How to Locate an Alcohol Treatment Facility

Alcoholism is not an uncommon illness. There are many alcohol treatment facilities available. With a little research, you can find an alcohol treatment program to suit your needs and help you recover.

Things You'll Need

• A phone book A phone A computer An internet connection

Show More

Instructions

How to Find an Alcohol Treatment Program

• 1

  Ask people you trust. Your health care providers, such as doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists or counselors are aware of the alcohol treatment programs in your area. They are also aware of your particular situation and needs. Don't be afraid to ask for a reference. They want to help. Your ecclesiastical leader or trusted family and friends are also good sources. They care about you and may have experience with what facilities are available.

• 2

  When looking for any type of service, the phone book yellow pages are an excellent resource, which lists services alphabetically by topic. Most phone books will list alcohol treatment facilities under "Drug Abuse & Addiction Information and Treatment Centers." There are also phone directories online, such as Yellowpages.com.

• 3

  Call your local Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) chapter. AA is a caring and informed organization which is aware of the treatment options in your area. You can find the phone number for AA by searching the internet or by looking for "Alcoholics Anonymous" in your phone book's white pages.

• 4

  Do a Google search. Type in "Alcohol Treatment Centers" and the name of your state or town to pinpoint some treatment centers. You can also use the internet to research any facilities you find.