Burrell Behavioral Health (Springfield)

Substance Abuse · Missouri · Paid

Major behavioral health provider in southwest Missouri offering substance abuse assessment, outpatient treatment, and medication-assisted treatment across Springfield and surrounding counties. Dads can schedule assessments by phone or walk in at the Bradford Parkway clinic. Bring photo ID, insurance information, and a medication list to intake. A sliding fee scale may be available based on income. Services run Monday through Friday during business hours, with 24/7 crisis access.

Contact & Details

Address: 1300 E Bradford Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65804

Phone: 417-761-5000

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; crisis 24/7

About Substance Abuse for Fathers

Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.

Substance Abuse in Missouri

Missouri circuit courts hear family matters through family court divisions in each of its 45 judicial circuits. The Family Support Division runs child support enforcement under DSS. Kansas City, Saint Louis, Springfield, and Columbia are the largest metros. Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, and Mid-Missouri Legal Services cover the state.

More Substance Abuse in Missouri

  • SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential 24/7 helpline for substance use and mental health treatment referrals, staffed by trained information specialists in Engl
  • Behavioral Health Response (St. Louis Crisis) — St. Louis region's 24/7 crisis line providing immediate support for substance abuse and mental health crises, with mobile crisis teams that
  • Preferred Family Healthcare (Statewide) — Missouri's largest behavioral health provider offering substance abuse treatment, residential care, outpatient programs, and medication-assi
  • Alcoholics Anonymous - Missouri Area — Missouri AA central offices provide meeting directories, 24-hour support, and connections to local AA groups across the state, with hundreds
  • Narcotics Anonymous - Show-Me Region — Missouri Narcotics Anonymous meeting network with hundreds of weekly meetings across the state, connecting people seeking recovery from drug
  • FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA Locator) — Federal treatment locator with a searchable database of licensed substance use treatment providers across Missouri, filterable by treatment

Substance Abuse — Common Questions

I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.