Personalized Programs for Lasting Recovery
The Aviary Recovery Center offers a range of evidence-based programs designed to meet clients where they are. From supervised detox to intensive residential care and flexible outpatient options, each level provides a tailored approach. Specialized tracks like Equine-Assisted Therapy and the Tactical Recovery Program offer unique pathways to healing.
Typical Length: Varies by need
The first step for many, comfort detox provides a safe, supervised environment to manage withdrawal symptoms. The focus is on client stability and comfort, preparing them for a smooth transition into the residential program. This is not a full medical detox.
Typical Stay: 30+ Days
In the residential program, clients live on-site and engage in a structured schedule of individual and group therapy, holistic activities, and educational sessions. The serene, natural setting provides an ideal backdrop for deep healing and self-discovery.
Program Length: Varies
IOP offers a step-down level of care where clients attend therapy sessions multiple times a week while living at home or in a sober living environment. This program helps individuals apply their recovery skills in their daily lives with continued clinical support.
A cornerstone of The Aviary's holistic approach, equine therapy allows clients to engage in activities with horses under the guidance of a therapist. This powerful experiential therapy helps build trust, communication skills, self-awareness, and emotional regulation.
Environment & Accommodations
The Aviary Recovery Center is set on a secluded, expansive property in rural Missouri, offering a true escape to focus on healing. While it operates as a clinical facility, the environment is designed to feel comfortable and home-like, not institutional. The serene landscape, complete with horses and therapy dogs, plays an integral role in the therapeutic process. With a capacity of 40-45 clients, the center maintains an intimate community atmosphere. The program is co-ed, with clients participating in both mixed-gender and gender-specific groups and activities.
The rural location provides a peaceful, distraction-free environment where clients can connect with nature and themselves.
All rooms and bathrooms are shared with a roommate. This arrangement is designed to prevent isolation and foster peer support.
The overall program is co-ed, offering a realistic social environment with a mix of integrated and gender-specific therapy groups.
Policies & Rules
This is not a locked facility. However, clients are not permitted to leave the property to ensure a safe and contained therapeutic environment.
Clients on Medication-Assisted Treatment (e.g., Suboxone) must bring their own prescribed supply. The facility does not prescribe or dispense MAT medications.
Traditional cigarette smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas. Electronic cigarettes and vaping are strictly prohibited.
Personal cell phones are not allowed. After a 2-day blackout, clients can make two 10-minute calls per day on facility landlines.
Visits are on Sundays after the client's first 7 days. Families must attend an educational class from 1-2 PM, followed by visitation from 2-4 PM.
Electronics, non-prescribed drugs, alcohol-based products, weapons, and outside food/drinks are strictly prohibited to maintain safety.
Program & Treatment
Learn about the program structure, therapy types, and treatment model.
The Aviary stands out with its serene, rural setting and holistic approach, including unique offerings like Equine-Assisted Therapy and resident therapy dogs (Moose and Bear). They have been recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers" and focus on creating personalized recovery plans.
They offer a continuum of care including Comfort Detox, Residential Treatment, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). They also have specialized programs like the Tactical Recovery Program, Equine-Assisted Therapy, and a Family Wellness Program.
They treat co-occurring disorders through an integrated model, creating a personalized recovery plan that addresses both the substance use disorder and any underlying mental health conditions simultaneously to ensure comprehensive care.
The Aviary employs a holistic and evidence-based treatment approach. Their key therapeutic modality is Equine-Assisted Therapy, complemented by traditional methods like individual and group counseling.
The core program is evidence-based and not strictly 12-Step focused. However, they do provide an introduction to AA/NA and may incorporate these principles for clients who find them helpful.
No, the program is clinically focused and not faith-based, making it suitable for individuals of all belief systems and backgrounds.
The Aviary Recovery Center was founded and has been providing services since 2016.
Cost & Admission
Find answers about costs, insurance, and what's required for admission.
Self-pay estimates are between $20,000 and $26,000 for a 30-day residential stay. The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) costs about $125 per session, with a typical course involving 24 sessions. It is best to call for an exact quote based on your needs.
Yes, they are a private facility that works with most PPO insurance plans. They do not accept Medicaid, state insurance, or Ambetter. They list providers like Beacon, Aetna, and BCBS on their site.
Yes, they provide a supervised "comfort detox" program. This is designed to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and comfortably but is not a full medical detox.
Yes, but with conditions. The facility does not prescribe or dispense MAT medications like Suboxone. Clients who are already on a stable dose must bring their own supply from their prescribing physician.
Daily Life & Rules
Details on living arrangements, what to bring, and facility policies.
The typical length of stay for the residential program is 30 days, although the final duration is based on individual clinical needs and progress.
The living situation is house-like but within a larger facility, set in a secluded natural environment. All rooms and bathrooms are shared with a roommate; private rooms are not available.
No, it is an open campus, not a locked facility. However, for the safety and integrity of the program, clients are not permitted to leave the property during their stay.
Smoking of traditional cigarettes is permitted in designated areas, but vaping is not allowed. Personal electronics like phones and laptops are prohibited. After a 2-day communication blackout, clients may use a landline twice a day for 10 minutes and have some daily computer time.
Bring: About a week's worth of comfortable clothing (no revealing items or drug/alcohol logos), sneakers, alcohol-free toiletries, ID and insurance cards, and any approved prescription medications in their original bottles.
Leave at home: All electronics (phones, laptops), valuables, weapons, non-prescribed medications, products with alcohol, and outside food or drinks.
Support, Staff & Community
Information on the care team, family involvement, and peer environment.
Care is provided by a multidisciplinary team that includes nursing staff, a Physician's Assistant (PA), and licensed counselors. The facility is overseen by a Medical Director who is not on-site full-time.
The program is co-ed for adults (18+), with a capacity of 40-45 clients. You will be in a community of peers from various backgrounds who typically have private insurance, all working toward recovery in a supportive environment.
Family involvement is encouraged through the Family Wellness Program. On-site visitation is permitted on Sundays after a client has been in treatment for 7 days. Visiting family members are required to attend an educational class from 1-2 PM, with visitation following from 2-4 PM.
The Aviary provides robust discharge planning. Clients are encouraged to step down to the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and can participate in Alumni and Aftercare programs for long-term support and connection to the recovery community.
Payment & Cost Information
Insurance Accepted
The Aviary is a private facility that works with most PPO insurance plans. They do not accept Medicaid, state insurance, or Ambetter. The admissions team can provide a free, confidential verification of your benefits.
Self-Pay Estimates
The following are estimates for clients paying out-of-pocket and are subject to change. Please call to confirm exact pricing.
- Residential (30 Days):$20,000 - $26,000
- IOP (per session):$125
- IOP (full program, ~24 sessions):~$3,000
Insurers May Include:
This is a partial list. The best way to confirm coverage is to contact their admissions team.
BlueCross BlueShield
Aetna
Optum
United Behavioral Health
Beacon Health Options
Mercy
SSM Health
ComPsych
First Health
E4 Health
VA Community Care
And Many More
