TOP 10 Residential care for children in Dahlonega, Georgia

First Light Wilderness Therapy, located at 889 Wimpy Mill Road in Dahlonega, Georgia, is a health institution dedicated to helping children and families through outdoor behavioral health programs. As they celebrate their fourth year of operation, the team at First Light is committed to expanding their services to reach more families in need of mental health treatment. Despite challenges in funding, they have successfully found ways to make their programs more accessible to families. In an effort to further increase access to mental health services, First Light is working with the State of Georgia to obtain a residential treatment license that will allow them to bill insurance companies for residential services. While they continue to accept enrollments and provide therapeutic services, they are preparing for the transition to a residential model once they receive their enhanced license. This transition will allow them to offer a wider range of services to better meet the needs of their clients.