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Life Center of Galax treats addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions with a continuum of care. They use various evidence-based therapies, group therapies, family therapy, and specialized programs to offer a comprehensive approach to recovery. Their levels of care include detox, residential, partial hospitalization (or day treatment), and aftercare. Speciality tracks at Life Center of Galax include a DUI/DWI program, voluntary Christian program, methadone maintenance program, and co-occurring disorder program.
Evidence-Based Group, 1:1, and Family Therapies
Life Center of Galax uses the 12 Steps and other evidence-based therapies to help clients address the cause and symptoms of addiction. Clients participate in 1:1 counseling and multiple group therapies, including psychoeducation groups, reality therapy, cognitive therapy, and 3x weekly gender-specific group therapies. Families can also participate, with family workshops on the weekends that include family therapy, addiction education, and multi-family therapy.
Experienced Care for Addiction and Co-Occurring Mental Health
Life Center of Galax’s team includes a medical director, addictionologist, psychiatrist, physician assistants, nurses, and counselors. Their medical director oversees detox and nursing staff provide 24/7 supervision. Life Center of Galax uses medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as needed. They additionally offer methadone maintenance for opioid recovery. Professional staff address co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma in specific groups and 1:1 counseling.
Specialized Recovery Tracks
Life Center of Galax’s specialty tracks include their Prodigal Christian program, which incorporates Christ-centered care into treatment. Clients participate in daily group devotionals, group therapy with others in the program, and interact with other Christian staff. Life Center of Galax’s DUI/DWI program welcomes court-ordered clients. After residential treatments, clients can join the Life Center of Galax’s day treatment program and live in nearby sober living. Aftercare includes group meetings and help with sober living placements as needed.

Highlights from the Center
Holistic Approach
On-site Medical Detox
Private Rooms Available
Center Overview
Insurance Accepted
Cash Pay Rates
Meet Your Care Team

Tony Isom
Chief Executive Officer
MBA-HCA

Chief Operating Officer
Nyomi Taylor
BS, CSAC-A

Carla Midkiff-Frost
Director of Nursing
BS, RN

Ann Hughes
Galax Clinical Director
LPC, CSAC

Angie Gillespie
Hillsville Clinical Director
LPC, CSAC

Sasha Martin
Director of Patient Experience

Logan Widner
Director of Risk Management
BS

April Alford-Musick
HR Manager

Nick Dowdy
Logistics and Communications Manager

Leva Harvey
Director of Admissions
BS

Dona Blair
Director of Quality Management
RN

Scott Bedsaul
Director of Plant Operations

Sara Chiariello
Director of Business Development




