Compare 15 addiction treatment centers in and around Bessemer, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Alabama for yourself or someone you love.
106 East 22nd Street · Anniston, AL 36201Anniston, AL 36201
Anniston · Inpatient, Men
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Inpatient
Men
The Anniston Fellowship House in Anniston, Alabama, is a halfway house for men. They’re funded by ADMH State and Block grants. Insurances accepted include Medicaid, Medicare, other state insurance plans, private insurances, military insurances, Access to Recovery vouchers, and U.S.…
14332 Alabama Highway 69 South · Tuscaloosa, AL 35405Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Tuscaloosa · Detox, Outpatient, Women
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Detox
Outpatient
Women
Private insurance
A Reprieve For Women is a drug and alcohol rehab in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, for women who’ve struggled to beat their addictions. Nestled among trees near the University of Alabama, you’ll find a beautiful home that will be your safe place…
1520 2nd Avenue North · Bessemer, AL 35020Bessemer, AL 35020
Bessemer · Inpatient
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Inpatient
Private insurance
ALR Soberlife is a men's sober living home in Bessemer, Alabama. This substance free house is organized around 12 step recovery which uses a program that was built on a set of recovery steps. You will live at the home…
118 East Choccolocco Street · Oxford, AL 36203Oxford, AL 36203
Oxford · Detox, Outpatient
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Detox
Outpatient
Medicaid
Private insurance
MedMark Treatment Centers Oxford in Oxford, Alabama, is an opioid use recovery facility that helps men and women struggling with substance use disorder. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) and counseling are offered here along with guest medications. They accept policies from…
645 Crenshaw Road · Columbiana, AL 35051Columbiana, AL 35051
Columbiana · Inpatient, Outpatient, Women
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Inpatient
Outpatient
Women
Private insurance
Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders offers an array of treatment programs for women recovering from mental health issues, co-occurring substance abuse and eating disorders. Providing several levels of care at this facility in Columbiana, Alabama, they offer residential…
4373 Downtowner Loop South Suite A · Mobile, AL 36609Mobile, AL 36609
Mobile · Outpatient
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Outpatient
Freedom Center Mobile, located in a culturally diverse corner of Mobile, Alabama, serves individuals who experience opiate addiction. Founded by practitioner Gregory S. Funk, D.O., the main objective of this clinic is to heal the sick. The team provides compassionate,…
386 Saint Lukes Drive · Montgomery, AL 36117Montgomery, AL 36117
Montgomery · Detox, Outpatient
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Detox
Outpatient
Private insurance
Bradford Health Services Montgomery Outpatient Program is a behavioral health treatment facility that focuses primarily on substance use disorders in Montgomery, Alabama. It is a part of the greater BHS network with outpatient facilities across Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas. This…
2227 Drake Avenue Suite 19 · Huntsville, AL 35805Huntsville, AL 35805
Huntsville · Detox, Outpatient
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Detox
Outpatient
Medicaid
Private insurance
New Season treats opioid addiction in Huntsville, Alabama. In the “Rocket City,” guests have plenty to do when not in treatment, including hiking and visiting historic natural springs and parks. New Season provides care for the surrounding areas, including New…
401 South 9th Street · Opelika, AL 36801Opelika, AL 36801
Opelika · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, Men
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Detox
Inpatient
Outpatient
Men
Private insurance
A Reprieve for Men is a comprehensive addiction treatment program designed to help men in recovery. Run by A Reprieve, this facility in Opelika, Alabama, is the location for their men’s sober living environment. Here, the men are provided with…
6001 East Shirley Lane · Montgomery, AL 36117Montgomery, AL 36117
Montgomery · Detox, Outpatient
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Detox
Outpatient
Medicaid
Private insurance
New Season Montgomery Metro Treatment Center provides opioid addiction treatment in Montgomery, Alabama. They also include services for the surrounding locations, like Prattville, Millbrook, Blue Ridge, Wetumpa and Autaugaville. Their expert team of physicians, nurses and counselors are experienced in…
4040 Independence Drive Northwest · Huntsville, AL 35816Huntsville, AL 35816
Huntsville · Detox, Outpatient
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Detox
Outpatient
Medicaid
BHG Huntsville Treatment Center provides opioid use treatment in Huntsville, Alabama. Guests have a team of local professionals including physicians, nurses, counselors and support personnel working together to help them overcome addiction. They work with many insurance plans including Aetna,…
1881 County Road 627 · Thorsby, AL 35171Thorsby, AL 35171
Thorsby · Inpatient, Men
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Inpatient
Men
Men with a substance use disorder are admitted to Turning Point Foundation for a 90-day residential program. It’s a rehab center in Thorsby, Alabama. The men meet a coach one-on-one, and those coaches are staff members. The program follows a…
ALR Soberlife is a men's sober living home in Bessemer, Alabama. This substance free house is organized around 12 step recovery which uses a program that was built on a set of recovery steps. You will live at the home instead of returning to your home each evening which provides a sober recovery environment for those who need it. Four…
The Foundry Ministries operates a men's addiction treatment program in Bessemer, Alabama offering faithbased residential recovery for men overcoming substance use. The Foundry emphasizes spiritual transformation and practical rebuilding for men facing addiction and incarceration as well as homelessness and other difficult circumstances. Addiction Treatment With Spiritual Guidance The Bessemer Men's Program is a structured nine month residential recovery program…
Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center is a rehab located in Bessemer, Alabama. Bessemer Neighborhood Health Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
975 9th Avenue Southwest Suite 400 at UAB West Medical Center West, Bessemer, AL 35022
Outpatient
Private insurance
Birmingham VAMC Bessemer CBOC provides mental health and dual diagnosis treatment to Veterans in Bessemer, Alabama. They offer outpatient treatment services and can provide same day support if needed. All treatment begins with a confidential assessment. VAMC Bessemer CBOC offers treatment for a wide variety of mental health concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction issues. Individual therapy, family…
Northwest Alabama Treatment Center is a rehab located in Bessemer, Alabama. Northwest Alabama Treatment Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
The Foundry Ministries Womens Recovery Center is a rehab located in Bessemer, Alabama. The Foundry Ministries Womens Recovery Center specializes in the treatment of addiction.
New Season Birmingham Metro Treatment Center is an outpatient opioid treatment program in Birmingham, Alabama, offering medication assisted treatment and counseling for adults recovering from opioid use disorder. The center provides medically supervised withdrawal support, individual and group counseling and family services designed to help clients stabilize and rebuild their lives. New Season's approach combines evidence based medication with ongoing…
2701 Jefferson Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211
Detox
Inpatient
Medicaid
Pearson Hall is a drug and alcohol rehab in Birmingham, Alabama providing medically monitored detox and short term residential addiction treatment for adults. Located in the Hyde Park area of Jefferson County, the facility offers crisis stabilization and inpatient care, co-occurring disorder treatment and aftercare support. Pearson Hall takes a structured, family involved approach that connects clients with community recovery…
300 Century Park South Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35226
Detox
Outpatient
Private insurance
Bradford Health Services’ Birmingham Outpatient Program provides substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to people in the greater Birmingham, Alabama. The program is designed to be flexible for people that need substance abuse support but still have commitments to maintain. It is one of 28 facilities that is part of the greater BHS addiction treatment network that serves the state. The…
There is no single price for rehab in Bessemer. Cost depends on the level of care, how long treatment lasts, whether a program is public or private and what your insurance covers.
Outpatient counseling is the most affordable option; medical detox and residential inpatient care cost more because they include around-the-clock supervision and medication-assisted treatment falls in between. Local figures track Alabama’s statewide averages, and many people pay far less than the sticker price once insurance, Medicaid or a sliding fee scale is applied.
A quarter of the city’s 8 programs accept Medicaid
Ranks 40th of 50 states on the affordability ranking for full costs
Expansion of Medicaid has not been adopted in the state
Prices in the Birmingham metro run about 8% below the nation
Local cost notes:
half of Bessemer’s 8 programs offer medical detox · a quarter of the city’s 8 programs accept Medicaid · ranks 40th of 50 states on the affordability ranking for full costs · expansion of Medicaid has not been adopted in the state · prices in the Birmingham metro run about 8% below the nation
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What to know about rehab in Bessemer
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Rehab in Bessemer: What to Know
Bessemer is a Jefferson County city about 15 miles southwest of downtown Birmingham, part of the state’s largest metro area. That location gives residents both local treatment programs and quick access to the deep provider network in Birmingham. The Alabama rehab directory lists detox, inpatient, outpatient and dual diagnosis programs in and around Bessemer, spanning the full range of addiction treatment options.
Publicly funded care across the metro runs through JBS Mental Health Authority, the community mental health authority for Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair counties. JBS offers outpatient treatment, intensive day treatment, residential services and substance use care on an income-based sliding scale, so no one is turned away for inability to pay.
Around-the-clock crisis help is available through the Craig Crisis Care Center and the Crisis Center of Birmingham.
Bessemer sits in a county with real, closely tracked overdose data, and the recent trend is encouraging. Jefferson County overdose deaths peaked in 2023 and then fell in 2024, the first annual decline since 2018, which local officials credit to expanded naloxone distribution, fentanyl test strips and faster outreach. Because fentanyl still drives most of the harm, quick access to treatment and naloxone remains essential.
County treatment access: JBS Mental Health Authority, 205-595-4555, sliding-scale care
Free naloxone: free mail-order kits and fentanyl test strips from Jefferson County Department of Health
Specialty programs: women’s, men’s, young adult, LGBTQ+ and veterans tracks
Insurance accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, and major private plans
Levels of Care Available in Bessemer
The centers listed for Bessemer cover most major levels of care, from medical detox and residential inpatient programs to outpatient clinics, dual diagnosis treatment, and sober living. The cards below show how many programs in each category are available locally.
4 medical detox programs
6 inpatient rehab programs
5 standard outpatient clinics
3 dual diagnosis programs
3 sober living homes
Medical detox
Medical detox is the first step for people with significant physical dependence on alcohol, opioids or other substances. Programs use around-the-clock monitoring and medication to manage withdrawal safely, usually over several days, before a person steps into ongoing treatment.
Inpatient and residential rehab
Inpatient rehab provides 24-hour care in a structured residential setting, which suits people who need medical monitoring, a break from a high-risk environment or more support early in recovery.
Outpatient treatment
Outpatient care lets people live at home and keep working or caring for family while attending scheduled treatment. It often follows residential care as a step down.
Dual diagnosis care
Three local programs treat co-occurring disorders, addressing a substance use disorder and a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety or PTSD at the same time, which tends to work better than treating either alone.
Sober living and aftercare
Three sober living homes provide structured, substance-free housing for people leaving residential treatment. Ongoing aftercare, including counseling and peer support, helps protect recovery over the long term.
Specialty Programs in Bessemer
Beyond general treatment, several Bessemer programs tailor care to specific groups and substances. The grid below shows the number of programs offering each specialty.
7 alcohol rehab programs
Focused care for alcohol use disorder, from counseling to medically supported withdrawal.
5 men's programs
Programs built around the challenges and treatment needs common to men in recovery.
5 young adult programs
Age-focused support for young adults working through early recovery and independence.
4 women's programs
Gender-specific treatment that addresses the health, family and trauma issues women often bring into recovery.
4 opioid rehab programs
Treatment for opioid use disorder, including medication-assisted options for fentanyl and prescription opioids.
Care attuned to veterans, service members and the demands of military life.
1 program for older adults
Care that accounts for the medical and medication needs of older adults.
Free and Low-Cost Rehab Resources in Bessemer
Cost and insurance should never stop someone in the Birmingham metro from getting help. Several local and statewide resources offer free or low-cost support, from 24-hour crisis lines to income-based treatment and peer recovery.
JBS Mental Health Authority https://jbsmentalhealth.com/ Public community provider for Jefferson, Blount and St. Clair counties, offering sliding-scale outpatient, day treatment and residential care.
Alabama 211 Dial 211
Connect with local health, housing and treatment resources.
Government and harm reduction
Jefferson County Department of Health https://www.jcdh.org/ Free mail-order naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips to county residents.
Free naloxone https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/ Available at no cost through the Alabama Department of Public Health standing order and a statewide mail program.
Drug and Alcohol Use Statistics in Bessemer
Because Bessemer is in Jefferson County, the county’s closely tracked overdose data frames the local picture. Overdose deaths peaked in 2023 and then fell in 2024, the first annual decline since 2018, though fentanyl remains involved in most deaths. Seeing the local picture against national substance use statistics adds context.
483
Accidental drug overdose deaths in Jefferson County in 2023, the county’s peak. Source: Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, 2024.
318
Drug overdose deaths in Jefferson County in 2024, the first annual decline since 2018. Source: Jefferson County Coroner’s Office via PARCA, 2025.
8
Substance use treatment programs listed in Bessemer across all levels of care. Source: Addictions.com directory, 2026.
Involve fentanyl
78%
Of Jefferson County’s overdose deaths in 2023 involved fentanyl. Source: Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, 2024.
Overdose deaths drop
34%
Decline in drug overdose deaths in Jefferson County from 2023 to 2024. Source: Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama, 2025.
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Cary Damerow, BA, LPN
With more than 30 years of experience as an LPN, Cary holds a BA in Liberal Arts and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree with an emphasis on public health policy. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to improving…
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