Northwest Alabama Treatment Center

Northwest Alabama Treatment Center is a privately owned substance abuse treatment center that has been serving the residents of Jefferson County and surrounding counties in Alabama for 25 years.

Methadone Maintenance

One dose per day. Come every day

Daily dosing at $16.00 a day for Phase 1 (new) clients. Client can pay with cash, credit/debit card or money order. We also accept Medicaid insurance. This daily fee includes all medical increases or decreases to reach a stable dose amount.

Dosing Hours: Monday through Friday 5:00am to 10:30am. Saturday and Sunday 6:00am to 9:00am. Counselors are available until 1:00pm on weekdays and from 6:00am to 9:00am on weekends.

Group Therapy

Groups are available weekly, with different counselors

A variety of groups are available throughout each month. The schedule of groups changes monthly based on counselor and group room availability. Examples of groups include:

Methadone Recovery
MMT Awareness
Parenting Skills
Anger management
Relapse prevention
Emotions and Addiction
Bible Study
Risk Reduction
Patient Orientation (new clients)
Community Resources
Basic Living Skills
Managing Stress

Medical Appointments

Increases stability and decreases detoxing

Physician completes history and physicals and consults on most medical issues affecting treatment. Doctor is on staff most days of the week.

Medical tests: TB skin tests (annual), RPR (Syphillis testing), Vital Sign monitoring

Counseling Sessions

Get back on track

During the first 90 days of the client’s treatment, they will meet with a case manager for 14 days to establish a maintenance level of methadone and to get any resources they may need for additional needs. After 14 days they will meet with their counselor once a week. After 90 days, clients see them once a month for an individual session and when needed.

ASSESSMENTS

Here at NWATC, we are able to assess any and all persons with a substance use disorder or mental illness. If you have an addiction to any illicit drug or are in need of mental health services, we are able to assess you and refer you to the appropriate treatment as well as provide the necessary resources from the community that you may be in need of. Call us today for a free confidential evaluation and assessment from one of our licensed counselors.

NEW!!
Now accepting walk-ins for free assessments Monday-Thursday 5:00 am-1:00 pm, Fridays 5:00 am-11:00 am, or call to schedule an appointment for a time accommodating to your schedule @ 205-572-4365.

Thanks to recent Federal Grant money, you could be approved for no cost daily dosing for your first 14 days of treatment!

*For new intakes only, subject to approval, and you must dose daily each day for your first 14 days.*

**Admission to our program may take anywhere from 3-4 hours. Please be prepared to stay at the clinic this long for your intake.**