Recovery Lighthouse began as a drop-in center where people could go seek recovery. With the support of their families and community, co-founders, Adriatik Likcani and Douglas Quirmbach modeled the drop-in center after a Mediterranean Coffee House where individuals could talk with peers and professionals about solutions to their problems in a safe environment without an appointment. By offering training and professional development to peer mentors, we continue to maintain our original mission while focusing on evidence-based and spiritually-based recovery support services.
Services Offered
Recovery Lighthouse, Inc. operates its outpatient services based on the Matrix Intensive Outpatient Services model, an evidence based approach. The program consists of a variety of group and individual sessions. We also provide recovery coaching, counseling and resource assistance.
Both of our outpatient facilities are operated by some of the most caring and supportive professionals in the state. Many of our team members are in recovery themselves or have family in active addiction or recovery, so they understand the struggles of our clients.
Fees and Payment
Our outpatient services are offered free of charge to Missouri citizens with U.S. citizenship 18 years and over with a history of substance abuse issues through the Access to Recovery Grants through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.
