Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers in Fort Benning, Georgia

Located in west central Georgia, Fort Benning sits just a few miles outside of Columbus. The base is home to over 120,000 active military personnel and their families. The base also employs numerous civilian employees as well and is a great and safe environment for those seeking rehabilitation services for their addiction struggle.

Airport Info

Lawson Army Airfield serves Fort Benning. Because the airstrip is located on base, it isn’t generally used for public flights. Although if you are traveling to visit an active duty service member who is in a drug abuse rehabilitation facility, you may be able to land there if you go through proper channels.

For civilian flights, the best choice for an airport close to the base is Columbus Airport. It is conveniently located in close proximity to the base, local hotels, and several other places of interest near Fort Benning. This airport will be of convenience to those flying in for treatment or those traveling to visit a loved one in an addiction rehab program.

Weather

The weather at Fort Benning is comfortable throughout the year. In the winter months, the average temperature is close to 57 degrees during the day and 35 at night. During the summer the temps are considerably higher ranging from above 90 degrees during the day to approximately 58 at night.

With 36 inches of precipitation being the state average, the average by city differs dramatically by how close to the ocean the city lies.

Drug Abuse Rehabilitation/Information Centers

There is one primary drug abuse rehabilitation center that serves Fort Benning.

Lodging

The Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn and Econo Lodge are closest to Fort Benning. They are an excellent choice for visitors who are in the area to visit active service military family members in treatment, but cannot stay on base.

Employment Opportunities

Both the base and surrounding communities offer a variety of employment opportunities. While there are many seasonal jobs available, there are also several temporary jobs available on base for family members who choose to stay on indefinitely while their loved one is completing their substance abuse treatment program. These jobs are also of convenience to those who plan on relocating to the area after their program is complete. Look into food service and hospitality careers in nearby towns to find something that best suits your needs.

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