This place is a prison! My 7 days here were the most traumatic experience of my life. During intake, I made it clear I was not actively suicidal nor had any desire to harm myself and was seeking IOP. The nurse told me I was in crisis and said if I tried to leave, she would c ...
About CenterPointe Hospital
Located in St. Charles, MO, CenterPointe Hospital is a psychiatric hospital offering inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults, adolescents, and seniors. Specialized programs cover a full spectrum of care, including residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient programs (IOP).
The adult inpatient program is for adults who have a substance use disorder or dual diagnosis. The highly structured program focuses on coping skills and environmental supports. Average length of stay is seven to 10 days.
The adult residential program is for adults 18 and older who are struggling with substance abuse. At this level of treatment, adults can also receive care for a dual diagnosis. The program offers 24/7 support but is less intensive than inpatient care. Typical length of stay is 14-28 days.
The Stepping Stones Program is a personalized inpatient treatment program for adolescents ages 12-17. Treatment addresses both substance use disorders and dual diagnosis disorders. Participants receive 24/7 support and intensive therapy. Average length of stay is seven to 10 days.
The adolescent residential program offers treatment for adolescents ages 12-17. Support is provided for both substance use disorder and mental health disorder concerns (dual diagnosis). This live-in, structured care typically lasts for 14 to 28 days.
This short term program lasts seven to 10 days. It provides medical and therapeutic support to allow patients to safely and comfortably withdraw from addictive substances.
CenterPointe’s intensive outpatient programs (IOP) typically include three hours of treatment, three days per week. Average length of this program is four to six weeks. IOPs are available for adolescents, adults, and seniors.
CenterPointe’s partial hospitalization program is designed for adults and adolescents ages 12-17. Patients attend treatment four to five hours per day. Treatment typically lasts five to seven days.
The Silver Lining program provides inpatient treatment for adults 65 and older who are suffering from behavioral health conditions as well as those who have substance use disorders.
Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is available for adults aged 18 and older who are addicted to heroin, painkillers, or other opioids. MAT services are provided at all levels of care.
Fact checked and written by:
Michelle Tavares, MSN, RN
Edited by:
Quentin Blount
Facility Overview
150 Number of Available Beds
15 - 30 Avg Length of Stay in Days
Latest Reviews
Unfortunately, the only good thing about this place is most of the staff are compassionate, they allow limited smoking breaks, they accept Medicaid and serve decent food.
The therapy is mostly non-existent; the doctors prescribe you on what I call "zombie pills" so you will stay sedated and tranquil while detoxing.
The living conditions are horrible.!! The bathrooms are filthy, never cleaned, and handwashing and/or sanitizer is almost unavailable. Some parts of the building do not have heat, and clean blankets, towels, bedding, sandals, and scrubs are in short supply.
You're also either running late or being rushed for something... no sense of timing or preparation. It's more like being at a jail than a treatment facility.
Oh, and they do bed checks every 15 minutes at night, and search through your belongings while you are sleeping. Any hygiene products found in your room are thrown away. Forget about getting any rest or having any privacy.! They even lock the bathrooms at night.!
I would not recommend this facility for anyone due to the unsanitary conditions, lack of proper counseling, therapy, activities, and overall lack of comfort for the patients.
I recently stayed there twice during 11/2025, so this review is accurate and honest. I would not be surprised if they have another viral outbreak very soon.
Even though I was not a patient, my brief visit to Centerpointe triggered my PTSD within minutes due to the staff’s complete disregard for ADA service animal law. My trained PTSD service dog was initially denied entry, then I was isolated in an empty room for most of the visit after asserting my rights.
When I returned to address the situation, I was told “doctors can override federal law” and refuse service dogs — an astonishing and unlawful claim showing zero ADA training or oversight.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, staff may ask only two questions:
1️⃣ “Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability?”
2️⃣ “What work or task has the dog been trained to perform?”
This facility’s actions were discriminatory, unethical, and unlawful. Avoid Centerpointe if you value respect, accessibility, and basic human decency. They offered a basic letter of apology without any admittance of fault. Sad place to try and make people happy
I was last here in February 2024. The staff was very nice to me. I do feel I was put on too many new medications at once. The building itself is so out of date. None of the showers in patients' rooms work, so you have to shower in the hall which both males and females use.
However, right now the biggest complaint I have is their billing office. I am actually a person who pays their medical bills, so I was paying them off every month and I accidentally paid an extra $100 and for the last 6 months I have been trying to get them to call me back to refund that last $100, but no, no one at all has contacted me. I guess I will have to go there in person and demand to speak to billing in person.
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Accepted Insurance
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.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Patients who do not require the structure of 24-hour care may be admitted to an outpatient program as their point of entry for treatment or as a progression to a less intensive level of care following a stay on the Residential Unit. Outpatient levels of care include a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and intensive outpatient program (IOP). Medication-assisted detoxification and recovery for addiction to opioids (heroin and prescription pain medications) is available at the discretion of the program medical director.
Inpatient rehabs provide a safe, supportive environment for clients to focus on their recovery secure from outside distractions, stressors, and triggers. Clients receive housing, meals, and intensive clinical supervision. They also engage in extensive addiction counseling, often including group and family therapy. Many programs prioritize recovery-focused life skills training to support clients' reintegration into their home, workplace, school, and community. Evidence-based holistic therapies, such as yoga, acupuncture, meditation, hypnotherapy, or animal therapy, may also be provided.
Intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides half-day or evening programming, affording many patients the flexibility to maintain their daily responsibilities. Patients in this level of care have substantial family and environmental support in working toward continuing improvement and successful management of their disorders. CenterPointe offers intensive outpatient programs for adults and adolescents
Rehab aftercare programs offer continuing care for clients in the maintenance phase of recovery and are designed to evolve over time. Outpatient treatment is generally categorized as drug rehab aftercare, but many clients continue to receive services after being discharged from formal care. These services are customized to clients' unique recovery goals, but typically include medical, mental health, and social services. Clients' case manager and recovery team play a key role in developing the client's care plan.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Designed for individuals who don't require 24/7 monitoring, a partial hospitalization program (PHP) provides intensive-level treatment while allowing you to stay at home. PHP treatment typically requires a commitment of at least 20 hours of treatment per week for an average duration of 90 days. Services commonly offered in PHP include medication management and evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Insurance coverage for PHP treatment may vary depending on your provider.
CenterPointe provides a highly structured environment and schedule for patients in its 4-week Residential Treatment Program. Patients receive 24-hour medical supervision in an inpatient level of care that is less medically intensive that acute inpatient care.
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
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Missouri usually involves several phases: detox, rehab, and aftercare. The rehab phase may include a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatments, as the individual moves through a continuum of care on their recovery journey.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance abuse treatment programs in Missouri help individuals struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders. These programs utilize evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions. With a range of treatment options available, including outpatient, inpatient, and residential programs, you can find the right program to meet your unique needs and improve your quality of life.
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.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Spouses, children, parents and siblings sometimes endure years of complex emotions and strained relationships resulting from a loved one's addiction. The Family Group offers weekly support for family members and significant others of patients currently receiving care in one of CenterPointe's addiction treatment programs. Family meetings with CenterPointe staff help provide additional information to enhance the patient's treatment plan, the patient's progress or to establish discharge plans.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
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.
A complete course of dialectical behavior therapy typically takes six months. Skills training happens in a group setting. You'll also attend weekly individual treatment sessions to receive coaching from a therapist. You'll work on understanding and accepting your feelings and learn how to manage them to make positive changes.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Karen Kasten, LCSW
CEO
Azfar Malik, MD, MBA, DFAPA
Chief Medical Director
Sanjay Nigam, MD
Medical Director
Jennifer Bourn
Director of Health Information Management/Performance Improvement & Risk Management
Jim Haalboom
Director of Facilities
Accreditations
LegitScript has reviewed CenterPointe Hospital as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.
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Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Contact Information
4801 Weldon Spring Parkway
Saint Charles, MO 63304
Get Help Now - 636-206-4296
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