Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center – Dothan, Alabama
700 East Cottonwood Rd, Dothan, Alabama, 36301
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- State welfare or child and family services funds
- State corrections or juvenile justice funds
- State education agency funds
- Other State funds
- County or local government funds
- U.S. Department of VA funds
- Self-pay options
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Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a residential treatment center and comprehensive psychiatric facility situated in Dothan, Alabama. The facility offers specialized care for children, adolescents, men, and women, with a capacity of 118 beds. The facility is dedicated to the treatment of individuals who are grappling with mental health issues. It provides customized programs that are intended to facilitate personal growth and long-term recovery.
The center’s programs are intended for children and adolescents between the ages of four and eighteen. The Child and Adolescent Acute Crisis Stabilization program, which addresses immediate psychiatric needs, and a Residential Treatment Program, which provides extended care for those requiring a more structured environment, are among the core offerings. The center also provides Case Management services, which may include outpatient services for post-treatment continued care. The New Day Academy, an academic program that is incorporated into the treatment process, is a distinctive feature of Laurel Oaks. Patients are permitted to pursue their education during their treatment by enrolling in six-hour classes each day. The academic credits acquired through the New Day Academy are entirely transferable upon discharge, thereby guaranteeing that young patients continue to make academic progress.
The therapies offered at Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center are diverse and are tailored to the unique requirements of each patient. The following are included: art and music instruction, recreational therapy, and life skills training to facilitate personal development and expression. Individual, group, and family psychotherapy are also available at the center, offering comprehensive support for emotional and psychological recovery. A comprehensive recovery approach that prioritizes both mental and physical well-being is promoted through the provision of additional services, such as anger management therapy, substance use education, and nutrition education.
The Joint Commission has accredited Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center, which is a testament to its dedication to the preservation of clinical excellence and high standards of care. For those who are interested in addressing psychiatric issues and acquiring the necessary skills for a healthier future, the center is a reliable resource due to its extensive selection of treatment programs, therapeutic offerings, and academic support.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Housing services
- Aftercare Support
- Discharge Planning
- Individualized Treatment
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Members of military families
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
- Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Activity therapy
- Life Skills
- Nutrition Therapy
- Individual psychotherapy
- Creative Arts Therapy
- Sound Therapy
- Anger management
- Activity therapy
- Fitness Therapy
Conditions Treated
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Luxury Treatment
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Intensive case management
- Case management service
- Chronic disease/illness management
- Education services
- Family psychoeducation
- Integrated primary care services
- Psychosocial rehabilitation services
- Suicide prevention services
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