Alabama · Listings Checked October 2026

Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Alabama

Where Can You Get Addiction Treatment in Alabama?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 105 substance use treatment facilities in Alabama, in 52 cities. Of these, 77 accept Medicaid, 17 offer detox, 28 offer residential treatment, 17 are certified methadone clinics and 44 prescribe buprenorphine. The state agency for substance use treatment is the Office of Substance Use Services, Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH). Alabama Department of Mental Health answers at 1-800-367-0955.

Treatment Facilities by City in Alabama

The Alabama cities with the most SAMHSA-listed substance use treatment facilities. All 52 cities are listed below the table. Each city page lists its facilities with services, payment and phone numbers.

All 52 Cities in Alabama With Treatment Facilities

State Treatment Agency

Office of Substance Use Services, Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) oversees substance use treatment in Alabama.

Alabama Treatment Helpline

Alabama Department of Mental Health: 1-800-367-0955.

Call 1-800-367-0955

Treatment if You Don't Have Insurance

All state-funded providers offer services on a sliding fee scale based on income, so people with low income get low- or no-cost services. Treatment through ADMH-contracted agencies starts with a placement assessment.

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Treatment in Alabama

Alabama has not expanded Medicaid, so adult eligibility is narrower.

Check a Program's License

Before you choose a program, confirm it is licensed using the ADMH Provider Directory (certified community providers).

Sober Living Homes in Alabama

Alabama's recovery residence program: Alabama Recovery Residents Collaborative (ADMH-funded recovery residences). The state's NARR affiliate is Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences (AARR).

Naloxone (Narcan)

A State Health Officer standing order lets pharmacists dispense naloxone, and Alabamians can complete a short online training to have a free opioid overdose reversal kit mailed to their home. Naloxone nasal spray is also sold over the counter nationwide.

Guides for Your Next Step

Learn what detox, inpatient rehab and outpatient rehab involve, how medication for opioid use disorder works, and how to find rehab that takes Medicaid or free and low-cost rehab. Before you commit, read how to choose a rehab you can trust.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Rehab Centers Are in Alabama?

SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 105 substance use treatment facilities in Alabama (checked October 2026), the most in Birmingham (11).

How Many Rehabs in Alabama Accept Medicaid?

77 of the 105 listed facilities accept Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.

Where Are Methadone Clinics in Alabama?

17 federally certified opioid treatment programs (methadone clinics) are listed in Alabama. Use the methadone filter on any city page to find them.

Can You Get Free Rehab in Alabama?

All state-funded providers offer services on a sliding fee scale based on income, so people with low income get low- or no-cost services. Treatment through ADMH-contracted agencies starts with a placement assessment. 49 listed facilities offer a sliding fee scale, and 3 provide treatment at no charge.

Sources

  1. SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov listing data, checked October 2026
  2. Office of Substance Use Services, Alabama Department of Mental Health website
  3. Get treatment help from the Alabama agency
  4. About Alabama Department of Mental Health
  5. Section 1115 waiver details (Medicaid.gov)
  6. Alabama Medicaid eligibility
  7. Alabama recovery residence program
  8. Alabama naloxone information

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