Recovering from an addiction can be a long and difficult journey. Recovery requires time, dedication, and support. Entering the treatment process represents the first step in establishing a healthy, fulfilling life, and Region 8 Mental Health Services is here to walk with you-every step of the way.

The staff of Region 8 Alcohol and Drug Services is committed to offering support, compassion, and effective tools for change. Our residential and outpatient treatment and rehabilitation services are designed for individuals and families seeking to overcome the destructive nature of alcohol and drug abuse.

Intensive Outpatient Program

The Intensive Outpatient Program is designed for individuals who are seeking a focused approach for working through issues stemming from alcoholism and drug abuse, but who do not require residential treatment. Treatment sessions are held at night to give participants the opportunity to engage in educational lectures and individual, group, and family treatment without interfering with their jobs or other daytime obligations.

Residential Treatment Program

The Residential Treatment Program provides individual and group therapy, extensive classes, lectures, and visual presentations to assist participants in gaining insight about substance abuse, dependency, resource utilization, personal skills for handling stress, and avoiding substance abuse. Attendance of Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Narcotics Anonymous meetings and participation in a supervised program of recreation and exercise help the recovering individuals to strive for a healthier life.

Family Treatment

Substance abuse has a profound impact on all members of a family. As the illness of chemical dependency progresses, the home environment becomes unstable, leading to an overall physical, emotional, and spiritual deterioration of the family system. Family Treatment Services was developed to assist non-abusing family members in coping with the dependency of other family members. By attending group sessions, family members learn to take better care of themselves while learning skills that will assist the substance abusing person to get the help they need.

Substance Abuse Prevention Services

An educational outreach division of Region 8 Alcohol and Drug Services, Substance Abuse Prevention Services distributes substance abuse literature and offers educational information at speaking engagements, classroom discussions, health fairs, and community service events.

Aftercare Services

Alcoholism causes 500 million lost work days annually. Work absenteeism is up to 16 times greater among employees with alcohol and drug-related problems. The Employee Assistance Program offers a spectrum of services developed specifically for the business setting with a primary focus on addressing alcohol and drug abuse on the job.

Employee Assistance Program

Aftercare Services plays a crucial role in assisting individuals to maintain the gains achieved in treatment as well as aiding in the transition to their post-treatment life. Aftercare includes individual and group therapy, family treatment, and involvement with AA and NA as well as thorough aftercare planning.

Other services falling under the auspices of Region 8 Alcohol and Drug Services include the Adolescent Prevention Group, the Adolescent Aftercare Group, the Alcohol and Drug Education Group, the Anger Management Group, Out-of-State DUI Assessment, and Substance Abuse Professional Evaluation.

All individuals referred to our agency are provided a screening interview at no charge to determine the appropriate level of treatment.

Region 8 Alcohol and Drug Services provide treatment that is evidence-based. Research has proven that these programs are effective for the treatment of substance abuse and dependence.

All Region 8 Alcohol and Drug Services programs are staffed with highly qualified personnel including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and master's-level therapists.

Region 8 Alcohol and Drug Services Outpatient Programs

Copiah County
1019 Carroll Drive
Hazlehurst, MS 39083
601.894.2018

Madison County
103 South Lake Circle
Canton, MS 39046
601.859.8371

Rankin County
613 Marquette Road
Brandon, MS 39042
601.825.8800
601.824.0342-Administration

Simpson County
3087 Simpson Highway 13
Mendenhall, MS 39114
601.847.4410

Region 8 Alcohol and Drug Services Residential Treatment Facility

Simpson County
3112 Simpson Highway 13
Mendenhall, MS 39114
601-847-2623

Region 8 accepts Mississippi Medicaid as payment in full for most services, and provides alcohol and drug treatment services on a sliding scale fee.

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