Ozark Center/New Directions

Ozark Center/New Directions provides outpatient programs that allow clients to maintain their work, family, and community commitments while receiving professional addiction treatment. The center's CBT-focused approach helps individuals develop practical skills for managing triggers, changing thought patterns, and building healthier coping mechanisms essential for long-term recovery success.

Trauma-informed treatment recognizes how past experiences impact current substance use patterns. This therapeutic method creates a safe environment where clients can address underlying trauma while developing recovery skills. The combination of CBT and trauma-informed care provides a solid foundation for clients transitioning from residential treatment or beginning their recovery journey through outpatient services.

Veterans receive targeted support that understands military culture and service-related challenges in recovery. The center accepts TRICARE insurance, removing financial barriers that often prevent veterans from accessing quality addiction treatment. Staff recognize how military experiences, deployment stress, and transition to civilian life can contribute to substance use disorders.

Senior adults benefit from age-appropriate treatment that considers medication interactions, health complications, and social isolation issues common in later-life addiction. The center's approach acknowledges that addiction affects people at every life stage, requiring different strategies and support systems for sustainable recovery outcomes.

Beyond substance abuse treatment, Ozark Center addresses eating disorders, autism spectrum conditions, and various mental health concerns that often co-occur with addiction. This comprehensive approach prevents clients from needing multiple providers, streamlining care coordination and improving treatment outcomes through integrated services.

The center's CARF accreditation demonstrates commitment to maintaining high standards in both addiction treatment and mental health services. Clients benefit from clinical practices that address the full spectrum of behavioral health needs, supporting long-term recovery through comprehensive care planning and ongoing support systems.

Telemedicine capabilities extend the center's reach beyond traditional office visits, supporting clients who face transportation challenges, work conflicts, or other barriers to in-person attendance. This technology proves especially valuable for aftercare services, allowing continued connection with treatment providers as clients strengthen their recovery community ties.

Located in downtown Lamar, the center serves Barton County residents with convenient access to ongoing recovery support. The Monday through Friday schedule, including early Friday hours starting at 7 AM, accommodates various work schedules while maintaining consistent therapeutic contact essential for outpatient treatment success.