Avita Community Partners

Avita Community Partners is a leading provider of mental health treatment services in Hartwell, Georgia, offering compassionate, community-based care to individuals and families affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders. Originally established by the Georgia State Legislature in 1993 as Georgia Mountains Community Services (GMCS), Avita now serves a 13-county region in northeast Georgia, helping residents build safe, stable, and meaningful lives.Our Hartwell location provides a full continuum of support tailored to each individual’s unique needs. We accept a wide range of payment options including Medicaid, Medicare, state-funded insurance, private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay. We also offer payment assistance through a sliding fee scale based on income and family size, ensuring that no one is denied care due to financial hardship.At Avita, we believe in treating every person with dignity and respect. We provide access to confidential, ethical, and person-centered services while promoting community inclusion, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility. Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to educating clients about their rights and options, empowering them to participate actively in their care.Our vision is to build communities where every individual—regardless of diagnosis—has the opportunity to live with purpose. We aim for the people we serve to have a home, a job, meaningful relationships, and natural supports within their communities. We also recognize the value of family—both biological and chosen—as partners in treatment planning and lifelong recovery.At Avita Community Partners in Hartwell, we’re not just providing services—we’re building hope, fostering resilience, and helping people achieve their dreams.