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Southern Wellness Services

2618 Hough Road, Florence, AL 35630

4.4 10 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care3 programsOutpatient
Payment4 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATNot listed
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationState licensed

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation0 / 1.8
Levels of care0.6 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.87 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.45 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 10 Google reviews (4.4★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Southern Wellness Services

Located at 2618 Hough Road in Florence, Alabama, Southern Wellness Services is a private addiction treatment program.

Care options include standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, and relapse prevention.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. 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, young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, and men.

Southern Wellness Services is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

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

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted
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How Southern Wellness Services compares

  • #3of 4 ranked programs in Florence in our 2026 ranking. See the Florence ranking
  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 2 of 4 programs in Florence do.

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

Reviews of Southern Wellness Services

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adolescents
  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling
  • Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Child care for clients' children
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Federally Qualified Health Center
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate for-profit organization

Treatment access in Lauderdale County, AL

4Treatment facilities
0Offer detox
1Buprenorphine or methadone
1Offer 24-hour care

Lauderdale County, AL has 4 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 97,502 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. 17 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 17.4 per 100,000 residents, compared with 17.8 statewide.

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

Address2618 Hough Road
Florence, AL 35630
Facility's own phone256-284-7080
Websitesowellservices.com

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Questions about Southern Wellness Services

What services does Southern Wellness Services offer?

Southern Wellness Services lists the following levels of care: outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Southern Wellness Services accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Southern Wellness Services accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, 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.

Does Southern Wellness Services offer detox?

Southern Wellness Services 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 Southern Wellness Services licensed?

Southern Wellness Services reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, and Federally Qualified Health Center.

Who does Southern Wellness Services treat?

Southern Wellness Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, and adult men.

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

Lauderdale County, AL has 4 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 97,502 residents: 0 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 1 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Southern Wellness Services rank among rehab centers in Florence?

Southern Wellness Services is #3 of 4 ranked programs in Florence 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.

What is Southern Wellness Services' Google rating?

Southern Wellness Services has a 4.4-star rating from 10 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Southern Wellness Services or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Southern Wellness Services directly at 256-284-7080. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Southern Wellness Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Southern Wellness Services.

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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 sowellservices.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Southern Wellness Services.