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Essential Touchstones Psychological Services

Ridgeland, MS

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth
Specializes in Dual Diagnosis Trauma-Informed Adolescent · Teen Young Adults Seniors · Older Adults

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Ridgeland, MS · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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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 Essential Touchstones Psychological Services

  • Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth offered on-site
  • Accepts Private insurance, TRICARE / VA
  • Joint Commission accredited · SAMHSA-verified
  • Direct facility line available below · Helpline free & confidential 24/7
  • Located in Ridgeland, MS

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

About Essential Touchstones Psychological Services

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private for-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.

Essential Touchstones Psychological Services at a Glance

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

Levels of care

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth

Service settings

Outpatient

Therapy approaches

Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Age groups accepted

Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors

Special populations

Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)

Medications used

Chlorpromazine, Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Recovery support services

Mentoring/peer support

Facility operation

Private for-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

Medicare

Parts A/B/D · ~20% coinsurance

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: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

241 Sunnybrook Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Facility direct line

601-953-1470

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Essential Touchstones Psychological Services accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 601-953-1470 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other MS centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Essential Touchstones Psychological Services offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: 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 Essential Touchstones Psychological Services have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Essential Touchstones Psychological Services use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Essential Touchstones Psychological Services?
Call the facility directly at 601-953-1470 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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