Alsana

Alsana

Birmingham, Alabama

5101 Cyrus Cir
Birmingham, AL 35242

About Alsana

Alsana is located in Birmingham, Alabama. This is a dual diagnosis treatment facility. Services are offered to adults who are struggling with eating disorders and concurring mental health issues. These issues may include depression, trauma, anxiety and substance abuse. Insurance is accepted.

Their dual diagnosis treatment program provides a team of dieticians, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, a medical doctor and nurse. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs. Their focus is on holistic recovery.

Something I like about this facility is that they offer virtual treatment and outpatient options. These flexible options let you get treatment and continue your daily life.

Payment Options

Private Insurance
Self-pay options

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Outpatient rehab is designed primarily for clients who do not require intensive clinical supervision. This includes clients who are exiting detox or inpatient care. Outpatient treatment typically involves addiction counseling, recovery education, and life skills training. These programs encompass varying levels of care, including partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient (OP), and sober living/halfway house programs. Each category is defined by the frequency and intensity of treatment.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Aftercare

Rehab aftercare programs are designed to provide support to you after completing an addiction treatment program. These programs are highly customized and evolve with your changing needs. You'll partner with staff at the treatment center to identify any specific medical, behavioral, and social services needed to support your sustained sobriety. Aftercare services may include peer coaching, career counseling, and other personalized support.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Medically Assisted Detox

Medically assisted detox is often the first step of addiction treatment. At the medical detox level of care, you are weaning your body off drugs and/or alcohol under the care of licensed medical professionals who constantly monitor your health and treat any potential withdrawal symptoms, sometimes with the aid of medication (like Suboxone or Vivitrol).

Programs

Adult program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult Program

LGBTQ program

Settings & Amenities

Recreation room
Art activities
WiFi
Residential setting
Private rooms
Music room
Mountain Views
Gardens

Insurance

Our Policy: Alsana works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact us to verify your specific insurance provider.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Managed Health Network (MHN)

MultiPlan

Optum

Treatment

Mental Health

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Clinical Services

Equine Therapy

Group Therapy

Group therapy provides men and women in Alabama a supportive environment where they can share experiences, build connections, and receive encouragement from their peers who are facing similar challenges with drug addiction and co occurring mental health conditions.

Individual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma Therapy

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Couples Therapy

If you're experiencing relationship challenges, couples therapy in Alabama can help you work through those difficulties. You and your partner will meet with a professional therapist to work on current issues and strengthen your relationship.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured therapy that uses bilateral stimulation, typically through eye movements, to process and integrate traumatic memory. It follows an eight phase protocol that helps you reduce stress associated with traumatic events and replace negative beliefs with positive ones.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Nutritional Therapy

Creative Arts Therapy

Creative arts therapy in Alabama is designed to help improve mental health through the power of the arts. It combines psychology and the creative process to facilitate healing and growth. Methods include art, music, drama, and dance.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential therapy in Alabama includes physical and emotional activities. Participants learn to focus on and identify their feelings through hands on interventions such as art, music, and wilderness adventures. The goal is to overcome negative emotions and improve thought and behavior patterns.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy

Nicotine replacement therapy in Alabama may be a good option for you if you're dependent on cigarettes or similar products. This therapy allows you to slowly lower your intake of nicotine so you don't suffer extreme withdrawal or cravings as you quit smoking.

Accreditations

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact

(866) 299-0492

Website

5101 Cyrus Cir
Birmingham, AL 35242

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Reviews

2.9 (16 reviews)

Google Rating

Lindsey Leggett

2 months ago

I attended Alsana for 6 weeks over the course of 2021. I was newly diagnosed EDNOS (though I had been knowingly struggling for years) and would like to note that this was my first time in ED Treatment. I came in with a tremendous amount of education regarding HAES, Medical Bias and Fatphobia and Eating Disorders in general, and I feel this is the only way I survived and made it out of this place. I am fully aware that no treatment center is without flaws, especially those that treat ED's due to the sheer complexity of the illness, but my extensive qualifications when doing research before admitting (including HAES/All Foods Fit, Gender and Sexuality Inclusive and Flexible etc.) led me to Alsana which pegged itself to be all of those things and more. I am very sad to say that I just didn't find this to be true. For a place claiming to be gender inclusive and in alignment with HAES principles, the care was very inconsistent and harmful at times. All of the therapists were phenomenal (though I would note they are very young and newly licensed) and they led groups very well. I had a great experience with my therapist, but the safety ended there. It was only the therapists that seemed to be gender inclusive, with the nursing staff refusing to use non-binary pronouns and the majority of the dietitians struggling to educate themselves on the proper terminology for Trans individuals. And the largest reason for my giving 2 stars was the experience I had with my first dietitian that was on my team upon being admitted. I know, that historically ED patients don't favor dietitians for obvious reasons, but I hope to be heard in spite of this. From day one my dietitian simply scolded me for struggling and talked to me as if I were a child behaving badly(when I struggled in my first week, despite having the knowledge that I have a rough home life and this was my first time in treatment) I was sarcastically asked why I even came, and why I couldn't just eat(ironically)? In almost every session we had before I switched dietitians, when a discussion ensued, it would get to a point where she would request that I stop and continue with my therapist because it was touted as too deep and therapeutic. And what I'm still struggling to come to terms with today, especially as a person in a larger body and someone with an "Atypical" disorder, was the back handed fat phobia that skewed my care. Though I struggled with a restriction based disorder, my meal plan was lower than those in smaller bodies, and this was painfully clear everytime I sat down in the dining room. There was even a point when I clearly needed an increase, but was only given a slight Meal increase (equating to what "standard" patients got) when my blood sugar kept dropping. My medical concerns were also pushed aside for so long that I had to go to the hospital, and when I was given a treatment to take with me, I still had to wait almost 7 days to be allowed to use said treatment, and while multiple staff members admitted this was harmful, I was constantly told to be trusting and understanding, and I often felt gaslit into the typical submissive and people-pleasing client role that I was therapeutically trying to recover from. Again, I don't think any facility is perfect and I do think that this place is probably better than many others, but please be informed that they are not an established gender and HAES facility, but merely one working towards being there. I unfortunately feel I experienced more trauma with my dietitian than I did help, furthering the very beliefs that keep me trapped in my ED, and my hesitant regret for choosing to go to Alsana (from out of state) weighs on me daily. Please take all the information you can before going to this, or any facility, particularly those who exist in larger bodies because unfortunately, this place, like many others, still isn't safe. You may find healing and recovery here, but not without a larger fight that extends beyond your perceived reason for admittance. Best of Luck to those seeking recovery.

Cheyenne Arnold

Residential here saved my life. It was a wonderful experience. The staff genuinely cared. I would give 5 stars, however my experience in PHP here was the worst experience and the worst program I ve ever been in. It often felt like the PHP staff didn t care, the clients overheard PHP staff talking bad about us, and clients were transferring out of PHP or having to step up a lot. I felt extremely unsupported in PHP, as did many of my fellow clients. There were so many arguments within the PHP program between many clients and staff, when the issues could ve resolved without the arguments had staffed listened and considered our feelings. I would recommend the residential program at the Birmingham location to anyone and everyone, however not the PHP/IOP program. The only reason more clients didn t leave the PHP program was because they had no where else to go. My first week in PHP we didn t even have a dietician and many clients had gone over a week without a dietician appointment because they all quit. The PHP/IOP program needs some serious work. My therapist and dietician in PHP were wonderful, but I cannot say that for the rest of them.

Amy Zogran

Alsana is an exceptional choice for anyone seeking a compassionate and thorough treatment experience. Their commitment to providing a weight-inclusive, supportive, and empathetic environment is truly impressive. The seamless transition between PHP, IOP, and residential levels of care ensures clients receive consistent and comprehensive support throughout their recovery journey.The program's inclusivity shines through, creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone who steps through the doors feels comfortable and valued. The team's dedication to helping each individual achieve their personal recovery goals is evident in every aspect of their care.For those looking for a holistic and client-centered approach, Alsana stands out as a top choice. Their excellence in care and client support truly sets them apart.

Michael Moore

3 months ago

Howler Wolf

4 months ago

I started to fill out the insurance forms online, but didn't finish. I only put my name, no phone number, address, etc. Again, I didn't finish or submit the form. Within the next 30 minutes I got 2 phone calls from the AND a text message.....on a SUNDAY! Stalker much? Way too invasive for me to persue getting help from them.

Kimberly Studdard

7 months ago

I ve reached out twice for treatment. The first time I was assessed and was told that I needed an out of network exception form for insurance to pay. I reached out to my psych NP. She completed the forms and faxed them. She called the insurance for an update and they told her that Alsana needed to do something on their side. I updated the Alsana contact and she told me that they are supposed to do the forms. So basically several phones calls and the run around and now they want to do their job. They obviously can t help me anymore than I can help myself

Alexandria Brown

11 months ago

mack smith

1 year ago

Outstanding residential facility. The staff are compassionate knowledgeable and invested in all clients recovery. My eating disorder has been in remission since my stay at Alsana Birmingham RTC

Briana Browder

2 years ago

The staff at Alsana Birmingham Zelda was amazing. They were very considerate of my needs and provided a safe environment for me to heal from my eating disorder.

Angela Horn

I felt more love and support here than I've ever felt in my life. This place has become a safe place for me where I feel loved and accepted and like I can be myself. The staff and clients accepted me and supported me for who I was in a nonjudgmental way.

Cindy Sullivan

Sam on nights deserves to be recognized for her compassion and dedication to Alsana clients. She was ALWAYS their for me when I needed her. Winter was another staff that helped me through some serious stuff going on with me.Meghann is by far the best thing you have. Amanda saved me by calling me on the things uncomfortable. The people that I listed made my stay go from sadness to growth. I also could not have done it with out ashleigh kaley Ann I could not be where I am today.

Larisa Hanger

3 years ago

Alsana saved and changed my life. It's the most trauma informed ED center out there and has such incredible, informed clinicians (specifically at the Birmingham location I was at). In my experience, they embraced all genders, sexualities, bodies (HAES informed), etc. Even though I came in angry, confused, and stubborn, they stayed with me and let me heal at my own pace without forcing me to be at a place I simply wasn't at the time. They gave me the space, with support, I needed to choose my own recovery; I'm now able to continue heading towards it on my own. I highly recommend Alsana to anyone struggling with an eating disorder who wants to receive compassionate, trauma-informed care.

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