Embark at Independence

Substance Use and Mental Health

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Provider's Policy

We will walk you through the steps of verification of benefits, determining if you have the proper coverage to bill the insurance, what the authorization process entails, and submitting claims to the insurance for coverage. Insurance coverage varies by location.

Residential Treatment

Embark at Independence offers short-term residential treatment in a peaceful and healing environment for male and female adolescents struggling with behavioral health and addiction. Specializing in dual-diagnosis, Embark combines evidence-based methods with experiential therapies and outdoor activities, taking a holistic approach to treatment. Their inpatient treatment services address and treat mental health and co-occurring disorders using dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), substance abuse counseling and education, and recovery groups. Embark at Independence provides a structured and supportive environment, with daily schedules consisting of activities that promote mental health and healthy daily living, individual and group therapy sessions, exercise, access to nature, and nutritional meals. In combination with their family therapy services, this approach is meant to build confidence, improve social-emotional functioning, and strengthen relationships. Adolescents struggling with school refusal, addiction, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, borderline personality disorder (BPD), family conflict, and self harm or suicidal ideation are some of the most common mental and behavioral health conditions they specialize in treating.

Therapeutic Activities

The residential treatment program at Embark offers patients access to nature and a variety of therapeutic activities. Group service projects, talent shows, trivia night, game night, and movies are some of the social activities that are offered. Located on spacious land next to the Missouri River, patients can participate in a variety of physical activities and experiential therapies such as kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, camping, fishing, archery, frisbee golf, and swimming. Embark at Independence also offers intellectual activities like cultural events classes, and culinary, automotive, or trade-skills classes. Focusing on spiritual and emotional well-being, they offer music classes, arts and crafts, spiritual retreats, and meditation and mindfulness techniques. Embark at Independence also offers off-campus trips to nearby Kansas City for patients and their families, known as parent weekends. Some of the activities during parent weekends include a 5K color run, talent shows, and Kansas City Royals baseball games. These therapeutic trips are to practice applying the skills that are learned throughout the program in real-world environments and learn healthy ways to enjoy life while strengthening family relationships.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
3205 N Twyman Rd., Independence, MO 64058 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions....

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Typical Program Length
90 days
Founded in 1995
31 years in business
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar +8 More
Substance Use We Treat
Co-Occurring Disorders, Drug Addiction

(816) 429-0700

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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: We will walk you through the steps of verification of benefits, determining if you have the proper coverage to bill the insurance, what the authorization process entails, and submitting claims to the insurance for coverage. Insurance coverage varies by location.
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Cash Pay Rates

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Substance use and mental health issues can occur simultaneously or as primary conditions. Effective treatment explores how mental health conditions contribute to addiction, and vice-versa. Many rehabs treat substance use disorders and mental health conditions with personalized care plans.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential
Residential programs for substance use and mental health with structured care and 24/7 monitoring. Treatment takes place on-site, with behavioral health professionals often providing care in group, individual, and family settings.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Substance use and mental health can occur simultaneously as co-occurring disorders. Treatment for co-occurring disorders involves therapy and other personalized interventions to address both conditions.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Who We Treat

Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Girls
Boys

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Experiential

Experiential

Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Trauma Informed
Wellness

Wellness

Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Dance Therapy

Dance Therapy

This experiential therapy uses dance to improve body awareness, physical health, and social skills.

Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Eye Movement Therapy (EMDR)

Lateral, guided eye movements help reduce the emotional reactions of retelling and reprocessing trauma, allowing intense feelings to dissipate.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Group Therapy
Horticultural Therapy

Horticultural Therapy

Gardening can be both meditative and inspiring. This therapy encourages social, emotional, and physical recovery.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

ADHD, ADD

ADHD, ADD

ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.

Anger

Anger

Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Gaming

Gaming

Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.

Grief and Loss

Grief and Loss

Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.

Internet Addiction

Internet Addiction

Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.

Substances We Treat

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Amenities

Access to Nature
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Gardens
Recreation Room
Volleyball Court
Walking Trails

Special Considerations

Family Program
Young Adults Program

Young Adults Program

Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.

Activities

Rock Climbing
Cooking Classes
Games
Hiking
Movies
Physical Fitness
Water Activities

Off-Site Activities

Adventure Outings
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While costs may vary due to program length and insurance benefits, it typically costs Call for Rates.
The following therapies are included: dance therapy, group therapy and more.
Independence, Missouri, United States.
We will walk you through the steps of verification of benefits, determining if you have the proper coverage to bill the insurance, what the authorization process entails, and submitting claims to the insurance for coverage. Insurance coverage varies by location.
The typical length is 90 days.
Embark at Independence provides residential and more.

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