Recently, I have noticed a lot of rehab related posts on here. I went to rehab at the Betty Ford Center out in Palm Springs. It was a good program and it was very well structured. Wake up was at 6am every morning. Anyways, the whole time there, I was really irritated that my family paid 30k for 30 days in-patient. I thought it was ridiculous for that kind of price. A lot had to do with the fact that I felt guilty and shameful that my family was paying a price for my mistake. After leaving the place, I was 10 months sober but I was pretty much a dry drunk. I went in with an open mind and everything and had the intentions to change my life. Eventually, I fell back into my old habits and relapsed. I didnt go to AA meetings and I didnt work any program.
I hope you dont take this the wrong way but going to rehab is not going to magically solve your alcoholism. From your post, it sounds like you think rehab will make everything better and if i'm interpreting it incorrectly, I apologize. Doing the detox with qualified medical supervision is a must. I actually was already 2 weeks sober before heading into rehab so I didnt do a detox through them. From the other responses, it sounds like Salvation Army offers a free and safe detox center. I would suggest to do that first and then weigh your options. I am in no way knocking on rehabs but the reality is that our disease is a lifelong battle. Nothing can cure us over night or even within 30,60 or 90 days.
To this day, I always dwell on my rehab experience. I think what if I just went to AA and truly worked the program then I would have saved my parents 30k. I know it is in the past and I should leave it there but my mind wanders. People also tell me that maybe my higher power had me go there and then relapse in order to lead me to where I am at now. I dont know.
My point is that rehab is expensive and it sounds like monetary funds is an issue. Like I said, do the Salvation Army detox and then weigh your options. Dont just jump into a rehab center.