SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care

Ashford, AL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Ashford, AL · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care

A non-profit center offering integrated mental health and substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and suicide prevention for adults.

Classified as residential treatment center (rtc) for adults. private non-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 · Telehealth
Service settings: Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups: Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used: Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine, Clozapine, IIoperidone, Lurasidone + 8 more
Facility operation: Private non-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: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

1539 Sweetie Smith Road, Ashford, AL 36312

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Facility direct line

334-691-8030

Website

spectracare.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care accept Medicaid?

Yes. According to SAMHSA data, SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AL Medicaid plan. Call 334-691-8030 to verify your benefits.

What level of care does SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care offer?

This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: 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 SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What therapy methods does SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.

How do I start treatment at SpectraCare Health Systems Cottonwood Specialized Care?

Call the facility directly at 334-691-8030 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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