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Ozark Center – New Directions

3220 South Wisconsin Avenue Suite C, Joplin, MO 64804

4.3 73 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment7 optionsTakes private insurance
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 ratings0.94 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 73 Google reviews (4.3★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Ozark Center – New Directions

Ozark Center – New Directions is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Joplin, Missouri, located at 3220 South Wisconsin Avenue.

Levels of care offered here 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, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. 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, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. 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, seniors or older adults, veterans, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.

Ozark Center – New Directions 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

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Matrix Model
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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How Ozark Center – New Directions compares

  • #1of 6 ranked programs in Joplin in our 2026 ranking. See the Joplin ranking
  • ✓Accepts Medicare: 4 of 7 programs in Joplin do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Oxford House Moffet 2Joplin · under 1 mi
  2. Oxford House CenteredJoplin · 1.1 mi
  3. Oxford House PersephoneJoplin · 1.2 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
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Mentoring/peer support
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling

Ancillary services

  • Case management service
  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Transportation assistance
  • 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 Newton County, MO

5Treatment facilities
1Offer detox
3Buprenorphine or methadone
0Offer 24-hour care

Newton County, MO has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 61,519 residents. 1 facility in the county list detox services. It is one of 3 listed providers 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

Address3220 South Wisconsin Avenue Suite C
Joplin, MO 64804
Facility's own phone417-347-7730
Websitefreemanhealth.com/ozark-center

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Questions about Ozark Center – New Directions

What services does Ozark Center – New Directions offer?

Ozark Center – New Directions 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 Ozark Center – New Directions accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Ozark Center – New Directions accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, 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 Ozark Center – New Directions offer detox?

Ozark Center – New Directions 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 Ozark Center – New Directions accredited?

Yes. Ozark Center – New Directions reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Ozark Center – New Directions treat?

Ozark Center – New Directions accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, adult men, seniors or older adults, veterans, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Newton County, MO?

Newton County, MO has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 61,519 residents: 1 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Ozark Center – New Directions rank among rehab centers in Joplin?

Ozark Center – New Directions is #1 of 6 ranked programs in Joplin in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

What are the closest alternatives to Ozark Center – New Directions?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Oxford House Moffet 2 (Joplin, under 1 miles), Oxford House Centered (Joplin, 1.1 miles), and Oxford House Persephone (Joplin, 1.2 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Ozark Center – New Directions' Google rating?

Ozark Center – New Directions has a 4.3-star rating from 73 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Ozark Center – New Directions or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Ozark Center – New Directions directly at 417-347-7730. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Ozark Center – New Directions. Our helpline is not affiliated with Ozark Center – New Directions.

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