LGBTQ Addiction Treatment in Missouri

Treatment rules and programs in Missouri

Who oversees treatment

The Missouri Department of Mental Health, through its Division of Behavioral Health, is responsible by state law for substance use treatment and rehabilitation. It sets standards and certifies substance use treatment programs, including CSTAR programs.

Prescription monitoring

Missouri's prescription drug monitoring program is administered by the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs within the Department of Health and Senior Services. It tracks controlled substance prescriptions.

Public coverage for treatment

MO HealthNet, Missouri's Medicaid program run by the Department of Social Services, covers substance use disorder treatment across levels of care, including residential treatment under the state's federal 1115 waiver.

Overdose Good Samaritan law

Missouri law (RSMo 195.205) protects a person who seeks emergency help for an overdose, and the person overdosing, from possession charges for small amounts of a controlled substance discovered because of the emergency.

Court-ordered treatment

Missouri RSMo Chapter 631 provides for involuntary detention of a substance abuser who is dangerous to self or others, starting with a 96-hour hold that any adult may apply for, followed by court-reviewed detention of up to 30 and then 90 days.

Featured IOP and day programs in Missouri

Family, rejection and recovery

Many LGBTQ people carry experiences of family rejection or strained relationships into treatment. Research on LGBTQ young people has linked family rejection with higher rates of substance use and depression, while family acceptance is protective.

Good programs make room for chosen family and offer family sessions when they help. Our guide on family rejection and recovery covers this in more depth.

How IOP and PHP work

Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) usually meet about three hours a day, three to five days a week. Partial hospitalization programs (PHP), also called day treatment, run most of the day while you sleep at home. Both deliver group and individual therapy, and many include medication management.

Every program on this page reports one of these levels of care plus an LGBTQ program or group.

LGBTQ Addiction Treatment by city in Missouri

Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.

• St. Louis
• Kansas City
• Springfield
• Columbia
• Independence
• Lee's Summit
• O'Fallon
• Joplin
• St. Joseph
• St. Charles
• St. Peters
• Jefferson City
• Cape Girardeau
• Blue Springs
• Florissant
• Chesterfield
• Farmington
• Wentzville
• Oakville
• Wildwood
• University City
• Liberty
• Ballwin
• Raytown
• Mehlville
• Kirkwood
• Gladstone
• Maryland Heights
• Sedalia
• Hazelwood
• Branson
• Grandview
• Belton
• Webster Groves
• Nixa
• Warrensburg
• Raymore
• Arnold
• Rolla
• Ferguson
• Ozark
• Poplar Bluff
• Affton
• Old Jamestown
• Creve Coeur
• Manchester
• Concord
• Hannibal
• Kirksville
• Spanish Lake
• Republic
• Lemay
• Lake St. Louis
• Clayton
• Sikeston
• Troy
• Fort Leonard Wood
• Carthage
• Overland
• Jackson
• Lebanon
• Jennings
• Grain Valley
• Washington
• Moberly
• Dardenne Prairie
• Marshall
• Maryville
• St. Ann
• Fulton
• West Plains
• Neosho
• Webb City
• Eureka
• Festus
• Union
• Crestwood
• Excelsior Springs
• Bridgeton
• Mexico
• Town and Country
• Bolivar
• Kearney
• Smithville
• Pacific
• Bellefontaine Neighbors
• Kennett
• Harrisonville
• Nevada
• Charleston
• Caruthersville

Paying for treatment

Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though coverage depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.

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