Indian Rivers Behavioral Health

Also known as Substance Use Services

Address: 2209 9th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · Map

Phone: (205) 391-3131

Website: irbh.org

ResidentialOutpatientIntensive outpatientDual diagnosisMedicaidMedicarePrivate insuranceTRICARE / VASliding scaleSelf-pay

Services reported to SAMHSA

Levels of care
Residential/24-hour residential · Intensive outpatient treatment · Regular outpatient treatment · Short-term residential
Treatment focus
Substance use treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults
Opioid treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Medications used
Medication for mental disorders
Treatment approaches
Anger management · Brief intervention · Cognitive behavioral therapy · Matrix Model · Relapse prevention · Substance use disorder counseling · Trauma-related counseling
Education and counseling
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support · Substance use disorder education · Individual counseling · Group counseling
Special programs
Adult women · Adult men · Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients · Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Ages accepted
Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
Genders accepted
Female · Male
Payment accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs · Medicare · Medicaid · Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid · SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment assistance
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Licensing and accreditation
State mental health department
Ownership
Private non-profit organization
Recovery support
Housing services · Assistance with obtaining social services · Employment counseling or training
Transitional services
Aftercare/continuing care · Discharge Planning · Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other services
Case management service · Mental health services · Transportation assistance · Suicide prevention services
Language services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Questions to ask Indian Rivers Behavioral Health

Also confirm the facility is licensed by Alabama. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.

Paying for treatment at Indian Rivers Behavioral Health

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Alabama Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.

Distance to specialized care from Tuscaloosa

Measured from the population center of Tuscaloosa County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:

See the Tuscaloosa County treatment map, methadone clinics near Tuscaloosa County and Suboxone doctors near Tuscaloosa County.

Frequently asked questions

What services does Indian Rivers Behavioral Health offer?

Indian Rivers Behavioral Health reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Residential, Outpatient, Intensive outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.

Does Indian Rivers Behavioral Health accept insurance?

It reports accepting Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.

Where is Indian Rivers Behavioral Health located?

2209 9th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

How far is the nearest medical detox from Tuscaloosa?

From the center of Tuscaloosa County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Tuscaloosa, about 2.5 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.

Other treatment facilities in Tuscaloosa

See all 15 facilities in Tuscaloosa · Detox · Residential · Outpatient · MAT · Accepts Medicaid · Accepts Medicare

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.

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