300 West 19th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64108
Part of University Health Behavioral Health · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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Truman Medical Center – University Health provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 300 West 19th Terrace in Kansas City, Missouri. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include 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 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. Payment assistance is available; ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Truman Medical Center – University Health is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department and state department of health.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Jackson County, MO has 32 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 727,362 residents. 4 facilities in the county list detox services. 225 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 30.9 per 100,000 residents, compared with 21.5 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.
Truman Medical Center – University Health lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Truman Medical Center – University Health 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, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. 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.
Truman Medical Center – University Health does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Yes. Truman Medical Center – University Health reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Truman Medical Center – University Health accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Jackson County, MO has 32 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 727,362 residents: 4 list detox services, 16 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 8 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Truman Medical Center – University Health is #9 of 18 ranked programs in Kansas City 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.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness (Kansas City, under 1 miles), Heartland Center for Behavioral Change – Jackson County Drug Court (Kansas City, under 1 miles), and Heartland Center for Behavioral Change – Kansas City Outpatient Clinic (Kansas City, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Truman Medical Center – University Health has a 2.4-star rating from 10 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Truman Medical Center – University Health directly at 816-404-5700. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Truman Medical Center – University Health. Our helpline is not affiliated with Truman Medical Center – University Health.
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