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Mississippi Families for Kids

Jackson, MS

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx

Outpatient · Dual Dx center · in Jackson, MS · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Mississippi Families for K...: 601-957-7670

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About Mississippi Families for Kids

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
Outpatient · Dual Dx
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

407 Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206

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Facility direct line

601-957-7670

Website

mffk.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Mississippi Families for Kids accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Mississippi Families for Kids accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MS Medicaid plan. Call 601-957-7670 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Mississippi Families for Kids offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx. Service settings include: Outpatient. 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 Mississippi Families for Kids have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients who have experienced trauma, Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED).
What therapy methods does Mississippi Families for Kids use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Mississippi Families for Kids?
Call the facility directly at 601-957-7670 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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