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Mental Health Hinds Behavioral Health 3450 Highway 80 1
3450 Highway 80 West, Jackson, Mississippi, 39209
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Gulf Coast VAMC - Behavioral Health Services (116)
400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Oxford Treatment Center
297 County Road 244, Etta, Mississippi, 38627
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Mental Health Life Help Mental Health Center - Attala County
314 South Huntington Street, Kosciusko, Mississippi, 39090
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Region IV Timber Hills Mental Health Services
2100 East Chambers Drive, Booneville, Mississippi, 38829
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Life Help Mental Health Center - Holmes County
328 Depot Street, Lexington, Mississippi, 39095
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Detox and Inpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Singing River Services 3407 Shamrock Ct 1
3407 Shamrock Ct, Gautier, Mississippi, 39553
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Detox and Partial Hospitalization Program
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Communicare - Tate County Office
101 Preston McKay Drive, Senatobia, Mississippi, 38668
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Communicare - Calhoun County Office
235 South Murphee Street, Pittsboro, Mississippi, 38951
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse East Mississippi State Hospital (EMSH)
1818 College Park Drive, Meridian, Mississippi, 39304
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Mental Health Life Help Mental Health Center
2504 Browning Road, Greenwood, Mississippi, 38930
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse New Season 8900 Delta Bluffs 1
8900 Delta Bluffs Cove, Walls, Mississippi, 38680
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Detox
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse Region IV MHS - Chemical Dependency Complex
401 New Hope Drive, Corinth, Mississippi, 38835
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse Life Help Region VI
467 Springhill Road, Grenada, Mississippi, 38901
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Clearview Recovery Center of Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
3 Clearview Circle, Moselle, Mississippi, 39459
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Pine Belt Mental Health
22 Westview Drive, Collins, Mississippi, 39428
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
1104 Cedar street, Waynesboro, Mississippi, 39367
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Detox
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Mississippi State Hospital
3550 Highway 468 West, Whitfield, Mississippi, 39193
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Inpatient Detox and Inpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Mental Health Region 8 Mental Health Services - Crisis Stabilization Unit
725 Brookman Drive Extension, Brookhaven, Mississippi, 39601
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Medicaid and Self-payment options
Mental Health Catholic Charities
850 East River Place, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Substance Abuse Home of Grace 14200 Jericho Road 1
14200 Jericho Road, Vancleave, Mississippi, 39565
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Mental Health Beacham Memorial Hospital 205 North Cherry 1
205 North Cherry Street, Magnolia, Mississippi, 39652
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Inpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Mental Health Franklin County Memorial Hospital
40 Union Church Road, Meadville, Mississippi, 39653
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Medicaid and Medicare accepted
Mental Health Merit Health Rankin 350 Crossgates Boulevard 1
350 Crossgates Boulevard, Brandon, Mississippi, 39042
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse VA Medical Center 1500 East Woodrow 1
1500 East Woodrow Wilson Avenue, Jackson, Mississippi, 39216
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Pines & Cady Hill Recovery Center
1011 Main Street, Columbus, Mississippi, 39701
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Self-payment options
Mental Health Shephearst Meadows 120 120 Stone Creek 1
120 Stone Creek Boulevard, Flowood, Mississippi, 39232
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Private Insurance
Mental Health Oceans Behavioral Hospital 180 Debuys Road 1
180 Debuys Road, Biloxi, Mississippi, 39531
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Inpatient Detox and Partial Hospitalization Program
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Pathway Healthcare
1 Medical Plaza, Vicksburg, Mississippi, 39180
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
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100 East Frontage Road, Sardis, Mississippi, 38666
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Region 8 Mental Health Services - Female Residential Treatment Center
1007 Carroll Drive, Hazlehurst, Mississippi, 39083
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Harbor House Chemical Dependency
5354 I-55 South Frontage Road East, Byram, Mississippi, 39272
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Region 4 Desoto 2725 Highway 51 1
2725 Highway 51, Hernando, Mississippi, 38632
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health HamiltonDavis Mental Health
2001 Airport Road, Flowood, Mississippi, 39232
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Twin Oaks Senior Center
701 West Pine Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program
Grants and Medicaid accepted
Mental Health Baptist Behavioral Healthcare 2520 5th Street 1
2520 5th Street North, Columbus, Mississippi, 39705
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Life Help Mental Health Center - Sunflower County
219 South Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Indianola, Mississippi, 38751
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Communicare - Marshall County Office 695 Highway 4 East
695 Highway 4 East, Holly Springs, Mississippi, 38635
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Recovery House 770 Golding Road 1
770 Golding Road, Columbus, Mississippi, 39702
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Self-payment options
Mental Health Canopy Children's Solutions - South Region
11975 Seaway Road, Gulfport, Mississippi, 39503
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse The Friendship Connection
1480 Raymond Road, Jackson, Mississippi, 39204
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Born Free New Beginnings - Treatment Program of Catholic Charities
7100 Midway Road, Raymond, Mississippi, 39154
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Self-payment options
Mental Health Alliance Health Center 5000 Highway 39 1
5000 Highway 39 North, Meridian, Mississippi, 39301
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
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601 Foote Street, Corinth, Mississippi, 38834
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Substance Abuse Region III Chemical Dependency
920 Boone Street, Tupelo, Mississippi, 38804
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Medicaid accepted
Mental Health Region X Crisis Stabilization Unit
700 Northside Drive, Newton, Mississippi, 39345
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Medicaid and Self-payment options
Mental Health Region XI Southwest MS - Pike County Lifeskills Center
651 South Broadway Street, McComb, Mississippi, 39648
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Region 8 Mental Health Services - Madison County Office
103 South Lake Circle Drive, Canton, Mississippi, 39046
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Grants and Private Insurance accepted
Mental Health Psycamore Psychiatric Programs
2540 Flowood Drive, Flowood, Mississippi, 39232
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Program
Self-payment options
Substance Abuse Region 8 A & D Residential
3112 Simpson Highway 13, Mendenhall, Mississippi, 39114
Best 100 rehab in Mississippi
Outpatient Treatment
Medicaid and Self-payment options

Substance abuse and Mental Health facilities Report for Mississippi

6th

Cheapest To Most Expensive State Rank

119

Substance Abuse Facilities

6,179

Number of Patients Annually

4,986

Annual Enrollments

$9M

Spent on Outpatient Services (Million)

$1,853.00

Avg Outpatient Rehab Cost

947

Residential Admissions

$51M

Spent on Residential Treatment (Million)

$54,805.00

Residential Rehab Pay (Up To)

246

Total Patients

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Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Mental Health, and Treatment in Mississippi

What are the main addictions people in Mississippi suffer from?

The main addictions people in Mississippi suffer from include:  

  • Alcohol Addiction: 235,000 individuals, which equates to 9.59% affected from alcohol addiction. 20,445 (8.7%) Males are higher in number, while 11,515 (4.9%) females are less as compared to male
  • Illicit Drug Addiction: 227,000 individuals, which equates to 9.27% are affected by Illicit Drug Addiction. 149,000 (66%) Males are higher in number, while 78,000 (34%) females are less as compared to male
  • Marijuana Addiction: 68,000 Individuals, which equates to 1.3% of the population use marijuana. 49,000 (72%) Males are higher in number, while 19,000 (28%) females are less as compared to male have been affected by Marijuana Addiction.
  • Prescription Pain Reliever Addiction: 69,000 individuals, which equates to 2.80% of the population misuse prescription pain relievers. 40,000 (58%) Males are higher in number , while 29,000 (42%) females are less as compared to male have been affected by pain reliever addiction.
  • Opioid Addiction: 78,000 individuals, which equates to 3.18% of the population have opioid addiction. 6,786 (8.7%) Males are higher in number, while 3,822 (4.9%​​​%) females are less as compared to male have been affected by opioid addiction.

What is the cost of rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of rehab centers in Mississippi is $54,805, which equates to 100%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

 The cost of rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of rehab centers constitutes 100% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

What is the cost of LGBTQ+ rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of LGBTQ+ rehab centers in Mississippi is $53,900, which equates to 99%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

The cost of LGBTQ+ rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of LGBTQ+ rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of LGBTQ+ rehab centers constitutes 99% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

What is the cost of Faith-Based rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of Faith-Based rehab centers in Mississippi is $52,500, which equates to 97%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

The cost of Faith-Based rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of Faith-Based rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of Faith-Based rehab centers constitutes 97% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

What is the cost of Men-Only rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of Men-Only rehab centers in Mississippi is $52,000, which equates to 96%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

The cost of Men-Only rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of Men-Only rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of Men-Only rehab centers constitutes 96% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

What is the cost of Women-Only rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of Women-Only rehab centers in Mississippi is $51,000, which equates to 94%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

 

The cost of Women-Only rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of Women-Only rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of Women-Only rehab centers constitutes 94% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

What is the cost of Teen rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of Teen rehab centers in Mississippi is $51,000, which equates to 94%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

The cost of Teen rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of Teen rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of Teen rehab centers constitutes 94% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

What is the cost of Young Adult rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of Young Adult rehab centers in Mississippi is $52,780, which equates to 97%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

The cost of Young Adult rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of Young Adult rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of Young Adult rehab centers constitutes 97% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

What is the cost of Luxury Rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of Luxury rehab centers in Mississippi is $55,000, which equates to 102%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

The cost of Luxury rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of Luxury rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of Luxury rehab centers constitutes 102% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

What is the cost of Dual Diagnosis rehab centers in Mississippi?

The cost of Dual Diagnosis rehab centers in Mississippi is $50,805, which equates to 93%. Inpatient drug rehab costs $48,362, which is $6,443 (11.8%) less than the average. Outpatient addiction treatment averages $8,036, a decrease of $46,769 (85.4%) from the average cost.

The cost of Dual Diagnosis rehab centers in Mississippi vary based on the type of addiction being treated. For instance, medical detoxification is the most expensive, averaging $135,114, which is $80,309 (146.5%) higher than the overall average. The cost of Dual Diagnosis rehab centers in Mississippi also vary depending on the type of rehab center, with factors such as facility amenities, program length, and level of care influencing the overall expense.

Mississippi's median household income is $54,203. The cost of Dual Diagnosis rehab centers constitutes 93% of household income. Inpatient rehab costs $48,362, which is slightly more affordable than the average but still constitutes 89% of the median annual income. In contrast, outpatient programs cost $8,036, making them more accessible at only about 15% of the household income.

It becomes evident that many treatment options are financially burdensome for the average household. For example, medical detoxification costs more than twice the median household income, while standard inpatient treatment is nearly equivalent to the annual income. Even outpatient services, though less expensive, represent a significant financial commitment.

Is drug abuse and addiction a problem in Mississippi?

Yes, drug abuse and addiction is a problem in Mississippi. Firstly, Mississippi has experienced a sharp increase in drug overdose deaths, rising 49% from 393 in 2022 to 586 in 2024. Secondly, the prevalence of substance addiction among individuals aged 12 and older was 9.9% between 2022 and 2024. Thirdly, the misuse of prescription pain relievers is notable, with 89,000 individuals aged 12 or older reporting misuse in 2024. 

Over the years, the drug overdose death rate in Mississippi has increased in 16 of the last 23 years, with a 2.6-fold increase since 2019. These statistics underscore the escalating challenge of drug abuse and addiction in Mississippi.

Is alcoholism a problem in Mississippi?

Yes, alcoholism is a problem in Mississippi. Firstly, Mississippi has a high rate of alcohol-related deaths, averaging 1,372 annually, with 3.9% of these deaths occurring among individuals under 21. Secondly, binge drinking is prevalent, with 13.7% of adults over 18 engaging in this behavior at least once per month, consuming a median of 5.7 drinks per binge. Thirdly, excessive alcohol use contributes to a substantial proportion of injuries and deaths from motor vehicle crashes, falls, burns, and drowning.

Over the years, the prevalence of past-month alcohol use among youth aged 12–17 in Mississippi decreased from 15.0% in 2009–20012 to 9.3% in 2021–2024. Adult binge drinking rates remain concerning, indicating that while youth alcohol use has declined, adult patterns of excessive drinking persist, and underscoring the ongoing challenge of alcoholism in the state of Mississippi.

Is Mental Health a problem in Mississippi?

Yes, mental health is a problem in Mississippi. Firstly, 431,000 adults in Mississippi experience mental health conditions, surpassing nine times the population of Biloxi. Secondly, access to care is limited; over 2.3 million Mississippians reside in areas lacking sufficient mental health professionals, leading to 47.9% of adults with mental health needs not receiving necessary care due to cost. Thirdly, youth mental health is deteriorating, with over 70% of children with major depression not receiving treatment, exceeding the national average of 60.3%.

Over the years, the suicide rate has increased by 14.8% over two decades, indicating a persistent and growing mental health crisis in the state of Mississippi.

Can you travel to Mississippi for rehab?

Yes, you can travel to Mississippi for rehab, and there are several compelling reasons to do so. Firstly, Mississippi offers a range of affordable treatment options compared to many other states, making quality care more accessible for individuals seeking recovery. Secondly, the state of Mississippi is known for its serene natural environments, including picturesque rivers and tranquil countryside, which provide a peaceful setting conducive to healing and recovery. Thirdly, Mississippi has a rich cultural heritage and a strong sense of community, which help foster connections and support systems during the rehab process. These factors, combined with the availability of specialized treatment programs, make Mississippi a unique and appealing destination for those seeking effective and supportive care.

Can addiction be treated in Mississippi?

Yes, addiction can be treated in Mississippi for several reasons. Firstly, Mississippi has a variety of rehab centers offering evidence-based treatments, including medical detox, inpatient, and outpatient programs tailored to individual needs. Secondly, Mississippi provides access to specialized care for co-occurring mental health disorders, ensuring comprehensive treatment for both addiction and underlying issues.

Thirdly, there are community-based support networks and state-funded programs that make recovery services accessible to those with financial constraints, helping individuals from all backgrounds seek and sustain recovery.

What is the state of Mississippi?

The state of Mississippi in the southeastern region of the United States. It has a population of 2.94 million people, with about 1.42 million males and 1.52 million females. Geographically, Mississippi is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Alabama to the east, the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Louisiana and Arkansas to the west, with the Mississippi River forming much of its western boundary. Economically, Mississippi is among the poorer states in the U.S., with a median household income of $54,203, which is below the national average. It also has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, reflecting ongoing challenges in economic development and income equality.

What is the population of Mississippi?

The population of Mississippi is 2,961,279 people, with a gender distribution of 1,524,658 female and 1,436,621 male, which equates to 51.5% females and 48.5% males. The median age in the state of Mississippi is 36.7 years. 

The age distribution is as follows: 6% are under 5 years old, 23.6% are under 18, and 16.4% are 65 or older. This demographic composition reflects a relatively young population, with a significant proportion in the working-age group, which has implications for Mississippi's labor force and economic planning.

What is the income of people from Mississippi?

The income of people from Mississippi is $29,209, per capita income, with a median household income of $52,985. Income levels vary significantly across age groups, with individuals aged 15 to 24 earning $27,865, those aged 25 to 44 earning $44,231, and individuals aged 45 to 64 earning $53,865. Income begins to decline for older age groups, with those aged 65 to 74 earning about $51,800 and those 75 and older earning between $36,093 and $41,234. Gender disparities are also notable, as males have a median income of $40,528, while females earn significantly less at $31,101. These figures reflect both the economic challenges and disparities in income distribution across age and gender in the state of Mississippi. 

24 Minutes Read | Published Oct 12 2023 | Updated Jan 10 2025
Dr. Ash Bhatt
Written by
Wayne P. Brown
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