We arrived there and was told that someone would call us waited 3 weeks never received a call back called their corporate office they said they were walk-in clinic we walked in they did not do evaluation they said all their evaluations was completely full for the entire day ...
About Burrell Behavioral Health – Columbia
Burrell Behavioral Health in Columbia, Missouri provides comprehensive mental health and addiction recovery services for youth, adults and families. They accept many commercial insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare, HealthNet Federal Services and have financial assistance programs for those who qualify.
Social Detox in a Supportive Environment
They offer a withdrawal management program where individuals receive continuous nonmedical care in a social detox setting. During social detox individuals receive around the clock support where staff provides guidance and close monitoring that prepares them for further treatment and recovery. Individuals who want to participate in this program must be medically stable, have moderate withdrawal symptoms and need emotional and coping support.
Medication First for Opioid Use Disorder
Burrell Behavioral Health uses a Medication First approach to combating opioid use disorder. Their addiction specialists prescribe FDA approved medications that prevent overdose death by blocking opioid receptor sites along with individualized treatment plans to build a multi pronged approach that includes counseling, vocational training, psychosocial therapy, family support and community resources.
Comprehensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
At Burrell Behavioral Health they utilize the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) high quality evidenced based standards for addiction treatment. Their services include outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and clinically managed high intensity residential programs that are tailored to meet individuals’ specific needs.
Client feedback is mixed for this facility. Some clients cite long wait times for appointments and lack of staff. Others report that they have received quality care from their therapists so they gave them a favorable rating.
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Latest Reviews
I have been a patient with Burrell beginning back in 2017 when the intake took 3 hours. I was going on and off due to health insurance and copays are a joke and are why many mental health suffers end up homeless, in psych wards, or in jail. Burrell as a whole has changed my life. Blessing me after I lost everything I owned and destroyed the last of my relationships, lost my job, and my place to live having to live in a volatile and uncomfortable living situation with a "friend" and I just got lucky my case worker knew my roommates landlord and put a stat on getting me housing assistance and I was offered a one bedroom in a key card entry, 24/7 support staff, furnished, 1k in needed items because I had nothing, and if I recall they purchased food for me as well, gave me an allowance monthly to take care of myself, and pay my electric bill with, and because I didn't have transportation them having a few weekly trips to the store, park, and even the pumpkin patch or ceramics. The lifesaver was I was enrolled in a program called supported community living and they paid my rent while I went through Disability Claim process and waited for housing assistance to get approved. They explained anything I didn't understand, answered my questions and if they didn't know they would find out who did. Although I had a issue with turnover rate on case workers and the support staff here it's been the perfect environment for me to solely focus on rebuilding my life, learning how to manage my money, go to DBT therapy weekly, DBT Skills groups, EMDR, and psychiatrist all of which have been great at what they do with the exception of a couple of people who are no longer with Burrell and my requests to be reassigned to a different case worker were heard and they got it done as quickly as possible. My psychiatrist Laura Britzig has been my primary psychiatrist for many years now and she was able to get me on a good medication regimine. I was able to get in quickly to have a psychological exam for ADHD within a week of my therapist having referred me. My DBT focused therapist Hannah Howdeshell and I have been working with each other for three years with an exception for a 6 month period where I tried to do some EMDR over zoom. I would've preferred to have done the EMDR in person because I'm ADHD AF and it is impossible to stay focused in my apartment for it to be effective. I benefit better with headphones and vibrating pattles for you to hold that simulates Rapid Eye Movement and I've found that much easier to keep my mind more focused on the session. Overall Burrell has definitely improved over the years and when I would have given a two star at the beginning of receiving service. Now having been more stable in the last 3 years than I have in a decade. I've accomplished many of my goals and taken my treatment very seriously. It's paid off tremendously. Oh and you can't forget the pleasant and sweet ladies and gentle dudes in the pharmacy. They are easy to communicate with and answer your questions about medication and they will communicate with you when the insurance company is giving them trouble and what to expect. They have had great delivery people too. Especially the old veteran guy who has since moved on to another job. He was so polite and he even said he enjoys that I'm not grumpy and mean to him when he drops off the medication. When I would see him at the Berrywood location when there for my medicine or an appointment he would always great me by name and ask how I was doing. I feel a bit guilt for forgetting his name, it's unintentional though as I really struggle with remembering names and birthdates.. I struggle remembering a lot of things though and until I get back on the ADHD med dosage that unscrambles my brains. I forgot my own age and was saying I was a year older for nearly two years.
Thanks Burrell for making a positive impact on my life and being that shoulder to lean on while being friendless, and estranged and no contact with both side of my family.
Amazing
They gave my life a since of purpose again. I would absolutely recommend to those who really struggle with mental health.
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Accepted Insurance
Home State Health Plan
CoxHealth
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
EMDR is a therapeutic modality originally developed to help process trauma. In an EMDR session, a patient is prompted to undergo eye movements that mimic those of REM sleep. This is accomplished by watching a therapist's finger move back and forth across, or following a bar of light. The goal is repetitive sets of eye movements that help the brain reprocess memory, which can significantly reduce the intensity of remembered traumatic incidents. Associated memories can heal simultaneously, leaving patients significantly calmer, more stable, and more emotionally relaxed.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
C.J. Davis
CEO
Jennifer Gagnon
CFO
Dr. Garima Singh
Chief Medical Officer
Tom Weber
Chief Administrative Officer
Stacey Hudson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dee King
Chief of Staff
Accreditations
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
CARF Accreditation: Yes
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Contact Information
3401 Berrywood Drive
#300
Columbia, MO 65201
Get Help Now - 573-231-7955
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