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South Central Alabama CMHC

South Central Alabama CMHC

Drug Rehab Center in Andalusia, Alabama

  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis

South Central Alabama CMHC is an accredited outpatient facility providing mental health and addiction services, offering comprehensive addiction and substance abuse treatment, and committed to the highest standards of quality and safety.

About South Central Alabama CMHC in Alabama

South Central Alabama CMHC is an accredited outpatient facility located in Andalusia, Alabama that provides services to those affected by mental health and addictive behaviors. The organization helps individuals and families develop the skills to cope with their current challenges and to live healthier, more balanced lives. South Central Alabama CMHC provides a wide range of services, including counseling, case management, psychiatric services, addiction and substance abuse treatment, perinatal depression care, and much more.

At South Central Alabama CMHC, addiction and substance abuse treatment is incredibly comprehensive. The staff works with individuals using evidence-based practices and comprehensive treatment models to provide an individualized approach that fits each person's needs. Treatment plans may include individual, group, and family counseling; addiction education and relapse prevention; lifestyle and coping skill development; medication management; and much more. Further, the center provides referrals to detox and residential treatment programs if needed for extended care.

South Central Alabama CMHC is committed to the highest standards of quality and safety and has earned accreditation from CARF International, which signifies the organization meets certain standards for quality and performance. The center is also licensed by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and is proud of its community partnerships with area hospitals, as well as community organizations and governmental agencies. South Central Alabama CMHC strives to create a better future for all its clients by providing the highest quality of care.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Hearing-Impaired
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    A person who struggles with addiction and a mental health condition suffers from a dual diagnosis. This means that they have two issues that must be treated. Taking care of one or the other is tough, and taking care of both cannot be done alone. A patient who receives dual diagnosis treatment in Alabama will be given the best chance at becoming sober.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Dual-Diagnosis, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    “Outpatient treatment is ideal for those who have a lower intensity addiction. It’s also suitable for those with a supportive environment and those on a tight budget.

    Outpatient treatment can be considered the lowest intensity level of addiction treatment. It is ideal for early phase addiction or lower intensity addictions. It may involve weekly sessions instead of daily. Peer group support, 12-step programs, and individual counseling may still be used and anti-addiction medication.

    Therapies & Programs

    No single treatment works for all addicts; therefore, the goal of treatment and therapy should be to find what works best for each individual. Some people requiring addiction treatment may only need a few weeks of inpatient care. Others will require long-term residential care. Tolerance and withdrawal levels vary from person to person and thus affect the intensity of the treatment needed.

    If an individualized approach to treatment and therapy is not offered, addicts may fail to reap benefits from their efforts. Professionals must customize plans according to their patient’s needs, limitations, and strengths. The goal of all forms of addiction treatment should be for addicts to find healthy ways to cope with their addiction and its underlying causes.

    Couples therapy for drug addiction is a unique form of therapy that allows family members to work through the emotional issues of their loved one’s addiction together. Family members can support each other while learning how to cope with the addiction and encourage healthy changes.

    Accordingly, couples therapy for drug addiction is designed for an addict and their significant other or spouse. The two will work with a therapist to learn how the addiction affects themselves and the relationship and how to break the negative patterns of behavior that may have developed.

    Drug addiction can destroy a person’s life, as well as their family and friends. The loss of one’s ability to choose how to live and behave often leads the addict into depression, anger, guilt, and many emotional problems.

    The therapies usually include siblings, children, and parents who are involved in their daily lives. These sessions are vital because they address past issues that may have hampered an addict’s or alcoholic’s recovery and provide support at a crucial time!

    One of the most critical aspects of family therapy is helping addicts’ loved ones see their situation in a new light. It’s also one of the most challenging things a family can do when a loved one struggles with addiction or alcoholism.

    Group therapy is held in a safe, controlled setting where patients can feel comfortable sharing their struggles and gaining perspective through shared conversations. It takes place in a group rather than one on one to prevent feelings of isolation or being unique in their situation while creating an environment for addicts at South Central Alabama CMHC to develop fellowship, accountability, and support. Group therapy is an important tool in recovery that prevents cravings that prompt a return to active addiction.

    This type of therapy involves the use of a variety of therapeutic techniques to help addicts recover from past traumas that might have triggered their substance abuse. During these sessions, therapists will work with the addict to address painful memories and learn how to cope effectively with stressors as they arise.

    During these types of sessions, therapists will typically focus on three main goals:

    1. Identifying and expressing painful emotions associated with past traumas.
    2. Reducing the effects of stress on an addict’s life by developing more effective coping mechanisms.
    3. Developing healthy ways of thinking about stressful situations that can help addicts avoid substance abuse issues in the future.

    This type of therapy is typically used in conjunction with other types of addiction treatment services. By identifying and dealing with the root cause of addiction, most addicts can overcome their cravings and prevent relapse once they leave rehab.

    Many different types of addiction treatment services exist to help addicts safely get sober, but it’s important for recovering individuals to find a therapist or support group that will help them address the root cause of their addiction.

    Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a talking-based method that helps people struggling with addiction replace destructive behaviors with healthier ones. CBT also helps them identify the underlying thoughts and beliefs that cause these behaviors in the first place and ways to control those thoughts and feelings. It can be administered as a holistic therapy or as part of combination therapy and—as opposed to turning to drugs and alcohol—helps addicts learn how to respond to negative thoughts instead.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at South Central Alabama CMHC

    Experiential Therapy is used by drug treatment facilities to treat substance abuse. This treatment is clinically proven to help addicts in detoxification by allowing them to release emotions in a safe environment. The treatment process involves addicts painting their feelings and releasing them on a canvas.

    One of the most popular forms of experiential therapy is known as LPE – Love, Peace, and Equilibrium. Amy Gumowitz developed this treatment in 1992. By implementing her philosophy of “reality therapy” into the treatment, Gumowitz’s results were outstanding. Once her success was validated by those she had been helping, she decided to open her treatment center. Although Gumowitz passed away in 2007, her contribution to the addiction recovery remains effective, and better yet, it is 100% self-sufficient.

    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

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    South Central Alabama CMHC Location and Directions
    Address Information19815 Bay Branch Road
    Andalusia, Alabama 36420 Phone Number(334) 222-2525 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Andalusia, 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.

    About 9,000 people struggle with drug addiction in Andalusia, Alabama. According to 2016 statistics, there were 272 substance abuse-related arrests in the city, and 59% of those arrests were for drug possession. There are many drug rehab options available in Andalusia, Alabama. Inpatient rehab facilities offer a comprehensive, 30-day treatment program for detox, counseling, and aftercare support.

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