

Centerstone Independence - Behavioral Crisis Center
Centerstone Independence - Behavioral Crisis Center
Centerstone Independence - Behavioral Crisis Center
About Centerstone Independence - Behavioral Crisis Center
People seeking help during a behavioral health crisis can receive immediate psychiatric care at Centerstone Behavioral Crisis Center in Independence, Missouri. Staff conduct psychiatric assessments and determine eligibility for services. The center offers brief therapy, peer support, 23-hour observation, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use. Staff also refer clients to follow-up treatment. Walk-in crisis access is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Counseling and Medication Support
Counseling addresses anxiety, trauma, and drug addiction through individual sessions, groups where clients share experiences, and family sessions addressing relationships and mental health challenges. Providers ask about clients’ concerns, goals, preferences, and treatment history to develop a treatment plan together. Centerstone’s MAT approach combines medication with behavioral treatment, helping clients build coping skills and recognize relapse triggers. The team listens to clients’ concerns and helps them choose medication options suited to their treatment needs.

Center Overview
Supportive Medication for Recovery
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT
Methadone
Naltrexone
Buprenorphine
Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.


