2020 Charlotte Street UH 5, Kansas City, MO 64108
Part of University Health Behavioral Health · 2 locations listed See all locations →
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Located at 2020 Charlotte Street in Kansas City, Missouri, University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness is a nonprofit 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 brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, 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, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, and pregnant/postpartum women.
University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state mental health department, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, 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.
University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness 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.
According to SAMHSA data, University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness 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.
University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness 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. University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adolescents, young adults, and pregnant/postpartum women.
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).
University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness is #4 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 ReDiscover – Transitions Clinic (Kansas City, under 1 miles), Heartland Center for Behavioral Change – Kansas City Outpatient Clinic (Kansas City, under 1 miles), and BHG Kansas City Treatment Center (Kansas City, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness has a 4.3-star rating from 11 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 University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness directly at 816-404-5850. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness. Our helpline is not affiliated with University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness.
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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 universityhealthkc.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with University Health Behavioral Health – Center for Recovery and Wellness.
