Life Center of Galax
Facility Highlights
- Gender Specific Programs
- Relapse Treatment
- DUI/DWI Program
Specialization
Dual Diagnosis Program
Dual Diagnosis treatment is a program which offers assistance to people whose recovery from substance abuse is complicated by a co-existing psychiatric problem. People with multiple problems can and do recover. Our program is designed to treat the individual holistically, addressing all issues as they relate to stabilization and recovery.Day Support/Partial Services
Life Center offers a less intense, more flexible approach to chemical dependency and dual diagnosis treatment through our day support/partial services. Admission to this level of care follows assessment and evaluation which illustrates the presence of one of the following: 1. Transition down from inpatient residential treatment to day treatment. 2. Failure of a lesser level of care, such as outpatient etc. 3. First time admission based on assessed need for structure and consistency not available through routine or intensive outpatient therapy. Clients in this program are admitted to the Life Center, assigned a case manager, and assessed through routine protocol used with inpatient treatment. Patients recommended for admission must demonstrate escalating responsibility for themselves and others, positive engagement in the treatment process, and the potential to develop and/or maintain sober support through family, self-help groups, etc.
Facility Settings
- Average Location/Amenities
Meet the Staff
Maria Encarnacion, MD, ASAM/AAFP, Board CertifiedMedical DirectorDr. Encarnacion began working in the medical field in 1984 as an Emergency Room physician in Smithtown, NY. Her affinity for addiction medicine began during these early years as a consultant physician for a substance abuse clinic in Suffolk County, NY. After moving to Virginia with her family in 1991 she worked with many populations from her own private practice as a family physician; Medical Director of a nursing home; and as Staff Physician at the Student Health Center at the University of Virginia Tech. Dr Maria has been Medical Director of the Life Center of Galax, a residential chemical dependency treatment facility in Southwest Virginia, since 1993. She has shared her knowledge and experiences with her staff, her patients and with communities in an effort to broaden education about the disease of addiction.- Tina Renee Bullins, MBAExecutive DirectorTina joined Life Center of Galax in 1986 as Marketing Director. Prior to coming to Life Center she worked in the human services field for the Virginia Department of Mental Health providing direct care services to young adults for four years and as a reporter for Landmark Community Newspapers. Tina was promoted to Executive Director in 1989. Tina obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Psychology from Radford University. She later completed her Master’s in Business Administration from Warren National University. Through the years, her commitment to patients, families and communities affected by addiction have fueled her desire to expand services, programming and the facility in order to better meet the changing needs of those with alcoholism and drug addiction. Incorporating evidenced based treatment models with a dedication to quality care has resulted in several program expansions including: services for DUI offenders, chronic relapse and dual diagnosis specialty groups and comprehensive opiate addiction treatment options. The facility has also grown from 38 to 103 beds over the years, and is currently in the process of building a new dormitory and dining facility which will expand capacity to 151 beds. The new dormitory annex is slated to open in July 2013.
Treatment Center Details
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Payment
Payment Accepted
Medicaid
Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Treatment Services
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
Buprenorphine detoxification
Buprenorphine maintenance
Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
Methadone detoxification
Methadone maintenance
Methadone maintenance for predetermined time
Lofexidine/clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)
Methadone
Buprenorphine with naloxone (Ex. Suboxone®)
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade®)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
Medications for psychiatric disorders
Clonidine
Special Programs
Adult women
Adult men
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Outreach to persons in the community
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other Addictions
Treatment for non-substance use addiction disorder
Detoxification
Alcohol Detoxification
Benzodiazepines Detoxification
Cocaine Detoxification
Methamphetamines detoxification
Opioid Detoxification
Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Tobacco/Screening Services
Nicotine replacement therapy
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
Screening for tobacco use
Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling
Facility Details
Service Settings
Outpatient
Residential
Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Residential detoxification
Long-term residential
Short-term residential
Facility Operation
Private for-profit organization
Exclusive Services
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Patient Accommodations
Ancillary Services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Case management
Domestic violence services-family or partner
Early intervention for HIV
Housing services
Mental health services
Self-help groups
Social skills development
Transportation assistance
Mentoring/peer support/consumer-run services
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Adults
Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Male