Top 15 Drug Rehab Centers in Missouri & Free Treatment Resources

Inpatient vs. outpatient rehab

Where the facility is located

Insurance plans accepted

Amenities and features (luxury vs. standard)

Length of stay

Private Insurance

Private health insurance providers provide coverage for addiction treatment services like outpatient, PHP, IOP, and inpatient. Some popular providers are Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United.

Medicaid

Missouri Medicaid, also called MO HealthNet, provides health insurance coverage to low-income families and individuals. This also includes coverage for drug and alcohol rehab.

Medicare

Missouri Medicare provides health coverage to people 65 and older and covers a variety of substance abuse treatment services.

Find a Program That Offers Payment Plans: Some facilities may offer a payment plan to those who do not have enough money to cover the cost of care all at once. This will help you pay off the costs that fall to you after insurance pays its share. The facility will create a payment schedule so you can spread payments out over time.

Apply for a Scholarship: Limited opportunities exist for scholarships or grants that cover the costs of treatment. You typically need to apply for these funds, and there is no guarantee that you will receive assistance. You can learn more about these options by speaking to staff at your facilities.

Sliding-Scale Program: Sliding scale fees are adjusted based on the patient’s ability to pay. Many facilities use this type of formula to provide access to as many people as possible. The staff at the facility will go over your financial situation with you and discuss any insurance coverage you have. After that, the site will determine what you will be charged.

Medical Detox

Quitting drugs can sometimes result in dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Professional detox treatment can administer medications and medical care to reduce these symptoms and help you feel more comfortable.

Inpatient

Inpatient care is a good option for those seeking full-time treatment in a controlled environment. You will live in a facility for the duration of your program, which may last 30, 60, or 90 days. Staff will supervise all activities, and you will participate in extensive therapy sessions.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs)

PHPs are the highest level of care you can receive while still living at home. You attend care every day for several hours each day, for a total of about 30 hours per week. This is commonly referred to as day treatment.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs)

IOPs typically involve just a few hours of care, for three to five days per week. They are typically a bridge between PHP and standard outpatient,

Standard Outpatient

You go to therapy and counseling at a therapist’s office or clinic for a couple of hours each week.

Aftercare

An aftercare plan will come in the form of ongoing support that can help your sobriety and help prevent relapse. You may continue going to therapy and/or attend support groups.

Holistic

Holistic rehab has a core program of evidence-based therapy and offers additional services that complement standard care. These often focus on the whole person, not simply managing addiction. You may have access to acupuncture, hypnotherapy, special diets, or other mind-body practices.

Christian and Faith-Based 

You might benefit from a program with a religious focus if you are committed to religious observance. Many denominations run programs that center around the values of the faith and offer opportunities for worship.

Luxury 

If you have the means to pay premium prices for care, you can attend a luxury program. These addiction treatment centers offer amenities akin to high-end resorts, such as gourmet food, private rooms, fitness facilities, swimming pools, and customized personal care services.

Executive

Executive centers accommodate people who need to continue working during treatment. Computers, phones, and travel access are part of the environment.

Depression and Addiction: More than 30% of adults who have substance-use disorder also have a diagnosis of depression.⁵ Treating depression symptoms with targeted therapy or anti-depressant medications can ease recovery and improve the chances of long-term success.

Anxiety and Drug Addiction: Anxiety is highly prevalent among adults in the United States, and people who have anxiety disorders can be two to three times more likely to also experience substance use disorders.⁶

PTSD and Alcohol and Drug Addiction: PTSD is a complex disorder resulting from having experienced significant trauma. PTSD occurs in the aftermath of physical or sexual trauma, natural disasters, war, the death of a loved one, or significant injuries. Many military veterans report PTSD.

Bipolar Disorder and Substance Use Disorder: Bipolar disorder is recognized as a cyclical mood disorder resulting in extreme swings. Bipolar disorder requires medication to stabilize moods, so anyone with this condition will need to address that as well as addiction.

Personality Disorders and Addiction: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious and complex mental disorder. People with BPD demonstrated atypical behavior, moods, self-image, and functioning.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one-on-one talk therapy between counselor and patient. The goal of CBT is for clients to learn to recognize how their thoughts and emotions impact their behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT is also talk therapy, but the main focus is on preventing self-harm. Therapists use this method to hone in on particularly negative behaviors and identify the triggers for them.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)

MET seeks to help patients develop internal motivation to change addictive behavior. Many substance users understand that they are doing themselves harm and know that quitting is a good choice.

Contingency Management (CM)

CM therapy is a system of rewards for positive behaviors intended to build positive associations with desired behaviors. Therapists work with clients to set up a program of actions and incentives.

Group 

Group therapy treatment sessions involve more than one patient and interaction between patients. The facilitator leads cooperative discussions and exercises with the group. The sessions provide peer support and perspectives while continuing the work clients are doing individually.

Family 

Family members and family therapy play an important role in addiction treatment. Some centers will offer therapy for family members who need help dealing with living with a loved one who has an addiction.

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Your insurance covers treatment in Missouri

Marijuana: The state has not decriminalized marijuana for any reason. Any possession of marijuana is illegal. Penalties start with a misdemeanor punishable by a fine for a first offense of possessing small amounts of the drug. Possessing larger amounts, cultivating and distributing marijuana are felony offenses that can bring jail time.

Other Drugs: Drug crimes are punished according to state sentencing guidelines.⁹ Possession of any other illegal substance is a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison. The distribution of drugs is a felony that brings a sentence of up to 15 years. Distribution near a school, park, or government building can result in a life sentence.¹⁰

Alternative Sentencing: Some people are eligible for alternative sentencing.¹¹ First-time nonviolent offenders, people on probation, and formerly incarcerated people returning to the community from the Department of Corrections may be eligible for treatment through Missouri’s drug court. The program can be voluntary or ordered as a condition of probation and parole. Participants go to state-run individual counseling and group counseling, and they are expected to work or get job training as part of the program.

Good Samaritan Law: Missouri has a Good Samaritan law to provide assistance to someone during an overdose.¹² This means if you call for assistance during an overdose, you will not be prosecuted for possession of drugs. The law protects only those who actively seek treatment for someone during an overdose. Merely being present at the scene does not confer automatic immunity.

Naloxone Access: There is broad access to naloxone in Missouri.¹³ The state allows anyone to obtain naloxone and administer it to someone who is overdosing. A statewide standing order allows pharmacies to sell naloxone to anyone who asks for it, even without a prescription. The state also works with community organizations and local health departments to distribute naloxone.