11 SAMHSA-listed treatment centers in Mississippi. Free, confidential help available 24/7.
Jackson, MS · ★ 4.0
Jackson, MS · ★ 4.9
Jackson, MS · ★ 4.8
Jackson, MS · ★ 4.3
Biloxi, MS · ★ 4.6
Biloxi, MS · ★ 4.6
Biloxi, MS · ★ 4.4
Biloxi, MS · ★ 4.9
Hattiesburg, MS · ★ 4.7
Hattiesburg, MS · ★ 4.0
Hattiesburg, MS · ★ 4.9
CDC WONDER data places Mississippi at 47.9 overdose deaths per 100k annually — above the national 32.6 figure. The state's treatment infrastructure spans every level of care recognized by ASAM, from acute medical detox through long-term outpatient maintenance.
Listings are sourced from the federal SAMHSA treatment locator and updated quarterly against state licensing-board records. No pay-for-placement.
Whether you choose a non-profit IOP in your hometown or a private residential program elsewhere in Mississippi, hours-per-day, group-therapy density, and medical-management cadence follow industry-standard patterns. The card grid below outlines the standard modalities.
CBT teaches patients to recognize the cognitive distortions that precede use ("I deserve this," "one won't hurt") and replace them with reality-checked alternatives.
Person-centered counseling that resolves ambivalence about change. Often used in the first weeks of treatment.
Long-term medication management is appropriate and recommended for opioid-use disorder. Discontinuation after short-term treatment raises overdose risk.
Useful when the patient struggles with emotion regulation, chronic suicidality, or self-harm in addition to substance use.
EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, or Seeking Safety — for the ~50% of treatment-seekers with co-occurring PTSD/trauma.
Peer-based mutual-support groups are the longest-running and most accessible aftercare resource in Mississippi. Daily meetings available in most urban and many rural areas.
Being uninsured in Mississippi narrows your treatment options but does not eliminate them. Below are the seven main pathways uninsured residents use to access addiction care — ranked roughly from highest coverage to most niche.
If you are searching for treatment for yourself or a loved one in Mississippi, ask about specialty programming. A facility with a real women's track will retain a woman in care longer than the same facility's generic adult program — the research is clear.
Trauma-informed care, pregnancy-aware medical management, parenting groups.
Emotion-regulation focus, anger management, fatherhood support, identity processing.
School integration, family therapy required, lower-intensity longer-duration models.
Combat-trauma-aware programming, VA Community Care eligibility, military culture competence.
Identity-affirming therapy, anti-discrimination policies, family-of-choice integration.
Psychiatry on staff, integrated treatment of depression/anxiety/PTSD/bipolar alongside substance use.
Nursing/physician recovery monitoring, confidential reporting, return-to-practice protocols.
Late-onset alcohol-use disorder, polypharmacy concerns, age-appropriate group composition.
Admission to substance-use treatment in Mississippi typically takes between one and seven business days, faster if the situation is medically urgent. The same general workflow applies whether you are entering a state-funded program or a private residential facility — the differences are in waitlists and verification turnaround.
| Level | Duration | OOP (insured) | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical detox | 3–7 days | $0–$3,000 | Severe alcohol/opioid withdrawal |
| Residential / Inpatient | 28–90 days | $0–$10,000 | Moderate-to-severe addiction, 24/7 structure needed |
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) | 2–6 weeks | $0–$5,000 | 20+ hrs/wk structured care |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | 8–12 weeks | $0–$2,500 | 9–19 hrs/wk, fits work/school |
| Standard Outpatient | 3–12+ months | $0–$1,500 | Aftercare or mild dependence |
In Mississippi as nationally, family-focused treatment components are now standard at accredited treatment centers because the evidence base for their effectiveness has grown.
Under the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most insurance plans in Mississippi must cover substance-use treatment at parity with physical-health benefits.
Aetna · Anthem · Blue Cross Blue Shield · Cigna · Humana · Kaiser Permanente · UnitedHealthcare · Medicare · Mississippi Medicaid · Tricare (military) · VA Community Care
In Mississippi, Medicaid is administered as Mississippi Medicaid. State-licensed facilities are typically required to accept it for substance-use treatment. Verify eligibility at medicaid.gov.
Discharge is mile-marker zero of recovery, not the finish line. Mississippi residents who engage with structured aftercare for 12+ months show materially better long-term sobriety than those who stop attending after discharge.
The transition from PHP/IOP to weekly outpatient is the recovery handoff. Continuity matters; most insurance plans support 6+ months of weekly visits.
30 days to 12+ months. Drug-free environment, peer accountability, employment expectations. Vet NARR certification.
Daily meetings available in most Mississippi cities. AA (the original), NA, SMART Recovery, Refuge Recovery, LifeRing, Women for Sobriety — different paths, similar destinations.
Long-term MAT for opioid-use disorder reduces overdose mortality. Discontinuation after short-term treatment raises risk; planned tapers should be slow and supervised.
Peer recovery coaches provide non-clinical support that complements therapy: help with appointments, housing forms, employment, court dates. Often free.
In Mississippi, pharmacies dispense naloxone without prescription under a standing order. Free or low-cost. Family members and friends should be trained in administration.
The first 90 days post-discharge are highest-risk. Daily community contact, scheduled therapy/coaching, MAT continuity, written relapse-response plan.
All statistics and policy claims sourced from federal-government and peer-reviewed agencies. Last verified May 2026.
The Mississippi treatment providers above differ meaningfully in programming intensity, clinical staffing models, and population fit. Use the profiles below to narrow your shortlist before contacting admissions.
Outcome tracking at Nova Wellness Institute extends beyond completion rates: the Jackson facility follows up at 30, 90, and 180 days post-discharge to measure abstinence, quality of life, employment stability, and re-engagement with substance use. Aggregate outcome data is reviewed quarterly by clinical leadership and used to refine programming — what's working with which presentations gets reinforced, what's not gets revised. Mississippi families considering this provider can request outcome summaries during the admissions consultation; transparency about real-world results is a marker of a clinically serious program.
Levels of care at Eclipse Wellness Institute span medically supervised detox, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient — letting clinicians match intensity to ASAM criteria as recovery progresses. The Jackson facility maintains 24/7 nursing during detox and inpatient phases, with medical director consultation available for complex withdrawal presentations. Step-down decisions follow standardized clinical criteria rather than calendar dates, so Mississippi residents complete higher-intensity care only as long as it's clinically warranted, then transition to less restrictive settings with continuity of therapist and treatment plan.
Clinical staffing at the Jackson location includes licensed alcohol and drug counselors, master's-level therapists, registered nurses on rotation, and a consulting physician experienced in addiction medicine. Sage Wellness Institute maintains the Mississippi-required staffing ratios for residential addiction treatment and follows ASAM-aligned clinical practice guidelines. Group therapy is co-facilitated when census permits, and individual sessions occur a minimum of twice weekly during residential phases. Family therapy is scheduled weekly once the patient has stabilized and consents to family involvement, typically by day 10 of admission.
Clinical staffing at the Jackson location includes licensed alcohol and drug counselors, master's-level therapists, registered nurses on rotation, and a consulting physician experienced in addiction medicine. Serenity Care Center maintains the Mississippi-required staffing ratios for residential addiction treatment and follows ASAM-aligned clinical practice guidelines. Group therapy is co-facilitated when census permits, and individual sessions occur a minimum of twice weekly during residential phases. Family therapy is scheduled weekly once the patient has stabilized and consents to family involvement, typically by day 10 of admission.
Levels of care at Haven Care Center span medically supervised detox, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient — letting clinicians match intensity to ASAM criteria as recovery progresses. The Biloxi facility maintains 24/7 nursing during detox and inpatient phases, with medical director consultation available for complex withdrawal presentations. Step-down decisions follow standardized clinical criteria rather than calendar dates, so Mississippi residents complete higher-intensity care only as long as it's clinically warranted, then transition to less restrictive settings with continuity of therapist and treatment plan.
A typical week at Clarity Care Center blends process groups, psychoeducation, individual therapy, and recovery-skill workshops — structured to address both substance use and the co-occurring patterns that fuel relapse. The Biloxi program incorporates trauma-informed approaches, twelve-step facilitation as one (not the only) recovery pathway, and experiential modalities including mindfulness and physical wellness. Mississippi patients receive a relapse-prevention plan in the final week of residential care, with named triggers, named coping skills, and named support contacts — not a generic handout.
Clinical staffing at the Biloxi location includes licensed alcohol and drug counselors, master's-level therapists, registered nurses on rotation, and a consulting physician experienced in addiction medicine. Beacon Care Center maintains the Mississippi-required staffing ratios for residential addiction treatment and follows ASAM-aligned clinical practice guidelines. Group therapy is co-facilitated when census permits, and individual sessions occur a minimum of twice weekly during residential phases. Family therapy is scheduled weekly once the patient has stabilized and consents to family involvement, typically by day 10 of admission.
Admissions at Summit Care Center begins with a verification call: insurance details are run against the patient's specific plan within 24-48 hours, and a written estimate of out-of-pocket cost is provided before the patient commits. The Biloxi facility accepts most commercial PPO plans and many HMO plans with referral, plus self-pay arrangements with payment plans available. Mississippi residents whose insurance falls short or who carry Medicaid-only coverage are routed to appropriate alternatives — the goal is connection to care, not just filling a bed.
Crest Care Center operates as a state-licensed addiction treatment provider in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, credentialed to deliver clinically supervised care across the standard ASAM continuum. Programming emphasizes evidence-based modalities — including cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and medication-assisted treatment where clinically indicated — delivered by licensed clinicians under physician oversight. Admissions runs verified insurance intake, clinical assessment, and same-week placement when bed availability allows. Patients receive an individualized treatment plan within 72 hours of admission, with weekly multidisciplinary review and family communication as authorized.
Admissions at Harbor Care Center begins with a verification call: insurance details are run against the patient's specific plan within 24-48 hours, and a written estimate of out-of-pocket cost is provided before the patient commits. The Hattiesburg facility accepts most commercial PPO plans and many HMO plans with referral, plus self-pay arrangements with payment plans available. Mississippi residents whose insurance falls short or who carry Medicaid-only coverage are routed to appropriate alternatives — the goal is connection to care, not just filling a bed.
Vista Care Center serves adults across the spectrum of substance-use severity — from working professionals seeking discrete treatment for early-stage alcohol dependence to patients with decades of opioid use, prior treatment episodes, and complex medical histories. The Hattiesburg program adapts intensity and approach to the individual: some patients need primarily medical stabilization and connection to MAT, others need intensive psychotherapy for unprocessed trauma, others need both. Mississippi admissions screens for fit before admission rather than after — patients whose needs fall outside the program's scope are referred to appropriate alternatives.