Nova Center for Youth & Family

Substance Use Counseling & Prevention for Adolescents 18 & Under

The Nova Center provides compassionate, evidence-based services to help young people and their families navigate substance use challenges through both prevention and treatment programs.

Prevention Services

Nova Center’s Prevention Services aim to keep youth safe and healthy by delaying or preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.

  • Focused on high-risk youth in group settings

  • Life skills education to build coping strategies and resiliency

  • Collaboration with community leaders to influence policy and reduce early drug use

Treatment Services

Outpatient treatment is available at Nova Center offices in both Huntsville and Cullman for adolescents experiencing substance use issues.

  • Individual Counseling: One-on-one therapy tailored to each youth’s needs

  • Intensive Outpatient Counseling (IOP): Group sessions held during evening hours, typically lasting several weeks with multiple sessions per week

  • Step-down care: Transition to less intensive services when ready

  • Referrals accepted from schools, families, juvenile justice system, and community partners

Get Started with Treatment

Call Access to Care to complete a quick telephone screening and schedule services:

Nova Center – Huntsville
1900 Golf Road, Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: 256.705.6444

The Nova Center for Youth & Family accepts most forms of insurance, including Medicaid.