Birmingham VA Health Care System

Levels of care#

Detox

Detox treatment runs a different course for each person, and for people in Alabama its timing depends on the substance involved.

Partial hospitalization (PHP)

People who need steady daytime support but are ready to sleep at home often choose partial hospitalization. Each evening ends with a return to familiar surroundings and rest.

Outpatient

Outpatient addiction treatment fits people with mild, stable needs who have support at home and want help without leaving their routines.

Aftercare support

People who want steady contact after treatment can keep regular check-ins going for months. These visits or calls offer a chance to talk through progress and early recovery challenges.

Co-occurring disorders

When both conditions are present, care can pair talk therapy with psychiatric support so the two work toward one shared aim.

Intervention services

When a loved one needs help, a planned and guided conversation gives family and friends a way to ask for it.

Sober living

People in Alabama live alongside housemates who share the goal of staying sober. Standards differ from one home to another, so it helps to ask about house rules before moving in.