Known as “The Magic City” for its fast growth, Birmingham is the most populous city in Alabama and the founding place of Veterans Day. Yet underneath the “magic” and the city lights, addiction is on the rise. According to the Jefferson County Health Department, there were 32.5% more opioid-related accidents between January and June 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Fortunately, Birmingham is also home to leading medical and research institutions, including a range of rehab centers offering high-quality care with an evidence-based approach. With 20 excellent options providing diverse types of treatment and facilities, there’s something for everyone.

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Best Rehab Centers in Birmingham

First Step to Freedom

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Luxury Inpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

First Step to Freedom is a nationally accredited network of rehab centers with sites throughout the country. The Birmingham center is close to the University of Alabama in the city center.

There are treatment programs to suit patients with varying needs, including mental health services, medical detox, inpatient treatment, and dual diagnosis. In all cases, patients receive VIP treatment, with access to a gourmet chef, video games, and flat-screen TVs.

The center offers a 24/7 helpline, a detailed consultation over the phone, and free insurance verification, so finding out more couldn’t be any easier.

Crossroads to Intervention

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Inpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Behavioral Addiction
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

Crossroads to Intervention is a registered nonprofit that offers holistic rehabilitation to patients with sociopsychological illnesses and those struggling with substance abuse. The center’s motto is “Education is the Road to Life,” which sums up their dedication to combating addiction through preventative education.

Services include registered sex offender counseling and drug and alcohol treatment. However, those looking for a center where they can go through the detox process should look elsewhere, such as the New Season Treatment Centers.

As proof of staff professionalism, one of the therapists was awarded “Therapist of the year” by a local Governor, and the center has received various other titles. Although it’s reasonably far out of the city center, it’s located close to a main road for easy access.

Marion Gatley Association

Treatment Type:
Luxury Inpatient, Detox, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Located in the heart of Birmingham, Marion Gatley’s Intervention Association is dedicated to guiding patients through the withdrawal process itself and the recovery period afterward. The treatment plan includes monitored detoxification, help with side effects, support to ensure emotional wellbeing, and tools needed to maintain sobriety.

Everything is tailored to the individual’s needs, from the program itself to its duration (30, 60, or even 90 days). To make this possible and give each patient the level of care they need, only a low number of patients are admitted at any one time.

The center focuses on healing “mind, body, and spirit” to ensure long-term results, so it aims to make programs as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. Activities include daily exercise, catering by private chefs, life skills classes, and activities like kayaking.

McLean Institute

Treatment Type:
Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

The McLean Institute is a supportive recovery facility for patients striving to recover from a drug or alcohol addiction. It offers supervised withdrawal in a safe environment, long-term therapy alongside a personal counselor (including mandatory group therapy sessions), and an aftercare plan with continued support.

One of the distinguishing features of the McLean Institute is its recognition of the connection between mental health conditions and addiction. Staff consider a dual-diagnosis for every single patient and consider psychological factors throughout the program.

The treatment plan lasts between 30 and 90 days, depending on the needs of the individual.

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers

Treatment Type:
Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment, Medicaid

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers contains three centers in Alabama, three of which are in Birmingham (the Zukoski Center and Pearson Hall). The Alabama Department of Mental Health has certified the centers.

Pearson Hall is centered on short-term treatment and detox programs, while the Zukoski Center has intensive outpatient sessions. These run for three days or nights per week.

Payment is on a sliding scale, and the center won’t turn away patients who can’t afford treatment. At both centers, priority goes to pregnant women and IV users, and there’s also a special HIV program at the Zukoski Center, which includes screening, case management, and counseling.

University of Alabama Beacon Recovery Program

Treatment Type:
Outpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment, Medicaid

The University of Alabama (UAB) is one of the top medical centers in the country. It also hosts a program for substance addiction recovery, offered alongside the UAB Center for Psychiatric Medicine. The center’s interdisciplinary staff can treat various conditions and address the root causes behind addiction, including sexual abuse and trauma.

In addition to its core inpatient and outpatient services, the center offers family sessions and support groups for loved ones, who often play a key role in the recovery process.

All prices are transparently posted online, so you can find the exact cost for the treatment you need.

Pathway Healthcare

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid

Pathway Healthcare operates across four states and various cities, including Birmingham. Treatment focuses on outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment, smoking cessation, and substance addiction. It also offers its own unique approach, MAT Plus®, which provides a mixture of medication-assisted treatment and counseling to ensure that psychological symptoms are given the attention they merit.

The center creates customized programs for each patient based on their needs, as assessed by licensed therapists and physicians.

Bradford Health Services

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox, Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Bradford Health Services has been helping people combat drug and alcohol abuse for over forty years. The organization serves people throughout Alabama, Arkansas, North Carolina, and Tennessee, with the Birmingham location conveniently placed just north of the city.

With a variety of programs offered, there’s something to suit the needs of most patients. These include medication-assisted treatment for detox, plus a family program, a faith-based program, and an extended care program for those who want to maintain their sobriety.

The center supports a range of insurance types, but it also has flexible payment plans for those who aren’t covered.

Better Services Addiction Rehab

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

With a history spanning more than a decade, Better Services Addiction Rehab helps patients struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. It offers custom programs depending on the individual’s needs, encompassing inpatient, outpatient, and detox treatment.

Each client’s needs are assessed when they arrive, but most plans span either 28, 60, or 90 days. A stay at the facilities means access to 24-hour care, group and individual counseling, plus a program of recreational and social activities.

Medplex, Inc

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Medplex, Inc is an award-winning treatment center that focuses on opioid dependence and addiction. It has received the Drug Addiction Treatment Center award as part of the Best of Birmingham Award Program for three years running, which is testament to its high-quality care and professionalism.

In addition to the central Birmingham treatment center, there’s also a smaller center at Jasper (a nearby town) that’s open on a part-time basis. Both sites offer outpatient facilities and medication-assisted treatment, which uses suboxone and other Buprenorphine drugs.

Fellowship House

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Inpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

In 1965, Fellowship House was established as a nonprofit. It receives funding from the Alabama Department of Mental Health and other organizations. Programs include a medium-intensity residential, transitional apartments, opioid treatment, and treatment for co-occurring disorders, with tailored lengths of stays for each individual patient.

Priority is given to HIV-positive individuals, pregnant women, those with IV substance use disorders, and women with dependent children. Also, patients must provide a one-year-old ASAM assessment of substance dependence for admission. Payment is decided on a sliding scale, based on a cost of 30% of net income.

The Salvation Army Family Birmingham Rehabilitation Center

Treatment Type:
Inpatient
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
Male
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Not applicable

Salvation Army rehab centers are funded entirely through the proceeds raised in Salvation Army thrift stores, making them an excellent choice for anyone needing treatment without extensive savings or an insurance plan. However, it only admits men over the age of 21. Anyone younger or female could check out Crossroads to Intervention instead.

Naturally, as a free program, the facilities are reasonably basic, but it offers the necessary tools and facilities to help patients get through their addiction. Past patients have found the program difficult yet effective. Plus, even after finishing their initial stay, patients may be able to receive services from the center as they reintegrate into society.

The Birmingham Rehabilitation Center is located just north of the city center, close to the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Oak Hill Cemetery.

New Season Treatment Centers

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Detox, Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid, Not applicable

New Season runs two centers in Birmingham, both of which specialize in opioid addiction. The Metro Center falls just north of Birmingham city center, while the Tri County Treatment Center is further afield, to the northeast of the main metro area. Both centers offer the same programs.

Offerings include outpatient services, medication-assisted treatment (using methadone, Suboxone, or buprenorphine) and group counseling sessions. All treatment is affordable, with some plans starting from around $20 a day — a price that includes everything the patient needs, including take-home benefits in some cases.

The 4th Dimension

Treatment Type:
Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

The 4th Dimension hosts sober living facilities designed to give residents accountability while providing a compassionate and secure environment. Note that it’s found in Hoover, which is around a twenty-minute drive from Birmingham, and that there are separate facilities for men and women.

While taking part in the program, patients can learn relapse prevention skills, attend therapy, and participate in a mixture of mindfulness practices and evidence-based treatment. Activities on offer include group therapy, faith-based recovery, 12-step recovery, and Buddhist-based programs.

However, bear in mind that there’s a minimum six-month commitment for stays, which won’t suit everyone. Those looking for a shorter stay could consider Fellowship House.

Northwest Alabama Treatment Center

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Substance Abuse
Cash Price:
$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment, Medicaid

Northwest Alabama Treatment Center focuses on patients who suffer from opiate addiction, although it helps people with other drug dependencies too. It’s well-known among patients for its friendly staff, who go above and beyond for each patient.

The center uses a range of evidence-based approaches to combat addiction — including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and trauma-related counseling. There are also options for group therapy, methadone maintenance, and counseling.

The center is located south of the main city, giving it a tranquil environment with plenty of greenery. However, some past clients have noted problems with organization.

The Foundry Ministries

Treatment Type:
Inpatient, Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$ / $495
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid

The Foundry Ministries takes a Christ-centered approach to treatment, helping patients put God at the center of their recovery. Dating back to 1971, the organization has a commitment to helping those in need, providing resources for those in poverty in addition to recovery services.

There are three programs available — a women’s program, a men’s program, and a foundry farm (transitional accommodation for males). Both the female and male programs last one year and take place in Bessemer, a suburb just south of central Birmingham. Meanwhile, the farm is in Cullman, a city around an hour away from the city center. There’s also an aftercare program where patients can learn skills and receive help with finding employment as they continue counseling.

Alsana

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Luxury Inpatient
Specialization:
Behavioral Addiction
Cash Price:
$$$$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment

Taking its name from the Latin phrase “all health,” Alsana offers five recovery communities across the US that focus on eating disorder recovery, one of which is based in Alabama. Alsana aims to go above and beyond what other rehab centers offer by addressing aspects of eating disorders that are often ignored and empowering clients in everything they do.

Patients can choose between daily treatment (with up to 12 hours per day) or an intensive outpatient program with treatment that runs for five to seven days a week. There are also virtual treatment options, giving the utmost flexibility. While on the program, residents stay in a luxurious apartment, where they receive everything they could possibly need.

The center is located south of Birmingham, close to the Oak Mountain State Park, making it an idyllic safe haven away from the busy city center.

However, a word of caution — some past clients have reported issues with staff.

Alethia House

Treatment Type:
Outpatient, Inpatient, Methadone Clinic
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Medically Assisted Treatments
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Health Insurance, Private Payment, Medicaid

Alethia House is a community-based organization launched in 1972 that offers a wide range of services related to health and wellbeing. These include a 48-bed program for men and a 16-bed program for women focused on rehabilitation.

The Birmingham center focuses on outpatient services and medication-assisted treatment (including suboxone treatment), but there’s also a dedicated Women’s Hope program for pregnant women and mothers located in the nearby Huntsville.

If patients needing treatment don’t have insurance or Medicaid, they can still take a free residential program, which is partly funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. However, the cost of receiving treatment is typically 30% of income.

Unfortunately, some past patients have had issues with confidentiality and long waiting times, but others have had positive experiences.

The Lighthouse for Recovery Ministries

Treatment Type:
Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
All
Ages Treated:
Adults, Young Adults, Children
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

The Lighthouse for Recovery Ministries offers transitional housing to anyone suffering from substance addiction who requires housing. It also houses domestic abuse victims and veterans. As a non-profit, it offers help to those who need it the most through collaborating with state and local organizations and fundraising, making it a good option for anyone who doesn’t have their own funding sources.

It offers a supportive and secure environment for residents, but counseling and treatment options are fairly limited. Anyone who doesn’t need accommodation should investigate rehab centers with more comprehensive facilities, such as Crossroads to Intervention.

The site is located northeast of the city center, close to the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport.

St Anne’s Home

Treatment Type:
Sober Living
Specialization:
Substance Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Dual Diagnosis
Cash Price:
$
Genders Treated:
Female
Ages Treated:
Adults
Payment Accepted:
Private Payment

St Anne’s is a sober living community set in a beautiful three-story Tudor house with a history dating back over one century. While staying at the center, residents can participate in group activities, receive counseling, attend 12-step programs, and even have help finding employment.

As a nonprofit, St Anne’s focuses on giving help to those who need it most. That means the most in-need can attend for free, with prices increasing on a sliding scale depending on need. Although the community takes anyone, it prioritizes pregnant women, mothers (of dependent children), IV users, and those with HIV or AIDS. Also, all patients must be aged 19 or older.