Assessment and Counseling Solutions

11648 Gravois Road Saint Louis, MO 63126
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Assessment & Counseling Solutions MO 63126

About Assessment and Counseling Solutions

Assessment & Counseling Solutions offers outpatient treatment for individuals with alcohol and/or substance addiction. The program includes anger management, couples counseling, gambling treatment, codependency counseling and more. Assessment & Counseling Solutions is located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

At Assessment & Counseling Solutions, they aim to provide accesible, affordable and quality counseling services in conjunction with employers, courts, probation, parole, attorneys and the Department of Transportation. They have provided quality services to thousands of clients in the St. Louis area.

Some of the services offered at Assessment & Counseling Solutions include: Substance Abuse Traffic Offenders Program (SATOP), ignition interlock devices available, chemical dependency/substance abuse counseling, alcohol and drug evaluations, and Required Education Assessment Community Treatment (REACT).

Latest Reviews

Joe and Sarah Rippey
1 month ago on Google
5
Great experience working with Debra Brown. Deb and all other staff members are knowledgeable and professional.
Justin Smith
1 month ago on Google
5
The staff was nice and fast response. All the counselors at acs are nice and knowledgeable. They're their to help you with your addiction and mental health issues. Highly recommend Debra brown
Response from the owner14 hours ago
Really appreciate the feedback Justin. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you!
Tom Craft
2 months ago on Google
5
The staff at ACS were very helpful and accommodating. Deb Brown is a wonderful counselor and extremely knowledgeable. ACS was very easy to work with and I would highly recommend them anyone.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Thanks for the five stars time! I will share the review with staff
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Accepted Insurance

Assessment and Counseling Solutions works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient programs are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare. Primary group treatment programs meet twice weekly in either evening or morning sessions for the period of time assessed as necessary for the client.
inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient rehabs provide a safe, supportive environment for clients to focus on their recovery secure from outside distractions, stressors, and triggers. Clients receive housing, meals, and intensive clinical supervision. They also engage in extensive addiction counseling, often including group and family therapy. Many programs prioritize recovery-focused life skills training to support clients' reintegration into their home, workplace, school, and community. Evidence-based holistic therapies, such as yoga, acupuncture, meditation, hypnotherapy, or animal therapy, may also be provided.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs offer continuing care for clients in the maintenance phase of recovery and are designed to evolve over time. Outpatient treatment is generally categorized as drug rehab aftercare, but many clients continue to receive services after being discharged from formal care. These services are customized to clients' unique recovery goals, but typically include medical, mental health, and social services. Clients' case manager and recovery team play a key role in developing the client's care plan.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
Due to the potential for severe withdrawal symptoms, it is important to detox in a facility with 24-hour clinical care in Missouri. Most people experience some form of withdrawal symptoms, and this setting offers medical professionals who are on site 24/7 to provide any necessary treatment. This supervision makes the detox process safer and less painful and improves the likelihood of a successful recovery.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Missouri usually involves several phases: detox, rehab, and aftercare. The rehab phase may include a combination of inpatient and outpatient treatments, as the individual moves through a continuum of care on their recovery journey.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Clinical Services

The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy in Missouri is to help clients change their thinking and behavioral patterns. Strategies of treatment include role playing, facing fears, and calming techniques.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Couples counseling is available for those in a partnership who are experiencing difficulties. Couples often feel their relationship is stagnant or deteriorating because of lack of communication, or differences related to parenting issues, financial issues, issues with trust or sexual incompatibility. Often couples evolve into roles in which they may be protecting their emotions by subconsciously withdrawing from the other person. When this happens the partnership begins to fracture and problem-solving difficulties develop. Couples counseling provides a means to explore these issues with a counselor who is trained to identify the negative behaviors that have developed from both parties and that may impede mending or advancing the relationship.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Life skills give you the ability to maintain healthy relationships, complete day to day tasks, and cope with challenges. Because substance use disorder often diminishes these skills, rehab in Missouri includes integrated life skills training to rebuild and reinforce these abilities.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
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Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Missouri

Contact Information

Phone icon (314) 849-2800
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11648 Gravois Road
Saint Louis, MO 63126

Reviews of Assessment and Counseling Solutions

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4.8 (24 reviews)
Joe and Sarah Rippey
1 month ago
5

Great experience working with Debra Brown. Deb and all other staff members are knowledgeable and professional.

Justin Smith
1 month ago
5

The staff was nice and fast response. All the counselors at acs are nice and knowledgeable. They're their to help you with your addiction and mental health issues. Highly recommend Debra brown

Response from the owner1 month ago
Really appreciate the feedback Justin. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you!
Greg Axley
2 months ago
5

Response from the owner2 months ago
Thank you for the feedback Greg!
Tom Craft
2 months ago
5

The staff at ACS were very helpful and accommodating. Deb Brown is a wonderful counselor and extremely knowledgeable. ACS was very easy to work with and I would highly recommend them anyone.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thanks for the five stars time! I will share the review with staff
Patrick Swanger (Pat)
2 months ago
5

I found the people associated with ACS to be helpful and caring. I dealt mainly with Deb and Bill and both of them cared about me and my situation. Very important characteristics for counseling, could not ask for anyone better.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you Patrick. As you finish the program, remember that you re always welcome back to get your batteries charged. Carry-on.
Anthony Wilson
2 months ago
5

When I came to Debra Brown and ACS I was at one of the lowest points of my life. They not only helped me find my foundation in recovery, they allowed me to see how much I had to offer other struggling addicts and alcoholics. From the bottom of my heart, Thanks Deb.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Thank you so much for the feedback AJ. I will forward this to Deb. Good work!
joe kuykendall
3 months ago
5

The staff at ACS are More than professional, and great people to work with. Deb Brown is the best.A true Rock Star

Response from the owner4 months ago
Thank you for the positive feedback Joe. We appreciate it.
Tim Eveker
4 months ago
5

I worked with the counselors there for the last year and a half. They helped me through many things and were excellent and caring.I highly recommend them.

Response from the owner5 months ago
We appreciate the feedback. Carry on
Sean Brawley
4 months ago
5

The staff at ACS, specifically Deb and Bill, are highly professional and empathetic people who truly are looking out for your best interest. If you find yourself in a position when you need assistance with alcohol or drug dependency, there isn t a group of more caring people who could help guide your way down the path of recovery.

Response from the owner5 months ago
I appreciate the kind words, Sean. The outcome has everything to do with the work that you did on yourself.
Linda Werner
5 months ago
5

I have nothing but the greatest praise and commendation for the structure and professionalism of all personnel and staff of ACS. They provide a comprehensive and compassionate approach to working with individuals experiencing problems with addiction and substance abuse. The excellence of their provided services truly distinguishes them from any other programs in existence.

Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you very much Linda. I give five stars to you too!
Stephanie Rulo
5 months ago
3

Everyone was really nice when I first went to this office. Never had I been here before. I have a case with children s division and I get sent for random drug testing a couple times a month. I was up in the St. Louis area the day I was asked to test and my DFS caseworker had asked me to go test here. The following week my caseworker tells me I had a presumptive positive for fentanyl. Which I know 100 percent is false. I explained to my caseworker how I was told by my dr that a confirmation needs to be done because the methadone I am on can throw off false positives for fentanyl. My caseworker told me when speaking with assessment and solutions they told her that was not possible I insisted on doing a confirmation anyways (and in the meantime went and paid for a hair follicle and everything came back negative). It s now been 10 days since the confirmation was asked to be done and I still haven t heard back. Now I don t wanna to talk badly about this place bc like I stated earlier I had what seemed like a pleasant experience when being there and testing. But then my caseworker informs me that this place said it was very unlikely that my presumptive positive result was a false positive ..??Very upsetting bc I know I have not relapsed , and what sucks is this test result has now prevented me from seeing my daughter

Response from the owner6 months ago
Thank you for your feedback Stephanie. It looks like there were a number of people involved in this situation. We all want accurate communication in something that involves the children. Call the office and talk to Stephanie. Hopefully we can clarify and get the message correct
Robert Mitchell
8 months ago
5

Response from the owner9 months ago
Thanks for the stars Robert!
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