Located in Birmingham, AL, University of Alabama Beacon Recovery offers co-occurring mental health and
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The program offers levels of care including co-occurring mental health and outpatient and typical program lengths around 30 days.
Clients engage with evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, online therapy and relapse prevention counseling.
University of Alabama Beacon Recovery serves men, women, adolescents and older adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and chronic relapse.
The center works with 24 insurers including Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, ComPsych and GuideWell, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through continuing care, outpatient treatment,
intensive outpatient program and support meetings.
To confirm current openings, levels of care, and accepted insurance, contact University of Alabama Beacon Recovery directly or call our free, confidential helpline.
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 University of Alabama Beacon Recovery provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)