Detox and Rehab Centers in Mississippi

Mississippi is home to over 100 rehab facilities that can provide critical care to those struggling with substance use disorder. Many Mississippi rehabs will be located next to large towns of cities such as Jackson, Southaven, and Tupelo. For example, American Addiction Centers operates Oxford Treatment Center just a few miles outside the city of Oxford. Many rehabs may also be centered along the northern border of the state, near the city of Memphis, Tennessee. Overall, rehabs are readily available throughout Mississippi and can help you or a loved one start your journey to recovery.

Types of Treatment in Mississippi

According to the Center for Disease Control, 310 Mississippians lost their lives to drug overdose in 2018.[1] Addiction is a disease, but every death caused by drug use is preventable. It is our mission at American Addiction Centers to do everything in our power to help people who suffer from addiction get every resource they need to prevent it from ruling or taking their lives.

Drug and alcohol addiction treatment can usually be divided into three different levels of care: detox, inpatient care, and outpatient care. Not all patients require all levels of care.

Detox and inpatient facilities are rarer than outpatient facilities. This table covers the number and percent of detox, outpatient, and inpatient rehab centers in Mississippi:

Type of Care, by number and percent
	Facilities
	No.	%
Outpatient	74	75.51%
Regular	68	69.39%
Intensive	38	38.78%
Day Treatment/Partial Hospitalization	19	19.39%
Detoxification	5	5.10%
Methadone/buprenorphine maintenance or naltrexone treatment	14	14.29%
Residential (non-hospital)	33	33.67%
Short Term	26	26.53%
Long Term	29	29.59%
Detoxification	12	12.24%
Hospital Inpatient	13	13.27%
Treatment	10	10.20%
Detoxification	13	13.27%
Total	98	100.00%

The purpose of detox is to deal with withdrawal symptoms, which make quitting much more difficult, and in some cases can be life-threatening. According to World Health Organization, withdrawals from alcohol cause tremors, sweating, anxiety, nausea, and possible seizures.[2] The symptoms last two to five days.[2] Opioid withdrawals last one to two days and include teary eyes, muscle aches, chills, goosebumps, and cramps.[2]

Once withdrawals are dealt with, or if a patient struggles with an addiction that doesn’t lead to withdrawals, inpatient or outpatient care helps a patient face the mental, emotional, and social struggles that cause them to turn to drugs.

Inpatient rehab centers are temporary live-in facilities for patients in need of intense therapy and isolation from addiction triggers. Outpatient care is a therapeutic approach for patients with less severe needs who only visit the treatment center for regular care.

How Much Does Mississippi Rehab Cost?

According to the National Institute On Drug Abuse, the average cost for a year of methadone maintenance treatment is $4,700 per patient.[3] Since the costs of addiction treatment are too high for most patients to pay out of pocket, most patients rely on private or state-funded insurance to join an addiction treatment program.

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health’s inpatient chemical dependency units are in Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield, and they maintain a directory of addiction resources, many of which receive state funding.[4][6][7]

Costs for addiction treatment vary wildly. Inpatient treatment tends to cost more than outpatient due to the sheer number of hours dedicated to the patient. The number and quality of amenities can also strongly impact the cost. Some treatment centers will also admit patients at no or low cost if their needs are severe, but only if certain qualifications are met.

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Treatment facilities come in two basic varieties: state-funded and privately funded, and this can dramatically impact costs as well.

Mississippi State-Funded Drug Rehab vs. Private

According to Healthcare.gov, all Marketplace plans cover substance abuse services and substance use disorder.[5] This doesn’t mean that every addiction treatment center will accept your insurance, but it does mean that as long as you are insured, alcohol and drug abuse treatment services are available that are covered by your insurance.

State-funded rehab treatment centers tend to be more economical and sometimes free of cost for patients, while privately funded treatment centers tend to be more costly but offer more amenities. While the on-paper costs of privately funded centers are generally higher, the actual costs you as a patient will pay depend on your insurance.

Aside from amenities, patients often opt for a private facility because the requirements necessary to get into a state-funded facility are too strict for all but the most desperate addicts. The Mississippi State Hospital, for example, requires a court order, which can only be obtained by filing an affidavit with the Clerks Office, and only a Judge can sign off on their recommendation.[6]

Private treatment centers can be for-profit or non-profit. Government facilities can be locally funded, state-funded, or federally funded. This table breaks down the types of substance abuse treatment centers in Mississippi:

Facility Operation, by number and percent
	Facilities
	No.	%
Private Non-Profit	53	54.08%
Private for Profit	22	22.45%
Local, county, or community government	15	15.31%
State government	3	3.06%
Federal Government	4	4.08%
Tribal Government	1	1.02%
Total	98	100.00%

While only 23.5 percent of the treatment centers in Mississippi are government-funded, 54.1 percent of the private rehab centers are non-profit, so if affordability is a primary concern, there are still plenty of treatment options available. Keep in mind that additional community resources, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, also tend to be completely free of charge.

Does my Insurance Cover Rehab in Mississippi?

American Addiction Centers works with a variety of insurance companies to help people access treatment and break free from addiction. To check your insurance options, fill out this form, or call our confidential detox helpline at (888) 694-5364.

Payment Options for Rehabs in Mississippi

While the Affordable Care Act has made insurance available to more people, not all Americans are insured, and people who suffer from addiction are often more likely to be uninsured. According to the Census Bureau, 13 percent of Mississippians are uninsured.[7]

If you are not insured, private insurance companies can not turn you down for having an existing substance abuse disorder.[5] If you cannot afford private health insurance, you likely qualify for Medicaid. You can find out how to apply for Medicaid in Mississippi here.

If for some reason you cannot obtain access to insurance, contact government funded and non-profit treatment centers and ask about low income and sliding scale payment options. Many treatment centers will still be able to assist you, or point you to a facility that can.

In this table you can see what payment options are available in the rehab centers throughout Mississippi:

Facility Payment Options, by Number and percent
	No.	%
Cash or self-payment	92	93.88%
Private Health Insurance	70	71.43%
Medicare	46	46.94%
Medicaid	59	60.20%
State-financed Health insurance	47	47.96%
Federal military insurance	54	55.10%
No payment accepted (free treatment for all clients)	1	1.02%
IHS/Tribal/Union (ITU) funds	6	6.12%
Other payments	0	0.00%
Sliding fee scale	66	67.35%
Treatment at no charge or minimal payment for clients who can’t pay	55	56.12%
Total	98	100.00%

As you can see, 56.1 percent of the treatment centers in the state offer no charge or minimal payment options, and 67.3 percent have sliding fee scale options. Whether you are on state insurance, private insurance, or uninsured and low-income, there is an option for you.

Mississippi Rehab Centers Accreditation

In addition to deciding on a level of care and a way to pay for addiction treatment, it’s important to consider a facility’s accreditations in order to make sure it meets certain standards of care.

All state-funded rehab centers  in Mississippi must be certified by the Mississippi Department of Mental health, and every facility listed in their directory has had this certification.[7] This certification is “optional” for private treatment programs that don’t receive state funding, so if you choose a program that isn’t state-funded, make sure that it has been certified.

Additionally, the most reputable treatment centers will be accredited with the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Likewise, the best facilities will have an accreditation with the Joint Commission Accreditation for Addiction Treatment Providers, often called simply the Joint Commission.

This table indicates how common certain types of accreditations are throughout Mississippi:

Facility Licensing, Certification, or Accreditation, by number and percent
	No.	%
Any listed agency/organization	92	93.88%
State substance abuse agency	49	50.00%
State mental health department	74	75.51%
State department of health	33	33.67%
Hospital licensing authority	10	10.20%
The Joint Commission	19	19.39%
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)	18	18.37%
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)	2	2.04%
Council on Accreditation (COA)	4	4.08%
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP)	1	1.02%
Other national organization or federal, state or local agency	2	2.04%
Total	98	100.00%

In Mississippi, 75.5 percent of facilities have an accreditation with the state mental health department, only 19.4 percent with the Joint Commission, and only 18.4 with CARF. Ideally, a treatment provider will be accredited by at least one of these three organizations, and hopefully all three. Thankfully, 93.9 percent of the facilities in Mississippi have some form of accreditation. There is always a reputable organization to work with, no matter your circumstances.

Finding Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers in Mississippi

Struggling with drug or alcohol withdrawal can be the most difficult part of achieving sobriety. It can also be the most dangerous. At American Addiction Centers, our mission is to help people achieve sobriety safely and effectively. As a leading provider of addiction treatment, we operate facilities all across the nation. Our Oxford Treatment Center is located in Etta, MS.

If you are looking for help and aren’t sure where to start, give our confidential helpline a call. You’ll speak with one of our admissions navigators. Their purpose is to answer your questions and help you find treatment either at one of our facilities or educate you on where you may be able to find a treatment center near you if we are not a fit. We can be reached at or through text.

Resources for Addiction Treatment in Mississippi

There are also several resources that one can use to find rehab in Mississippi. Many of these resources are free of charge and can help connect you with recovery communities and facilities that provide critical care.

• American Addiction Centers helpline.
• Alcoholics Anonymous Mississippi.
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Area of Narcotics Anonymous.
• Mississippi Department of Health hotline.
• SAMHSA treatment locator.

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