Refer Your Patient to Rehab: A Guide for Professionals

American Addiction Centers (AAC) provides evidence-based addiction-focused healthcare through our nationwide network of treatment centers, including medically supervised detox, inpatient and outpatient rehab, and sober living. Doctors, case workers, and other professionals can learn about our streamlined referral process here.

Do you have a patient who needs help? Reach out to us today to get started.

Why American Addiction Centers?

AAC is a nationwide provider of addiction treatment services spanning the full continuum of care. We understand the pressures and challenges faced by drug treatment professionals, including EAPs, social workers and drug counselors. For patients who fall outside the scope of your standard practice, we’re here to help.

How the Referral Process Works

When working with other healthcare and treatment professionals to place patients, AAC provides the highest standard of excellence in service to all parties. A highly qualified representative will manage all logistics throughout the entire process. Your AAC liaison will:

1. Receive benefit verification.
2. Complete patient assessment.
3. Begin the pre-certification process to receive treatment authorization.
4. Handle all communication with the insurance company.
5. Choose the proper treatment facility based on the patient’s clinical/financial needs.

Advantages of Contacting Our Referral Specialists

AAC is your partner in patient recovery. Our referral specialists provide personalized support, guiding you through every step to get your patient the help they need.

Types of Treatment We Offer at AAC

American Addiction Centers offers the full continuum of care in our treatment centers across the country, ensuring your patient, client or employee gets matched with a facility that meets their individual needs. Our clinicians specialize in treating co-occurring mental health disorders and addiction – we treat the patient’s underlying issues to help them conquer addiction for lasting recovery.

AAC’s levels of care include:

Hospital Discharge Planning

Bed space is valuable. AAC helps hospitals ease the pressure of overcrowding by working with clinicians, social workers and discharge planners to directly accept patients in need of substance detox and addiction treatment.

From communicating with insurance companies to finding the right additional treatment for patients who struggle with substance abuse, healthcare professionals look to our team to assist with handling the entire discharge planning process. We help their patients receive the best possible drug treatment based on their specific needs.

• We provide the logistics management necessary in placing your patients into one of our facilities that meets their needs.
• We communicate with insurance companies to verify benefits and coverage confirmation.
• We complete patient assessments to coordinate logistics for bed-to-bed transfer.
• We offer physician-administered medical detox and residential treatment in a variety of premier facilities located across the country.

For Employers: Employee Assistance Program

Companies across the country trust AAC to help employees get the help they need to thrive in sobriety. Our dedicated staff assists with the entire process, helping employees and members receive the best possible treatment based on their specific needs.

• We take on this responsibility at no cost to your client.
• We manage the research, paperwork and all logistics surrounding placement.
• Our services are driven by a personal touch and a highly experienced solutions team.

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First Responders’ Addiction Treatment Program

American Addiction Centers recognizes the unique needs of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Members in treatment.