Free & Low-Cost Drug Rehabs in Athens, Alabama

Name	Address	Description	Treatment	Insurance
Athens-Limestone Counseling Center	1307 East Elm Street Athens, AL 35611	Located in Athens, Alabama, Athens Mental Health Center offers mental health and substance use disorder treatment in an outpatient format. All services are offered by ... more details ›	PHPOutpatientDual DiagnosisIntervention+2	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+4
Family Life Center	503 South Jefferson Street Athens, AL 35611		InpatientOutpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+3	FreeFinancial AidPrivatePayment+2
Bradford Health Services – Madison	1600 Browns Ferry Road Madison, AL 35758	Bradford at Madison is known as a premium drug and alcohol rehab in Madison, Alabama. Their treatment is based on 12 Step programs and they have many different levels ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientPHPOutpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober Living+6	MedicaidFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+3
Bradford Health Services Huntsville	6767 Madison Pike Suite 610 Huntsville, AL 35806	Located in Huntsville, Alabama, Bradford Health Services Huntsville is an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center for men and women suffering from substance use ... more details ›	DetoxOutpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober LivingIntervention+5	TricarePrivatePayment+1
Synergy Wellness at MidCity : Walk-In Clinic, COVID Testing, MAT, Ketamine Infusions	4820 University Dr NW Suite 35 Huntsville, AL 35816		DetoxInpatientOutpatient+1	PrivatePayment
Aletheia House Womens Hope North	1525 Sparkman Dr NW Huntsville, AL 35816		DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisIntervention+3	PrivatePayment
Fox Army Health Center	4100 Goss Rd SW Huntsville, AL 35809		DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisIntervention+3	TricarePrivatePayment+1
Freedom House	54 Wheeler Hills Road Rogersville, AL 35652	Freedom House is a Level 3 medium intensity substance abuse facility in Rogersville, Alabama. It is operated by the Substance Abuse Council of Northwest Alabama which ... more details ›	InpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+2	MedicaidFinancial AidPrivatePayment+2
BHG Huntsville Treatment Center	4040 Independence Drive Northwest Huntsville, AL 35816	The Huntsville Treatment Center is part of the Behavioral Health Group network. They’re located in Huntsville, Alabama. The organization is accredited by CARF and ... more details ›	DetoxOutpatientDual DiagnosisAftercare+2	MedicaidPrivatePayment+1
Luminous Counseling	3309 Bob Wallace Ave SW Suite 1 Huntsville, AL 35805		DetoxInpatientOutpatientDual DiagnosisIntervention+3	Financial AidPrivatePayment+1
The Salvation Army Emergency Shelter/CSRC Program	305 Seminole Drive Southwest Huntsville, AL 35805	The Salvation Army Shelter Community Kitchen and Rehabilitation Program in suburban Huntsville, Alabama, is a place of true help. It focuses strongly on substance use ... more details ›	Dual DiagnosisSober Living	FreeMedicaidMedicarePrivate+2
Thrive Alabama Adult Primary Care	3500 Memorial Pkwy SW Building E Suite 10 Huntsville, AL 35801	Thrive Alabama Wellness Clinic in Huntsville, Alabama, offers substance abuse treatment for the LGBTQIA+ community and those from ethnic or racial minority ... more details ›	OutpatientAftercare	Payment
Huntsville Metro Treatment Center	2227 Drake Avenue Suite 19 Huntsville, AL 35805	Located in Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville Metro Treatment Center is an opioid addiction treatment facility operated by New Season. They help patients heal from ... more details ›	DetoxInpatientOutpatientOutpatientAftercareSober LivingIntervention+5	MedicaidMedicareFinancial AidTricarePrivatePayment+4
Family Life Center Huntsville	114 McCormick Drive Huntsville, AL 35811	Located in Huntsville, Alabama, Family Life Center - Huntsville is an alcohol and drug addiction treatment center that supports men and women suffering from substance ... more details ›	DetoxOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1	Financial AidPrivatePayment+1
Drug Alternative Program	5101 Meridian St N Huntsville, AL 35810		DetoxInpatientDual DiagnosisAftercareSober LivingIntervention+4	PrivatePayment

Free Addiction Treatment Resources in Alabama

Community Resources & Nonprofits

11 resources

Recovery Resource Center

205-458-3377

The Recovery Resource Center offers comprehensive assessments, tailored referrals, peer support, and a variety of resources for those seeking help with addiction. They keep care accessible by accepting walk-ins but making an appointment is recommended for the best possible service. Because assessments may take up to two hours, new clients should arrive before 2:00 pm.

United Way 2-1-1 Connect

888-421-1266

Need a helping hand? United Way 2-1-1 Connect connects Alabama residents who dial 211 with a wide variety of social services. Callers can get connected to basic resources, such as food, clothing, and help with rent, utilities, and housing. You can also get help with health insurance enrollment, medical and addiction treatment, employment support, adult and elderly care, child care and support, and military and veteran services.

Recovery Organization of Support Specialist (ROSS)

844-307-1760

If you’re looking for help with addiction, The Recovery Organization of Support Specialists (ROSS) provides a wide range of services across the state, including a 24/7 helpline. All services are free of charge, including six community recovery centers, outreach programs, opioid treatment peer support, women’s programs, programs for justice-involved individuals, opioid overdose prevention training, and more.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - Birmingham

800-728-7825

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers provide social service and substance abuse treatment through a spiritually based curriculum. Program participants must be adults ages 21 through 65 who are able to work and participate in program activities, including counseling and worship services.

SpectraCare Health Systems

800-951-4357

SpectraCare provides a free emergency services helpline as well as referral programs for the justice-involved and prevention services. They also have substance use treatment and integrated care for co-occurring mental health and addiction diagnoses in both inpatient and outpatient settings, which may be free if you have Medicaid coverage.

AIDS Alabama

205-324-9822

AIDS Alabama provides an addiction treatment outpatient program called LIBCAP. This program is for HIV-positive individuals with low income who have been diagnosed with a substance use disorder. LIBCAP offers individual and group counseling, case management, help with jobs and education, HIV education, and mental health assessments.

University of Alabama: Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS)

205-348-2727

Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services (CRIS) at the University of Alabama provides multiple services to university students with substance use concerns. Services include prevention programs, exploration of consequences for high-risk behavior, and a supportive and safe environment for those seeking addiction recovery. CRIS has sober tailgates, educational outreach, recovery scholarships, and more.

Auburn University Substance Use Resources

334-844-0023

Auburn University Recreation and Wellness offers a wide variety of recovery resources for students in recovery from addiction. There is a Tiger Education Screening Initiative to help students reduce risky behavior, a substance use intervention team, services for alcohol and drug emergencies, and outreach presentations.

Samford University: Counseling Services

205-726-2011

Samford Counseling Services offers clinical insight and guidance to help students grow emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. They have individual and group therapy, crisis support, educational programs, and referrals to additional treatment when necessary. Appointments are free of charge, but no-shows will charge $25 to your student account, so be sure to get the help you need!

PFLAG Auburn

202-467-8180

PFLAG is an LGBTQ+ support organization that offers peer-to-peer support through in person and virtual meetings, online outreach, and additional resources. The Auburn chapter is part of the national organization and provides support in the Eastern Alabama area.

Magic City Acceptance Center

205-407-8157

The MCAC provides a radically inclusive space for the LGBTQ community in 52 Alabama counties. They have in-person and virtual programs for individuals of all ages. These programs include outreach, training, consultation, and direct services. They host a Youth Pride Prom, an LGBTQ Book Club, Queer Crafter-Hours for adults 21+, and more.

Harm Reduction & Opioid Resources

3 resources

Goodworks of Huntsville

256-584-2402

Goodworks, located in Huntsville, provides judgment-free education, case management, community resources, and safe sex supplies. They also connect clients to requested medical and addiction treatment and help with social services enrollment. Services are available to all community members regardless of religious affiliation, housing status, income, gender, drug use, race, or sexual orientation.

NEXT Distro of Alabama

479-553-9459

NEXT Distro of Alabama provides naloxone (Narcan), crisis support, and harm reduction programs online and through the mail. They connect Alabama residents with local resources and can mail naloxone to those who cannot access it locally. Although syringe exchange programs are not permitted in Alabama, NEXT Distro continues to bridge the gap by connecting individuals with essential local resources for support and care.

VitAL

VitAL partners with many agencies across Alabama to connect those struggling with addiction and/or mental health with the right providers and support. This includes behavioral and mental health resources, free naloxone and fentanyl test strips, a Connect Alabama app, and connections to treatment and resource partners.

Government Programs

9 resources

Alabama Department of Mental Health

334-242-3962

The Alabama Department of Mental Health guides Alabama residents toward appropriate addiction treatment options in the community. They do not operate treatment programs, but contract with community-based programs throughout the state. State-funded programs offer a sliding scale for fees, helping make care accessible to those with lower incomes.

Alabama Public Health

800-252-1818

Alabama Public Health provides links to naloxone (Narcan) training and dispensing locations. They also have resources for the safe disposal of medication and illicit drugs and overdose response checklists. Finally, the website provides information about the impact of substance misuse, including alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamines and other stimulants, opioids, heroin, and fentanyl.

Alabama Department of Mental Health - Substance Use Treatment

800-367-0955

The Alabama Department of Mental Health serves over 200,000 state residents who struggle with mental health, substance misuse, and related disorders. The department oversees addiction treatment programs and this website provides a link to find a treatment provider. The Find Help menu at the top of the page also has links to information about the 988 Helpline and other crisis services.

Department of VA Medical Centers

205-957-5300

The Veterans Administration offers military members and veterans multiple substance use treatment centers in Alabama. Services include residential care, intensive outpatient treatment, and general outpatient support. The VA can also help with mental health concerns including PTSD, either on its own or in conjunction with co-occurring substance use disorder.

Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System

224-727-0550

The VA Central Alabama Health System includes main hospitals in Montgomery and Tuskegee, and smaller clinics throughout the region. These clinics serve veterans and military members with a comprehensive suite of medical services as well as mental health care, vision care, senior care, and support for veterans in the LGBTQ+ community and veterans experiencing homelessness.

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs

334-242-5077

The State of Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs has 62 service offices throughout the state. This site will help veterans find those offices, and it gives you online access to information about veteran resources, state veteran homes, scholarship programs, and the veterans' cemetery.

Alabama Indian Affairs Commission (AIAC)

334-240-0998

The State of Alabama Indian Affairs Commission represents over 38,000 Native families who live in the state. The Commission focuses on bringing local and state resources to American Indians in Alabama, and it also promotes the rights of American Indians and protects their ability to pursue cultural and religious traditions.

Indian Health Service (IHS)

251-368-9136

The Indian Health Services provides medical care for federally recognized American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS website provides a map of the available health care facilities for tribal members. In Alabama, the IHS healthcare center is located in Atmore and provides physician care, nursing, lab and x-ray services, and a pharmacy.

Poarch Creek Indians: Health and Elder Services