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Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health

427 Smokey Bear Road, Hamilton, AL 35570

1.6 5 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care3 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

StartDrugRehab Score

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How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.6 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.3 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 5 Google reviews (1.6★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 427 Smokey Bear Road in Hamilton, Alabama. It is a nonprofit provider.

Its services include standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. 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 adolescents.

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • Trauma-related counseling

Medications used

  • Medication for mental disorders

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health compares

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    Who they serve & support services

    Specialized groups

    • Adolescents

    Recovery support

    • Mentoring/peer support

    Counseling & education

    • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
    • Substance use disorder education
    • Individual counseling
    • Group counseling
    • Family counseling

    Ancillary services

    • Case management service
    • Domestic violence services, including family or partner
    • Mental health services
    • Suicide prevention services
    Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Federally Qualified Health Center
    Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
    Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

    Treatment access in Marion County, AL

    2Treatment facilities
    0Offer detox
    0Buprenorphine or methadone
    0Offer 24-hour care

    Marion County, AL has 2 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 29,323 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first.

    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.

    Location

    Address427 Smokey Bear Road
    Hamilton, AL 35570
    Facility's own phone205-486-4111
    Websitenwamhc.com

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    Questions about Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health

    What services does Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health offer?

    Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health lists the following levels of care: outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

    Does Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health accept insurance?

    According to SAMHSA data, Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, 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.

    Does Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health offer detox?

    Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

    Is Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health licensed?

    Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

    Who does Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health treat?

    Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents.

    How many addiction treatment programs are in Marion County, AL?

    Marion County, AL has 2 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 29,323 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

    What is Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health's Google rating?

    Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health has a 1.6-star rating from 5 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

    How do I get admitted to Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health or a similar program?

    Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health directly at 205-486-4111. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health. Our helpline is not affiliated with Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center – Marion County Mental Health.

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