Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in Mississippi

1. Communicare Marshall County Office

Communicare Marshall County Office, located in Holly Springs, received an overall score of 8.3 points out of 10 possible points, earning the top spot in our rankings. The center provides outpatient substance abuse services to residents of northern Mississippi, including accepting patients on opioid medication. It received a perfect score in three of five categories, including Rehabilitation Services Provided, Treatment Approaches, and Cost. The center offers a wealth of treatment approaches, such as rational emotive behavioral therapy, relapse prevention, community reinforcement plus vouchers, 12-step facilitation and Matrix Model approaches, and many more. Its wide variety of payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, federal funding for substance abuse treatment, TRICARE, private health insurance, and self-payment, as well as a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors. The center scored lowest in the category of Special Programs for Unique Demographics, as it is limited to serving adolescents in terms of unique populations.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 10
• Cost: 10
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 0.63
• Ancillary Services: 7

2. Communicare Tate County Office

With a score of 7.9 points out of 10 points, Communicare Tate County Office in Senatobia is the second-highest center in our rankings. The center received a perfect score in the category of Rehabilitation Services Provided for the outpatient substance abuse services it provides to residents of northern Mississippi, including accepting patients on opioid medication. One of the center’s biggest strengths is in the category of Cost, receiving the highest possible score due to its multiple options for payment, accepting Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, TRICARE, federal funding for substance abuse treatment, private health insurance, and self-payment. It also offers payment assistance in the form of a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors. The center’s biggest weakness is its limited programs for special populations as – in addition to adults – it caters only to adolescents and transitional age young adults.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 8
• Cost: 10
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 1.25
• Ancillary Services: 7

3. Communicare Yalobusha County Office

Located in Water Valley, Communicare Yalobusha County Office received an overall score of 7.5 out of 10 points and provides substance abuse treatment on an outpatient basis – including accepting patients on opioid medication – for residents of northern Mississippi, earning it a perfect score for its rehabilitation services. The facility also received a perfect score in the category of Ancillary Services for the multitude of complementary services that it offers to clients, such as mental health assessments, community outreach, individual/group/marital/family counseling, HIV/AIDS education and support, and more. Finally, the center’s variety of payment options also earned it the highest possible score in the category of Cost, as it accepts Medicare, Medicaid and other state-financed health insurance, TRICARE, federal funding for substance abuse treatment, private health insurance, and self-payment, in addition to a sliding fee scale based on income and other factors. The center received zero points for its lack of special programs aimed at unique populations. However, it does offer services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 6
• Cost: 10
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 0
• Ancillary Services: 10

Start by contacting your referral center

In Mississippi, the first step is to contact the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) to find information on substance abuse services across the state, which are a combination of Mississippi’s regional Community Mental Health Centers, state-operated treatment centers, and non-profit community programs. To learn about the types of substance abuse services in your region, visit the DMH website, including this Addictive Services Resource Directory.

The purpose of a referral center is to determine what type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. The referral center is also the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, contact the Mississippi Division of Medicaid.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Mississippi recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Mississippi ranks among the bottom 10 states for veterans engaging in binge drinking

According to the CDC, Mississippi ranked among the bottom 10 states in 2017 for veterans who engaged in binge drinking, with a reported 10.2% of veterans in the state taking part in the dangerous behavior that is often linked to PTSD. This percentage is among the lowest for all 50 states; Hawaii reported the greatest percentage of veterans engaging in binge drinking at 21.5%, while Utah was at the bottom of the rankings at 9.1%.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH) funds 15 Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) across the state. Each resource center works with youth and adults in a particular region to treat and prevent substance abuse and addiction, and each center offers unique resources for families in the region. To find the CMHC near you, explore the DMH Addictive Services Resource Directory. You can also learn about health services for adolescents on the DMH website, including information and resources regarding youth tobacco use in Mississippi.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in Mississippi:

Mississippi Department of Mental Health: The DMH website has a section dedicated to assisting residents with mental health concerns and special sections devoted to mental health programs for children and youth and veterans.

Open Up Mississippi: This website offers mental health resources for youth and focuses on breaking free of the stigma of mental health disorder diagnoses.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenge posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Over 400,000 Mississippians suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in Mississippi are similar to the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, Mississippi witnessed a 17.8% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, Mississippi ranked 31st in the country for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

Mississippi has a significantly higher opioid prescribing rate than the overall U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in Mississippi is less than a third of the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

The drug- and alcohol-induced death rate in Jackson is lower than the state average