Welcome to Ozark Center
Recovery is Possible
Ozark Center provides substance use services, treatment and support networks for the community through its New Directions program. Comprehensive services are offered by New Directions through an umbrella of separate but interrelated components, including substance use, recovery support and anger management programs.
Helpful links:
NAATP Executive Director's article on Treatment Program Discernment
New Directions
3220 Wisconsin Ave.
Joplin, MO
417.347.7730
214 N. Washington
Neosho, MO
417.347.7840
307 W. 11th
Lamar, MO
417.681.0552
New Directions, inpatient and detoxification unit
3010 McClelland Blvd.
Joplin, MO
417.347.7700
New Directions, residential services
3010 McClelland Blvd.
Joplin, MO
Services
Alternatives to Violence, a New Directions program, is an intensive anger management program designed for male clients who have charges related to domestic violence or other violent offenses, such as assault. Referrals are made by area municipal courts, probation and parole.
Individuals referred for the program are verbally screened by a professional counselor in order to determine the severity of the current violent offense(s), the individual’s history of violent behavior and the potential that an individual may perpetrate violent offenses in the future. The screening is $30. The first night of class will be $35 which covers $15 for the manual and $20 for the class. Each night after that will be $20 and the class is 24 weeks long. All must be paid in cash or money order.
Topics covered
- Understanding and managing emotions
- Healthy conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Building healthy relationships
- Sexual respect
- Accountability
- Effects of violence on children
- Effects of substance abuse on violence
For further information, please call 417.347.7730.
Anger management classes offer topics including anger management skills, relaxation techniques, effective communication skills and examining underlying issues that create anger problems. Participants, both court-appointed and self-referred, attend an initial screening and if they meet a certain criteria, will attend the anger management course. There is an initial fee of $30 for a screening. If you are referred to the program the cost will be $150 to be paid in cash or by money order.
A court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program, Drug Court includes drug testing, individual and group counseling, and regular appearances before the Drug Court Judge. The treatment team also assists participants with referrals for vocational training, obtaining education and skills assessments, and job placement services.
Substance use affects not only the addicted person, but has disruptive and devastating effects upon family members. The family suffers symptoms like the addicted individual, such as denial, guilt, anxiety and alienation. It is crucial to the addict's recovery that the family's needs be addressed while the individual is treated. Family treatment services include therapy, education, support groups, co-dependency counseling and group counseling.
Recovery is Real
At New Directions, specially trained physicians, psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and physician assistants can all prescribe medicine to help you stop craving opioids, such as heroin, OxyContin® and Percocet®.
Buprenorphine (also called Subutex® or Suboxone®) is a tablet you take by mouth or a film that dissolves under your tongue. It lowers cravings for many people and helps them stay away from heroin and pills. You can even get a prescription to fill at your local pharmacy.
Buprenorphine is best for patients who are willing and able to take their medicine daily, as prescribed. This medicine must be taken every day, and you may need to try different amounts to get the right dose.
FAQs about Medical Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
Is medicine all I need for my recovery?
You may need other services to help you get out of the cycle of addiction and rebuild your life, such as:
- Talking to a counselor about what leads you to drug use
- Meeting with other people like you who are also in treatment
- Getting help to find sober housing and a job
How do I talk to my provider about treatment?
Writing down your questions before your appointment can be helpful. Questions you might ask include:
- How can medicine help my recovery?
- What medicine do you think is best for me? Why is it the best for me?
- What other steps should I take to help my recovery?
How long do I need to take medicine?
It depends. Many people take medicine every day for a long time, sometimes for the rest of their life. We don’t ask people who take cholesterol medicine to stop when it’s working. The same is true for the treatment of OUD and other long-term conditions.
Can I become addicted to the medicines used to treat opioid use disorder?
Methadone and buprenorphine don’t replace one addiction with another. When you’re treated with these medicines at the right dose, they don’t get you high. Instead, they lower opioid cravings and ease withdrawal. These medicines restore balance to your brain so you can heal and stay strong in your recovery.
What happens if I take an opioid while I'm taking one of the OUD treatment medicines?
Using a prescription opioid or recreational drugs while using medicines that treat addiction can be dangerous. This can cause trouble breathing, coma and even death. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. They may be able to prescribe options that don’t interact, or they may change your dose. It's important to tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, including vitamins and herbs. Don’t stop using any medicines without first talking to your doctor.
This New Directions program serves individuals whose detoxification requires 24-hour nursing observation.
New Directions
3220 Wisconsin Ave.
Joplin, MO
417.347.7730
214 N. Washington
Neosho, MO
417.347.7840
307 W. 11th
Lamar, MO
417.681.0552
New Directions, inpatient and detoxification unit
3010 McClelland Blvd.
Joplin, MO
417.347.7700
New Directions, residential services
3010 McClelland Blvd.
Joplin, MO
Ozark Center is committed to spreading awareness about substance abuse and addiction. We provide substance abuse treatment and support for the community through our New Directions program. New Directions offers comprehensive services including substance abuse assessment, detox, inpatient and outpatient treatment, case management services, SATOP services, anger management, and smoking cessation among others.
Help us spread awareness! Show your support by wearing a red ribbon during Red Ribbon Week, October 23 - 31. You can also sign the red ribbon pledge to show your commitment to a drug-free lifestyle at http://redribbon.org/pledge.
Our residential treatment program is for individuals whose substance use has progressed to the degree they need a structured environment to begin recovery. Residents may need temporary removal from their living situation to facilitate their recovery process.
New Directions, residential services
3010 McClelland Blvd.
Joplin, MO
STOPP is for patients referred to Ozark Center by the Division of Probation and Parole. Basic treatment for this program consists of individual therapy, group counseling and group education over the course of 10 weeks. STOPP is offered at our Neosho location, located at 214 N. Washington, Neosho, MO.
The Substance Awareness Traffic Offenders Program (SATOP) is a statewide network of comprehensive, accessible, community-based education and treatment options for people who have been arrested in Missouri for alcohol- and drug-related driving offenses. Ozark Center New Directions is the only full-service provider of these substance use services in the area.
SATOP begins with a screening to identify the best education and treatment option for the individual. This screening is takes 1.5 – 2 hours and is conducted by a professional using a standardized, computerized test that is approved by the Missouri Department of Mental Health.
SATOP is only available through state-certified programs, like Ozark Center New Directions. Standardized costs for the program include a $126 screening fee and a $249 Missouri supplemental fee. View individual program fees at here.
SATOP Programs
- Adolescent Diversion Education – A two-day, 10-hour course for offenders under the age of 21.
- Offender Education Program – A two-day, 10-hour course to help first-time offenders understand the choices that led to their intoxication and arrest.
- Weekend Intervention Program – Intensive education and counseling for repeat or high-risk, first-time offenders. Designed to encourage participants to confront their harmful behavior and take responsibility for their lives. (Additional $6.70 for materials required.)
- Clinical Intervention Program – At least 50 total hours of intensive outpatient counseling, including individual counseling, group counseling and group education.
- Serious Repeat Offenders Program – Recommendation for more traditional substance use treatment for clients who have had multiple alcohol- or drug-related traffic offense, or have a high risk of chemical dependency. An outpatient program consisting of at least 75 hours of treatment in no less than 90 days. Services must include a minimum of 35 hours of individual and/or group counseling.
Two convenient locations
Joplin Location
Open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
3220 Wisconsin Ave.
Joplin, MO
417.347.7732
Neosho Location
Open Tuesdays
214 N. Washington St.
Neosho, MO
417.451.1122
How to get started
Call 417.347.7732 for more information. You can also walk in 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday – Friday at either location.
Ozark Center New Directions is here with you through every step of your recovery from substance use. We understand that sometimes you may need an appointment that you did not foresee. That is why our Just-In-Time scheduling allows current clients to get an appointment with a counselor within 36 hours.
We also offer crisis services available any time of the day or night at 417.347.7720 or 800.247.0661. You can also send a text REGISTER to 720-7-TXTOZK (720.789.8695) for an anonymous two-way texting counseling session.
If you are an active New Directions client and need an appointment, please call 417.347.7730.
In Joplin
3220 Wisconsin Ave.
Joplin, MO 64801
417.347.7730
In Neosho
214 N. Washington
Neosho, MO 64850
417.347.7840
New Directions, Ozark Center’s substance use branch, offers walk-in assessments 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you are ready to get help, come in to talk to one of our therapists. Please bring valid photo ID, Social Security card, proof of Missouri residence, proof of income and insurance card (if applicable).
For more information please call 417.347.7730.
In Joplin
3220 Wisconsin Ave.
Joplin, MO 64801
417.347.7730
In Neosho
214 N. Washington
Neosho, MO 64850
417.347.7840
STOP SMOKING EDUCATION GROUP
Thursdays 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
New Directions (3220 Wisconsin Ave., Joplin)
Want to quit smoking but not sure where to start? This six-week program meets weekly for 90 minutes, providing education and conversations about the best ways to stop smoking.
Call 417.347.7730 to schedule a screening to see if you qualify for this program.
The screening is $35 and each class costs $20.
New Directions - Neosho
417.347.7840
New Directions - Lamar
417.681.0552