MARR Addiction Treatment Centers, established in 1975, is a non-profit organization in Atlanta, Georgia, dedicated to providing long-term residential addiction treatment for men and women. Their mission is to offer lasting recovery through evidence-based, gender-specific programs that address the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of addiction.
MARR emphasizes the importance of gender-separate treatment, recognizing the distinct ways men and women process emotions, relationships, trauma, and vulnerability. This approach ensures a safe environment where clients can focus on their recovery without distractions. Central to their methodology is the therapeutic community model, which fosters personal accountability and peer support by having clients live together and engage in group therapy sessions.
The treatment process at MARR is structured in phases. Phase I, known as “Feelings School,” spans approximately six weeks and includes residential housing with 24/7 staff support, 30 hours of weekly clinical programming, psychiatric evaluations, and medical monitoring. Clients participate in various groups focusing on anger management, relapse prevention, spirituality, family dynamics, and more. Subsequent phases continue to build on these foundations, gradually introducing more autonomy and real-world responsibilities.
Beyond individual treatment, MARR is committed to supporting families affected by addiction. Their Family Recovery Center offers educational seminars and weekly support groups, helping families understand addiction as a disease and guiding them toward their own healing processes.
Accredited by The Joint Commission, MARR maintains high standards of care and compliance. Their non-profit status allows them to focus on client care over profits, often providing financial assistance through scholarships and fundraising efforts to make treatment accessible.
