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Hillside's 13-acre campus is located in the Morningside neighborhood near Midtown Atlanta.

Founded in 1888, Hillside is one of Atlanta's oldest non-profit organizations, providing a continuum of mental health treatment services for young people with emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. Nestled on a property between Monroe Drive and Amsterdam Avenue, Hillside offers the serenity of a beautifully landscaped environment and the convenience of an in-town location. Our residential campus includes: 7 cottages, 24-hour Nursing Clinic, Hillside Conant School, Gymnasium, Pool, 2 Outdoor Sports Courts, Garden, and Greenhouse.

04/18/2026

Join us today at Bloom with Hillside 💮 Stop by Hillside between 9am-1pm and support Hillside's Horticulture Therapy program!

Arrival Info:
✔️ Hillside is located at 690 Courtenay Dr. Guests can walk in through the east gate by the school and greenhouse
✔️There is street parking available for all Bloom attendees. Please be courteous to our Morningside neighbors and do not block driveways

Event Info:
✔️We will have activities for sale. Flower crowns are $15, Plant terrariums are $25, and Bouquet Bingo is $10 per card
✔️All plants, baked goods, and drinks are donation-based
✔️We ask all guests to respect Hillside's Code of Conduct while on campus: no weapons, no pets off-leash, no alcohol, no smoking or va**ng.

Plant Sale Info:
🌱 Peppers: NuMex Joe E. Parker, Cayenne Blend, Jalapeno, Sweet Bell Blend, Poblano, Shish*to, California Wonder, Jupiter
🌱 Tomatoes: Apricot Zebra, Woolly Kate Yellow, Brandywine, Sungold, Ozark Pink, Abe Lincoln, Orange Sun, Golden California Wonder, Cherokee Purple, San Marzano, Bumble Bee, Black Krim
🌱 Eggplant: Ping Tung, Black Beauty
🌱 Herbs: Basil, Parsley, Dill, Oregano, Fennel, Mint, Catnip, Lemongrass
🌱 Annuals: Coleus, Marigold, Statice, Zinnia, Cosmos, Forget Me Not – pink & blue, Strawflower, Celosia, Scabiosa, Ageratum
🌱 Perennials: Fox Glove, Shades of Summer Mullin, Coreopsis, Evening Primrose, Penstemon, Swamp Sunflower, Strawberry Begonia, Hyssop, Bee Balm, Yarrow, Salvia, Milkweed, Upright Verbena, Mountain Mint, Eucalyptus, Passion Vine, Solomon’s Seal
🌱 Misc: Cucumber, Winter Squash, Summer Squash, Watermelon, Zucchini, Strawberries, Tomatillo

04/17/2026

Measurement-based care is a structured approach to tracking progress that uses standardized tools to monitor symptoms and progress.

At Hillside, these assessments are completed regularly and reviewed as part of treatment. They help identify patterns, such as improvement, stability, or increased risk, and support clinical decision-making.

Measurement-based care works alongside clinical expertise. It helps ensure that treatment is responsive, intentional, and grounded in both data and experience.

Learn more at Hside.org 💙

04/16/2026

2 Days until Bloom with Hillside 💮

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, and support Hillside's Horticulture Therapy program!

Shop our plant sale for veggie starts, annuals, and perennials all grown by Hillside clients in Horticulture Therapy 🪴 Check out the full list of plants for sale below!

🌶️ Peppers
- NuMex Joe E. Parker
- Cayenne Blend
- Jalapeno
- Sweet Bell Blend
- Poblano
- Shish*to
- California Wonder
- Jupiter

🍅 Tomatoes
- Apricot Zebra
- Woolly Kate Yellow
- Brandywine
- Sungold
- Ozark Pink
- Abe Lincoln
- Orange Sun
- Golden California Wonder
- Cherokee Purple
- San Marzano
- Bumble Bee
- Black Krim

🍆 Eggplant
- Ping Tung
- Black Beauty

🌱 Tomatillo
- Tomatillo

🌿 Herbs
- Basil
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Fennel
- Mint
- Catnip
- Lemongrass

🍓 Fruit
- Strawberries

🌼 Annuals
- Coleus
- Marigold
- Statice
- Zinnia
- Cosmos
- Forget Me Not – pink & blue
- Strawflower
- Celosia
- Scabiosa
- Ageratum

🥒 Cucumber
- Cucumber

🎃 Winter Squash
- Winter Squash

🍋 Summer Squash
- Summer Squash

🍉 Watermelon
- Watermelon

🥒 Zucchini
- Zucchini

🌸 Perennials
- Fox Glove
- Shades of Summer Mullin
- Coreopsis
- Evening Primrose
- Penstemon
- Swamp Sunflower
- Strawberry Begonia
- Hyssop
- Bee Balm
- Yarrow
- Salvia
- Milkweed
- Upright Verbena
- Mountain Mint
- Eucalyptus
- Passion Vine
- Solomon’s Seal

04/15/2026

Distress Tolerance skills help individuals manage intense emotions without worsening the situation. These skills are especially important during moments when emotions feel overwhelming.

Examples include grounding techniques, distraction strategies, and ways to calm the stress. These tools are designed to help individuals get through difficult moments safely.

At Hillside, clients practice Distress Tolerance skills regularly. The goal is not to eliminate distress, but to build the ability to move through stressful situations a more controlled and effective way.

Learn more about Distress Tolerance skills at Hside.org 💙

04/14/2026

4 Days until Bloom with Hillside 💮

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, and support Hillside's Horticulture Therapy program!

Make sure to check out our brand new Greenhouse, where you can create your own plant terrarium 🪴 ($25). Guests can also shop our spring plant sale, play Bouquet Bingo, and purchase homemade sweet treats!

690 Courtenay Dr.
April 18th from 9am-1pm
More info here: https://buff.ly/idHUVYh

04/13/2026

Learning a DBT skill is only the beginning. Real change happens when that skill can be used in everyday situations. At Hillside, clients are encouraged to practice their DBT skills during real moments of stress.

This includes managing frustration, navigating relationships, and responding to difficult emotions. Staff provide coaching in these moments so clients can apply what they are learning with guidance and support.

Over time, practice helps these skills become more natural. The goal is for clients to use them independently across environments, which allows progress to continue beyond treatment.

Learn more about DBT Skills at Hside.org🪴

04/12/2026

6 days until Bloom with Hillside 🌸

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, and support Hillside's Horticulture Therapy program!

Make sure to check out our brand new Greenhouse, where you can create your own flower crown 💮($15). Guests can also shop our spring plant sale, play Bouquet Bingo, and purchase homemade sweet treats!

690 Courtenay Dr.
April 18th from 9am-1pm
More info here: https://buff.ly/Z6JdeaX

04/10/2026

Residential treatment provides a highly structured environment where clients receive consistent support throughout the day. Each day includes therapy, school, DBT skills groups, and opportunities to practice coping strategies in real time.

This level of care is often appropriate when safety concerns or emotional intensity cannot be managed in a less intensive setting. The focus in Residential treatment begins with stabilization and safety, then shifts toward building skills that support long-term progress.

Predictable routines, clear expectations, and consistent staff responses help clients feel more supported. Over time, these experiences help build independence and prepare clients for transition back home and into community settings.

Learn more at Hside.org🪴

04/09/2026

9 days until Bloom with Hillside 🌻

Join us on Saturday, April 18th, for a special Spring event supporting Hillside's Horticulture Therapy program! Have a question about gardening or native species? Stop by our "Ask a Gardener" tent to get expert advice.

690 Courtenay Dr. | 9am-1pm
This event is free to attend! More info here: https://buff.ly/idHUVYh

04/08/2026

At Hillside, families are not separate from the treatment process. They are part of it. Caregivers are involved in assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing communication because lasting change depends on what happens both during and outside of care.

Families learn many of the same skills their child is learning. This shared understanding helps create consistency at home and makes it easier to respond to challenging moments. It also helps reduce confusion during stressful situations.

Many caregivers begin treatment feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. The goal is not to assign blame. The goal is to build a partnership, strengthen communication, and support the entire family system moving forward.

Learn more about how families are involved in care at Hside.org 🪴

04/07/2026

Hillside recently welcomed Trees Atlanta to campus, an organization dedicated to protecting and strengthening Atlanta’s urban forest through planting, conservation, and education.

We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with this amazing non-profit doing wonderful work for the Atlanta community! Hillside also had the opportunity to share about our Horticulture Therapy program, and the benefits of nature for mental health. Thank you for helping us Reframe Mental Health 💙

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690 Courtenay Drive NE
Atlanta, GA
30306

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14048754551

Website

http://www.hside.org/, https://hside.org/admissions/admissions-inquiry/

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Welcome to Hillside Of Atlanta, GA

The Hillside Team Are Experts At Providing Residential & Outpatient Behavioral Health Support for Youth, Adolescents, and Their Families.

Welcome to Hillside, where every day is a new day and a new beginning. Since our beginning in 1888, Hillside’s mission has been to help children and families thrive by providing outstanding residential services and community mental health services. Our programs focus on the strengths of our kids and encourage the growth and improvement they need to navigate through life. Hillside provides specialized cutting edge mental health care and education to children and their families.

Hillside is unique among mental health facilities for youth in Georgia that focuses on children, adolescents and young adults ranging in age from six to 24. Our services, both residential services and day programs, resolve family issues by helping children with mental illness move more successfully through adolescence into adulthood. With a staff fully trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we have success with children who have not responded to other treatment modalities.

We offer community-based services, residential programs and foster care services to reach children and teens where they are, at home, school and in the community. The help we offer includes individualized treatment programs that also incorporate the family to build a complete wrap-around support structure and improved family dynamics.