Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services

Birmingham, AL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Birmingham, AL · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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About Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care: Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx
Service settings: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups: Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Young adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine, Aripiprazole + 10 more
Emergency services: Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation: Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

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Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

6869 5th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35212

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Facility direct line

205-833-9000

Website

www.hillcrestbhs.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AL Medicaid plan. Call 205-833-9000 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

Does Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).

What therapy methods does Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive remediation therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.

How do I start treatment at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services?

Call the facility directly at 205-833-9000 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.

Is treatment confidential?

Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.

What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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