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Ozark Center/New Directions - Detox/Residential Unit

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Overview

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Ozark Center/New Directions in Joplin offers 24/7 detox and short-term residential care in a structured, city-based setting. The program serves adults and young adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Medications for addiction treatment are available alongside evidence-based therapies, twelve-step facilitation, and trauma counseling. Services also include anger management, life skills development, and support with housing and transportation. The smoke- and vape-free campus provides private or shared rooms, offering a comfortable, welcoming space as clients enter recovery.

Address

3010 McClelland Boulevard
Joplin, MO 64804

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Court referrals
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Seniors

24/7 Detox and Residential Care in Joplin

Located in Joplin, Missouri, New Directions provides round-the-clock residential detox and short-term treatment. Care includes medical support for withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other stimulants. The residential setting is designed for people who need structure and, when helpful, temporary removal from their home environment to focus on recovery.

Medications and Evidence-Based Therapies

Treatment includes medications for addiction treatment (MAT) such as buprenorphine, naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram. MAT is combined with therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, twelve-step facilitation, trauma counseling, and the Matrix Model. Individual, group, and family sessions are offered, with telehealth options when appropriate. Programming also includes anger management and life skills development.

Support for Co-Occurring Mental Health Needs

New Directions addresses both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Clients have access to mental health services, case management, and health education on topics such as HIV, hepatitis, and tobacco cessation. Testing and screenings are available, including TB, breathalyzer, urine drug testing, and metabolic monitoring. The campus is smoke- and vape-free, with nicotine replacement and other supports provided.

Practical Supports That Strengthen Recovery

The program reduces barriers by offering transportation assistance, housing support, discharge planning, and follow-up after treatment. Recovery supports include self-help groups, peer mentoring, and continued care planning. Services are available for adults, young adults, seniors, people with trauma histories, and justice-involved clients. Sign language services are offered for those who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Monitoring for metabolic syndrome
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol

Amenities and Experiences

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Private rooms
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Life skills workshops

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

We cannot guarantee the quality of treatment at any facility. We cannot independently confirm the accuracy of every data point, and some information may become outdated or change over time. A Trust Score is a starting point, not a guarantee of treatment quality or outcomes. Please contact us if you would like to update or correct facility information.