Highland Rivers Behavioral Health–George W. Hartmann Center

Highland Rivers Behavioral Health – George W. Hartmann Center, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a specialized residential treatment program designed exclusively for adolescent girls ages 13 to 17. As Georgia’s only publicly funded residential substance use treatment center for young females, the Hartmann Center provides 24-hour, structured, trauma-informed care in a safe and supportive environment. The program focuses on addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring emotional or behavioral challenges, particularly those linked to trauma and adverse life experiences. Each resident receives a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan developed by a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, nurses, and substance use counselors dedicated to promoting healing and recovery.

The Hartmann Center integrates therapeutic care with practical life and educational support to help teens develop the skills necessary for long-term success. Services include individual, family, and group therapy, relapse prevention planning, community support, employment readiness, and accredited educational programming through a partnership with Marietta City Schools. Residents also benefit from evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Matrix Model, and the Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM). By combining clinical treatment with personal growth opportunities, the Hartmann Center empowers adolescent girls to overcome substance use challenges, rebuild their confidence, and prepare for a healthier, more stable future.