
- Adult inpatient and outpatient psychiatry
- Who it serves
- Adults 18 and older
Emory Wesley Woods provides psychiatric care for adults, including young adults age 18 and older. Its outpatient options include an adult intensive outpatient program; its hospital service treats acute psychiatric illness. It should be considered as an adult-care option rather than a placement for a younger teenager.
For an 18-year-old moving from pediatric services, ask how the existing care plan and records will transfer. Establish which adult clinic or hospital team is responsible for continuing medication and therapy.
Frequently asked questions
Can teens attend treatment after school in Atlanta?
Newport’s Atlanta location distinguishes a full-day PHP, typically five days per week, from an IOP usually held on five afternoons. Both are outpatient formats, with the teen living at home.
An afternoon schedule can preserve more of the regular school day, but it still creates a substantial weekly commitment. Compare the exact arrival time, transport, homework expectations, and family-session schedule with the full-day option recommended by the assessment team.
Is a university psychology clinic only for students?
No. Georgia State’s Psychology Clinic serves the wider community, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Doctoral trainees provide services under licensed psychologist supervision. The clinic offers therapy and psychological assessment, which are distinct appointments with different purposes.
It describes its services as low-cost and publishes Monday–Thursday hours of 9 a.m.–7 p.m., with closures on Fridays and university breaks. Establish appointment availability and the fee for the specific service before scheduling.
Which listed Atlanta service is for adults rather than younger teens?
Emory Wesley Woods’ outpatient psychiatry service is an adult service, including an adult intensive outpatient program. Its hospital psychiatric care is also for adults 18 and older. It is therefore relevant to young adults, but should not be presented as an adolescent placement for a 14- or 15-year-old.
For a young adult leaving pediatric care, clarify whether the first adult appointment includes both therapy and prescribing, and who is responsible for medication refills during the transition.
How do hospital, residential, and outpatient programs differ?
SAMHSA distinguishes treatment by setting and intensity. Outpatient visits end with a return home; PHP and IOP provide a more concentrated outpatient schedule. Inpatient care includes overnight hospital treatment, while residential care combines treatment with living at a facility.
These are meaningful differences in supervision, time away from school, and family logistics. In this guide, GSU is an outpatient clinic, Newport Atlanta offers PHP and IOP, and Emory Wesley Woods provides adult psychiatric services. A clinical assessment should determine the level needed before a facility is selected.