Northwest Alabama Treatment Center

About Northwest Alabama Treatment Center – Bessemer

Northwest Alabama Treatment Center (NATC) is an outpatient drug and alcohol rehab for adolescents and adults in Bessemer, Alabama. They offer dual diagnosis care, medically supervised ambulatory detox, medication assisted treatment (MAT), general outpatient (OP) care, and aftercare planning and support. Gender-specific and specialized services are available for teens, young adults, seniors, pregnant and postpartum women, trauma survivors, LGBTQ+ persons, and military personnel and veterans.

Treatment at NATC includes comprehensive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and case management. Referrals for acute and subacute inpatient care are available as needed.

Clients undergoing ambulatory detox receive robust medical supervision and may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent complications. Those in alcohol and/or opioid recovery may enroll in their evidence-based MAT program for longer-term pharmacotherapy.

Clients in outpatient treatment engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The program promotes clients’ sustained sobriety through robust, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as coping, self-care, and relapse prevention.

Northwest Alabama Treatment Center works with major insurance providers, including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, United HealthCare, and others. Out of network benefits vary. Contact your provider to verify coverage. Financial assistance is available.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Jay Higham

Chief Executive Officer

Julie Koenig

Chief Operating Officer

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F. Dwight Mussleman

Chief Development Officer

Benjamin Nordstrom, MD, PhD

Chief Medical Officer

Kamala Greene Genece, PhD

Chief Clinical Officer

Russell Goin

Chief People Officer

Angela Valchine Sr

Vice President Sales and Marketing

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