A Continuum of Care for Lasting Sobriety
Bluff Augusta provides an integrated system of care, guiding clients from the critical first step of detoxification through residential and step-down programs. Each level is built upon the ASAM criteria, ensuring treatment is medically appropriate, evidence-based, and tailored to the individual's unique path to recovery.
24/7 Medical & Clinical Support
The recovery journey begins with a safe, comfortable detox process. Clients receive round-the-clock medical supervision from nurses and psychiatric providers to manage withdrawal symptoms effectively, ensuring physical and emotional stability before transitioning into primary treatment.
Typical Stay: 30-90 Days
In the residential program, clients live on-site in comfortable cottages and engage in a highly structured schedule of individual therapy, group sessions, and holistic activities. This immersive environment allows for deep therapeutic work, free from the distractions and triggers of daily life.
PHP serves as a crucial step-down from residential care. Clients participate in a full day of clinical programming and therapeutic activities but reside in supportive sober living housing in the evenings. This model helps individuals practice recovery skills while gradually reintegrating into daily life.
Bluff Augusta offers a dedicated program providing trauma-informed care tailored to the unique experiences of military veterans. It addresses conditions like PTSD and co-occurring disorders in a safe, respectful, and understanding environment, supported by staff trained to meet the specific needs of veterans.
Environment & Accommodations
Bluff Augusta is intentionally designed as a sanctuary for healing. The 178-acre wooded campus provides a peaceful, natural backdrop for recovery. Clients are housed in comfortable, home-like cottages, sharing a room with one other person to foster peer support and community. The environment is an open campus focused on trust and personal accountability, where the natural setting itself becomes a therapeutic tool.
The expansive 178-acre campus includes nature trails, a ropes course, and serene spaces for reflection and experiential therapies.
Clients reside in refurbished, comfortable cottages rather than a clinical or hospital-like setting, promoting a sense of home and community.
Each room houses two clients in full-sized beds, encouraging fellowship, accountability, and peer support throughout the stay.
Policies & Requirements
The facility is not locked, operating on a model of trust where clients are expected to be accountable for their recovery.
To foster focus and presence, personal cell phones, laptops, and internet access are not permitted during treatment.
Smoking and vaping are permitted for clients in designated outdoor areas on the campus.
As part of Pyramid Healthcare, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) can be integrated into a client's comprehensive care plan.
Family participation is a key component of the program, with a dedicated Family Program to facilitate healing and support.
To maintain a safe and sober recovery environment for everyone, random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
Bluff Augusta stands out due to its unique combination of evidence-based clinical care and holistic therapies on a serene 178-acre campus. Its small client capacity (~16) ensures personalized attention from a multidisciplinary team. The program is tech-free, emphasizes experiential therapies like equine and ropes courses, and offers specialized care for veterans, creating a focused and deeply therapeutic environment.
The center provides a full continuum of care for drug and alcohol addiction, including on-site Medical Detox, Residential/Inpatient Treatment, and a step-down Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
Yes, Bluff Augusta specializes in treating co-occurring disorders. Their multidisciplinary team, including psychiatric providers, performs comprehensive assessments to diagnose and create an integrated treatment plan that addresses both substance use and mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma simultaneously.
They employ a diverse range of therapies, including evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 12-Step facilitation, combined with powerful holistic and experiential therapies such as equine therapy, art therapy, yoga, meditation, gardening, and a ropes course.
No, Bluff Augusta is not a faith-based program. Its treatment model is clinical and evidence-based, supplemented with holistic therapies. It is welcoming to people of all belief systems.
Bluff Augusta was founded in 2014 and has been providing high-quality addiction treatment since.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
The cost of treatment depends on your insurance coverage and the recommended level of care. For self-pay clients, the estimated cost is approximately $40,000 for a 30-day residential stay. Costs for detox and PHP are separate. Please call for a precise quote and benefits verification.
Yes, Bluff Augusta is in-network with many major commercial insurance providers, including Anthem-BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Oscar, and Tricare/Humana. They do not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Yes, Bluff Augusta provides a comprehensive, medically supervised detox program on-site. This allows for a seamless transition from detox directly into residential treatment.
Yes. As part of the Pyramid Healthcare network, Bluff Augusta offers Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) as a component of a comprehensive treatment plan when clinically appropriate to support recovery.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
The length of stay is individualized based on clinical needs. A typical residential stay is around 30 days, but programs can range from 14 to 90 days to ensure a strong foundation for recovery is built.
Clients live in comfortable, well-appointed cottages. Rooms are shared with one other person, with two full-size beds per room. Private rooms are not available, as the shared living experience is integral to building community and peer support.
No, Bluff Augusta is an open campus. It is not a locked facility, and it operates on a foundation of mutual trust and personal accountability. Clients are expected to be committed to their recovery process.
You cannot use your personal phone or laptop. The facility is intentionally tech-free (no internet or TV) to create a peaceful environment free of outside distractions. Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas.
Bring: Comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, personal toiletries (unopened, alcohol-free), ID and insurance cards, prescribed medications in original bottles, and personal comfort items like a journal or books.
Leave at Home: All electronics (phones, laptops), valuable jewelry, revealing or inappropriate clothing, any products containing alcohol, weapons, non-prescribed medications, and outside food or drinks.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a comprehensive, multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatric providers (who can prescribe and manage medications), licensed therapists and clinicians, 24-hour nursing staff, social workers, and holistic practitioners for therapies like yoga and equine therapy.
The program is for co-ed adults (men and women, 18+). With a small capacity of around 16 clients, the community is intimate and diverse, comprised of individuals from various backgrounds who are typically covered by commercial insurance. The peer group also includes military veterans participating in the specialized track.
Family involvement is a core part of the treatment philosophy. Bluff Augusta offers a Family Program to educate and support loved ones. Families are kept updated on progress and participate in the healing process. Specifics on visitation hours and rules should be confirmed with the admissions team.
Yes, aftercare planning is an integral part of the continuum of care. The team works with each client to develop a robust discharge plan, which may include referrals to step-down programs, therapists, and support groups to ensure ongoing support after treatment. Specific alumni program details are not listed. Are you the owner? Claim this listing to add aftercare details.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
Bluff Augusta is in-network with many commercial insurance plans, which helps make their high-quality treatment more accessible. They do not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Contact admissions for a free, confidential insurance benefits verification.
Self-Pay Estimates
For clients paying out-of-pocket, the following is an estimate. Please call to confirm exact pricing and discuss payment options. Detox/outpatient are likey additional charges.
- Residential/Inpatient (30 days):~$40,000
In-Network Insurance Providers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
Aetna
Anthem BCBS
Tricare / Humana
Oscar
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