Family & Friends
My family member or friend is struggling with substance use
Your support can save lives.
Loving someone who lives with addiction is not an easy journey, but you are not alone. With the support of your community, you can help save lives by being there for your family and friends when they need you.
You are a steady factor in their life who does not pass judgment. Below, we've compiled stories and resources to help you along the way.
How to respond if you suspect a family member or friend is struggling with SUD
It’s important to process your own emotions and make a plan to support them. You should remind yourself that recovery is possible. To get started, we recommend seeking support for yourself. This support may be a professional therapist well-versed in substance use disorder or a support group. There, you will find guidance from others who are experienced with the matter.
We do not recommend confronting your loved one abruptly or without notice. Give yourself time to remain calm, think through options and get help from others.
Resources
Local St. Charles
Bridgeway Behavioral Health
- 636-224-1000
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118 N. Second St., Ste. 200 St. Charles, MO 633011
Bridgeway Behavioral Health, a division of Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), provides detox, residential and outpatient services. Their treatment programs and services include group therapy, family therapy, relapse prevention, peer support groups and more.
Embark Behavioral Health
- 866-932-0119
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- Hospital
3205 N Twyman Rd, Independence, MO | 110 Crossing Dr Ste 1, Lake Ozark, MO
Network of outpatient centers and residential programs offering premier mental health treatment for preteens, teens, and young adults.
Southeast Behavioral Hospital
- 573-708-5000
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- Hospital
639 S. Silver Springs Rd. Cape Girardeau, MO, 63703
Southeast Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. Our 102-bed facility offers a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues. Our facility is initially offering inpatient behavioral health services for adults and will continue to open units and add further services in a phased approach.
Accepts almost all major health insurances.
Find the Light Foundation promotes the mental health and wellbeing of youth and young adults by providing accessible resources, support, and education. Click here to access their resource portal.
Emergency Mental Health Support App
A free resource provided by The Community and children’s resource board of St. Charles County (CCRB). MINDREACH is a mobile phone app that combines self-assessments, access to mental health hotlines, definitions, parent support, and some fun into a single location.
Available from Google Play and Apple App Store.
Local St. Charles
The Center for Child & Family Counseling
- 636-387-9540
4618 South Saint Peters Parkway Suite D, Saint Peters, MO 63376
Accepting new clients! Therapists work with individuals (toddlers through adults), groups, families and couples.
Dr. Clint Limoges, LPC (clintlimoges@yahoo.com) 636-278-0718 (website)
Hannah Roscow, PLPC (roscowhannah@gmail.com) 501-326-1415 (website)
Nikki Redecker, PLPC (nikkiredeckercounseling@gmail.com) 314-619-2401 (website)
Local St. Charles
Step by Step Counseling
- 636-255-0002
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2081 & 2121 Collier Corporate Parkway, St. Charles, MO 63303
We want to connect you with a therapist or clinician that’s a good fit to support you in whatever area you are struggling with. We offer counseling services for:
- Individuals (children, adolescents & adults)
- Groups (children, adolescents & adults)
- Family
- Couples
Our mission is to be a safe sanctuary, offering compassionate and empowering services to heal the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault and substance use disorders. Each year Lafayette House serves more than 1,000 people in southwest Missouri, offering professional, compassionate, and trauma-informed services for adults, children, and families.
There is no charge for safe shelter and support.
Assisting people of all ages who are dealing with mental illness, addiction, trauma and/or abuse to develop the skills essential for living a life with dignity and purpose. Ozark Center provides a comprehensive system of mental healthcare programs from outpatient to hospitalization.As the area’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider, our qualified staff provides effective, caring and confidential services for adults, families and children, including:
Individual, group and family counseling and therapy, Psychiatric services/medication management, Residential care, Acute inpatient care, 24-hour crisis services, In-home support.
Freeman provides financial assistance to patients based on income and financial needs.
This location provides short-term residential and outpatient services for the treatment of Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders. Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is available for clients to help manage symptoms of an opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, co-occurring disorders and associated disorders.
They take most major insurance companies.
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St. Charles County Department of Public Health
This website is part of an ongoing effort by the St. Charles County Department of Health to spread awareness about substance use disorder and provide resources for the community.
Funding for this project is provided by the federal Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response issued to the State of Missouri from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).