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This is a fantastic place for a decent recovery. The only thing is that the reputation of people that have run away is worrying.
About Cornerstones of Care – Ozanam Campus
The Ozanam Campus in Kansas City, Missouri is one of two main campus locations for Cornerstones of Care. This is a nonprofit organization that provides a range of different services for children, young adults, and their families. They focus on three areas of care including youth and family support, foster care and adoption, and community wide education. Their goal is to prevent and address issues that threaten the family structure, including substance abuse. Some programs are free, but they accept self pay and private insurance for others.
I like that this facility truly focuses on providing a complete continuum of care. Kids and teens who go through their program can find support for every stage of their life. One program that stands out is their Family Focus Program, which is provided under their youth and family support services. This is a free program designed to help families work through immediate, urgent issues that could threaten to tear them apart. Family members will stay together in a residential facility for a short period of time, then transition to in home support services. Throughout the program, they’ll address their challenges and learn the important skills they need to overcome their issues and remain as one unit.
If clients are dealing with a specialized issue that requires around the clock care and assistance, they can join their On Campus Living Program. This allows anyone between the ages of six and 20 to live on site and receive trauma informed support in lots of different areas, including drug and alcohol addiction. During their time there, they’ll learn life skills to help them overcome their condition and maintain a sober lifestyle.
Former clients who have participated in the services that this facility offers call their experiences transformative and accommodating. They note that they’re proud of the memories they made and the lessons they learned. However, one past client shared a concerning anecdote about how the staff mistreated their child.
Facility Overview
15 - 30 Avg Length of Stay in Days
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My stepson managed to run away from this facility. He has not been found. We had many incidents of fights inappropriate actions, and failures to alert us on suicide attempts. This facility should be avoided at all cost!
I was placed at this facility when I was 11 years old and that was over 41 years ago. I was there for about a year and endured many abuses both mentally and physically. I recall on several occasions being locked in a pink padded room, not knowing when I would get out, for rule violations. I escaped several times and jumped a train the last time and made it to Tribune, KS with several other residents. At that point I was transferred to the Yoirh Center at Atchison. These facilities are state funded profit machines and their goal is not to make children better and send them back home. The whole system banks on recidivism not rehabilitation. God help any child that has to spend a day at this facility or any other. Giving this place 5 stars for cleanliness is absurd. You can thank the kids for that!
Transformative and Compassionate Care at Cornerstone of Care Ozanam Park CampusMy experience with Cornerstone of Care Ozanam Park Campus has been nothing short of life-changing, and I wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone in need of compassionate and professional support. The staff here are not only highly skilled but also deeply committed to the wellbeing of each individual they serve.The campus offers a serene and welcoming environment, which makes it a perfect setting for the healing and growth that they foster. Programs here are tailored to address the unique needs of children and families, ranging from mental health services to educational support and beyond. The dedication to providing holistic care is evident in every interaction, with a focus on building strength and resilience in the community.One of the most impressive aspects of Ozanam Park is their commitment to innovative therapies. They integrate traditional methods with cutting-edge techniques to ensure the best outcomes for their clients. The staff's ability to connect with and inspire the children and families they help is truly remarkable.Furthermore, the clear communication, respect, and empathy demonstrated by everyone at the campus consistently make a significant impact on those they serve. It's clear that Cornerstone of Care is not just a facility but a vital part of the community, dedicated to fostering a safe and nurturing environment for growth and healing.If you or someone you know is seeking support, I cannot recommend Cornerstone of Care Ozanam Park Campus enough. Their incredible work truly makes a difference in the lives of many, and I am immensely grateful for the positive impact they have had in my life and community.
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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.
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.
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
Outpatient rehab enables clients to continue to work, attend school, or reside at home while undergoing treatment, including addiction counseling and recovery-focused life skills training. Evening, night, and weekend sessions are available at many facilities to ensure continuous access to care on the client's schedule. Many centers also offer ancillary services, such as career coaching and peer mentoring, to promote clients' sustained recovery and community integration. Higher-level outpatient treatment, including intensive outpatient (IOP) care, is also widely available.
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.
Aftercare Support
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.
Medically Assisted Detox
Medical detox is the process of ridding the body of addictive substances under the supervision of licensed medical professionals. An expert medical team, which may include physicians, nurses, clinical staff, and therapists, will monitor your vitals, help maximize your comfort and safety, and provide medication if necessary to help mitigate the symptoms of withdrawal. The length of the process varies depending on your needs.
Treatments
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.
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 Program
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 Adult Program
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.
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.
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.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
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.
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.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Merideth Rose
President & CEO
Jill Beck
CFO
Chad Harris, Ed. D
Chief Development Officer
Justin Horton
Chief Programs and Innovation Officer
Sarah Scharinger
Chief Administrative Officer
Jamie Stevens
Chief People Officer
Sara Barnes
Senior Director of Outpatient Programs & Services
Marlo Williams
Director of Residential Treatment Services
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
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
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Missouri
Contact Information
421 East 137th Street
Kansas City MO, 64145
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Fact checked and written by:
Courtney Myers, MS
Edited by:
Anna Spooner
