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7.6/ 10Very good
How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.84 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.35 / 0.6
Patient ratings use 2 Google reviews (5.0★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.
About Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services
Located at 241 Sunnybrook Road in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services is a private addiction treatment program.
Care options include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, women, men, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
How Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services compares
✓Accepts private insurance: 1 of 2 programs in Ridgeland do.
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Who they serve & support services
Specialized groups
Adolescents
Adult women
Adult men
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
Clients who have experienced trauma
Recovery support
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Counseling & education
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Substance use disorder education
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Ancillary services
Mental health services
Social skills development
Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditation
State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, The Joint Commission
Ages accepted
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated by
Private for-profit organization
Treatment access in Madison County, MS
3Treatment facilities
0Offer detox
0Buprenorphine or methadone
0Offer 24-hour care
Madison County, MS has 3 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 114,247 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is the only listed provider of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 11 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 9.6 per 100,000 residents, compared with 16.6 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Questions about Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services
What services does Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services offer?
Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
Does Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services accept insurance?
According to SAMHSA data, Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services accepts federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Does Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services offer detox?
Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Is Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services accredited?
Yes. Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Who does Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services treat?
Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, adult women, adult men, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.
How many addiction treatment programs are in Madison County, MS?
Madison County, MS has 3 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 114,247 residents: 0 list detox services, 0 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
What is Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services' Google rating?
Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services has a 5.0-star rating from 2 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
How do I get admitted to Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services or a similar program?
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services directly at 769-231-9414. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of essentialtouchstones.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Essential Touchstones – Psychological Services.
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