
At a Glance
Primary Focus
Treatment Settings
Treatment Approaches
Special Programs
About Transitional Family Services Inc
Transitional Family Services LLC provides outpatient addiction treatment in Augusta, Georgia, specializing in dual diagnosis care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Since 1999, this recovery center has served the deaf and hard-of-hearing community alongside traditional populations.
Transitional Family Services LLC operates as an outpatient addiction treatment center in Augusta's Richmond County, serving the recovery community since 1999. Located on Walton Way Extension, this facility focuses on dual diagnosis treatment for individuals managing both substance abuse and mental health challenges. The center maintains Council on Accreditation (COA) and CARF certifications, demonstrating commitment to quality standards in addiction treatment.
The recovery center provides outpatient program services Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, allowing clients to maintain work and family responsibilities while engaging in structured addiction treatment. This outpatient model supports individuals who have completed residential treatment or those beginning their recovery journey in a community-based setting. The program structure accommodates various stages of the recovery process, from initial treatment through ongoing aftercare needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) forms the foundation of the treatment approach at Transitional Family Services. Executive Director Patrick Waters and Clinical Director Megan Fraijo-Paul lead the facility's operations and clinical programming. The center accepts Medicaid, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay arrangements, making addiction treatment accessible across different financial situations.
Transitional Family Services specializes in serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals alongside those with co-occurring disorders, addressing gaps in addiction treatment accessibility. This dual focus on communication accessibility and mental health integration distinguishes the facility within Augusta's recovery community. The center's 25-year presence in Richmond County demonstrates sustained commitment to supporting diverse populations in their recovery journey.
Outpatient Addiction Treatment Programs
Transitional Family Services operates comprehensive outpatient programs designed for individuals at various stages of recovery. The center's Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM allows participants to engage in structured addiction treatment while maintaining employment, family responsibilities, and community connections. This outpatient model serves as both primary treatment for those beginning recovery and as step-down care following residential treatment.
The facility's location on Walton Way Extension provides accessible addiction treatment services throughout Richmond County. Clients can build recovery skills while remaining connected to their support systems, making the transition from treatment to independent recovery more sustainable within the broader recovery community.
Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment
The recovery center specializes in treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, recognizing that successful addiction treatment must address both conditions simultaneously. This dual diagnosis approach ensures that underlying mental health issues receive appropriate attention alongside substance abuse treatment, improving long-term recovery outcomes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy serves as the primary therapeutic method, helping clients identify and change thought patterns that contribute to both mental health symptoms and substance use behaviors. The integrated treatment model supports individuals who have struggled with traditional addiction treatment approaches that failed to address their complete clinical picture.
Accessibility and Community Focus
Transitional Family Services addresses a critical gap in addiction treatment by providing specialized services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This population often faces significant barriers accessing quality substance abuse treatment, making the center's expertise particularly valuable within Augusta's recovery community.
The facility's commitment to accessibility extends beyond communication needs to include diverse payment options. Accepting Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, and self-pay arrangements ensures that financial barriers don't prevent individuals from accessing needed addiction treatment services in Richmond County.
Clinical Leadership and Accreditation
Executive Director Patrick Waters and Clinical Director Megan Fraijo-Paul provide leadership for the facility's operations and clinical programming. Their oversight ensures that treatment protocols meet the standards established by the center's Council on Accreditation (COA) and CARF certifications, demonstrating commitment to quality addiction treatment services.
These national accreditations represent external validation of the center's treatment approaches, staff qualifications, and operational procedures. For individuals and families choosing a recovery center, these credentials provide assurance that the facility meets recognized standards for outpatient addiction treatment and dual diagnosis care.
Why Choose Transitional Family Services Inc
- Specialized services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in recovery
- Dual diagnosis expertise treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- 25+ years of community presence in Augusta with COA and CARF accreditation
- Flexible outpatient scheduling Monday-Friday supporting work and family commitments
- CBT-focused treatment approach with experienced clinical leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of addiction treatment does Transitional Family Services provide?
Transitional Family Services offers outpatient addiction treatment programs in Augusta, Georgia. The center specializes in dual diagnosis care for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as the primary therapeutic approach.
What makes this recovery center different from other Augusta treatment facilities?
The facility specializes in serving deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, addressing accessibility barriers that this population often faces in addiction treatment. They also focus specifically on dual diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
What are the operating hours for outpatient programs?
Transitional Family Services operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with weekend closures. This schedule allows participants to engage in structured addiction treatment while maintaining work and family responsibilities.
What insurance and payment options are accepted?
The recovery center accepts Medicaid, private insurance, state insurance, and self-pay arrangements. This range of payment options helps ensure that financial barriers don't prevent access to needed addiction treatment services.
Does the facility have national accreditation for addiction treatment?
Yes, Transitional Family Services maintains both Council on Accreditation (COA) and CARF certifications. These accreditations demonstrate that the facility meets recognized national standards for addiction treatment and dual diagnosis care.
How long has this recovery center been serving the Augusta community?
Transitional Family Services has been providing addiction treatment in Augusta since 1999, representing over 25 years of community presence. This established history demonstrates sustained commitment to supporting recovery in Richmond County.
What therapeutic approaches are used in addiction treatment?
The center uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as its primary therapeutic method. CBT helps clients identify and change thought patterns that contribute to both mental health symptoms and substance use behaviors.
Who provides clinical oversight at the recovery center?
Executive Director Patrick Waters oversees facility operations while Clinical Director Megan Fraijo-Paul leads the clinical programming. Their leadership ensures treatment protocols meet accreditation standards and quality care requirements.
Nearby Treatment Centers
Jones Behavioral Health Inc
Augusta, GA
- IOP
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Medicare

Steppingstones to Recovery LLC
Augusta, GA
- PHP
- IOP
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Treatment Center of Augusta
Evans, GA
- Outpatient
- MAT
Substance use treatment · All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program · SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
Accepts: Cash or self-payment

Hope House Inc
Augusta, GA
- Residential
- PHP
- IOP
- MAT
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Payment assistance, Active duty military, Military families

Charlie Norwood VAMC
Augusta, GA
- IOP
- MAT
Substance use treatment · Accepts clients on opioid medication but prescribed elsewhere · Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accepts: Private health insurance, Military insurance
Dwight D Eisenhower Army Med Ctr Residential Treatment Facility
Augusta, GA
- Detox
- Residential
- MAT
Substance use treatment · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy
Accepts: Military insurance, Active duty military
