Lovelady Center

7916 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35206

Birmingham, Alabama
205-833-7410

About Lovelady Center

The Lovelady Center is what the founder calls a “wholeway house” to empower female inmates to lead new lives through the help of God. This transitional program is for women who’ve been recently released on parole or are sentenced to this program as an alternative to jail time. Some women enter the program because they self identify as needing help to transition to a new life. This program runs for 9-12 months.

Lovelady Center is the only state supervised re-entry program in Alabama. They operate from Birmingham and also run thrift stores that generate more than half of the revenue needed to run this program. Program fees are kept as low as possible to make this program accessible for everyone.

Participants live and learn together in shared accommodations. Each person will complete the five stages of the program during their stay. Most women complete the program between 9-12 months. Residents coming from prison may get an exemption to complete a 6-month re-entry program.

I like that this program uses a credit system to help women gain the skills they need for life outside of the center. Each person must get at least 34 credits. This is the way staff measure effort. You’ll earn credits through participating in the program.

During your stay, you can get your GED or continuing education credits. There are also plenty of classes on a variety of topics including spiritual and physical health. Residents also get to participate in counseling sessions to help them come to terms with the root causes of their behavior issues.

Residents must participate in a job readiness program. Women get job readiness training by working in the Lovelady thrift stores. You’ll also need to stay clean and sober during the program. Before you leave, you’ll need to make a positive home plan so that you have a clear path forward.

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Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get 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.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. 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.

Private Rooms

In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose their own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.

Addiction Treatment Programs

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.

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.

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.

Drug Rehab

Drug rehab in Alabama provides medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for drug dependency. Methods of treatment often include a combination of medication, counseling, and recreational therapies.

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.

Inpatient Rehab

Residential or inpatient rehab in Alabama involves living at the rehab facility and receiving 24/7 supervised care. A combination of treatment interventions is offered, including individual and group therapy, nutritional counseling, experiential therapies, and medication.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Building icon 7916 2nd Ave S Birmingham, AL 35206
Fact checked and written by:
Mari Mendoza, BS
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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