LGBTQ Detox 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.

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Mental health and substance use together

Depression, anxiety and trauma often show up alongside substance use, and SAMHSA data show higher rates of mental illness among lesbian, gay and bisexual adults. Treating both at once usually works better than treating them separately.

If that sounds familiar, look at LGBTQ dual diagnosis treatment.

What detox involves

Detox usually lasts several days to about a week, depending on the substance. Staff watch vital signs, give medications to ease symptoms, and help plan the next step. Detox alone isn't treatment, so ask programs near Missouri where you go afterward.

LGBTQ Detox 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

Insurance and cost

Federal parity rules generally require health plans that cover substance use treatment to cover it on terms comparable to other medical care. Your cost depends on your plan, deductible and the program's network status, so verify benefits first. Our insurance guides explain how major carriers handle rehab.

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