Admissions
Alternative Sentencing
Northbound offers treatment specifically designed for individuals who have experienced legal repercussions as a result of their addiction. We have helped hundreds of clients avoid incarceration through the completion of our alternative sentencing program.
Who This Helps
Treatment Instead of Incarceration
Our clients often seek treatment as a result of a new or pending charge, and we have been successful in helping them avoid jail time through the completion of our alternative sentencing program. We understand that addiction and its resulting complications can cause stress to everyone involved — families are in crisis and everyone is scared about the future.
An impending conviction threatens the individual's freedom, safety, and future professional success. Our court services team will offer assistance to you and your attorney to help demonstrate to the court that treatment — not incarceration — is the right path forward.
Who May Qualify
- Recent arrest or pending charges related to substance use
- DUI or drug possession offenses
- Court-mandated referrals from probation or parole
- Drug court participants
- Individuals facing sentencing who have not yet been incarcerated
- Those seeking treatment as a condition of bail or plea agreement
The Process
How It Works
Call or Contact Us
Reach out to our admissions team. We will assess your situation confidentially and determine whether alternative sentencing treatment is appropriate.
Clinical Assessment
Our clinical team conducts a thorough evaluation and prepares the necessary documentation for your attorney and the court.
Court Coordination
We work directly with your attorney, probation officer, or the court to present your treatment plan and advocate for a treatment-based sentence.
Begin Treatment
Once approved, you enter our program. Completion of the program satisfies the court requirement and helps you build a lasting foundation for recovery.
Time-sensitive? We move quickly.
Call us now — our admissions team is available 24/7.