Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Springfield, MO
Dual diagnosis treatment at Missouri Behavioral Health treats a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, with one clinical team. Care runs through PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs at our Springfield clinic, with virtual care for Missouri residents.
1 plan
Substance use and mental health treated together
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Levels of care: PHP, IOP, and outpatient
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Care for Missouri residents statewide
What dual diagnosis means
Dual diagnosis means you have a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time. Clinicians also call it co-occurring disorders, and the two terms mean the same thing.
Dual diagnosis is common, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) counted about 21.2 million U.S. adults with both conditions in its 2024 national survey.
The two conditions affect each other’s symptoms, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) says treating them at the same time usually works better than treating them separately. At MBH, one clinical team builds one plan that covers both.
Conditions we treat together
Each condition below has its own page, and any of them can be treated alongside substance use in the same plan. You do not need a formal diagnosis before you call.
Levels of care for dual diagnosis in Springfield
Dual diagnosis care runs inside the same three programs as the rest of MBH. Your assessment sets the starting level, and the team moves you up or down as your needs change.
Level 1 of 3
Partial hospitalization (PHP)
5 to 7 days a week, 6 or more hours a day
You need daily structure while symptoms of both conditions settle, and you go home each evening.
Level 2 of 3
Intensive outpatient (IOP)
3 to 5 days a week, 3 hours a session
You need steady treatment several days a week and want to keep working, studying, or caring for family.
Level 3 of 3
Outpatient
1 or 2 sessions a week, 60 to 90 minutes each
You are stable enough for weekly therapy, often after stepping down from PHP or IOP.
When detox comes first
MBH does not provide medical detox. If stopping alcohol or benzodiazepines could cause dangerous withdrawal, detox comes first, and our Springfield detox guide lists where to start before you join PHP or IOP.
What dual diagnosis care includes
Every part of the plan is built for both conditions, not one at a time. These are the pieces most people work with during treatment.
One assessment for both conditions
Your free assessment covers substance use and mental health together, so one plan addresses both from the first day.
Individual therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) help you notice the thoughts behind cravings and low moods and handle strong emotions without using.
Trauma-informed, attachment-focused care
Our clinical model looks at how past trauma and close relationships shape both conditions, and treatment is paced so you feel safe.
Group therapy
Group therapy lets you practice coping skills with peers who are working on both their mental health and their substance use.
Family therapy
Family sessions help the people closest to you understand both conditions and learn how to support your recovery at home.
Medication questions
Medication comes up during your assessment, and our Suboxone and methadone policy explains what MBH does and does not provide.
Insurance for dual diagnosis treatment
Admissions checks your benefits for free before treatment starts, and coverage varies by plan. Missouri Behavioral Health does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Beacon Health
- Carelon
- GEHA
- Cox Health
- Curative
Frequently asked questions
Dual diagnosis treatment addresses a substance use disorder and a mental health condition at the same time, with one team and one plan. At Missouri Behavioral Health that care happens in PHP, IOP, or outpatient programs.
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