112 Painter Street, Galax, VA 24333
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Located at 112 Painter Street in Galax, Virginia, Life Center of Galax is a private addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, partial hospitalization (PHP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and transitional or sober living housing. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and community reinforcement plus vouchers. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and government funding for people who qualify. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Life Center of Galax is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
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| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
Galax city, VA has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 6,739 residents. Life Center of Galax is the only listed detox program in the county. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Life Center of Galax lists the following levels of care: detox, inpatient / residential, hospital inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), dual diagnosis, and sober living / transitional housing. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Life Center of Galax accepts medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and samhsa funding/block grants. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Life Center of Galax provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Life Center of Galax reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Life Center of Galax accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.
Galax city, VA has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 6,739 residents: 1 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Life Center of Galax is #2 of 5 ranked programs in Galax in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Spero Health (Galax, 1 miles), New River Comprehensive Treatment Center – Galax Treatment Center LLC (Galax, 1.6 miles), and Sobrius Curae (Galax, 1.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Life Center of Galax has a 3.6-star rating from 403 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Life Center of Galax directly at 276-236-2994. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Life Center of Galax. Our helpline is not affiliated with Life Center of Galax.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of galaxrecovery.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Life Center of Galax.
