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10 Best Intensive Outpatient Programs in Saint Louis, MO (2026)

We list 20 intensive outpatient programs in Saint Louis, MO, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 20Treatment facilities
  • 7Offer detox
  • 3Inpatient / residential
  • 14Accept Medicaid

Intensive Outpatient (IOP): the basics

An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is addiction treatment that meets several times a week for a few hours at a time while you live at home. Adult programs commonly provide about 9 to 19 hours of therapy a week, often for several weeks to a few months. IOP fits people who need more than weekly counseling but not 24-hour care. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 intensive outpatient programs in Saint Louis, MO

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Burrell Inc – Centerstone of Missouri

    Saint Louis, MO

    8.7ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.7 out of 10

    Best for: Detox and residential careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  2. Assisted Recovery Centers of America

    Saint Louis, MO

    8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
    4.3Google168 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  3. Queen of Peace Center – Cathedral Tower

    Saint Louis, MO

    8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
    4.2Google33 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. Westend Clinic

    Saint Louis, MO

    8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
    4.2Google35 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  5. Birch Tree Recovery

    Saint Louis, MO

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.8Google18 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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  6. Betty Jean Kerr Peoples Health Centers

    Saint Louis, MO

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. Alpharus Health

    Saint Louis, MO

    7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
    4.3Google14 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid.

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  8. St Louis Metro Treatment Center – Metro Treatment of Missouri LP

    Saint Louis, MO

    7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
    3.9Google126 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. BJC Behavioral Health – South Site

    Saint Louis, MO

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    3.4Google20 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Aviary Recovery Center – Outpatient Program

    Saint Louis, MO

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
    3.7Google29 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARFNCQA

    Why it made our list: CARF and NCQA accredited; offers PHP, IOP, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, TRICARE, and self-pay.

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All intensive outpatient programs in Saint Louis, MO

8.7ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.7 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Assisted Recovery Centers of America

Saint Louis, MO 63103

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.3Google168 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Assisted Recovery Centers of America

Saint Louis, MO 63136

8.2ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.2 out of 10
4.2Google5 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.4ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.4 out of 10
4.2Google33 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +5 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Westend Clinic

Saint Louis, MO 63120

8.3ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.3 out of 10
4.2Google35 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Alpharus Health

Saint Louis, MO 63103

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10
4.3Google14 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.2Google33 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
3.7Google29 reviews

CARF · NCQA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · TRICARE · Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Birch Tree Recovery

Saint Louis, MO 63141

8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.8Google18 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

BJC Behavioral Health – South Site

Saint Louis, MO 63127

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
3.4Google20 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.8Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.8 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Partial Hospitalization
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Assessment and Counseling Solutions

Saint Louis, MO 63126

6.1GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.1 out of 10
4.9Google33 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · Sliding scale

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many intensive outpatient programs are in Saint Louis, MO?

We list 20 intensive outpatient programs in Saint Louis, MO, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.