530 Beacon Parkway West Suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35209
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University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 530 Beacon Parkway West in Birmingham, Alabama. It is a public provider.
Its services include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and Matrix Model. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, and cash or self-payment. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women and men.
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency.
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | State government |
Jefferson County, AL has 15 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 664,744 residents. 5 facilities in the county list detox services. 185 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 27.8 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.
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, 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.
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency.
University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Jefferson County, AL has 15 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 664,744 residents: 5 list detox services, 13 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 5 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are AppleGate Recovery Birmingham (Birmingham, 1.2 miles), Fellowship House Inc (Birmingham, 1.9 miles), and Princeton Baptist Medical Center (Birmingham, 2 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery directly at 205-801-5847. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery. Our helpline is not affiliated with University of Alabama at Birmingham – Beacon Recovery.
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