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MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center

Athens, AL

SAMHSA Verified PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Court-Ordered · Forensic Serious Mental Illness

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Athens, AL · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves seniors.

Free helpline · 24/7

Need help choosing the right program?

Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center

  • PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Athens, AL

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center

A community mental health center offering outpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and individuals with serious mental illness.

Classified as community mental health center. 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: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

Therapy approaches

Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Aripiprazole, Asenapine, Brexpiprazole, Cariprazine +8 more

Recovery support services

Mentoring/peer support

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: County or local government funds; Community Mental Health Block Grants; Community Service Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; 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

Contact & Location

Address

1307 East Elm Street, Athens, AL 35611

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Facility direct line

256-232-3661

Website

MHCNCA.ORG

Frequently Asked Questions

Does MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific AL Medicaid plan. Call 256-232-3661 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center offer?
This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. 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 MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at MHCNCA Athens Limestone Counseling Center?
Call the facility directly at 256-232-3661 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: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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