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Better Community Development (BCD)

Richton, MS

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Richton, MS · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Better Community Development (BCD)

Better Community Development (BCD) is a trusted resource for individuals and families facing drug and alcohol addiction. Their goal is to help low-income and at-risk adults recover and rebuild their lives. The center provides both inpatient and outpatient care. What makes BCD unique is its focus on healing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—through a caring, faith-based approach.
BCD uses many kinds of therapy to help people get better. These include one-on-one counseling, group therapy, and mental health support. They also teach life skills and ways to stay healthy. Special classes like fitness, cooking, and stress management help people build strong habits and avoid relapse.
BCD offers safe places to live while recovering. Will’s House and Empowerment Village give people a stable home as they work to rebuild their lives. These homes are clean, peaceful, and full of support. With help for housing, jobs, and health care, BCD gives people the tools they need for a fresh start.

Classified as other residential treatment facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

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

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Recovery supports
Housing services
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

P.O. Box 689, Richton, MS 39476

Facility direct line

(501) 663-7223

Website

bcdinc.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Better Community Development (BCD) accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Better Community Development (BCD) accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MS Medicaid plan. Call (501) 663-7223 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Better Community Development (BCD) offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Better Community Development (BCD) have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Better Community Development (BCD) use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Better Community Development (BCD)?
Call the facility directly at (501) 663-7223 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: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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