Medicine Wheel Clinic

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About Medicine Wheel Clinic

Medicine Wheel Clinic is a CARF- and Joint Commission-accredited treatment facility located at 85 Auburn Park Drive in Auburn, Georgia, serving Barrow County and the broader Auburn area. As a certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), the clinic provides both medical detox and outpatient treatment for women dealing with opioid use disorder and substance use disorder — making it one of the few locally accessible programs in Barrow County with formal dual-track detox and outpatient capability.

The clinic’s levels of care include Medical Detox and an Outpatient Program. Medical detox at Medicine Wheel Clinic is supported by Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), the clinical backbone of OTP-certified withdrawal and stabilization care. The outpatient program allows patients to continue structured treatment after detox without requiring residential placement, a practical option for those managing work, family, or housing obligations.

Clinical treatment at Medicine Wheel Clinic incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside MAT and MOUD protocols. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 10:30 AM and Saturdays from 6 to 9 AM, a morning-focused schedule designed around early-recovery routines. Peer-led recovery support is available as aftercare, extending the structure of formal treatment into longer-term sobriety.

Medicine Wheel Clinic specifically serves women and has built its access model around removing financial and logistical barriers to care. The clinic accepts Medicaid and Medicare at a $9 patient rate, accepts self-pay and financial assistance, and offers 90-day sponsored treatment grants for patients in early recovery or crisis. The Wellness Wagon transportation service, food insecurity assistance, and health insurance navigation support are all available on-site — practical features that directly address the real-world obstacles that often delay or disrupt treatment entry.

Certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) with both Medical Detox and Outpatient Program levels of care — rare in Barrow County
CARF and Joint Commission dual accreditation, two of the highest independent standards in addiction treatment
$9 Medicaid/Medicare patient rate and 90-day sponsored treatment grants for patients in early recovery or financial crisis
Wellness Wagon transportation and food insecurity assistance remove logistical barriers that often prevent treatment entry
Women-specific programming with peer-led recovery aftercare and health insurance navigation support on-site

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Outpatient Program Medical Detox
Conditions: Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Substance Use Disorder
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Medication For Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT)
Populations: Women
Languages: English
Facility: Health Insurance Assistance Wellness Wagon Transportation Food Insecurity Assistance Financial Assistance

Location

Where it is

85 Auburn Park Drive, Auburn, Georgia 30011 Get directions

Medical Detox & Opioid Treatment in Auburn, GA

Medicine Wheel Clinic operates as a certified Opioid Treatment Program in Auburn, Georgia, providing medical detox services for women with opioid use disorder and substance use disorder. The program is accredited by both CARF and the Joint Commission — independent benchmarks that confirm the clinic meets rigorous standards for clinical care and patient safety.

Detox at Medicine Wheel Clinic is supported by Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) protocols, the FDA-recognized pharmacological tools central to OTP-certified withdrawal management. For patients in Barrow County seeking medically supervised detox without traveling to a large metro facility, Medicine Wheel Clinic represents a locally accessible, credentialed option.

Outpatient Program & Aftercare in Barrow County

Beyond medical detox, Medicine Wheel Clinic offers an Outpatient Program that provides structured, ongoing treatment after stabilization. This allows patients to step down from detox into continued care — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and MAT maintenance — without requiring a residential stay.

Aftercare at the clinic is anchored by a Peer-Led Recovery Program, connecting patients with others who have direct experience navigating recovery. The clinic's morning operating schedule — Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 10:30 AM and Saturdays from 6 to 9 AM — is structured to support early-recovery routines while remaining accessible for patients with daytime obligations.

Financial Access & Support Services

Medicine Wheel Clinic accepts Medicaid and Medicare at a $9 patient rate, accepts self-pay and cash, and offers financial assistance for those who qualify. For patients in acute crisis or early recovery without stable funding, the clinic offers 90-day sponsored treatment grants — a concrete resource that can bridge the gap between wanting care and being able to access it.

The clinic also provides practical wraparound support through its Wellness Wagon transportation service, food insecurity assistance, and on-site health insurance navigation. These features are not incidental — they directly address the logistical and financial barriers that most commonly interrupt or delay detox and treatment entry for women in Barrow County and the Auburn area.

Who Medicine Wheel Clinic Serves

Medicine Wheel Clinic specifically serves women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder and substance use disorder in Auburn, Georgia and Barrow County. Services are conducted in English, and the clinic's intake and support staff can assist patients with health insurance questions and financial navigation from the point of first contact.

With OTP certification, dual accreditation, and a care model built around reducing access barriers, Medicine Wheel Clinic is structured to serve women who may face financial, logistical, or clinical obstacles to entering medical detox — including those on Medicaid, Medicare, or those without insurance coverage at the time of admission.

After Care

Continuing support

Peer Led Recovery Program

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options: Self-pay / Cash Financial Assistance Medicaid Medicare
Accreditations: CARF Joint Commission Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
Note: 90 days sponsored treatment grants for early recovery and crisis. $9 rate for patients on Medicaid, Medicare, or Social Security

Common questions

FAQs About Medicine Wheel Clinic

Does Medicine Wheel Clinic offer medical detox? +

Yes. Medical Detox is a confirmed level of care at Medicine Wheel Clinic. The clinic is also a certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and uses Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) as part of its detox and stabilization protocols.

What conditions does Medicine Wheel Clinic treat? +

Medicine Wheel Clinic treats Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and Substance Use Disorder. The clinic holds an Opioid Treatment Program certification, reflecting its specialized focus on opioid-related conditions.

Does Medicine Wheel Clinic accept Medicaid or Medicare? +

Yes. The clinic accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, with a $9 patient rate for individuals covered under those programs. Self-pay, cash, and financial assistance are also accepted.

Are there financial assistance options available for people who cannot afford treatment? +

Medicine Wheel Clinic offers financial assistance and 90-day sponsored treatment grants specifically for patients in early recovery or crisis. These grants are designed to help individuals access detox and treatment when funding is an immediate barrier.

Who does Medicine Wheel Clinic serve? +

The clinic specifically serves women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder and substance use disorder. It is located in Auburn, Georgia and its primary service area includes Auburn and Barrow County.

What therapy approaches are used at Medicine Wheel Clinic? +

The clinic uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), and Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) as part of its treatment approach. A Peer-Led Recovery Program is also available for aftercare support.

What are the operating hours at Medicine Wheel Clinic? +

The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 10:30 AM and Saturday from 6 to 9 AM. The clinic is closed on Sundays.

Does Medicine Wheel Clinic provide transportation assistance? +

Yes. The clinic offers a Wellness Wagon transportation service to help patients reach the facility. This is one of several support services intended to reduce practical barriers to treatment access.

Is Medicine Wheel Clinic accredited? +

Yes. Medicine Wheel Clinic holds accreditation from both CARF and the Joint Commission, two of the most recognized independent accrediting bodies in addiction treatment. It is also certified as an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP).

Does Medicine Wheel Clinic offer any aftercare or continuing support? +

Yes. The clinic provides a Peer-Led Recovery Program as part of its aftercare support. This connects patients completing detox or outpatient treatment with peers who have lived recovery experience, providing continuity of support beyond formal clinical care.