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Aletheia House

Aletheia House

Drug Rehab Center in Birmingham, Alabama

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Aletheia House is an accredited Addiction Treatment Facility located in Birmingham, AL that provides a full continuum of care including detoxification, residential treatment, intensive outpatient programing, and aftercare support, utilizing evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT, as well as dual-diagnosis treatment, and accepting private health insurance coverage.

About This Birmingham, AL Facility

Aletheia House is an addiction treatment facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Established in 1972, this facility specializes in providing comprehensive care and support for individuals suffering from opioid addiction, substance abuse, dual diagnosis, drug addiction, mental health issues, and alcoholism. Aletheia House offers a wide range of services to address different levels of care, including aftercare support, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis treatment, intensive outpatient programs, outpatient services, residential programs, detoxification, and inpatient treatment. Accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), Aletheia House ensures high-quality care and adheres to nationally recognized standards. Additionally, this facility accepts private health insurance, making treatment accessible to a broader range of individuals seeking help for addiction and substance abuse issues.

Aletheia House provides an array of services to effectively address addiction and substance abuse. Their aftercare support programs are designed to provide ongoing assistance and support to individuals following their treatment, assisting them in maintaining their recovery and preventing relapse. With a focus on dual-diagnosis treatment, Aletheia House offers specialized care for individuals with co-occurring mental health issues and addiction, ensuring comprehensive and holistic treatment. Their intensive outpatient programs provide a structured treatment setting while allowing individuals to continue living at home and fulfilling their daily responsibilities. For individuals requiring more intensive care, residential programs are available, offering a supportive and therapeutic environment for individuals to focus on their recovery. Additionally, Aletheia House provides detoxification services to help individuals safely withdraw from substances and begin their treatment journey. With various levels of care available, Aletheia House strives to meet the unique needs of each individual seeking help for addiction and substance abuse.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    CARF

    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Aletheia House in Birmingham.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Aletheia House support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    An underlying cause often brings about addiction. Mental disorders can lie at the center, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. As well as the cause of the addiction, a dual diagnosis by Aletheia House helps to treat the addiction. This ensures that after treatment is complete, the patient will not fall back on old practices.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detoxification is the first step in drug addiction treatment. A controlled environment where symptoms can be managed with medication and close observation is provided by drug detoxification. Detoxification is an essential step in the recovery process, but it is also one of the most dangerous. Due to the potential danger, it’s critical to understand what detoxification is and how to complete it safely.

    Detoxification usually includes:
    • Medical supervision.
    • Medication to ease withdrawal symptoms.
    • Drug testing to track progress.
    • Counseling.

    Inpatient treatment for addiction is generally not as scary as it might sound. It is a way to find recovery while being in a supportive and controlled environment. The duration of treatment at Aletheia House in Birmingham can be different based on each individual. Many can leave after 28 days; some may stay a few months, and others may stay six months or longer.

    Aletheia House offers an Intensive Outpatient Program is for those who need intensive care but prefer to spend the majority of their time in the comfort of their own home. The rehabilitation services differ in length and intensity. They are customized to meet the needs of the patient.

    When remaining at their job in Birmingham, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Aletheia House‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Help with aftercare applies to the follow-up care provided after the initial recovery program offered by Aletheia House in Birmingham, AL. The level of support for aftercare plays a vital role in avoiding relapse and in maintaining sobriety. Aftercare support is tailored according to the patient’s needs.

    Aletheia House‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Aletheia House in Birmingham, Alabama, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Aletheia House in Birmingham, AL that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Aletheia House in Birmingham, AL provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Dialectical behavioral therapy focuses on eliminating negative thoughts such as suicidal thoughts. It is useful in the treatment of patients with uncontrollable emotions. The term “dialectic” means the integration of opposites. In the substance abuse context, DBT refers to accepting the patient’s addiction.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Alabama communicate and express their emotions well.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Aletheia House gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

    Life skills training helps the recovering person gain the skills and confidence necessary to function well in the world. Life skills training focuses on practical activities like cooking, job seeking, social interactions, and money management. This kind of training at Aletheia House helps fill in the gaps caused by addiction with useful, immediately usable skills.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Aletheia House Location and Directions
    Address Information201 Finley Avenue West
    Birmingham, Alabama 35204 Phone Number205-324-6502 x22 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Birmingham, Alabama Addiction Information

    Opioids, such as heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioids are related to more than half of all drug-related overdoses in Alabama. Alcohol is the most frequently used substance in Alabama; 85,000 Alabamians use cocaine every single year. In Alabama, there are four times as many vehicle crashes involving alcohol as there are normal vehicle crashes.

    Birmingham, Alabama has a moderate level of drug addiction and abuse problems. 15.8% of people in Birmingham, Alabama abuse drugs, while 9.8% of people in Birmingham, Alabama are addicted to drugs. In 2015, there were 648 drug-related arrests in Birmingham. The most common age group for drug-related arrests is 21-25 years old. Most rehab facilities will offer a variety of therapies and treatments to help patients overcome their addictions.

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