Bradley Center – St Francis Emory Healthcare – Columbus, Georgia

About us

Saint Francis Hospital, located in Columbus, Georgia, is a comprehensive mental health clinic providing care for men and women. The hospital specializes in treating mental health disorders, behavioral issues, drug and alcohol addiction, and dual diagnosis conditions.

Saint Francis Hospital offers a robust array of services, including inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs, dual diagnosis treatment, and outpatient services. These programs are designed to address the unique needs of each patient, ensuring personalized and effective treatment plans. The hospital’s multidisciplinary team is dedicated to supporting patients through every stage of their recovery journey.

Dual Diagnosis occurs when an individual simultaneously experiences two or more mental health conditions. This is particularly common among those struggling with addiction, who often have underlying mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, or other diagnosable psychiatric disorders. 

Effective treatment requires addressing both the substance use disorder and the mental health conditions concurrently. This integrated approach significantly enhances the likelihood of achieving and maintaining long-term sobriety. By treating both aspects simultaneously, individuals receive comprehensive care that supports sustained recovery and overall well-being.

The Bradley Center at St. Francis Hospital offers crisis stabilization through its inpatient unit, designed for individuals requiring mental and physical stabilization. This highly structured and closely monitored treatment often includes detoxification as an initial step. Once stabilization is achieved, the comprehensive treatment plan begins, incorporating counseling, educational classes, and behavioral therapy. Key components of the inpatient program include individual therapy, group therapy, and, when necessary, medication management or trauma-informed counseling. This integrated approach ensures a solid foundation for recovery and overall well-being.

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at St. Francis Hospital offers a highly structured day treatment option that allows patients to return home in the evenings. This program is designed for individuals who do not require the immediate safety and monitoring provided by inpatient hospitalization. PHP integrates comprehensive clinical treatment practices for addiction, including medication management, individual and group therapy, and trauma-related counseling. Evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing are core components of the treatment process, ensuring a robust and effective path to recovery.

Outpatient treatment at St. Francis Hospital offers a flexible approach to addiction recovery, serving as a step down from Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). This service provides ongoing support through individual and group therapy, as well as educational classes on addiction and recovery. Medication management and trauma support are available as needed. The primary goal is to facilitate continued progress toward recovery and develop a suitable aftercare treatment plan that promotes successful reintegration into society.