Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr - Start Program
Overview
Situated on a private, tree-lined property in rural Fayette, the START Program offers short-term residential substance use treatment for girls ages 13–18. Care includes individual, group, and family therapy, substance use education, and recreation, with continuing care planning to support a step-down to outpatient services after discharge. Teens live in a supervised treatment home setting with a structured routine, on-site schooling, and daily skill-building.
Ages Served
- Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Adults (Ages 26-64)
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
- Youth (Ages 12-17)
Genders Accepted
- Female
Languages Served
- English
Treatment
- Short-term residential
Special Programs
- Adolescents
- Mental health disorders
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All-Female Adolescent Residential Care in Fayette County
Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr – START Program is a residential substance use treatment program for adolescent girls ages 13–18. Teens live in a supervised treatment home setting with an organized daily routine that emphasizes responsibility and participation. The program is certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health as an ASAM Level III.5 crisis residential adolescent treatment program.
Therapy, Skills Practice, and Structured Daily Programming
START combines individual, group, and family therapy with substance use education and counseling. Programming also includes written clinical assignments, basic living skills practice, and activity therapy and recreation, helping residents build healthier routines and coping strategies while in a structured environment. Smoking and vaping are not permitted.
On-Site School Support to Keep Teens on Track Academically
Education continues during treatment through an on-site teacher who meets Alabama Department of Education requirements. Schoolwork is coordinated with each teen’s school of origin when available, or replaced with grade-appropriate assignments when needed. GED preparation, ACT preparation, and college preparation support may be available as appropriate, and report cards are sent to the school of origin upon discharge.
Family Involvement and Continuing Care Planning After Discharge
Family therapy and education are part of treatment, and family group and visitation are offered on Sundays once teens become eligible. Before discharge, each client works with the program to negotiate a continuing care plan designed to connect them to ongoing outpatient services at home. Discharge planning includes aftercare referrals, and the program offers outcome follow-up after discharge to support the transition out of residential care.
Cost and Insurance
Insurance Accepted
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- Some Private Insurance
Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.
Cost
$ - Low Cost Facility
Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.
Financial Assistance
- Does not offer Free
- Does not offer Payment assistance
- Does not offer Sliding fee scale
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Treatment
Treatment Setting
- Short-term residential
Treatment Approaches
- 12-step program support
- Anger control support
- Brief intervention
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Incentive-based therapy
- Matrix Model program
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention support
- Substance use counseling
- Trauma-focused counseling
Additional Support and Services
- Case management support
- Mental health support
Counseling and Education
- Family therapy
- General health education services
- Group therapy
- One-on-one counseling
- Substance use education
Transition Support
- Discharge and next steps planning
- Ongoing recovery care
- Post-discharge follow-up
Testing & Pre-Treatment
- Mental health screening
- Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use assessment
- Tobacco use assessment
- Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
- Substance use screening
Amenities and Experiences
Activities
- Life skills workshops
Policies
- No smoking allowed
- No vaping allowed
Ownership Type
- Non-profit
Quality and Trust
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