Alternatives – Springfield

Alternatives in Springfield, Missouri offers counseling, evaluations and substance use programs for adolescents, young adults and adults.

The program provides regular outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient, co-occurring disorder care and court-related education services.

Alternatives takes a personal, client-centered approach that helps individuals address substance use, mental health and legal compliance needs in one place.

Convenient Outpatient Programming

Treatment typically begins with an alcohol and drug evaluation or assessment, which guides clients into the appropriate level of outpatient services.

Options include standard outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient treatment and SATOP programming with education and treatment tracks for alcohol or drug-related driving offenses.

These options include the flexibility for guests to continue with family or work obligations during treatment.

Addressing Mental Health Needs

Clients can expect structured methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and the Matrix Model, delivered through structured counseling sessions.

The program also supports co-occurring mental health needs, anger management, naloxone and overdose education, case management and DOT/SAP evaluations for workplace return-to-duty.

The staff will help potential clients determine the most appropriate program for their needs to reduce treatment barriers.