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Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center

Dothan, AL

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient MAT Dual Dx

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Dothan, AL · Accepts Medicaid · Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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About Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center provides inpatient and residential care for children and teens ages 4 to 18 facing serious emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric challenges. The center offers crisis stabilization, acute psychiatric care, and long-term residential treatment, including support for youth with co-occurring intellectual disabilities or trauma histories.
The treatment approach combines evidence-based therapies with a supportive, trauma-informed environment. Youth receive individual, group, and family therapy, along with psychoeducation on topics like social skills, communication, and mental wellness. Special groups address grief, trauma, anger, and self-harm. Services also include medication management, case coordination, and daily therapeutic goal-setting to help youth build coping skills and plan for success.
Residents live in structured units by age and gender, with 24/7 staff support. Each youth attends New Day Academy, an accredited on-site school offering academic and vocational training. Amenities include a gym, swimming pool, game room, tennis court, and outdoor spaces. Nutritious meals are provided, and travel arrangements can be made through the admissions team, available 24/7 for referrals and assessments.

Classified as psychiatric hospital. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Adults
Special populations
Members of military families, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Aripiprazole, Olanzapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Paliperidone, Quetiapine, Risperidone, Ziprasidone, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Housing services
Emergency services
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
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Other State funds; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency 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

700 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan, AL 36301

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Facility direct line

(334) 794-7373

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AL Medicaid plan. Call (334) 794-7373 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Members of military families, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral 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 Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center?
Call the facility directly at (334) 794-7373 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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