Covington, the Newton County seat on I-20 east of Atlanta, is known for its historic town square and its many film and TV locations. Residents who need medical detox or a residential stay don’t have a Recovery Village campus in Newton County, but The Recovery Village South Atlanta in Stockbridge is about 29 miles southwest and serves the southern and eastern metro area with medical detox, residential treatment, inpatient mental health care and partial hospitalization. Call (770) 376-0045 any time.
Driving From Covington to Stockbridge
The trip from the Covington square is about 29 miles and usually takes 40 to 45 minutes. Allow up to an hour during rush hour, when I-20 through Conyers slows down. Our campus is at 1000 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
- Main route: take US-278 west to I-20 west. Exit at GA-138 (Stockbridge Highway) in Conyers and follow GA-138 southwest to Stockbridge, then take North Henry Boulevard (US-23/GA-42) south to Eagles Landing Parkway.
- From south Covington / the GA-36 or GA-142 area: head north to I-20 west and follow the same route.
- If I-20 is backed up: GA-20 west from Covington toward Conyers can connect you to GA-138; check live traffic before choosing.
There isn’t a public transit option between Covington and Stockbridge, so most patients are driven by a family member or friend. Let our admissions team know if getting here is a barrier.
Levels of Care at Our Stockbridge Campus
Covington residents usually contact us when drinking or drug use has become hard to stop safely at home. Our campus offers:
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Our Recovery Advocates are available around the clock to answer your questions, verify your insurance, and help you find the right level of care — at no cost to you.
- Medical detox: 24-hour medical monitoring through withdrawal, with medications when appropriate.
- Residential rehab: a live-in program with daily individual therapy, group therapy and life-skills work.
- Inpatient mental health care: round-the-clock support for serious mental health symptoms.
- Partial hospitalization (PHP): intensive day treatment, often after residential care.
We don’t offer an intensive outpatient program in Stockbridge. For IOP after PHP or residential care, you can continue at our sister center, Atlanta Outpatient Rehab by The Recovery Village in Sandy Springs.
Substance Use Resources in Covington
Newton County’s public behavioral health services are provided by View Point Health, the community service board that also serves Gwinnett and Rockdale counties. It has two Covington locations:
- GRAN Recovery Center (substance use services): 215 Kirkland Road, Covington, GA 30016, (678) 209-2770.
- View Point Health Newton Clinic: 8201 Hazelbrand Road, Covington, GA 30014, (678) 209-2600.
- Emergency care: Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington has a 24-hour emergency department.
- Meetings: the AA, NA and Al-Anon meeting finders list groups near ZIP codes 30014 and 30016.
If someone is in immediate danger or has overdosed, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, or call the Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) at 1-800-715-4225, available 24/7.
Nearby community guides: Conyers, Stockbridge, McDonough.
Insurance and Admissions
We accept many major insurance plans and verify your benefits, deductible and copays before admission. Learn more about admissions.
- Call (770) 376-0045 (answered 24/7) or verify your insurance online. Calls are free and confidential.
- Pre-assessment by phone. A Recovery Advocate asks about your substance use, health and insurance and recommends a level of care.
- Plan your arrival and the drive from Covington.
- Arrive and begin with a full assessment and an individualized treatment plan.
Covington Rehab FAQs
How far is The Recovery Village South Atlanta from Covington?
About 29 miles, usually 40 to 45 minutes via I-20 west and GA-138.
Can I get local follow-up care in Newton County after residential treatment?
Often, yes. Before discharge, your team builds an aftercare plan that can include IOP at our Sandy Springs center and community resources such as View Point Health or peer support meetings in Covington.
Do you accept walk-ins?
Our campus accepts walk-ins, but walking in does not guarantee admission. Calling first lets us verify insurance and prepare for your arrival.
Get Help Today
If you or someone you love in Covington is struggling with alcohol or drugs, call (770) 376-0045. Calls are confidential.
The Recovery Village South Atlanta
1000 Eagles Landing Parkway, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Phone: (770) 376-0045
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