El Puente
El Puente is an alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction treatment facility located in Jefferson City, Missouri. They aim to provide support and assistance to individuals who are looking to overcome their addiction and achieve sobriety. El Puente offers a range of treatment options, including drug rehab and outpatient levels of care. With a focus on providing personalized care, they strive to address the unique needs and challenges faced by each individual seeking help. Their facility offers a safe and supportive environment where patients can work towards recovery and receive the necessary guidance along their journey to sobriety.
El Puente offers a variety of services and treatment methods to help individuals struggling with alcoholism, opioid addiction, substance abuse, and drug addiction. Their experienced and compassionate staff work closely with patients to develop customized treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. Some of the services provided include counseling and therapy sessions, both individual and group, to address the psychological and emotional aspects of addiction. Additionally, El Puente offers educational programs to increase awareness and understanding of substance abuse and addiction, as well as relapse prevention strategies to support individuals in maintaining sobriety. Their comprehensive approach also includes medication-assisted treatment options, ensuring that patients receive appropriate medical support throughout their recovery process.
- 3 Conditions Treated
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 3 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment at El Puente
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse. Some addictions can be treated with counseling and support groups. In other cases, drug abuse can lead to a medical problem and require medical treatment. Treatment for drug addiction typically combines counseling and psychotherapy with medication and behavioral therapies.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Jefferson City, MO
Opioid addiction has become a significant health problem in the United States. In 2015, there were 91 opioid overdose-related deaths per day, with a substantial increase in mortality rate in 2014.
When opioid addiction has reached a point where a person’s life becomes unmanageable, treatment options are available to help them get sober. Treatment that includes medical care with medications and counseling can help a user transition into sobriety.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Drug Rehab, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Outpatient treatment is often used for drug addicts in drug rehab. Outpatient treatment consists of counseling and therapy sessions. This form of treatment is also called ‘day-treatment’. The outpatient treatment process begins with the addict’s initial detox period, lasting about ten days.
Outpatient treatment is used for those who are at moderate risk for ‘slipping back’ into the addiction, for those who:
- Are not currently experiencing any side effects from withdrawal and can handle social pressure
- Can handle stressors that might trigger relapse
- Have a stable living environment or have moved out of their previous environment, which was not conducive to being sober
- Have a support system that allows them to go to a facility a few times a week while still keeping their current responsibilities
- Have no legal obligations, being either on parole or probation, that require them to seek treatment at a mandatory facility
- Are not currently experiencing any side effects from withdrawal and can handle social pressure
- Have a stable living environment or have moved out of their previous environment, which was not conducive to being sober
Therapies & Programs
Because no single treatment is effective for all addicts, the goal of treatment and therapy should be to figure out what works best for each individual. Tolerance and withdrawal levels differ from person to person, affecting the treatment intensity required. Addiction treatment should aim to help addicts develop healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with their addiction and its underlying causes.
Location & Contact

718 E Capital Ave
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Phone Number
(573) 635-2540
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Jefferson City, Missouri Addiction and Treatment
Opioid-related overdoses in Missouri have been increasing steadily for the past three decades. In 2018, more than 1,130 people in Missouri died from opioid abuse. Methamphetamines and marijuana abuse have surpassed opioid abuse in Missouri. Missouri is the number 1 methamphetamine manufacturer in the country with more than 27 meth labs per 100,000 people.
Jefferson City, the vibrant capital of Missouri, offers a rich history and engaging activities for its residents. With a supportive community and peaceful environment, it's an ideal place for drug rehab and recovery. However, the city faces challenges with opioid overdoses, as fentanyl was involved in 59% of opioid-related deaths in Missouri in 2020, and Cole County had a high age-standardized mortality rate for liver diseases in 2014.
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