One of the things many people say keeps them from going to rehab so they can quit drugs or alcohol and finally get their life back in order is the cost associated with doing so. Even with health insurance, the cost of the average rehab program can be more than most can comfortably afford. Without insurance, the cost of rehab can cause some to forgo getting clean altogether. To get an idea of what rehab facilities in the U.S. are charging to help people regain control over their life, we need only look to a study published by the U.S. Department of Defense.
The study noted that the cost of methadone-assisted treatments to help individuals overcome opioids, for example, is around $6,500 per year. That cost can surpass $14,000 for naltrexone-assisted treatments. In addition to prescription drugs to help individuals cope with severe withdrawal symptoms, many other things can dictate how much addiction recovery treatments will be. In some cases, those other things can drive the cost of addiction recovery in some rehab facilities to well over $20,000 per year. That all said, one’s inability to pay shouldn’t keep them from getting the help they need, and thanks to government and private programs, it doesn’t have to.
How to Find a Free Rehab Facility in Your Area
If you’re cash-strapped and want to end your relationship with drugs or alcohol, you should know that you are not alone. Often, people max out their credit cards, empty their savings, and sell just about everything they own before they ever bother to seek help. Many also wind up jobless when all is said and done. So aside from their commitment to turn their lives around, many have nothing else to offer in exchange for getting the help they need to get sober. With that being the case, many will search high and low for free rehabs in their area. However, without access to the right resources, it can be hard to find them. Some of the government and private organizations that can make it easier for these individuals to find rehab facilities in their local area that are free include
The Salvation Army
While it is known primarily for receiving donations and passing them on to those in need, the Salvation Army does much more. With close to 8,000 locations across the U.S. and more than 3 million volunteers assisting nearly 30 million people every year, the Salvation Army helps those in need with many things, including overcoming addiction. On its website, those interested can enter their zip code to find a free rehab facility in their area. They can also learn about adjunct programs that can help them with the following:
- Building work and social skills
- Strengthening family ties
- Regaining health and stability
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Another option for those seeking help finding free addiction recovery treatments at a licensed rehab facility is the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). When individuals visit the organization’s website, they can use the search feature to find rehabs in their area. But it does not end there. They can use that same search feature to look for specific types of rehab facilities.
For example, individuals can limit the search results to facilities that offer outpatient programs. They can even use the search feature to look for only facilities that provide medication-assisted detox. SAMHSA is one of the few organizations that give individuals a real say in how they choose to break the cycle of addiction, and this is pretty nice when you consider that everything is free.
State-Funded Rehab Facilities
To the surprise of many, just about every state in the U.S. has state-funded rehab facilities that individuals can turn to for help without incurring any charge. And something else they might find surprising is most of them are pretty good insofar as they offer inpatient and outpatient programs and even, though only in extreme cases, medication-assisted detox.
Some also offer counseling with licensed therapists to help individuals struggling with mental health problems. To be eligible for these programs, individuals must provide the following:
- Proof of state residency
- Proof of low-income status or lack of insurance
- Proof of U.S. citizenship
- Proof of addiction status and need for intervention
Bottom Line
Not having the financial means doesn’t have to keep people from getting the help they need to break the cycle of addiction. To learn more about any of the programs detailed in this article or for help finding a free rehab facility in your area, consider speaking with one of our associates today at 833-497-3812.