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About the Facility
Life Center of Galax is a leading accredited drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in the Galax, Virginia area that services individuals with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. This rehab has a holistic approach to address addiction's spiritual, emotional, and psychical aspects. It provides personalized residential and outpatient treatment programs, medically monitored detoxification, and a specialized faith based program to help individuals build a solid foundation for long term recovery.
At the Life Center of Galax, patients are introduced to a wide range of drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Some of these include Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), alongside the Christian based recovery program Celebrate Recovery. A few of the other substance abuse treatment programs offered include:
The voluntary, faith-based Prodigal Christian Rehab program has its foundation in Biblical support while providing evidence based therapies. Individuals are exposed to numerous treatment modalities during this substance abuse recovery program.
These include a core drug and alcohol abuse program, medical detoxification, chronic relapse prevention, dual diagnosis groups, prayer, group bible study, christ centered recovery groups, and daily devotional readings.
Methadone treatment is administered at the Life Center of Galax as a part of its methadone maintenance program. This detox program helps men and women suffering from opioid addiction by prescribing methadone according to a customized treatment plan.
The outpatients and day support program offered by the Life Center of Galax helps individuals achieve long-term recovery through less intensive and flexible approaches. With these programs, individuals aren’t required to enroll in a residential treatment center and instead can come and go according to their customized assessment outcomes.
Therapies offered with these programs include group and individual therapy, didactic lecture process groups, step studies, NA and AA meetings, and community groups. Families are also included in this type of rehab approach with weekend workshops.
The residential inpatient drug rehab program offered at the Life Center of Galax is intensive, and its length varies according to individual needs. Those in this addiction center treatment program go through detox and stabilization alongside receiving a psychosocial interview, nursing assessment, and psychological testing. Other therapies include cognitive therapy, experiential therapy, and reality therapy.
The drug and alcohol detox program offered by the Life Center of Galax provides various medications to assist with withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with substance abuse. Some of these medicines include Buprenorphine and Vivitrol, in addition to the methadone treatments offered at this facility. Those involved in this program will receive 24 hour nursing staff supervision alongside being watched by an ASAM certified medical director.
Accreditations
Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 3419
NAATP
The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is a professional association that represents organizations in the field of addiction services. Founded in 1978, NAATP's mission is to advance addiction services and ensure that high-quality addiction treatment is available and accessible.
NAATP Member: Yes
Member ID: 1642
SAMHSA
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
Treatment
Dual Diagnosis
In Virginia, dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs focus on providing integrated care for individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Specialized programs offer medically monitored detox, outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization. Therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-informed therapy, and family therapy help to address both disorders simultaneously while promoting mental health and well-being.
Substance Abuse
Virginia provides substance abuse treatment for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. These programs incorporate evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care. With a variety of treatment options available, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs, you can find personalized care to support you in achieving sobriety and learning the skills to maintain long-term recovery.
Insurance and Financial
Private insurance 
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Military insurance 
Monthly: $8,900 
Medicaid
Programs
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Levels of Care
Medically Assisted Detox
Known as the first step of the addiction recovery process, medical detox is the removal of addictive drugs and alcohol from your body and helping manage physical withdrawal. Medically assisted detox takes place in an inpatient setting where you will be closely monitored by a team of medical professionals to ensure your maximum health and safety. Medications like Suboxone or Vivitrol may be administered if needed to alleviate any potential withdrawal symptoms. This process is typically at least partially covered by most insurance plans.
Inpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
12-Step
Persons involved in a 12 step recovery program commit to a model of life-long recovery rooted in spiritual growth and intensive peer support. 12 step meetings are anonymous, peer-led, free, and accessible day and night, year-round, in most communities. Self-selected sponsors provide one-on-one coaching as participants work through the steps of recovery. These steps are based on spiritual principles used to address the origins of the addiction and to encourage self-compassion, forgiveness, acceptance, and accountability.
Partial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers a structured environment for intensive treatment of mental health or substance use disorders. PHP treatment can consist of sessions ranging from 6-8 hours per day for an average of 90 days. You can often expect to engage in behavioral therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and receive medication. PHP treatment is often covered either fully or partially by insurance providers.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Creative Arts Therapy
Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.
Equine Therapy
Equine therapy, aka equine-assisted therapy (EAT), is a form of experiential therapy that involves interactions and activities with horses. It does not necessarily involve riding horses, but all activities related to horses, such as feeding, grooming, haltering and leading them. A mental health professional frequently oversees the activities (often in conjunction with a horse professional), and helps patients process their thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns during and/or after the interaction.
Experiential Therapy
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Family Therapy
Family members can be integral parts of successful long-term recovery. To support family members as they both work through their own issues and prepare to support their loved one, the treatment center holds family workshops every weekend. These workshops include a variety of educational and therapeutic opportunities related to the impact of substance abuse on the entire family, including lectures, group sessions, and individual counseling.
Group Therapy
Group therapy is cornerstone to the therapeutic process at their addiction rehab center. The adult addiction residential treatment program features a variety of group therapy opportunities, which provide structured and supervised environments in which patients can interact with, learn from, and share personal experiences with others who are dealing with similar struggles.
Individual Therapy
All Life Center patients participate in individual therapy sessions on a regular basis. These sessions occur in a confidential, one-to-one setting and give patients the opportunity to discuss their progress in treatment, address any concerns they have about the treatment process, and address any issues or emotions that have arisen during the course of treatment.
Life Skills
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational Therapy
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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Contact
112 Painter Street
Galax VA, 24333
Fact checked and written by:
Jason Collins
Edited by:
Quentin Blount
