Located in Opelika, AL, East Alabama Mental Health Center Family and Childrens Services Center offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, life skills and online therapy.
This center serves men, women, adolescents, children and young adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and chronic relapse.
East Alabama Mental Health Center Family and Childrens Services Center accepts 24 insurance options, including Carelon Behavioral Health,
Cigna, ComPsych and GuideWell, and can help verify your specific benefits.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment and support meetings.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting East Alabama Mental Health Center Family and Childrens Services Center, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like East Alabama Mental Health Center Family and Childrens Services Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)