JONESBORO, Ga. – Addressing a critical gap in local healthcare, Samba Recovery Atlanta will begin admitting patients on May 18. The new Jonesboro facility brings medically supervised detox and structured residential treatment directly to Clayton County, a community that has historically had limited access to this residential level of care. Local leaders and community members previously gathered on April 13 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to mark the completion of the facility.
The opening arrives at a critical juncture for the south Atlanta region. Recent public health reporting and local community health assessments point to overlapping pressures that make access to treatment especially important in Clayton County:
- High Overdose Burden: A statewide opioid continuum-of-care assessment placed Clayton County among the top 15 Georgia counties for total opioid overdose deaths in 2022.
- Community Health Needs: Southern Regional Medical Center’s Community Health Needs Assessment highlights substance use, mental health, and access-to-care concerns across the facility’s service area, including Clayton County.
- The Treatment Gap: Compounded by economic pressure and barriers to care, local options for the residential treatment often needed for severe addiction have been limited, often forcing families to travel long distances for immediate help.
“On behalf of Clayton County, I’m proud to welcome Samba Recovery Atlanta to our community,” said Clayton County Commissioner DeMont Davis. “The need for compassionate, high-quality treatment has never been greater, and this facility represents exactly the kind of resource Clayton County needs. Samba Recovery Atlanta will give individuals and families a place to find support, healing, and hope close to home.”
The project also represents a physical revitalization of the community. Samba Recovery transformed a formerly distressed, bankrupt property into a modern healing environment, an investment that has also created local jobs.
“Our mission is to transform lives through compassionate, evidence-based care, restoring hope, health, and connection for individuals and families impacted by addiction and mental health.” said Josh Bamberger, CEO of Samba Recovery. “We cherish the partnerships we have formed here. Let’s make today the start of something extraordinary as we work toward the common goal of lasting recovery.”
About Samba Recovery Atlanta
Located in Jonesboro, Georgia, Samba Recovery Atlanta provides compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment for the greater south Atlanta area. Part of the broader Samba Recovery network, the facility offers medically supervised detox, residential care, and ongoing recovery support designed to help clients rebuild their lives with dignity, structure, and hope.
To learn more about Samba Recovery Atlanta, visit sambarecovery.com/locations/jonesboro-georgia.
