Southern Ketamine and Wellness

About Southern Ketamine and Wellness

Southern Ketamine and Wellness is a ketamine therapy clinic in Vestavia Hills, Alabama specializing in innovative treatments for mental health conditions and substance use disorders. The clinic offers ketamine infusion therapy and Spravato (esketamine) treatments in a safe and comfortable outpatient setting.

What treatments does Southern Ketamine and Wellness offer?

The clinic provides in-clinic ketamine infusions and Spravato, a nasal spray for treatment resistant depression. Ketamine is used to help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms related to alcohol, cocaine, and opioid addiction and to address co-occurring mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and bipolar disorder.

Who can get help here?

Southern Ketamine and Wellness serves clients struggling with substance use disorders, treatment resistant depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and suicidal ideation. The clinic is designed for adults seeking outpatient mental health and addiction support through ketamine assisted therapies.

What is a ketamine session like?

Each ketamine infusion typically lasts about 40 minutes followed by a monitored recovery period before you go home. Sessions take place in a comfortable environment with medical professionals present throughout.

Where is the clinic located?

The Vestavia Hills location is at 1932 Laurel Rd, Suite 1B, in the greater Birmingham area. Southern Ketamine and Wellness also has a second location in Opelika to serve patients across Alabama.

Do you take insurance or self-pay?

The clinic is an out-of-network provider for all insurance plans but can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. Payment is due at time of service, and they accept cash, checks, credit cards, and offer financing through CareCredit.

Edited by: Kimberly Hawkins, MSc

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

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Dual Diagnosis
A dual diagnosis is when you have a mental health diagnosis along with a substance use disorder. Getting integrated rehab in Alabama is essential to long-term recovery. A dual diagnosis program uses evidence-based approaches to help you overcome both your mental health concerns and substance use. This may include mental health medication, counseling, and more.
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Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
Using self-pay to pay for rehab in Alabama means paying the cost out of your own pocket. You might use a check or get a medical loan. Different types of care may have different fee structures.
Financing available
How do you pay for rehab in Alabama? If financing options are available, consider using them to help pay for the costs of treatment. Treatment centers may have financing options such as payment plans, grants, or scholarships. You may also decide to get a medical loan to pay for treatment.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
Outpatient treatment in Alabama allows clients to live at home or in a sober living facility while attending treatment. Outpatient treatment sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and may include discussing a specific issue, sharing wins and challenges, education about specific topics, or developing life skills.