SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Jefferson City

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, Missouri provides a full continuum of medical care, including medical detox services and mental health treatment. The mental health support is available for children, youth, adults, and seniors. Medical detox is for those 18 and older.

The hospital accepts a broad range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private coverage.

The medical detox program is called Step One, and it lasts three to five days. They serve adults who are withdrawing from alcohol or opioids. You have to be voluntarily admitted, and you commit to staying in the detox program until you’re fully stable.

Step One provides 24/7 medical care, including medication assisted treatment. They also provide treatment planning so that after you’re discharged, you know exactly what steps to take next. They follow up afterward to ensure your post detox treatment plan is going well.

Another part of the treatment available at St Mary’s is a mental health clinic. They have specific programs for adults, seniors, and youths.

The adult program includes at least nine hours of treatment per week, like an intensive outpatient program. It includes individual and group therapy as well as crisis intervention. They also have case managers who can connect you to additional services as needed, including community resources and social services.

The youth program is helpful for teens ages 11 to 17 who are struggling with mental health. It’s also an intensive outpatient program and lasts four to five weeks. Parents and guardians are expected to participate as well.

I found it to be especially helpful that they have a geriatric mental health program here too for seniors.