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My daughter is currently attending CALO in Lake Ozark. First of all, the setting is absolutely beautiful. Most of the staff are truly amazing—caring, supportive, and dedicated to the students’ growth. As with any program, there are always a few individuals who could work ...
About Calo Programs
Calo Programs, located in Lake Ozark, Missouri is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.
Specialty rehab programs at Calo Programs include age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.
Patients at Calo Programs will find the private rooms that give personal space for reflection and undisturbed rest during treatment. For recreation, patients can stay active and relieve stress with the basketball court, unwind in the rec room after a lengthy day of therapy, or express themselves creatively with art activities.
Calo Programs has received accreditations from The Joint Commission.
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Calo has been an incredible place of growth, healing, and connection. The staff genuinely care about each child’s emotional well-being and go above and beyond to create a supportive, family-like environment. Their approach helps kids feel safe, understood, and empowered to make real changes. I’ve seen tremendous progress, not just in behaviors, but in confidence, trust, and relationships. The structured routines, therapeutic activities, and emphasis on emotional growth set Calo apart from other programs. It’s clear that every staff member is invested in helping these kids succeed.
Danielle Buzbee
Reviewed on 10/01/2025
My daughter is currently attending CALO in Lake Ozark. First of all, the setting is absolutely beautiful. Most of the staff are truly amazing—caring, supportive, and dedicated to the students’ growth. As with any program, there are always a few individuals who could work a little harder, smarter, or with more kindness, but overall, the staff makes a huge difference.
My daughter has made tremendous progress in some areas, while growth in others has been slower—but this is expected in such a complex journey. The therapists working with both students and families have been instrumental in helping us uncover and heal from past trauma. The parent retreats that the therapists run are wonderful and have helped us grow closer.
One of the most unique and impactful aspects of CALO is the canine therapy program. Each girl has the opportunity to work with a Golden Retriever, and these dogs have proven to be a tremendous source of comfort and healing. They provide steady, nonjudgmental support and play a crucial role in helping with attachment challenges and anxiety.
Unfortunately, the director for the teen girls has been the opposite of supportive. She has been consistently rude, dismissive, and unhelpful when it comes to assisting us and other parents in finding resources for life after CALO. This lack of professionalism and unwillingness to guide families through discharge planning directly undermines the progress the students make while in treatment. For a program that emphasizes lifelong healing, the director’s attitude is both shocking and disappointing, and it leaves parents feeling abandoned at one of the most critical stages of their child’s recovery.
While we are grateful for the opportunities and healing that CALO has provided, families deserve leadership that is just as committed to the success of students after discharge as it is to their progress during treatment.
You guys are absolutely disgusting. Parents, please look up all the lawsuits against them. Because I called them out, they made everyone sign waivers to not record. Thankfully I recorded a lot prior to signing that waiver and am a content creator. My brother suffered abuse at this school, and even witnessed a kid jumping off of a roof which there’s a lawsuit for that too. DO. NOT. SEND. YOUR. KIDS. HERE. I will be putting the entire school on blast, good luck covering up this time! Oh, and thanks for giving me pneumonia after only visiting the team home for a short amount of time due to the extreme mold problem. Almost died because I have lupus, I can’t believe children are housed in this facility.
Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all concerns seriously and are committed to providing quality care. Our mission is to help every family we serve find real, lasting healing. That is why Embark programs are state-licensed, Joint Commission-accredited, and backed by outcome data we track for up to two years. Due to privacy regulations, we cannot discuss experiences here, but we welcome private conversations—just email our quality assurance team at caloqualityofcare@ca-lo.com. You deserve peace of mind, and we are here to help you find it. 
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Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
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.
Clinical Services
Peer support within a group therapy session in Missouri allows you to interact with your peers who are also struggling with drug addiction. You can share your stories and learn how to express your emotions openly in a non judgmental setting. These strategies help to reduce your feelings of isolation which are often associated with addiction.
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.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Recreational therapy helps you overcome addiction by engaging in activities that promote physical fitness and mental health. These activities can include team sports, art, and outdoor adventures, Each of which helps reduce your stress level, improves mood, and develops new hobbies. These are crucial to support your long term journey to sobriety.
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Private Rooms
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Nicole Fuglsang, MA, LPC, NCC
CEO
Dr. Jyostna Nair, MD
Psychiatric Services Director/Medical Director
Chris Austin, MA, LPC, NCC
Executive Clinical Director
Christine "Kristy" Floyd
Regional Human Resources Manager
Ryan Neal, Ed.D
Teen Boys & Preteen Executive Director
Krista Collins, M.A.
Teen Girls Executive Director
Lari Cannon, MA, MS.Ed
Transition Home Program Director
Joshua Kelley
Executive Residential Director
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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130 Calo Lane
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
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