Depending on which state you are in, there are many state funded programs to help people get substance abuse treatment. There are also many federal programs funded by the U.S> government to help people. If you have health insurance, they will usually help cover part of it if you talk to them. (MVP is a good provider as they helped me through rehab many times) I've been in rehab 17 different times. I'm now 25 and I've been clean for about 4 yrs. now. I am lucky, I had a lot of bad stuff happen...all stemming from my drug ablue <age 14-21> and wasn't supposed to make it)
From all those times i was in rehab, I can tell you that many places offer a "sliding fee," basically, they charge you based on income. I was always lucky in that my insurance would cover most of the expense, but I had many friends who chose the sliding fee option... Also, I worked as a drug counselor and while I am currently back in school and no longer working there, I stay in touch with my old boss and co-workers and I will look into this matter further for you.
In the meantime, take a look at Conifer Park... it's in upstate NY, outside of Albany. I've been there 3 times...it's a great place and I know that it helps people from all walks of life (including people who were right off the street and had nothing...it 's a really nice place...really nice, so they must have some sort of funding or agreement you can come to)
i'll look into it more for you and will let you know soon.
best of luck to all of you