Athens-Limestone Counseling Center

1307 East Elm Street
Athens, AL 35611

About Athens-Limestone Counseling Center

Athens-Limestone Counseling Center, located in Athens, Alabama is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include partial hospitalization and 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at Athens-Limestone Counseling Center include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Latest Reviews

Cody VanLith
8 months ago on Google
5
Friendly staff even during difficult situations from them and from me.
Jessica Power
8 months ago on Google
1
I've been waiting weeks to try to get my daughter in there. No one ever calls you back.
Larry Quinton
9 months ago on Google
5
Been going here for over 20 years. Dr Jeffrey is always right on the money for me. And between him and my counselor helped quite a bit with my mental illness.Sherita my counselor really cares about me she talk to me about what's going on in my life in way of my mental illness. As well as my wife personallyAs well as personally

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Athens-Limestone Counseling Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.
12-step icon12-Step
12 step programs are often considered the standard model for addiction recovery. They're based on the use of spiritual principles to support a gradual psychological, emotional, and spiritual shift to remediate the root causes of one's addiction. Treatment depends primarily on per coaching (sponsorship) and group recovery meetings. Though rooted in spiritual principles, participants do not need to be religious and sessions are non-denominational. Specialized groups, including meetings for seniors, teens, and family members, are often available.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides comprehensive treatment to those who do not require 24/7 monitoring and offers a higher level of care than outpatient programs. Often referred to as "day treatment" patients typically attend sessions a minimum of 20 hours weekly, allowing clients to return home each day. PHP treatment is often covered by insurance and can provide daily therapeutic sessions and services such as relapse prevention and medication management.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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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.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

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 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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Contact Information

Phone icon (256) 232-3661
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1307 East Elm Street
Athens, AL 35611

Fact checked and written by:
Rita Milios, LCSW, SAP

Reviews of Athens-Limestone Counseling Center

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Longest waiting time ever, for real. Literally, I have to wait for over 2 hrs just to be seen. Then my doctor acts all hurried up during our session as if it was my fault the receptionists don't know how to organize schedules

Reviewed on 2/28/2019
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3.4 (15 reviews)
Jessica Power
8 months ago
1

I've been waiting weeks to try to get my daughter in there. No one ever calls you back.

Cody VanLith
8 months ago
5

Friendly staff even during difficult situations from them and from me.

Larry Quinton
9 months ago
5

Been going here for over 20 years. Dr Jeffrey is always right on the money for me. And between him and my counselor helped quite a bit with my mental illness.Sherita my counselor really cares about me she talk to me about what's going on in my life in way of my mental illness. As well as my wife personallyAs well as personally

Elysia Taylor
1 year ago
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Called to book sessions but because I didn t directly live in Athens they wouldn t even book or schedule. Don t waste your time. There s very few metal help places around and it s asinine to refuse patients because they don t live in town directly. I travel farther to work and Walmart then I would have to go to this doctor. Obviously doesn t truly care about mental health unfortunately.

Amberly Campbell
1 year ago
5

I've been going here for almost 6 years now. My counselor is the absolute best. I truly believe they helped save my life! I finally live a great and fulfilled life. I will forever be grateful for Dr. Jeffrey and Shareta. I lost my mother a momth ago unexpected. I'm beyond thankful for the time I've had to grow. 5 years ago I wouldn't have a clue how to handle it.

Joslynn Braden
1 year ago
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This center has canceled on me too many times and have outrages charges they didn't help with my mental health I do not recommend them.

perry cagle
2 years ago
5

Dr. Jeffrey's is very caring and a good man.

Hannah Isaacs
2 years ago
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My partner went here and it is a horrible, horrible place. I honestly think this might be a scam, it's so poorly run and gives off the worst mental health treatment I have personally seen. The other review is EXACTLY right--when my partner had a severe reaction to a medication the psychiatrist insisted on keeping it a high dose, even UPPING it. Despite talking about the debilitating side effects, he upped them anyway. If he was on the highest dose? Oh, keep that medication, but add another one (with more side effects)!The therapist he saw was absolutely useless. She was nice, sure, but very obviously NOT professionally trained, or if she was, did not retain any of that training. She told my partner to ASK HIS ABUSER WHY SHE ABUSED HIM. Obviously he didn't do so as he would have been placed in danger. She did not do anything a therapist should--did not teach coping mechanisms, or techniques to help ground yourself.If all of this wasn't bad enough they tried to milk money out of him. He makes $0 a year and is trying to get on disability. He cannot pay full price so they promised a sliding scale with a much lower price. Come to find out, his latest bill is several hundreds of dollars!!!! WAY higher than what was agreed and SIGNED ON. They did not tell him he needed to renew his benefits and food stamps to continue getting the discount until the bill came. When he did sign a waiver stating he would pay the amount he owed and he would then pay a lower amount for the rest of the sessions, they STILL kept charging him in FULL. If they do not drop the charges or fix the system this could be a legal dispute. Never, ever, ever go here. You will genuinely be better off without this "help" than you will with it.

Kirkbride Asylum
2 years ago
5

Dr Jeffrey is great!

Ryan Lawrence
2 years ago
5

Carmelia Collier
3 years ago
5

Taylor Queensbury
4 years ago
5

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