Birmingham VA Medical Center

700s 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233

Birmingham, Alabama

205-933-8101

About Birmingham VA Medical Center

Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the Birmingham VA Medical Center offers mental health and dual diagnosis treatment to Veterans. They offer outpatient programming for a wide variety of mental and behavioral health issues, including dual diagnosis. By treating mental health concerns and addiction concurrently, individuals have a greater chance of long-term success in their life.

Birmingham VA Medical Center provides individual therapy, group therapy, and when appropriate, family therapy. They support those who are suffering with unresolved grief, trauma, PTSD, anger, depression, anxiety, and more. Individuals with self-harming behaviors or aggressive behaviors that are at risk of harming themselves or others may need a higher level of care. As a part of the VA center, medical concerns and other treatments may also be provided to address the entirety of each person’s situation. For those who are unable to attend in-person treatment, telehealth can be provided if it’s appropriate for the level of care needed.

Amenities

Acupuncture Room

Acupuncture is one of the most popular luxurious and alternative therapies offered by rehabs. An acupuncture r...oom provides benefits like pain reduction, improved sleep, a healthy immune system, and a decrease in anxiety.

Executive Offices

Taking time away from a demanding corporate job to attend drug rehab may seem impossible, but executive drug r...ehab programs combine cutting edge addiction treatment with executive amenities like Wi-Fi, access to computers, and conference calling so you can take care of your health and stay on top of business.

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Private Transportation

Transportation services are designed to ensure your addiction treatment begins and ends successfully by offeri...ng free transportation to the rehab facility, to and from your appointments during rehab, and back home upon program completion.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recov...er. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Adult Program Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Fitness Therapy LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Men's Rehab Rehab For Veterans Opioid Treatment Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs in Alabama provide addiction treatment for men and women ages 18 and older. Treatment focuses on helping adults break their dependence on substances and learn ways to live a sober lifestyle.

Alcoholism

The goal of alcohol rehab in Alabama is to help individuals gain tools for long-term sobriety. Treatment empowers participants whose relationships, career, and health have been affected by alcohol use to live a successful life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Alabama helps people overcome addiction by managing challenging emotions and thoughts. It is commonly used during addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment.

Fitness Therapy

Fitness therapy is an evidence-based complementary approach to addiction recovery and mental health care. Based on mounting scientific evidence of the benefits of physical activity in improving mood, enhancing clients’ sense of wellbeing, and decreasing depression and anxiety, fitness therapy encompasses a wide spectrum of intensities, from gentle yoga, qigong, and tai chi to weight training, kickboxing, and other highly physical activities.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Women often develop substance use disorders differently than men. Women’s rehab in Alabama addresses these unique developments and provides treatment designed specifically for women.

Men's Rehab

Men’s rehab in Alabama offers treatment for men who have a substance use disorder. This treatment is designed to target issues that men commonly face when struggling with addiction.

Rehab For Veterans

Veterans seeking treatment for substance use disorders can get help at Veteran’s rehab in Alabama. Services may include medical detox, outpatient programs, inpatient rehab, 12-step groups, and specialized programs for Veterans.

Opioid Treatment

The goal of opioid rehab in Alabama is to bring recovery to individuals suffering from opioid use disorder. Treatment breaks through to root issues that drive negative behaviors and helps men and women break free from dependence on opioids.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Elderly rehab in Alabama is addiction treatment designed for older adults. These programs may offer detox, residential treatment, or outpatient treatment as well as case management for aftercare.

Women's Rehab

Women often develop substance use disorders differently than men. Women’s rehab in Alabama addresses these unique developments and provides treatment designed specifically for women.

Teen & Adolescent Program

A young adult program in Alabama offers treatment tailored to young adults to provide the self-care, connection, and self-understanding they need to move forward in life. This treatment is designed by specialists who are familiar with the challenges of this stage of life.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

When you make the decision to enter an addiction treatment program, detox is usually the first step. Detox in ...Alabama includes round-the-clock supervision by professional staff, and medications are often used to ease withdrawal symptoms.

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Many drug rehabs in Alabama offer partial hospitalization programs (PHPs), a type of outpatient treatment that... allows you to live at home while receiving addiction treatment at a rehab facility. A typical day is filled with individual and group therapy sessions, recovery education, periodic medical evaluations, and drilling aftercare skills to prevent relapse.

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient rehab in Alabama allows you to attend a few hours of counseling each week, spread out over several ...days. You can spend the rest of your time at home, working, or fulfilling other obligations. The length of time in this type of program varies by individual.

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Rehab aftercare in Alabama begins as soon as your rehab treatment ends. It provides continued support to preve...nt relapse. Aftercare may include 12-step meetings, follow-up counseling, and ongoing life coaching, which may last for a few weeks, months, or a year or more.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Alabama dual diagnosis treatment takes an integrated approach to substance abuse and mental health disorders t...hat occur simultaneously. Since co-occurring disorders tend to have overlapping symptoms, treating both conditions at the same time is essential for recovery.

Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention services in Alabama can be an invaluable addiction treatment tool for those looking to get a love...d one started on a path toward recovery. Intervention professionals can help you plan and facilitate an intervention, provide access to resources, and assist in developing a personalized treatment plan upon program admission.

Sober Living

Peer support is crucial to recovery, and the first few months of sobriety are often the most vulnerable. Sober... living in Alabama provides safe housing and structured living conditions to help you maintain abstinence during this time.

SAMHSA

Joint Commission

CARF

Insurance

Financial Aid

Paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Alabama with the help of financial aid is an option for those who are str...uggling to afford the costs of treatment. Options include grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs.

Medicare Accepted

If eligible for Medicare, you may have coverage options available to assist with the cost of alcohol and drug ...rehab in Alabama. The coverage amount will depend on many things, including whether you are seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment for substance abuse.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

Private Insurance

Private health insurance helps you pay for alcohol and drug rehab in Alabama. The amount of rehab insurance co...verage varies based on specific policy and a treatment center’s in-network or out-of-network status. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

Self-pay or private pay options for drug rehab in Alabama let you pay out-of-pocket or via personal or medical... loans. There are different fee structures for different phases of care.

Sliding Scale Payment

Sliding scale payment options make rehab in Alabama more affordable by providing access to all levels of care ...for substance abuse, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient treatment. To qualify for this payment option, you must meet requirements and provide supporting financial documentation.