About this facility
Life Center of Galax treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with a continuum of care. They use various evidence-based therapies, group therapies, family therapy, and specialized programs to offer a comprehensive approach to recovery. Their levels of care include detox, residential, partial hospitalization (or day treatment), and aftercare. Speciality tracks at Life Center of Galax include a DUI/DWI program, voluntary Christian program, methadone maintenance program, and co-occurring disorder program.
Life Center of Galax uses the 12 Steps and other evidence-based therapies to help clients address the cause and symptoms of addiction. Clients participate in 1:1 counseling and multiple group therapies, including psychoeducation groups, reality therapy, cognitive therapy, and 3x weekly gender-specific group therapies. Families can also participate, with family workshops on the weekends that include family therapy, addiction education, and multi-family therapy.
Life Center of Galax’s team includes a medical director, addictionologist, psychiatrist, physician assistants, nurses, and counselors. Their medical director oversees detox and nursing staff provide 24/7 supervision. Life Center of Galax uses medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as needed. They additionally offer methadone maintenance for opioid recovery. Professional staff address co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma in specific groups and 1:1 counseling.
Life Center of Galax’s specialty tracks include their Prodigal Christian program, which incorporates Christ-centered care into treatment. Clients participate in daily group devotionals, group therapy with others in the program, and interact with other Christian staff. Life Center of Galax’s DUI/DWI program welcomes court-ordered clients. After residential treatments, clients can join the Life Center of Galax’s day treatment program and live in nearby sober living. Aftercare includes group meetings and help with sober living placements as needed.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Detoxification; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Outpatient; Residential/24-hour residential; Hospital inpatient detoxification; Hospital inpatient treatment; Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization; Residential detoxification; Long-term residential; Short-term residential
Opioid Medications used in Treatment, OM, Methadone used in Treatment; Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, AUT, This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment, SMAT, Other contracted prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment, OT, Buprenorphine detoxification; Buprenorphine maintenance; Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program; Methadone detoxification; Methadone maintenance; Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification; Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Pharmacotherapies, PHR, Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Methadone; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Buprenorphine without naloxone; Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable); Naltrexone (oral); Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable); Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Community reinforcement plus vouchers; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation, LCA, State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP); Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Adult men; Seniors or older adults; Veterans; Active duty military; Members of military families; Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment, ASPT, Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing, SCR, Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services, TRSRV, Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services, DETOX, Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Cocaine Detoxification; Methamphetamines detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services, ECS, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Marital/couples counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Medical Services, MSRV, Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Young Adults; Adults
Sex Accepted, SN, Female; Male
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Acupuncture; Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services
