About Ozark Center – New Directions – Joplin
Ozark Center’s New Directions is a behavioral health provider in Joplin, Missouri. They provide treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health illnesses, including those that develop after trauma and or abuse. In addition to these services, they also provide a comprehensive level of care for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. They have a special program designed for veterans that includes addressing their unique substance use disorder treatment.
The addiction treatment and support networks are provided through an umbrella of interrelated components that include anger management programs, recovery support and substance use treatment. In the residential program, you are provided with a highly structured environment with 24/7 supervision and care directed by a customized plan. Your personalized plan is developed after a comprehensive assessment and evaluation.
They work closely with the criminal justice system, including providing drug court services such as group counseling, drug testing and regular appearances before the drug court judge. The substance abuse treatment program utilizes a whole family approach, recognizing that addiction affects everyone in your family. They offer medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders to reduce withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings during ongoing treatment.
The Substance Awareness Traffic Offenders program is for people who have been arrested for alcohol and drug-related driving offenses. The state-certified program includes several options depending on whether you’re a first-time offender, under the age of 21 or the court determines you need a more intensive outpatient counseling program. Walk-in assessments are available Monday through Friday when you are ready to get help.