UAB Medical West

5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, Alabama, 35022

Levels of care: Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
Insurance: Ambetter, Medicaid +2 more
Languages: English

Contact this center

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UAB Medical West, located in Bessemer, Alabama, is a longstanding medical facility that has offered inpatient care since before 1990. It provides addiction and mental health treatment in a smoke-free environment, with programming that includes wellness activities and experiential therapy alongside a holistic approach to care. The facility is set up to serve a range of individuals, including veterans and members of the military community seeking inpatient support.

Among nearby facilities offering inpatient care, UAB Medical West is one of a smaller number that accept Ambetter insurance, making it a relevant option for those whose coverage falls under that plan. Its combination of long operating history and structured inpatient services positions it as an established choice for individuals looking for a facility with holistic and experiential therapeutic offerings.

Conditions treated

Co-Occurring Disorders

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Group TherapyIndividual TherapyExperiential Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedHolistic

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

SeniorsVeterans / Military

Age Groups

Seniors (65+)

Languages

English

Levels of care

✕Detox
✓Inpatient
✕Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✕Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✕Aftercare / Continuing Care
✕Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

AmbetterMedicaidMedicareUnitedHealthcare

Payment options

medicaidmedicarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

The facility

Amenities

Wellness Programming

Established

Before 1990

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 31 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Bessemer, this is one of:

4that accept Ambetter
8that offer Inpatient

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does UAB Medical West offer?

UAB Medical West offers Inpatient, Outpatient Rehab and Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring.

What conditions does UAB Medical West treat?

UAB Medical West treats Co-Occurring Disorders.

What therapies does UAB Medical West use?

UAB Medical West offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Group Therapy, Individual Therapy and Experiential Therapy.

Who does UAB Medical West serve?

UAB Medical West lists programmes for Seniors and Veterans / Military.

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BHG Bessemer Treatment Center

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Bessemer Neighborhood

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Taproot Therapy Collective

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Central Alabama Wellness

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Bradford Health Services

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for UAB Medical West are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov, the facility's own website and Centene plan directories.