Heartland Behavioral Health – Addiction Rehab in Nevada, Missouri

The rehabilitation center provides support for children and teenagers aged 4 to 17 dealing with emotional and behavioral issues such as trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and self-harming behaviors. This facility offers both crisis intervention and comprehensive residential treatment options. Situated on a serene 50-acre property in Missouri, it also caters to young individuals from military families seeking emotional support. The professional team employs trauma-informed techniques, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), equine-assisted therapy, expressive arts, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). The center features a therapy dog named Molly, who participates in sessions to enhance comfort and foster trust. Family involvement is encouraged in the therapeutic process, aiming to help the youth develop emotional regulation, improve communication, and practice coping mechanisms in their everyday lives. Residents share accommodations and adhere to a well-structured daily routine, which encompasses educational activities, therapy sessions, meals, and group interactions. The facility boasts various amenities, such as an indoor gymnasium, an equestrian center, a basketball court, and a bowling alley. Additionally, young people participate in guided outings to local attractions like the YMCA and farms to promote physical activity, social connection, and emotional development.