On the facility side, horrible sleeping conditions and horrible food that has nothing nutritious. On the treatment side, you learn a great number of skills like grieving and how to deal with loss.
About Research Psychiatric Center
The PHP offers the most intensive level of outpatient care and is best suited for those who require consistent support. Research Psychiatric Center’s PHP schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:00 pm. Treatment includes recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as anger management and individual, group, and family counseling based on proven modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).
Their IOP includes behavioral skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in individual and group counseling sessions three evenings per week. Treatment includes engagement with licensed therapists, a psychiatric evaluatio and medication evaluation and management support as needed.
Research Psychiatric Center may be able to work with major insurance providers such as Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Humana and United Healthcare. Contact your provider to verify coverage because out of network benefits can vary.
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Latest Reviews
This place is good the food is good the staff are great and they listen I got along with the staff there was amazing social workers
Response from the owner3 days ago
We sincerely thank you for the positive review!
I was a patient in the senior unit of Research psychiatric center on Meyer Blvd in Kansas City, Missouri. My psychiatrist was wonderful! Anita and Shelly who are nurses there are awesome!!! The psychiatrist and Anita and Shelly really helped me get better!!!
The techs were a different story. For some reason they all talked about my problems with each other. I was sexually harassed by a mail patient there!!! He was constantly making sexual remarks to me!!! He followed me around.
He listened to my phone conversations. The techs sided in with the male patient who sexually harassed me!!! One tech named Kristy started out really nice to me! Later she told me no wonder I was stressed out. Because of my problems. Like it was my fault! Another tech named Leticia was extremely rude to me!!!
She actually sided in with the man who sexually assaulted me! Because they were both black!!! Talk about racist!!! She had the nerve tell me that everyone knew my problems there! Because the man who sexually assaulted me listened to my phone conversations.
Then he went and told the techs my business. And the techs listened to my phone conversations. And Leticia tried telling me that this 19 year old tried to commit suicide 3 times in 2 months. This 19 year old got upset with me, because she said I triggered her anxiety and depression, because she could hear my phone conversations. I walked away somewhere private to talk.
This 19 year old did nothing but talk on the phone all the time!!! And walked up and down the halls all the time talking on the phone!!! And she had screaming fits. I went in her room and hugged her and told her to take deep breaths. She was calm. I helped her out.
Leticia had the nerve to tell me I should feel sorry for the 19 year old, because she was so young!!! I was there to get well and get out of that place!!! Everyone told me all their problems!!! I have 2 kids, my mom, and a boyfriend, and pets who all depended on me!!! I was there to get well too!!!
And Leticia went back and questioned one of my friends in the Serenity room after the incident with the 19 year old. The 19 year old tried accusing me of calling her a brat. Which I never did. I was outside in the hallway listening to the conversation between Leticia and my friend.
My friend was calling the man who sexually harassed me a brat! Nobody called the 19 year old anything! She was a total brat though!!! Leticia thought she was going to keep me from going home. I was too smart for her! And she was jealous of me because of my looks!!!
My advice to anyone who is a patient in the senior unit At Research Psychiatric Center on Meyer Blvd in Kansas City, Missouri is to go to group. Participate. Watch for people listening to your phone calls. Eat your food. Be friendly and respectful of the staff. THANK GOD FOR ANITA AND SHELLY!!! AND MY PSYCHIATRIST!!! I AM HOME NOW AND DOING GREAT!!! THEY'RE LUCKY I AM NOT FILING A LAWSUIT FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT!!! I HAVE AN ATTORNEY! PLUS THE WAY THE TECHS TREATED ME!!!
Response from the owner3 days ago
Hi, thank you for your review. We'd like the chance to look into the situation you have described. Could you please reach out to us at 816-276-4252? We look forward to hearing from you.
This review is not about the nurses, janitorial staff, kitchen workers, or most of the people working on the floor every day.
I already wrote a separate review thanking them because many of them are incredible human beings doing their best in an environment that appears understaffed, underfunded, and overwhelmed.
This review is about the system.
I voluntarily checked myself into this facility seeking help, answers, and perspective.
What I witnessed raised serious concerns.
When I arrived, I observed men and women with vastly different mental health conditions being housed in close proximity. Some patients appeared calm and cooperative. Others appeared highly agitated, unpredictable, or experiencing severe mental health crises.
As a patient, that was concerning.
I witnessed situations where staff appeared to be waiting for security before intervening in escalating incidents. I understand safety protocols exist for a reason, but from a patient’s perspective it often felt like the staff did not have the resources or support they needed to respond quickly.
One of the most alarming incidents I personally experienced involved another patient taking my Bible and tearing it apart after confronting me.
Thankfully, the situation was eventually handled, but it left me wondering whether patients and staff truly have the level of protection they deserve.
I also discovered what appeared to be a packaged syringe left in an area where patients could potentially access it. I documented it immediately because I believed it represented a serious safety concern.
Whether that item was dangerous or not is not the point.
The point is that vulnerable people should not be finding medical items on the floor.
Period.
Another concern involved communication.
My father was reportedly told I had been released and should be contacted on my phone while I was still inside the facility.
I cannot speak to how that misunderstanding occurred, but it created confusion and concern for my family.
The biggest lesson I left with is this:
The people working inside these facilities deserve more support.
The patients deserve more support.
Mental health treatment should prioritize safety, staffing, communication, dignity, and recovery above all else.
I am not writing this because I hate anyone.
I am writing this because I met people inside those walls who were hurting.
Veterans.
Young adults.
Mothers.
People struggling with addiction.
People battling depression.
People trying to survive another day.
Those people deserve the best care possible.
The nurses deserve enough support to focus on nursing.
The staff deserve enough resources to do their jobs safely.
Patients deserve environments where they feel protected.
Families deserve clear communication.
And mental health facilities should constantly be asking themselves one question:
“How can we better serve the people who need us most?”
Because when someone walks through those doors asking for help, they are often at one of the lowest points of their life.
That responsibility is too important for anyone to treat as just another business.
The patients matter.
The staff matter.
The mission matters.
And those things should always come first.
Response from the owner3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are always looking for ways to improve 
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Outpatient programs are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The Day Treatment or Partial Hospital Program provides an effective option for the patient (adult or adolescent) who urgently needs daily treatment without the need for 24-hour care. Outpatient therapy can be helpful in avoiding a crisis situation, such as when an individual is struggling emotionally or battling an addiction but does not require inpatient hospitalization.
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.
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
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.
STAR stands for Stress, Trauma, Addictions and Recovery. This separate, distinct inpatient unit or partial hospitalization program is for active duty service members. The program is led by an experienced psychiatrist who works with a team of therapists and caregivers to addresses each soldier’s behavioral health issues. These are commonly trauma, PTSD, substance abuse and addiction, and family issues.
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.
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.
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.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
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.
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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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Contact Information
2323 East 63rd Street
Kansas City, MO 64130
Get Help Now - 816-892-9904
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