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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Alliance Health Center	5000 Mississippi 39 Meridian, MS 39301	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP
GV Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center	1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, MS 39216	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Haven House	152 MS-7 Oxford, MS 38655	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Merit Health River Region Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation	1111 North Frontage Road Vicksburg, MS 39180	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
New Season Desoto County Treatment Center	8900 Delta Bluffs Cove Walls, MS 38680	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Oxford Treatment Center Inpatient Treatment	297 County Road 244 Etta, MS 38627	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1
Pine Grove BH and Addiction Services	2255 Broadway Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39402	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxHospital Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+1
Woodland Recovery Center	340 Stateline Road West Southaven, MS 38671	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+4
Yana Club of Miss Inc	555 Hartfield Street Jackson, MS 39216	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Alcobol Abuse & Drug Rebab	603 Yellow Jacket Drive Starkville, MS 39759	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services	5354 I-55 South Frontage Road East Jackson, MS 39212	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercareSober Living
Harbor House Chemical Dependency Services Byram	6284-6482 I-55 South Frontage Rd Byram, MS 39272	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Mercy House Adult & Teen Challenge	1110 Mary St Jackson, MS 39078	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Pine Grove Outreach Center Meridian	2320 B St Meridian, MS 39301	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Pines and Cady Hills Recovery Center	1011 Main Street Columbus, MS 39701	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
White Creek Wellness	215 S Lewis Ave Philadelphia, MS 39350	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Addiction Campuses of Mississippi DBA Turning Point Recovery	340 Stateline Road West Southaven, MS 38671	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care
Baptist Memorial Hospital Chemical Dependency Unit	2520 5th Street North Columbus, MS 39705	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
East Mississippi State Hospital Chemical Dependency Unit	North Park Drive Meridian, MS 39305	Detox Service Setting Hospital Detox	Levels Of Care Inpatient
G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center	1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, MS 39216	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Mississippi

Mississippi regulates detox and addiction treatment primarily through the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and its Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services, which certifies programs against the state’s Operational Standards. Most publicly funded care runs through 15 regional Community Mental Health Centers.

The state also operates inpatient substance use units at Mississippi State Hospital and East Mississippi State Hospital. Knowing how this public system is organized helps when choosing a detox center, because certified providers appear in the DMH directory while many private programs operate outside it.

Access is shaped by geography and by policy choices specific to Mississippi. Withdrawal management and opioid treatment programs are concentrated in Jackson and along the Gulf Coast, so residents in the Delta and rural counties often travel or rely on telehealth.

Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid, which narrows public coverage compared with many states and makes DMH-funded and grant-supported programs especially important for uninsured residents.

Recent laws have widened overdose response. In 2024, House Bill 1137 authorized community organizations in high-risk areas to store and distribute naloxone, and fentanyl test strips became legal in 2023.

For most people, entering detox in Mississippi begins with a substance use assessment that sets the appropriate level of care. This ranges from medically monitored withdrawal to outpatient support, based on the substance involved and the severity of withdrawal.

Paying for Detox in Mississippi

Paying for detox in Mississippi involves a mix of private insurance, Medicaid for those who qualify, and a public and grant-funded safety net that matters more here because the state has not expanded Medicaid. Understanding how much detox costs and the assistance options below can help you plan before treatment begins.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Mississippi?

The cost of detox in Mississippi depends on the level of medical supervision, the substance involved, the length of stay, and whether care is delivered in a hospital, a residential program, or an outpatient setting. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal often require closer monitoring, which raises the cost.

Mississippi has some of the lower residential rates in the Southeast, helped by community and nonprofit providers. The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) rates before insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or grant funding, and most people with coverage pay far less.

$135,000

Medical Detox

$48,000

Inpatient Rehab

$8,000

Outpatient Rehab

$7,000

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Mississippi

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary detox for Mississippi residents. Part A pays for inpatient hospital withdrawal management, and Part B covers outpatient care, including opioid treatment program services that provide methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

Medicare Advantage plans sold in Mississippi must offer at least equivalent coverage. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on the setting, the services received, and your plan’s deductibles and coinsurance.

Medicaid

Mississippi Medicaid, run by the Division of Medicaid, covers withdrawal management, outpatient treatment, and medication-assisted treatment for eligible residents. Because the state has not expanded Medicaid, eligibility is limited to specific groups. Most enrollees receive care through a MississippiCAN managed care plan, currently Magnolia Health, Molina Healthcare, or TrueCare, and some services require prior authorization.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Because Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid, public and community programs carry much of the load for uninsured residents. Several options can help cover detox and ongoing treatment:

State-Funded and Sliding Scale Care

Mississippi’s 15 regional Community Mental Health Centers, funded in part by DMH and federal block grants, provide substance use services on a sliding scale tied to income, and they prioritize admission for pregnant women and people who inject drugs.

Free Medication for Opioid Use Disorder

The Mississippi State Department of Health offers free medication for opioid use disorder through its network of county health departments, accepting referrals from residential facilities and healthcare providers and offering free rides to appointments for those who need them.

Veterans Programs

Enrolled veterans can access substance use treatment and medically supervised detox through the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson and the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, including community care referrals to private facilities.

Tribal Funding and Programs

The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians operates health and behavioral health services for tribal members, coordinating substance use treatment and recovery support through its own programs and federal Indian Health Service funding.

Mississippi Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Mississippi Department of Mental Health (DMH), Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Services

The lead state authority for substance use services. DMH certifies treatment and withdrawal management programs against its Operational Standards, funds care through the federal Substance Abuse Block Grant and a state wine and liquor tax, and oversees the 15 regional Community Mental Health Centers. Certified providers appear in the DMH Alcohol and Drug Services directory.

Website: https://www.dmh.ms.gov/service-options/alcohol-and-drug-services/

Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

The state public health agency that licenses hospitals providing medically managed detox and runs the Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Program. MSDH leads overdose surveillance, distributes naloxone, and operates a free medication program for opioid use disorder through county health departments. See the MSDH opioids page.

Website: https://msdh.ms.gov/page/44,0,382.html

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy and Prescription Monitoring Program

The board regulates the controlled substances used in detox and medication-assisted treatment and operates the state Prescription Monitoring Program that tracks dispensing. It also issues Mississippi’s statewide naloxone standing order, which lets pharmacies dispense naloxone without an individual prescription. More at the Board of Pharmacy.

Website: https://www.mbp.ms.gov/

National Accreditation: CARF and The Joint Commission

Beyond state certification, many Mississippi detox and treatment providers voluntarily earn accreditation from CARF International or The Joint Commission. These independent bodies audit programs against national standards for safety, clinical quality, and outcomes. Accreditation is not required to operate but signals externally reviewed care.

Website: https://www.carf.org/

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Mississippi

Medication-assisted treatment in Mississippi is regulated at the federal and state levels. Opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone must hold SAMHSA certification under 42 CFR Part 8 and register with the DEA, while the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy tracks dispensing through the state Prescription Monitoring Program. Access to medication-assisted treatment has expanded recently, including a free state program for opioid use disorder run through county health departments.

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine, often prescribed as Suboxone, is available across Mississippi through office-based providers, telehealth, and the state health department’s free medication program. This access matters in the Delta and rural counties, where opioid treatment programs are scarce. Mississippi Medicaid covers buprenorphine for eligible residents, making it a practical starting point for treatment.

Methadone

Methadone is dispensed only through SAMHSA-certified opioid treatment programs and is not sold at retail pharmacies. Mississippi has relatively few such programs, concentrated in Jackson and along the Gulf Coast, so many residents travel for daily dosing early in treatment. Medicaid covers methadone for those who qualify.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone, including the extended-release injection Vivitrol, blocks opioid effects and is not a controlled substance, so any licensed Mississippi prescriber can offer it in a standard outpatient setting. It treats both opioid and alcohol use disorder after withdrawal is complete, and Medicaid covers it for eligible residents.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Mississippi

Mississippi’s overdose prevention efforts are coordinated largely through state agencies rather than a dense network of community programs. Because fentanyl drives the majority of the state’s overdose deaths, Mississippi has a statewide naloxone standing order, distributes free naloxone by mail, and legalized fentanyl test strips in 2023.

The state does not authorize syringe exchange programs, though pharmacies may sell syringes without a prescription. These resources can be a first step toward detox and treatment.

Mississippi State Department of Health Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Program

https://msdh.ms.gov/page/44,0,382.html

Free naloxone by mail Fentanyl test strip education Free medication for opioid use disorder Overdose surveillance and spike alerts

MSDH runs Mississippi’s central overdose response, mailing free naloxone to residents, funding a free medication program for opioid use disorder, and tracking real-time overdose spikes. It is the primary statewide source for naloxone and connection to treatment.

Stand Up, Mississippi

https://standupms.org/

Overdose prevention education Naloxone access information Treatment and recovery locator Stigma-reduction campaigns

A public awareness initiative led by the Department of Mental Health, Stand Up, Mississippi connects residents to naloxone, treatment, and recovery resources statewide and publishes plain-language guidance on recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose.

Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Naloxone Standing Order

https://www.mbp.ms.gov/news/naloxone

Pharmacy naloxone without a prescription Statewide standing order Dispensing guidance Good Samaritan protections

Under Mississippi’s statewide standing order, any pharmacy can dispense naloxone without an individual prescription. This makes pharmacies one of the most accessible sources of overdose reversal medication in counties without community harm-reduction programs.

NEXT Distro (Mississippi)

https://nextdistro.org/mississippi

Free naloxone by mail Overdose prevention education Fentanyl test strip information Online enrollment

NEXT Distro is an online harm reduction service that mails free naloxone to Mississippi residents who cannot easily reach an in-person source. It helps fill gaps in a state with limited community-based syringe and supply programs.

Detox Statistics in Mississippi

Mississippi has made real progress against overdose deaths since 2021, but fentanyl and a shifting drug supply keep the risk high. These figures from state health agencies show where Mississippi stands today.

Fentanyl Drives the Crisis

Illicitly manufactured fentanyl accounted for about 85% of Mississippi’s rise in overdose deaths from 2019 to 2021 and roughly 88% of the decline since the 2021 peak, according to the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.

Overdose Deaths Now Falling

After nearly doubling from 2019 to 2021, Mississippi overdose deaths declined for more than two years, mirroring national progress, though they remained above pre-pandemic levels in 2023, the Mississippi State Department of Health reports.

Methamphetamine’s Growing Share

As fentanyl deaths fall, methamphetamine now makes up a growing share of Mississippi’s remaining overdose deaths, shifting what detox and treatment programs must address, per 2025 Mississippi Department of Mental Health data.

FAQs About Detox in Mississippi

How do I get into state-funded detox in Mississippi without insurance?

Contact your regional Community Mental Health Center, which is funded in part by the Department of Mental Health and offers services on a sliding scale. Staff can complete a substance use assessment and connect you to withdrawal management, with priority given to pregnant women and people who inject drugs.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free in Mississippi?

Yes. The Mississippi State Department of Health mails free naloxone to residents, and any pharmacy can dispense it without a prescription under the state’s standing order. Community organizations in high-risk areas may also distribute it under a 2024 law.

Do I need inpatient detox, or is outpatient enough?

It depends on the substance, your withdrawal history, and any co-occurring conditions. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be life-threatening and often need inpatient care. Reviewing whether you really need inpatient detox with a clinician determines the safest level of care.

Does Mississippi have syringe exchange programs?

Mississippi does not authorize syringe services programs, but pharmacies may sell syringes without a prescription, and fentanyl test strips have been legal since 2023. Free naloxone and information on safe syringe disposal are available through the state health department.

How long does detox take in Mississippi?

Most medically supervised detox lasts three to seven days, though timelines vary by substance and severity. Opioid and alcohol withdrawal typically span several days, while some sedatives require a longer taper. Your care team adjusts the plan based on your symptoms and medical needs.

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