I Am Third

Saint Joseph, MO

SAMHSA Verified IOP Telehealth

IOP · Telehealth center · in Saint Joseph, MO · Serves veterans, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to I Am Third: 816-259-5306

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About I Am Third

A private outpatient center providing trauma-informed care for addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions, and eating disorders.

Private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment.

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: IOP · Telehealth
Service settings: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups: Young Adults, Adults
Special populations: Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, Clients with HIV or AIDS, Clients who have experienced sexual abuse
Recovery supports: Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation: Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid

Medicare

Private insurance

TRICARE / VA

Self-pay / Cash

Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

2216 Highly Street, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

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Facility direct line

816-259-5306

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does I Am Third accept Medicaid?

SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 816-259-5306 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other MO centers that accept Medicaid.

What level of care does I Am Third offer?

This facility offers: IOP, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Intensive outpatient treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.

Does I Am Third have specialized programs?

Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Adult women, Adult men, Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Members of military families, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders.

What therapy methods does I Am Third use?

Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, 12-step facilitation.

How do I start treatment at I Am Third?

Call the facility directly at 816-259-5306 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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