What We Offer
True healing involves more than just managing symptoms; it requires a holistic approach that cares for the mind, body, and emotional well-being as a whole. For individuals and families seeking holistic health services in Alabama that extend beyond traditional treatment models, Montgomery Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive and compassionate approach to residential mental health care.
Located in Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery Behavioral Health provides voluntary residential treatment for adults that integrates evidence-based clinical therapy with holistic and experiential practices. Our program is designed to promote sustainable wellness by addressing not only mental health diagnoses but also lifestyle, relationships, physical health, and emotional resilience.
Our Approach
Holistic health acknowledges that mental wellness is affected by various interconnected factors, including biology, environment, relationships, nutrition, physical activity, and personal meaning. At Montgomery Behavioral Health, we purposefully integrate traditional psychiatric care with holistic therapies to support the individual as a whole, rather than just addressing isolated symptoms.
Our approach to Alabama holistic health includes:
By integrating these elements, we help clients build a foundation for long-term mental and emotional stability.
Why Choose Us
Montgomery Behavioral Health offers primary residential mental health care for adults ages 18 and older. Our co-ed program serves individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions, including:
With up to 40 residential beds, we maintain a supportive environment that allows for individualized attention while fostering connection and community. As the best voluntary residential mental health program in Montgomery, we emphasize autonomy, collaboration, and respect—values that align closely with holistic health principles.
We accept most major insurance companies.
How We Heal
At the heart of our program is compassion-focused therapy, which emphasizes understanding, self-acceptance, and emotional safety. Rather than striving for unrealistic expectations of being “symptom-free,” we help clients learn how to live meaningful, fulfilling lives alongside their mental health challenges. This approach encourages:
Compassion-focused therapy creates a strong foundation for holistic healing by addressing the emotional core of mental health struggles.
What We Offer
Each client receives individual therapy sessions at least once a week, providing consistent and personalized clinical support during their stay. These sessions are tailored to reflect each client’s diagnosis, history, and goals, while also considering holistic approaches to wellness and daily living. In addition to individual therapy, clients participate in dynamic group programs that foster reflection, connection, and personal growth.
Community Support
Our core-based processing group model is designed to remain engaging and responsive to each client’s journey. Rather than repeating the same groups, topics rotate continuously while exploring foundational themes such as:
Groups are organized by gender, age, and mixed populations, allowing clients to explore these themes in ways that feel relevant and supportive. Sessions typically last one to two hours and unfold throughout the week, supporting gradual, sustainable insight and change.
What We Offer
A defining feature of Alabama holistic health is the integration of proven clinical approaches with supportive, mind–body therapies. Montgomery Behavioral Health offers a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including:
This integrative approach allows clients to explore multiple pathways to healing, supporting both emotional insight and physical regulation.
Holistic mental health care must address daily living skills that support independence and confidence. Montgomery Behavioral Health incorporates:
These services are particularly important for individuals dealing with co-occurring issues related to body image and eating. We address these challenges through a framework focused on body image disorders and care. Our treatment emphasizes nourishment, self-trust, and fostering a healthy relationship with food and the body, all without shame or rigidity.
Healing the Body + Mind
Environment plays a powerful role in holistic health. Our Montgomery campus offers a peaceful, engaging setting designed to support wellness, including:
Clients are encouraged to stay physically active and connected to nature at a pace that feels supportive and empowering.
About Us
Holistic health emphasizes balance and regulation of the nervous system. Our program integrates daily practices such as:
These practices help clients develop awareness of their internal experiences and learn how to return to a sense of calm and safety during times of stress.
What We Offer
Healing does not occur in isolation. Montgomery Behavioral Health encourages clients to stay engaged with their surroundings through supervised community outings in Montgomery.
These outings include visits to local attractions and civil rights tours, providing opportunities for learning, reflection, and a connection to shared history. Such experiences help clients reconnect with meaning, purpose, and community as part of a holistic recovery process.
Valuing Connections
Families play a critical role in long-term wellness. At Montgomery Behavioral Health, family involvement is required and supported through structured programming.
We offer Zoom-based family support groups that help families:
By educating and involving families, we help create a stable environment that supports holistic health beyond residential treatment.
Continued Connection
Holistic health is a lifelong journey. Our alumni program ensures clients remain connected to support after discharge through:
Clients are always welcome to reach out. We never want anyone to feel disconnected from care or support.
“The counselors here provided a safe space where I could be honest and vulnerable. They helped me understand patterns I wasn’t even aware of, and guided me toward healthier relationships and a more peaceful mind. The support I received was transformative. I don’t just cope — I thrive now.”
“Before I came here, I felt stuck, isolated, and hopeless. Now I have clarity, coping skills, and a sense of purpose I didn’t know was possible. I’ve tried therapy before and never felt much progress — until I came here. The approach was personalized, respectful, and practical. I’m grateful for the real changes I’ve seen in my life.”
“As a referring provider, I’ve seen remarkable progress in clients who work with this team. Their collaboration and communication are outstanding. I feel heard, supported, and truly understood. This team changed my life.”
Why Choose Us
Individuals and families choose Montgomery Behavioral Health because we offer:
Our goal is not just stabilization, but whole-person healing that supports long-term wellness.
“I was overwhelmed and scared to start treatment, but from the first session I felt genuinely supported. The tools and strategies I learned here helped me manage anxiety in ways I never thought possible. They treated me like a person, not a diagnosis. That made all the difference. I finally feel like I’m moving forward instead of just surviving.”