About University Health Behavioral Health Lakewood Counseling
University Health Behavioral Health’s Lakewood Counseling site provides outpatient substance use recovery and mental healthcare for adults and children in Lee’s Summit and throughout Jackson County, Missouri. They’re located downtown, a block or two from Howard Station Park and the history museum. This facility is one of eight behavioral health clinics operated by University Health, an integrated network with over 75 locations across Missouri.
This means that your recovery journey here is fully supported by the resources and expertise of University Health. It also makes referrals to specialty care seamless. You can access crisis care, outpatient therapy and referral support. We love that they accept walk-ins and their telehealth support is attractive to enhance convenience and flexibility.
They maintain low-cost care by accepting Medicaid, Medicare & Medicare Advantage Plans and several commercial insurances.
Crisis Support & Stabilization
They provide 24/7 crisis care to support patients experiencing mental health or substance use crises, such as drug overdose. Crisis services range from psychiatry and medication management to 24-hour nursing care. Emphasis is on restoring proper functioning and providing referrals to the appropriate level of care.
Integrated Therapeutic Support & MAT Referrals
At UH Behavioral Health Lakewood Counseling, you’ll enjoy the support of the skilled and nationally recognized professionals in substance use recovery with published research. They offer assessment/evaluation, personalized care planning and outpatient therapy alongside addiction education classes that foster personal growth while building robust strategies to prevent relapse.
Your personalized recovery plan may include psychiatric care such as medication management to tackle co-occurring or underlying mental conditions that can hinder your progress. They may refer you to nearby locations within their network for medication assisted treatment (MAT). You’ll also have access to case management to assist with finding housing, employment and transportation to doctor visits.
Levels of Care
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Inpatient
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
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Aftercare
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
Detox Service Setting
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Inpatient Detox
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Programs
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Adult (18+)
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Alcohol Detox
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing harmful thought patterns and behaviors associated with addiction. You’ll learn healthier coping mechanisms by identifying and replacing negative thoughts. This improves your emotional resilience and decreases your relapse potential.
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Drug Detox
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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Men
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Opioid Detox
Opioid detox uses medications to ease severe withdrawal symptoms. It also includes medical supervision to help you manage potential complications. These services allow you to stabilize and begin a recovery plan.
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Women
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Young Adult (18 - 25)
Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
Accreditations
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SAMHSA
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Joint Commission
Contact
300 SE 2nd Street Suite 100
Lees Summit, MO 64063