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The Shoulder Spanish Fort

Spanish Fort, AL

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Telehealth

Inpatient · Telehealth center · in Spanish Fort, AL.

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Direct line to The Shoulder Spanish Fort: (251) 626-2199

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About The Shoulder Spanish Fort

The Shoulder is a non-profit Christian center in Spanish Fort, Alabama, that helps men recover from drug and alcohol addiction. They offer a low-intensity residential program with a focus on spiritual growth, 12-step recovery, and individualized care while clients continue working. After this program, men can move into transitional living care for similar, continued support and community reintegration.
The Shoulder uses evidence-based treatments like individual and group counseling to help men overcome substance use. They also offer horse therapy through a partnership with Equine Therapy Group, adding a hands-on, holistic element that supports emotional healing and personal growth.
While in the program, men must get and keep full-time jobs, helping them build responsibility and life skills. The center uses a sliding scale for fees. The ability for clients to hold jobs during the program and the sliding fee scale aim to make treatment accessible and help clients adapt to long-term recovery.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

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 · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Adult men
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Cash or self-payment; SAMHSA funding/block grants

Contact & Location

Address

31214 Coleman Lane, Spanish Fort, AL 36527

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Facility direct line

(251) 626-2199

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Shoulder Spanish Fort accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (251) 626-2199 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other AL centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does The Shoulder Spanish Fort offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does The Shoulder Spanish Fort have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult men.
What therapy methods does The Shoulder Spanish Fort use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at The Shoulder Spanish Fort?
Call the facility directly at (251) 626-2199 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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