Life Center of Galax treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with a continuum of care. They use various evidence-based therapies, group therapies,
family therapy, and specialized programs to offer a comprehensive approach to recovery. Their levels of care include
detox, residential,
partial hospitalization (or day treatment), and aftercare. Speciality tracks at Life Center of Galax include a DUI/DWI program, voluntary Christian program, methadone maintenance program, and co-occurring disorder program.
Life Center of Galax uses the 12 Steps and other evidence-based therapies to help clients address the cause and symptoms of addiction. Clients participate in 1:1 counseling and multiple group therapies, including psychoeducation groups, reality therapy, cognitive therapy, and 3x weekly gender-specific group therapies. Families can also participate, with family workshops on the weekends that include family therapy, addiction education, and multi-family therapy.
Life Center of Galax’s team includes a medical director, addictionologist, psychiatrist, physician assistants, nurses, and counselors. Their medical director oversees detox and nursing staff provide 24/7 supervision. Life Center of Galax uses medication-assisted treatment (
MAT) as needed. They additionally offer methadone maintenance for opioid recovery. Professional staff address co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma in specific groups and 1:1 counseling.
Life Center of Galax’s specialty tracks include their Prodigal Christian program, which incorporates Christ-centered care into treatment. Clients participate in daily group devotionals,
group therapy with others in the program, and interact with other Christian staff. Life Center of Galax’s DUI/DWI program welcomes court-ordered clients. After residential treatments, clients can join the Life Center of Galax’s day treatment program and live in nearby sober living. Aftercare includes group meetings and help with sober living placements as needed.