Marietta Behavioral Health Clinic to Move in November
The expanded outpatient facility opens November 2, offering increased capacity for residents seeking mental health services.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is set to move its Cobb Outpatient Clinic to a larger facility at 1738 County Services Pkwy. in Marietta on November 2, 2026. This relocation aims to expand clinical capacity and group service availability for residents in the area.
Why it matters
The transition to a larger space allows the facility to better accommodate the needs of the local community by increasing the number of clinicians and intake capacity. The project reflects a broader effort to expand access to mental health and substance use services across Cobb County.
This transition is based on an official facility capacity plan managed by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health and the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. While the move increases total square footage and available clinician space, the exact increase in daily patient intake remains to be determined.
The players
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health
A provider of mental health and substance use treatment services throughout Cobb County.
Cobb County Board of Commissioners
The local government authority that approved and funded the renovations for the new outpatient site.
Cobb & Douglas Public Health
The public health agency that previously occupied the facility at 1738 County Services Pkwy.
The details
The new facility, formerly occupied by Cobb & Douglas Public Health, underwent extensive renovations led by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners. By expanding the footprint, the center can now support additional group services and clinical staff. Visitors should navigate to the building's south entrance once the facility opens.
Timeline
Highland Rivers consolidated with the Cobb County Community Services Board in 2021.
A youth outpatient clinic opened in Smyrna in 2023.
The Cobb Veterans Outpost opened in Marietta in 2025.
The Cobb Outpatient Clinic moves to 1738 County Services Pkwy. on November 2, 2026.
An open house for the new facility is scheduled for early 2027.
Health Landscape
This move is the latest development following the 2021 consolidation of the Cobb County Community Services Board and Highland Rivers. It represents the continued expansion of regional behavioral health infrastructure, including recent additions of youth and veterans' services.
If you are currently a patient, confirm your appointment location as the clinic prepares for the November 2 move. Patients seeking new services should contact the facility to discuss intake availability as the expanded clinical capacity comes online.
The takeaway
Expanding local facilities is a key step in improving access to consistent mental health and addiction care. Residents should maintain communication with their primary care providers if they need to update their referral information following the facility move.
What happens next
An open house for the new facility is planned for early 2027.
Further reading
For more on regional support services, visit Substance Abuse.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cobb Courier.
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