Services, Substance Abuse Treatment (Drug/Alcohology)

The ARK

Who We Are...

Started in 1984 the ARK programs are licensed by the Mississippi Department of Human Services and certified by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. The ARK’s programs include therapeutic group homes for adolescent males and females, a 20 bed Chemical Dependency Unit for adolescent males and females, substance abuse outpatient services, and substance abuse outreach and aftercare services for adolescents. All programs are JCAHO accredited.

Our clients, Mississippi youth ages 13 to 18 years old, are referred by families, youth courts, schools, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Mental Health, and other social service programs and organizations.

The ARK substance abuse treatment programs for adolescents utilize a cognitive behavioral approach to treatment in unison with the twelve-step model of recovery. We are...

An integral component of Mississippi Children’s Home Services. The ARK’s residential clients attend the on site Cares School: a non-public school accredited by the Mississippi State Department of Education, providing residential and school day programming for children with special education, regular education or GED needs.
An interdisciplinary team of professionals and support staff including licensed psychologists, board certified child psychiatrists, licensed therapists, certified recreational therapists, certified teachers, registered and licensed nurses, registered and certified dieticians, speech/language therapist, and a host of other caring staff.

What We Do...
We provide alcohol and drug treatment to adolescents who benefit from an intensive, supervised, and voluntary facility. The ARK’s residential substance abuse treatment program serves adolescents who have a primary Axis I diagnosis of alcohol/drug abuse/dependency or are dually diagnosed including Severe Emotional Disturbances and require long-term treatment in a highly structured environment. The Outpatient services are for youth whose substance abuse is limited in severity so that they can continue to function at home, school, or work. The ARK aftercare program is offered to graduates of our residential or outpatient programs and will accept adolescents who have completed treatment in other locations. Our goal is to facilitate a sober, productive lifestyle. In order to accomplish this goal, we…

Utilize a multi-disciplinary team approach that includes medical, psychological, social work, residential advisors, dietary, nursing, recreation, and education.
Provide a vast array of treatment services to include:
Individual therapy and treatment planning using a cognitive behavioral approach
Family and multi-family therapy using a cognitive behavioral approach
Specialized treatment groups
Highly structured and therapeutic environment
Recreational activities
Twelve step recovery principles and spiritual development
Accredited educational services for residential clients
Aftercare planning and services
Independent living skills
Psychiatric and medical consultation as needed
Adventure program activities include challenge course, backpacking, rock climbing, spelunking and other related activities
Community prevention presentations on substance abuse

How to Contact Us...
For Admissions Contact:

Local: (601) 969-4079
Toll Free: (866) 969-4079
Fax: (601) 969-6433
Email: admissions@mchscares.org

For General Info:

Local : (601) 355-0077
Fax: (601) 355-3703
E-mail: ark@mchscares.org