What Does Joint Commission Listing Mean in Georgia?
A Joint Commission listing means a provider appears in the organization’s Behavioral Health Care and Human Services provider locator. River City Recovery is listed under provider ID 744716 for PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy categories.
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- LocationColumbus, GA3822 Rosemont Drive, Columbus, GA 31904
- Levels of careOutpatientPHP, IOP, Evening IOP, and outpatient therapy
- Admissions706-617-4970A private first call about fit and next steps
- Listed facility hoursMon–Fri9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; closed Saturday and Sunday
At a Glance
A Joint Commission listing means a provider appears in the organization’s Behavioral Health Care and Human Services provider locator. River City Recovery is listed under provider ID 744716 for PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy categories. The listing can help you verify the provider’s record, but it does not promise admission, treatment results, or suitability for every person.
River City Recovery’s published outpatient programs are based in Columbus, GA. You can review IOP, PHP, and insurance verification when you are ready.
Understanding the Joint Commission provider listing
The Joint Commission maintains a provider locator for organizations within its health care and human services categories. River City Recovery appears in the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services locator under provider ID 744716. Its listed categories include Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program, and outpatient therapy.
- The Joint Commission listing identifies River City Recovery’s outpatient categories
- Provider ID 744716 helps confirm the organization’s record
This record gives adults and families a way to identify the organization and review the categories associated with it. When evaluating any listing, pay attention to the provider name, location, program categories, and current status shown by the source. Questions about how the locator describes a provider can be directed to The Joint Commission.
What the listing does not tell you
A provider listing should be one part of a broader treatment decision. It does not determine whether a particular program matches your symptoms, substance use concerns, schedule, or support needs. It also does not promise admission or a specific result from care.
- A listing does not determine your treatment fit
- Assessment considers your needs beyond a provider’s listing
The listing does not replace a clinical or medical assessment. Before starting outpatient treatment, River City Recovery can discuss current concerns, relevant history, medications, practical needs, and the level of support being considered. The appropriate next step depends on each adult’s circumstances and whether outpatient care is suitable.
Outpatient care available at River City Recovery
River City Recovery provides adult outpatient substance use and mental health care from its Columbus, Georgia location. Available levels of care include PHP, IOP, an evening IOP schedule, and outpatient therapy. Evening IOP meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:15 to 9:15 PM, but the current schedule should be reconfirmed.
- Columbus, GA based outpatient care includes PHP and IOP
- Possible withdrawal needs call for appropriate medical evaluation before outpatient planning. River City Recovery provides detox referrals when needed.
Services may include individual therapy, medication management, drug testing and monitoring, clinical or medical assessments, medical oversight, case management, family support, and care coordination. Referrals may also be part of planning when another service or level of support is needed.
Possible withdrawal needs call for appropriate medical evaluation before outpatient planning. An overnight setting involves a different level of care from the published outpatient programs. For immediate danger, call 911 or use an appropriate emergency or crisis resource now.
Levels of care
Outpatient Levels of Care in Columbus, GA
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Structured daytime outpatient care with clinical oversight.
Explore Partial Hospitalization (PHP)Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Several treatment sessions each week while you keep up with daily life.
Explore Intensive Outpatient (IOP)Evening IOP
Intensive outpatient care scheduled after typical work hours.
Explore Evening IOPOutpatient Therapy
One-to-one therapy on a less intensive schedule.
Explore Outpatient Therapy
How to use the listing when comparing programs
Start by confirming that the organization’s name and program categories match the care you are researching. Then ask the provider how its levels of care differ in structure, time commitment, and support. PHP, IOP, evening IOP, and routine outpatient therapy can involve different schedules and expectations.
- Program schedules and support levels differ
- River City Recovery’s published outpatient services are based in Columbus, GA
It is also useful to ask what happens during the initial assessment, how medication needs are reviewed, and how care coordination works. Adults traveling from elsewhere in Georgia should discuss whether attending treatment in Columbus is practical. Its outpatient services are based at 3822 Rosemont Drive in Columbus.
Your First Call About Columbus, GA Outpatient Care
Your first call focuses on whether River City Recovery’s outpatient scope may fit your needs. You can describe your substance use or mental health concerns, medications, recent care, and scheduling limits. The team can explain available outpatient options and how a clinical or medical assessment helps guide the next step.
- The first call covers concerns, schedules, and outpatient options
- Assessment helps identify a suitable next step
Facility hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Listed facility hours do not establish continuous admissions or emergency availability. The conversation may also cover program schedules, family involvement, monitoring, referrals, and practical needs.
If you have insurance, the team can explain the verification process, but benefits and coverage depend on your plan. An assessment may help determine whether PHP, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Evening IOP, outpatient therapy, or an outside service is appropriate. For a calm conversation about Columbus, GA based outpatient care, call 706-617-4970.
A practical next step
Get clarity on insurance and care
Coverage depends on your plan and the care being considered. Our admissions team can explain verification and help you understand the next step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is River City Recovery listed by The Joint Commission?
Yes. River City Recovery is listed in The Joint Commission Behavioral Health Care and Human Services provider locator under provider ID 744716. The program categories are PHP, IOP, and outpatient therapy. The locator itself should be consulted for its current record and status information.
Does a Joint Commission listing guarantee that treatment will work?
No. A listing does not guarantee admission, clinical fit, or a particular outcome. Treatment needs vary by person. An assessment and direct conversation with the provider can help determine whether the available outpatient services are an appropriate option.
How should I plan for withdrawal and possible overnight-care needs before outpatient treatment?
Withdrawal may require medical evaluation, while overnight care involves a different setting from the published outpatient programs. Its services are outpatient and include PHP, IOP, evening IOP, and outpatient therapy. Care coordination and referrals may help when a person needs services outside the program’s scope.
Can adults outside Columbus use River City Recovery’s programs?
Adults elsewhere in Georgia may contact admissions to discuss whether Columbus-based outpatient care is practical for them. Attendance requirements vary by program, so travel, work, family duties, and scheduling should be considered. River City Recovery’s treatment location is in Columbus.
Which River City Recovery programs appear in The Joint Commission locator?
River City Recovery is listed under provider ID 744716 for Partial Hospitalization Program, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and outpatient therapy. The locator identifies these program categories, but it does not determine whether a particular option fits your needs. That decision requires direct discussion and an appropriate assessment.
Admissions
Talk with River City Recovery
Call 706-617-4970 to talk with admissions about outpatient options in Georgia.
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