Northwest Alabama Mental Health

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center (NAMHC) provides low-cost behavioral health services across five county areas in Alabama. This includes the counties of Fayette, Winston and Lamar as well as Marion and Walker. Their Winston outpatient substance use disorder program is located on Carraway Drive in the city of Haleyville.

They’re well-embedded in the community with services located within 20 minutes of clients in most locations. They offer outpatient substance use recovery across these counties using proven methods to help residents overcome addiction. They’re equipped to handle co-occurring disorders as well. NAMHC keeps costs low and treatment affordable by adopting a sliding fee scale. This lets you pay according to your income and household size. It particularly ensures that you won’t get denied care due to your inability to pay.

The first-ever 911 emergency call was made in this city. The broader area is surrounded by the Bankhead National Forest, Dismals Canyon and Smith Lake. These natural attractions give character to the city. The clinic is near State Route 13 with direct access to nearby Russellville.

Winston outpatient clinic guides adults and adolescents to a healthier life free from drugs/alcohol via flexible and recovery oriented programs. A thorough intake assessment and screening ensure recovery is tailored to your unique needs via personalized care planning. They may provide referrals to clinics within the community offering detox or residential care if appropriate for your assessed needs.

Their outpatient therapy is delivered in group and individual settings. Patients learn warning signs of relapse, healthy communication and managing anger alongside other coping tools that foster relapse prevention. They also offer medication assisted treatment to support those with opioid use issues. This involves using meds approved by the FDA to curb cravings and minimize withdrawal symptoms. Psychiatric care is provided to support those with co-occurring conditions.

The facility also offers crisis intervention to stabilize folks going through severe substance use crises. Their full spectrum of care includes case management, follow up and aftercare support. Case management encompasses linkage to community resources like safe housing, employment opportunities and medical care to ensure sustained recovery.

Winston Outpatient provides various court ordered services to support individuals involved with the criminal justice system. They offer Level I, Level II and Youth and Juvenile education programs via a partnership with the Alabama Administrative Office of Courts. They also offer anger management and domestic violence education. Additionally, they provide services that promote a drug free workplace. This includes randomized urine drug testing or screening and the Employee Assistance Program.