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Heartland Center for Behavioral Change

1308 West Schatz Lane, Nixa, MO 65714

4.2 41 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care4 programsOutpatient
Payment3 optionsTakes Medicaid
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care1.2 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.86 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.25 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 41 Google reviews (4.2★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Heartland Center for Behavioral Change

Heartland Center for Behavioral Change is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Nixa, Missouri, located at 1308 West Schatz Lane.

Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicaid, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, men, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.

Heartland Center for Behavioral Change is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling

Medications used

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Nicotine replacement

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareNot listed
Private InsuranceNot listed
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Not listed
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

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How Heartland Center for Behavioral Change compares

  • ✓Offers medication-assisted treatment: the only one of 2 programs in Nixa that does.
  • ✓Accepts Medicaid: 1 of 2 programs in Nixa do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Door to Hope Counseling and EducationNixa · 2.2 mi · IOP, Outpatient
  2. Communities of Recovery Inc – CoreSpringfield · 5.5 mi · Residential, MAT
  3. Oxford House Ozark MeadowsSpringfield · 5.7 mi

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Adult men
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders

Recovery support

  • Self-help groups
  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support

Counseling & education

  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Social skills development
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization
Exclusive servicesSpecially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Treatment access in Christian County, MO

2Treatment facilities
0Offer detox
1Buprenorphine or methadone
0Offer 24-hour care

Christian County, MO has 2 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 96,045 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.

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.

Location

Address1308 West Schatz Lane
Nixa, MO 65714
Facility's own phone417-883-7227

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Questions about Heartland Center for Behavioral Change

What services does Heartland Center for Behavioral Change offer?

Heartland Center for Behavioral Change lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Heartland Center for Behavioral Change accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Heartland Center for Behavioral Change accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicaid, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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 Heartland Center for Behavioral Change offer detox?

Heartland Center for Behavioral Change 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 Heartland Center for Behavioral Change accredited?

Yes. Heartland Center for Behavioral Change reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Heartland Center for Behavioral Change treat?

Heartland Center for Behavioral Change accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, 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 Christian County, MO?

Christian County, MO has 2 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 96,045 residents: 0 list detox services, 1 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

What are the closest alternatives to Heartland Center for Behavioral Change?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Door to Hope Counseling and Education (Nixa, 2.2 miles), Communities of Recovery Inc – Core (Springfield, 5.5 miles), and Oxford House Ozark Meadows (Springfield, 5.7 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Heartland Center for Behavioral Change's Google rating?

Heartland Center for Behavioral Change has a 4.2-star rating from 41 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Heartland Center for Behavioral Change or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Heartland Center for Behavioral Change directly at 417-883-7227. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Heartland Center for Behavioral Change. Our helpline is not affiliated with Heartland Center for Behavioral Change.

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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. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Heartland Center for Behavioral Change.