Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 260 Baker Street, Winfield, AL 35594
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Not offered: Buprenorphine
- Not offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Meetings in Winfield
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr
Is Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr inpatient or outpatient?
They provide outpatient and telemedicine, which is the whole of what this address in Winfield is set up for.
Is detox part of what Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr offers?
No, and nothing else within 14 miles of Winfield offers one either, so that part will mean a longer drive or a referral.
Are there other centers near Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr?
It is on its own in this part of AL, which makes the waiting list question worth asking early.
Does Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr have beds?
Outpatient only. Nobody stays overnight, so the week is built around appointments you travel to in Winfield.
Does Northwest Alabama Mental Health Ctr prescribe medication for opioid use?
No. If medication matters to you ask directly, because it is the hardest thing to change later and not every place around Winfield offers it.
What does stepping down look like?
It normally means continuing outpatient sessions, a prescriber if medication is involved, and free meetings. A discharge plan should name the appointments, who prescribes, and what to do on a bad night. Ask whether the center keeps treating you afterwards or hands you on.
What if there is depression or anxiety as well?
It is normal, it has a name, and there are programs built specifically for it. Whether a psychiatrist sits on the team, and how often you would see one, separates programs here. If trauma is part of this, ask what specific therapy they offer for it.
Is treatment covered by insurance?
Addiction treatment sits alongside other medical benefits on most plans, so some coverage is the normal case. Network status changes without notice, so a center on last year's list is not necessarily on this year's. It is fair to ask a center to check your plan before you decide anything at all.