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Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit

Columbus, MS

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults Serious Mental Illness

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Columbus, MS · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors.

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Call helpline: +1 (205) 973-2878

What happens when you call

  • Free — no obligation to admit
  • Confidential — HIPAA + 42 CFR Part 2
  • Live person — no voicemail, 24/7
  • Insurance verified in minutes

Facility direct line available in the contact section below.

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Key takeaways for Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit

  • Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx offered on-site
  • Accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • SAMHSA-verified facility (U.S. Treatment Locator listing)
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Columbus, MS

Always verify current programs, availability, and insurance in-network status directly with the facility or our contact details below.

About Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit

A private non-profit organization providing integrated mental health and substance use treatment with various therapies and medication options.

Classified as separate inpatient psychiatric unit of a general hospital. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: May 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit at a Glance

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA Treatment Locator.

Levels of care

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Age groups accepted

Young Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Clozapine, Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination, Risperidone, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation +1 more

Emergency services

Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services

Facility operation

Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Confirm in-network status before admission. Verification is free.

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Medicaid

State-administered · Nominal copay or $0

Coverage details →

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

Coverage details →

Private insurance

Aetna · BCBS · Cigna · UHC · etc.

Coverage details →

TRICARE / VA

Active duty · Retirees · Veterans

Coverage details →

Self-pay / Cash

Payment plans often available

Sliding scale

Based on household income

Full payment list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

2520 5th Street North, Columbus, MS 39705

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Facility direct line

800-362-7902

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MS Medicaid plan. Call 800-362-7902 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Baptist Behavioral Healthcare Chemical Dependency Unit?
Call the facility directly at 800-362-7902 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: May 2026. Editorial policy.

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