LGBTQ Rehab 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 LGBTQ programs in Missouri

Being able to be yourself in treatment

Treatment works best when you can talk honestly about your life: your partner, your family, your gender, where and why you use. In a program that runs an LGBTQ group, those conversations are expected rather than awkward. Ask any program how staff are trained and how they handle names, pronouns and rooming.

See questions to ask an LGBTQ rehab before you commit.

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 LGBTQ rehab looks like

LGBTQ rehab follows the same proven approach as any good addiction program: medical detox when needed, individual and group therapy, medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder when it fits, and a plan for after discharge. The difference is a dedicated group or track where LGBTQ clients can talk about stigma, relationships, family and identity.

Programs are listed by distance, and badges show which offer residential or inpatient care.

LGBTQ Rehab by city in Missouri

• 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
• Ellisville
• Chillicothe
• Warrenton
• Cameron
• Platte City
• Boonville
• Sullivan
• Monett
• Dexter
• Clinton
• Berkeley
• Richmond Heights
• Nevada
• Des Peres
• Perryville
• Pleasant Hill
• Ladue
• Park Hills
• Sunset Hills
• Aurora
• Carl Junction
• Oak Grove
• Maplewood
• Brentwood
• Murphy
• Olivette
• Forsyth
• Marshfield
• Sappington
• Parkville
• De Soto
• Bonne Terre
• Black Jack
• Valley Park
• Battlefield
• St. John
• St. Robert
• Shrewsbury
• Pevely
• St. Clair
• Barnhart
• Willard
• Glendale
• Greenwood
• Trenton
• Richmond
• Cottleville
• Bowling Green
• Weldon Spring
• Peculiar
• Charleston
• Caruthersville
• Macon
• Savannah
• Waynesville
• Odessa
• Scott City

Cost and coverage

The cost of treatment depends mostly on the level of care, length of stay and your insurance. Residential care costs the most; outpatient therapy the least. Many programs on SAMHSA's directory accept private insurance, and some offer sliding-scale fees. See our insurance guides.

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