University of Alabama at BirminghamIOP Program in Birmingham, AL
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UAB Beacon Recovery is an outpatient substance use disorder treatment program for adults and adolescents located on the 3rd floor of the tower at 530 Beacon Parkway W., Birmingham, AL 35209. The program is certified by the Alabama Department of Mental Health and serves patients who are uninsured or have Medicaid coverage. About 50% of patients are self-referred, while others are referred by legal and medical entities. The program operates between 8 am and 8 pm Monday through Friday and does not offer weekend services. Services are offered at multiple levels of care including Intensive Outpatient (IOP) for adults with moderate to severe substance use disorder, requiring a minimum of 9 hours per week, and standard Outpatient programs for those with mild to moderate substance use disorder. The program uses secure, government-compliant telehealth software for most services except day treatment and most medical services. Patients work with intake counselors to develop treatment plans and may be assigned to primary counselors for therapy and physicians for further evaluation. On-site Beacon Integrated Healthcare provides psychiatric evaluations, primary medical care, and medication-assisted treatment.
Role
IOP Program
What a first session looks like
Virtual & In-PersonAll people seeking admission must complete a free phone evaluation with a counselor (sometimes called a "state assessment" or "ASAM") to determine which program best suits their needs. The evaluation takes about 1-2 hours to complete, and at the end the counselor will discuss treatment options. To schedule, email [email protected] or call 205-917-3733.
Specialties & focus areas
Recovery focus
Evidence-based approaches
Brief intervention
A therapeutic approach included in this provider’s plan of care. Contact for specifics on how it shows up in their work.
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Spots the thought-feeling-action loops that fuel urges, then rewires them with practical skills you take into the moment.
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Contingency Management. Evidence-based reinforcement approach: small, immediate, tangible rewards for verified abstinence and engagement. Strongest evidence base of any non-medication intervention for stimulant + gambling disorder.
Motivational interviewing
Motivational Interviewing. A collaborative conversation that strengthens your own reasons for change rather than arguing you into it.
Relapse prevention
Relapse Prevention. Identifies your specific high-risk situations, warning signs, and choice points. Then builds a written, rehearsed plan for each so the moment is not the first time you decide.
Substance use disorder counseling
A therapeutic approach included in this provider’s plan of care. Contact for specifics on how it shows up in their work.
Trauma-related counseling
A therapeutic approach included in this provider’s plan of care. Contact for specifics on how it shows up in their work.
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Telehealth Therapy. Real clinical sessions delivered over video. Same evidence base as in-person care for most conditions; meets you where you actually are instead of where the office is.
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