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1800 4th Avenue North Bessemer, AL 35020
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The Foundry Ministries - Recovery Center AL 35020

About The Foundry Ministries

Their five primary services are designed to guide you from intake assessment to graduation and beyond. These encompass counseling, case management and addiction education. Others include employment readiness training and aftercare support. Counseling may involve both individual and group sessions facilitated by licensed specialists. Emphasis is on individualized treatment and sessions may incorporate Christian based teaching.

This helps you find support, guidance and spiritual growth to aid in your recovery journey. Their drug and alcohol education fosters knowledge about substance use. You’ll learn about the consequences of addiction, preventive measures and strategies for maintaining lasting sobriety. And through engaging in various work activities throughout the program you’ll gain valuable skills and experience to prepare you for employment after treatment. The program lasts for nine months. However after six months you can remain on campus through graduation or go home to complete the program.

Your case manager will guide you through the program, assist in goal realization and provide ongoing support to ensure your successful recovery. They may also connect you with essential community services as part of the aftercare plan. Comments from past clients reflect a mixed experience.

Latest Reviews

Nathan Thomas
3 weeks ago on Google
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There are some good people here at least when I went through program twice back 2012-2014. Again met a few great people there and I am still friends with many of the people I met here to this day. However now that I have 6 years off opiates I see the extreme problems this 'ministry' has. Beyond the many ways I am sure they are using this place as a massive tax shelter to rack in millions a year off the backs of the people desperate for help, they also have no real addiction structure to the program other than glorified bible study and no real counseling. The main goal is to staff and run their many properties which include several thrift stores and housing facilities. When I was there I stayed in the dorms which were infested with cockroaches and rats. I caught 12 rats in one day after setting traps near my food storage locker. Many people passed away while I was there, most where people that left the program or where kicked out and would OD shortly after. Josh Casey, Greg Day, Shane Black, Jeff King, Big Jeff, Will Bright to name just a few of the great guys I met and who passed away while they were in or near the program. I wish that all of their families know peace, and I am honored to have known them. They claim some sort of religious exemption and yes we would go to church there but it was some sort of quasi-religious program with this really strange man named Ricky Todd leading praise music with the same 12 songs over and over and over again for a year. Bill Hines would preach the same 12 sermons over and over again. I heard his son got a girl pregnant who was in the program at one time years ago from several people as well. The main purpose again of this program is to make money off free labor, real estate, private donations etc. Do not send your son or daughter here if you can go any where else. You're kids will be treated like disposable slaves here.
Aaliyah Rain
1 month ago on Google
2
Used them once before, and everything went smoothly, no problems. I had a bunch of brand new things that I didn’t need both times and really really loved this nonprofit and what they stood for, and wanted to donate so badly even if it meant dropping it off. But you can SCHEDULE a PICKUP, so that’s what I did this next time. I get that they don’t have to get EVERYTHING you are donating if it isn’t up to PAR for them, however, I scheduled a pickup ONLINE and via phone and they said it would be 7-10 business days from the date of scheduling to come and get the things. I had a brand new couch and clothing with tags, and kitchen items never used and shelves that were cubbies as well. When they called to confirm the pick up over a week after the initial scheduling, they told me the pickup date wouldn’t be until almost 15 days after I scheduled, and I was supposed to be going out of town the day AFTER they finally scheduled my pickup. Yet, I still said yes, they could come 15 days later, and yes, they could still come the day before I was supposed to leave. I would help them load everything. So, the morning of, I pulled every bit of furniture and clothing from my garage and set it in the driveway myself so that it wouldn’t be too hard or hot for them to back their truck in and get the things. I was also waiting all day to HELP so it wouldn’t be too much on them. I waited for them, and called them, with no answer. Then, they answered just for them to say they had no scheduled pick up for me. When we verbally scheduled a date WEEKS before. They then proceed to call and tell me the pick up was scheduled for the NEXT day. When they verbally told me it wasn’t. So, I told them I’d be out of town in the morning when they told me they’d come get it, and I was NOT going to push all of the brand new furniture back into the garage. I asked if it would be okay for me to not be at the residence and if I could leave a tarp over everything so it wouldn’t get wet. They said that would be fine, since they had been there before, and I went over EVERY SINGLE THING I would be leaving for them to pick up, and then went on my trip. I got an email confirmation stating they picked EVERYTHING up. 2 weeks later, I get back, they left EVERYTHING out there to get ruined. Everything that other people who were in less fortunate situations could’ve used. The worst part is, they CAME, went through the stuff, left what they didn’t want just SITTING there scattered in my yard, including the huge couch and furniture, and took what looked like a few bags of clothes. So, now I have to take this stuff I would’ve just taken to the dump anyway, when so many who come to them could have used a SECTIONAL and SHELVING. If I went over everything that would be included, why not just TELL ME you couldn’t get it or didn’t want it?! JUST SAY NO. Doing a good deed and donating instead of throwing things away makes your heart feel better. But oh well. I’ll find somewhere else to try and donate.
Linda Risher
2 months ago on Google
5
We are getting ready for an upcoming move and The Foundry has picked up donations at our home twice. Both times our Donation Specialist was Tremaine Perry. Tremaine and the man with him were the most pleasant and professional people I have dealt with in a long time. They worked quickly and efficiently, were polite and Tremaine kept the biggest, most infectious smile on his face. If you have items to donate, I highly recommend calling the Foundry!
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

inpatient iconInpatient

Inpatient rehab is designed primarily for clients exiting detox, people in early recovery, and those at an elevated risk of relapse. Participants reside at the rehab facility until they complete their treatment program. This allows them to focus solely on their recovery, away from outside distractions, stressors, and addiction triggers. Inpatient drug rehab typically involves extensive addiction counseling, recovery-focused life skills training, and complementary therapies.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs are designed to provide support to you after completing an addiction treatment program. These programs are highly customized and evolve with your changing needs. You'll partner with staff at the treatment center to identify any specific medical, behavioral, and social services needed to support your sustained sobriety. Aftercare services may include peer coaching, career counseling, and other personalized support.

sober-living iconSober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have medical support available around the clock, and 24-hour clinical care in Alabama offers a safe environment in which you can begin your recovery journey. This feature offers constant supervision in situations like medical detox, where a team of professionals are on hand to ensure the withdrawal processs is performed safely and comfortably.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Alabama provides medical or psychotherapeutic treatment for drug dependency. Methods of treatment often include a combination of medication, counseling, and recreational therapies.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

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Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Program For Women

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Program For Men

Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.

Clinical Services

Group therapy provides men and women in Alabama a supportive environment where they can share experiences, build connections, and receive encouragement from their peers who are facing similar challenges with drug addiction and co occurring mental health conditions.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

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 in Alabama integrates sports, art, and outdoor adventures into drug and alcohol addiction treatment. This promotes physical, mental, and emotional health alongside improving social skills, offering a holistic approach to sobriety. Recreational therapy can help you rebuild your life within a supportive and engaging environment.

The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy in Alabama is to lessen the symptoms of certain mental health conditions, including substance abuse and co occurring mental health disorders. It is known as one of the most effective means of treatment for these conditions.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff

brandon Lackey

Chief of program Officer

Darrell Garrett

Chief operating manager

Micah Andrew

CEO

Paul Barber

chief financial officer

Joey Daly

Chief Development Officer

Contact Information

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1800 4th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020

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Reviews of The Foundry Ministries

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It's good to know that a person is getting help but not suppose to earn money for 6 months is isn't teaching them its hurting there families pocket. Plus $695 fee to get in. They work them only for extra money in the foundries pocket. The process of how they do stuff is weir ... Read More

Reviewed on 1/27/2023
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They don't care for people or money, they don't care about anything really. The people that work there are zombies, never paying attention to you

Reviewed on 3/1/2019
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3.1 (36 reviews)
Nathan Thomas
3 weeks ago
1

There are some good people here at least when I went through program twice back 2012-2014. Again met a few great people there and I am still friends with many of the people I met here to this day. However now that I have 6 years off opiates I see the extreme problems this 'ministry' has. Beyond the many ways I am sure they are using this place as a massive tax shelter to rack in millions a year off the backs of the people desperate for help, they also have no real addiction structure to the program other than glorified bible study and no real counseling. The main goal is to staff and run their many properties which include several thrift stores and housing facilities. When I was there I stayed in the dorms which were infested with cockroaches and rats. I caught 12 rats in one day after setting traps near my food storage locker. Many people passed away while I was there, most where people that left the program or where kicked out and would OD shortly after. Josh Casey, Greg Day, Shane Black, Jeff King, Big Jeff, Will Bright to name just a few of the great guys I met and who passed away while they were in or near the program. I wish that all of their families know peace, and I am honored to have known them. They claim some sort of religious exemption and yes we would go to church there but it was some sort of quasi-religious program with this really strange man named Ricky Todd leading praise music with the same 12 songs over and over and over again for a year. Bill Hines would preach the same 12 sermons over and over again. I heard his son got a girl pregnant who was in the program at one time years ago from several people as well. The main purpose again of this program is to make money off free labor, real estate, private donations etc. Do not send your son or daughter here if you can go any where else. You're kids will be treated like disposable slaves here.

Aaliyah Rain
1 month ago
2

Used them once before, and everything went smoothly, no problems. I had a bunch of brand new things that I didn’t need both times and really really loved this nonprofit and what they stood for, and wanted to donate so badly even if it meant dropping it off. But you can SCHEDULE a PICKUP, so that’s what I did this next time. I get that they don’t have to get EVERYTHING you are donating if it isn’t up to PAR for them, however, I scheduled a pickup ONLINE and via phone and they said it would be 7-10 business days from the date of scheduling to come and get the things. I had a brand new couch and clothing with tags, and kitchen items never used and shelves that were cubbies as well. When they called to confirm the pick up over a week after the initial scheduling, they told me the pickup date wouldn’t be until almost 15 days after I scheduled, and I was supposed to be going out of town the day AFTER they finally scheduled my pickup. Yet, I still said yes, they could come 15 days later, and yes, they could still come the day before I was supposed to leave. I would help them load everything. So, the morning of, I pulled every bit of furniture and clothing from my garage and set it in the driveway myself so that it wouldn’t be too hard or hot for them to back their truck in and get the things. I was also waiting all day to HELP so it wouldn’t be too much on them. I waited for them, and called them, with no answer. Then, they answered just for them to say they had no scheduled pick up for me. When we verbally scheduled a date WEEKS before. They then proceed to call and tell me the pick up was scheduled for the NEXT day. When they verbally told me it wasn’t. So, I told them I’d be out of town in the morning when they told me they’d come get it, and I was NOT going to push all of the brand new furniture back into the garage. I asked if it would be okay for me to not be at the residence and if I could leave a tarp over everything so it wouldn’t get wet. They said that would be fine, since they had been there before, and I went over EVERY SINGLE THING I would be leaving for them to pick up, and then went on my trip. I got an email confirmation stating they picked EVERYTHING up. 2 weeks later, I get back, they left EVERYTHING out there to get ruined. Everything that other people who were in less fortunate situations could’ve used. The worst part is, they CAME, went through the stuff, left what they didn’t want just SITTING there scattered in my yard, including the huge couch and furniture, and took what looked like a few bags of clothes. So, now I have to take this stuff I would’ve just taken to the dump anyway, when so many who come to them could have used a SECTIONAL and SHELVING. If I went over everything that would be included, why not just TELL ME you couldn’t get it or didn’t want it?! JUST SAY NO. Doing a good deed and donating instead of throwing things away makes your heart feel better. But oh well. I’ll find somewhere else to try and donate.

Linda Risher
2 months ago
5

We are getting ready for an upcoming move and The Foundry has picked up donations at our home twice. Both times our Donation Specialist was Tremaine Perry. Tremaine and the man with him were the most pleasant and professional people I have dealt with in a long time. They worked quickly and efficiently, were polite and Tremaine kept the biggest, most infectious smile on his face. If you have items to donate, I highly recommend calling the Foundry!

Heath Heaton
4 months ago
5

Elgin Robinson
7 months ago
5

The current reviews are no good. "The Foundry" (Bessemer AL) through Jesus Christ has saved many lives and families. And like many rehabs, you get back what you put into it. I owe my life to "the Foundry". They are not racist, bigots or anything else. Through the the teaching of Jesus Christ the Foundry saves lives.

Pam Franklin
10 months ago
1

Don't waste your time or money. They don't do what they are there for. Not responsive,nor care Changed to a negative 300. Recently I found out that my drug addicted son, who went there from jail. Was offered drugs from clients that they put him with to work the store and he was left for dead on the floor. That's why they wouldn't answer the damn phone. People like this make me sick and need SHUTDOWN. God fix please

Debi Miley
10 months ago
1

I tried to donate some furniture and they wouldn’t take it because it had bad spot on it. This is a lazy boy leather sofa and if I were broke I would have loved to have this but they didn’t think it was worth it. I will never donate anything to this company.

Kacie Rosser
11 months ago
1

For years I have donated to the Foundry. Well no more! They picked up where I lived until recently and told me the could not come down my street because it was a dead end. Well, That is a LIE because they have picked up at my home 2wice this summer!

jason bouldin
11 months ago
5

The Foundry has helped me totally transform my life! I battled addiction for 26 years. With the help of The Foundry I was able to break those chains that held me down for so long. I have to give all the Glory to God, but they have created an environment that nurishes the body,mind, and spirit! They teach people that we're not perfect, we can't let our past define us, and how important your relationshio with God plays in recovery! The place is not perfect but I am giving The Foundry a 5 star rating because Absolutely Everything You need to change is there. I'd like to personally thank each and every staff member there because of there dilligance in helping make a change in so many peoples lives!

Carolyn Nunn
1 year ago
5

My friend and I go treasure shopping every Friday and we just wanted to share how much fun we have at The Foundry. It is so organized and clean, and the staff is always helpful and friendly! It is our first stop and definitely our favorite of the day.

G V
1 year ago
1

FECES COVERING THE BATHROOM WALLS AND ABSOLUTELY NO MEDICAL OVERSIGHT OF ANY KIND (UNLESS YOU CAN WAIT WEEKS) PLEASE DETOX BEFOREHAND no "medical" help, no medical detox, i received medication from other members of the program, was stuck with a massive er bill, and wish i had never ever agreed to go. I found the help I needed elsewhere. please go to a methadone clinic, or just another program. you will be forced to work no matter how bad the withdrawals.

Drew91
1 year ago
5

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