Alabama · 114 licensed programs in 54 cities
We list 114 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Alabama across 54 cities, with the most in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Tuscaloosa. 22 offer detox, 28 provide residential care and 80 accept Alabama Medicaid.
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Outpatient care with MATJoint CommissionNCQA
Why it made our list: Joint Commission and NCQA accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
There are 114 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Alabama in our directory, across 54 cities. 28 offer residential (inpatient) rehab, 22 offer detox and 64 provide medication-assisted treatment, based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov data updated October 2026.
Level of care
Insurance & cost
Specialized programs
Most people pay for rehab with health insurance. 70 facilities in Alabama accept private insurance and 80 accept Medicaid (Alabama Medicaid). Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most plans must cover addiction treatment much like other medical care, though deductibles, prior authorization and network rules apply.
Without insurance, 79 programs report state or SAMHSA block-grant funding for people who qualify, and 53 offer sliding-scale fees based on income. What you pay depends mostly on the level of care: outpatient programs cost far less than residential rehab or medically managed detox.
Rehab coverage guides by insurer:
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Madison, AL 35758
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36617
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Birmingham, AL 35210
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Warrior, AL 35180
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
TRICARE · Self-pay · State-funded
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Clanton, AL 35046
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Huntsville, AL 35805
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Alabaster, AL 35007
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Birmingham, AL 35210
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Mobile, AL 36609
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Self-pay +2 more
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Tuskegee, AL 36083
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36605
CARF · NCQA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Huntsville, AL 35801
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Birmingham, AL 35235
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Gadsden, AL 35901
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Jasper, AL 35504
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Huntsville, AL 35802
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Bessemer, AL 35022
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36604
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Arley, AL 35541
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Anniston, AL 36207
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Troy, AL 36081
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Bessemer, AL 35020
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Huntsville, AL 35816
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Sheffield, AL 35660
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Birmingham, AL 35233
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Birmingham, AL 35226
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Florence, AL 35630
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Huntsville, AL 35806
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36695
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Substance-free housing, including Oxford Houses, for early recovery after or alongside treatment.
Birmingham, AL 35210
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Anniston, AL 36201
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Gadsden, AL 35904
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Residential, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs for mental health conditions.
Guntersville, AL 35976
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Opelika, AL 36801
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Prattville, AL 36067
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Residential and day programs for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
Birmingham, AL 35243
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Birmingham, AL 35218
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Luverne, AL 36049
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Rehab guide
Your Alabama rehab guide
Treatment options in Alabama range from outpatient counseling a few hours a week to medically supervised detox and 24-hour residential programs. Of the 114 facilities listed here, 22 offer detox, 28 provide residential (inpatient) treatment, 64 offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and 17 are federally certified opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone.
The right level of care depends on how severe the substance use is, whether withdrawal could be dangerous, other health conditions and the support you have at home. A clinical assessment, often free over the phone, is the usual first step.
80 facilities in Alabama report accepting Medicaid (Alabama Medicaid) and 70 accept private health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most health plans must cover substance use disorder treatment on terms comparable to other medical care, though prior authorization and network rules apply.
If you have no insurance, 79 programs in Alabama report government or SAMHSA block-grant funding, which can pay for treatment for people who qualify. Many others offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
The Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) oversees publicly funded substance use treatment in Alabama. Visit the agency.
Alabama has not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, so most adults without children qualify for Alabama Medicaid only with very low income or a disability. If you don't qualify, look at Marketplace plans, which may be low-cost with subsidies, or state-funded programs.
Alabama does not have a separate commitment process for substance use alone; a person must also have a mental illness that meets the commitment criteria. Laws and procedures change, so contact the local court clerk or an attorney before filing.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open 24/7 for treatment referrals.
Our directory lists 114 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Alabama, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data.
Yes. Medicaid programs cover substance use disorder treatment, and 80 facilities in Alabama report accepting Alabama Medicaid. Covered services and provider networks vary by plan, so confirm with the program before admission.
79 programs in Alabama report state or federal (SAMHSA block grant) funding, which can cover treatment for people without insurance who qualify. Call (833) 589-6933 or SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding a low-cost option.
Alabama does not have a separate commitment process for substance use alone; a person must also have a mental illness that meets the commitment criteria.
Our directory lists 114 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Alabama, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.
Yes. 22 programs in Alabama offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.
80 facilities in Alabama report accepting Medicaid (Alabama Medicaid). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.
70 facilities in Alabama accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (833) 589-6933 for a free insurance check.
28 facilities in Alabama offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.
Yes. 64 programs in Alabama use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.
Residential programs commonly run 28 to 30 days, with longer stays of 60 to 90 days for more severe addiction, and detox alone usually takes 3 to 10 days. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that most people need at least three months of treatment, across all levels of care, to significantly reduce or stop drug use, and that longer treatment is linked to better outcomes. 28 facilities in Alabama offer residential care.
Most people use private health insurance, Medicaid (Alabama Medicaid), Medicare or TRICARE, which are required to cover substance use treatment. People without insurance may qualify for state- or SAMHSA-funded programs (79 in Alabama report this funding) or sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Cost depends mainly on the level of care and your coverage. Outpatient counseling is the least expensive; intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization cost more; residential rehab and medically managed detox cost the most because they include 24-hour care. With insurance, your share is set by your deductible, copays and out-of-pocket maximum, so verify benefits with the program before admission.
Yes. Many people travel for treatment, for example to put distance between themselves and triggers or to reach a specialized program. Check whether your plan covers out-of-state or out-of-network care first: Medicaid generally covers only in-state providers, while many private plans have national networks.
