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About Harris House Foundation
Harris House Foundation has provided addiction treatment to the greater St. Louis region for more than six decades, operating as a nonprofit organization committed to compassionate, evidence-based care. The St. Charles campus sits along the Missouri River and offers a complete continuum that allows clients to step from medically managed detox into structured residential treatment without changing providers. CARF accreditation, recognition as a TRICARE-approved provider, and acceptance of private and state insurance plans help open access for a broad community of Missourians, including veterans and pregnant women.
The clinical model is built around treating the whole person rather than only the symptoms of substance use. Medical detox manages withdrawal safely and prepares clients for active treatment, while the residential program creates an immersive environment where group, individual, and skill-building therapy work together. Partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs allow clients to keep working or remain with their families while receiving structured care, and the transitional housing track provides accountability and peer support during the return to independent life.
Dual diagnosis services address co-occurring depression, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions alongside substance use, and trauma-informed practices guide every level of care. Cognitive behavioral therapy is paired with family programming so that loved ones can also heal, learn, and rebuild communication. Harris House emphasizes a judgment-free, supportive environment where licensed clinicians work closely with each client to tailor a recovery plan that reflects personal goals.
Long-term recovery is reinforced through the Alumni Lifetime Support network, which keeps graduates connected through community events, peer support, and continuing resources. Combined with insurance verification assistance and a 24/7 admissions line, Harris House aims to remove the practical obstacles that keep people from starting treatment and to remain a steady presence well after discharge.
- 24-hour medical supervision during detox with CARF accreditation for safety standards
- Comprehensive care from medical detox through sober living on single campus
- Specialized detox protocols for veterans with TRICARE acceptance
- Immediate access to medically supervised withdrawal management without waiting periods
- Co-occurring disorder treatment during detox for dual diagnosis clients