Highland Rivers to Move Cobb Outpatient Clinic
The behavioral health provider is set to open a larger facility in Marietta on November 2, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health will move its Cobb Outpatient Clinic to a new location at 1738 County Services Pkwy. in Marietta on November 2, 2026. The move shifts the clinic into a space formerly used by Cobb & Douglas Public Health.
Why it matters
The relocation provides Highland Rivers with increased capacity for intake, group services, and clinicians. The move represents the latest expansion of the provider's mental health and substance abuse services in the region.
The new facility is located at 1738 County Services Pkwy. following a renovation of space previously occupied by WIC services.
The players
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
This organization provides comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment services to residents across the region.
Cobb County Board of Commissioners
The local governing body responsible for overseeing county-level resources, infrastructure, and public service initiatives.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health
This agency manages community health programs and previously utilized the facility space for WIC services.
The details
Renovated in partnership with the Cobb County Board of Commissioners, the new site sits directly next door to the agency's current location. Patients will access the facility through a dedicated entrance on the building's south side.
Timeline
2021: The Cobb County Community Services Board consolidated with Highland Rivers.
2023: Highland Rivers opened a youth outpatient clinic in Smyrna.
2025: The organization opened the Cobb Veterans Outpost in Marietta.
November 2, 2026: The Cobb Outpatient Clinic moves to its new facility.
Early 2027: An open house for the new clinic location is planned.
The Big Picture
The expansion follows the trajectory established by the Cobb County Community Services Board integration, which has consistently centralized behavioral resources to improve accessibility. This move marks a departure from legacy facility limitations by utilizing repurposed county government property.
Patients should prepare to use the new entrance located on the south side of the 1738 County Services Pkwy. building starting November 2, 2026. This transition provides expanded group and clinical services, though patients should verify existing appointments with the clinic.
The takeaway
The consolidation of services into larger, renovated spaces is a standard strategy for local health agencies to accommodate growing patient demand. Residents should stay informed about facility changes through official county communications to ensure continuity of care.
What happens next
An open house for the newly opened clinic is scheduled to take place in early 2027.
Further reading
Find more information on local recovery resources in the Substance Abuse section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cobb Courier.
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