Tangu, Inc. is CARF accredited, DHR Certified
multi counseling service and a Georgia State Licensed
Outpatient Substance Abuse Program that has been providing
quality affordable substance abuse service in
Atlanta,
Georgia
since 1994. The Outpatient Programs are
staffed by two ASAM Certified Physicians as well as
Licensed Nurses, Licensed Psychotherapists, Licensed
Counselors & Social Workers, Certified Addiction Counselors
and Therapists. Tangu offers Intensive
Outpatient, Relapse Prevention, Transitional Housing
services and
an
Outpatient Ambulatory Detoxification program and
specializes in opiate addiction detoxification and treatment.
Tangu
also provides drug prevention awareness education services
to persons involved in the Municipal and State Court systems
whom have DUI's or other minor substance abuse related
offenses.
The name
TANGU is Swahili, which means 'New Beginning.' We provide and engage affected
individuals and families in the healing and recovery process.
Tangu, Inc. provides
counseling and treatment services for youth, adults, and families. Tangu was founded in Atlanta and
has been serving the metro Atlanta communities since June 1994. The
company initially operated on a part time basis and has evolved into a
full time multi-service program.
Mission:
Tangu's mission is to provide and engage affected individuals and families
in the healing and recovery process. This is accomplished through a
continuum of services, which more fully promote recovery from multiple
drugs. One of our goals is to provide quality affordable treatment
services to the underserved and poor in our communities.
Services:
Tangu provides substance abuse services to abusers who use multiple drugs
i.e. alcohol, crack cocaine, marijuana, prescription drugs, amphetamines,
heroin, designer drugs and domestic violence prevention. Tangu's Program
Services are culturally sensitive and appropriate for all cultural groups
regardless of race, religion, color or gender. The innovative programs and
services offer many adults, youths and families opportunities to begin
drug and violence free lives. Tangu also offers a unique and specialized
program to provide substance abuse treatment services to geriatric senior
citizens.
Success:
Tangu has experienced significant success in its treatment programs. We
provide a very detailed level of care to those in need of substance abuse,
domestic violence/anger management and a variety of other types of
counseling. Tangu Day/Evening & Saturday Outpatient Program average an 80%
completion annually.
The overall rate of completion shows Tangu's ability to successfully
assist clients to better themselves and become productive members of
society. The growth Tangu has engaged in demonstrates the ability to
increase the previous rate of referrals and expand. This expansion will
without a doubt open doors to freedom and a new beginning
for those who complete the designed treatment plan and/or other programs
offered at Tangu.
Motto:
"We provide and engage affected Individuals and
Families in
the healing and recovery process."
Our Program Services
Tangu's Program Services are
culturally sensitive and appropriate for all cultural groups
regardless of race, color or gender. The innovative programs and
services offer many adults, youth, and families opportunities to
begin alcohol/drug and violence free lives.
