If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For 24/7 crisis support, call or text 988. Veterans and service members: call 988, then press 1.

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Veteran-informed care · Kennesaw, Georgia

A place to be heard.
A path forward.

Compassionate, trauma-informed behavioral health and substance-use recovery care for Veterans, military-connected families, and members of our community.

Confidential conversations. Experienced clinical leadership. Care shaped around the person.

30+ yearsClinical experience
Military-informedService across U.S. and overseas communities
Licensed leadershipGeorgia Licensed Professional Counselor
Accredited careJoint Commission behavioral health accreditation

How we help

Care designed for real life and lasting change.

Every person arrives with a different history. We begin by listening, then help identify the level of support that fits the person's needs, eligibility, and clinical assessment.

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A stable place to rebuild

Residential Support

A small-home setting for eligible Veterans and other qualifying adults, with placement and services coordinated through the appropriate referral, authorization, and approval process.

  • Safe, community-based environment
  • Individualized support planning
  • Care coordination within authorized scope
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Connection in recovery

Group Sessions

Facilitated groups create space to process trauma, learn practical skills, strengthen connection, and take steady steps forward in recovery.

  • Trauma and life-experience processing
  • Coping and relapse-prevention skills
  • Supportive, respectful connection

Not sure where to begin? A brief, confidential conversation can help identify the right next step.

Speak with our team
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There is a place for you here.

A place is waiting

This chair is open.

It represents something simple and important: everyone deserves a place where they can be welcomed, heard, and treated with dignity.

Trauma and addiction can make people feel isolated. Our approach begins with connection. We listen without reducing anyone to a diagnosis, and we build care around the whole person—their experiences, strengths, responsibilities, culture, and goals.

01Listen first
02Plan together
03Move forward
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Military & Veteran care

Experience that understands the culture behind the uniform.

Military life can involve deployment, reintegration, separation, grief, moral injury, family strain, and transitions that are hard to explain to someone who has never worked inside that culture.

Our clinical leadership brings years of direct experience with military communities in the United States and abroad, helping us provide care that is informed, respectful, and practical.

Veteran-informedTrauma-focusedFamily-awareCross-cultural

VA and other program services are subject to referral, eligibility, clinical appropriateness, and required authorization.

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31Years of counseling experience

Clinical leadership

Renee L. Arbogast, LPC, MS

Owner & Program Director

Renee brings more than three decades of counseling experience in trauma, crisis response, addiction recovery, military and Veteran care, and family support.

Her experience includes eleven years of Department of Defense-connected Military and Family Life Counselor service in CONUS and OCONUS settings, with work across the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, and Japan. Her military-community service has been recognized with two NATO command coins.

Clinical licenseGeorgia LPC
EducationMS, Counseling
Military service work11 years
Recognition2 NATO command coins
Phillip AsherChief Compliance Officer
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Accountable care

Joint Commission accredited behavioral health services

Our accreditation reflects an organization-wide commitment to quality, safety, responsible clinical operations, and continuous improvement. Behavioral Health Care and Human Services, HCO ID 701624.

Getting started

The first step can be simple.

You do not need to have every answer before you call. We will listen and help you understand what comes next.

  1. 1
    Call our center

    Tell us what support you are looking for.

  2. 2
    Talk through your needs

    We review fit, eligibility, and appropriate next steps.

  3. 3
    Build a path forward

    When appropriate, intake and care planning begin.

Common questions

A little clarity before you call.

If your question is not answered here, call our official business line and we will help you find the right person.

Who does Kennesaw Trauma & Addiction Center serve?

We welcome Veterans, military-connected family members, and other members of the community seeking trauma-informed mental health or substance-use recovery support. Program participation depends on clinical appropriateness, eligibility, availability, and any required authorization.

Do you work with Veterans and VA referrals?

Yes. Our leadership has extensive military-community experience and VA community-care experience. Referral and authorization requirements vary, so please call us to discuss your situation and the appropriate pathway.

Is residential support currently available?

Residential placement depends on current availability, eligibility, clinical appropriateness, and all required program approvals and authorizations. Housing and clinical services may have separate authorization and payment pathways.

How do I begin?

Call 678-224-1145. We can learn what you need, answer initial questions, and explain the next step. Calling does not obligate you to enroll.

Is this an emergency or crisis service?

This website and business line are not emergency services. If there is immediate danger, call 911. Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support; Veterans and service members can call 988, then press 1.

We are ready to listen

There is a next step. Let's find it together.

Veterans, families, referral partners, and community members are welcome to call. We will treat your questions with care and respect.

Call 678-224-1145
Official business line678-224-1145
Outpatient office
3745 Cherokee Street, Suite 101
Kennesaw, Georgia 30144
Program inquiriesRenee L. Arbogast, LPC, MS828-333-8595renee.l.arbogast@gmail.com
Administration & compliancePhillip Asher470-877-0931phillipasher3776@gmail.com
Residential inquiries

Location and placement information is shared through an authorized intake process.

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