Our Story
Located near Jackson, Mississippi, Defining Wellness Centers™ offers a full continuum of care for mental health and addiction treatment — combining proven therapeutic methods with innovative techniques.
Our Philosophy
Addiction is often a manifestation of underlying trauma. That’s why the goal for our clients is not simply sobriety, but a higher outcome: wellness and a sense of purpose.
Our Team
Licensed clinicians work alongside board-certified addictionologists and psychiatrists, with therapists certified in trauma, family therapy, art and music therapy.
Brandon Campus
Hiking trails, an on-campus pond, pavilions, a fire pit and a labyrinth on the quad — clinical excellence set in a place built for reflection.
Ridgeland Center
IOP and outpatient programming at 411 Hanover Circle, built for clients continuing care while returning to work, school and family life.
Testimonials
Alumni and families describe a therapeutic atmosphere, a non-shame-based approach, and staff who make you feel cared for at every turn.
Treatment Programs
Dual Diagnosis
Co-occurring mental health conditions are treated alongside addiction, not after it — because lasting recovery requires both.
Medical Detox
24/7 medical supervision eases the physical symptoms of withdrawal, giving clients a stable, safe foundation before therapy begins.
Inpatient Care
Round-the-clock residential care removes clients from triggers and distractions, immersing them fully in the recovery process.
PHP
A step down from residential care — intensive daily programming with the flexibility to return home or to sober living each evening.
Outpatient Care
Flexible outpatient sessions let clients keep working, studying or caring for family while continuing structured treatment.
“I just joined the new alumni program, and it’s been very helpful. It’s new, but I love how interactive and supportive it is. We get to connect with others in a meaningful way, and there’s always someone to talk to. I honestly feel like it’s a new chapter in my recovery. I’m excited to see where it goes!”
— Sarah T.
For Veterans
Rally Point addresses the addiction and trauma unique to military service, delivered by a team trained in veteran-specific care.
Alcohol Detox
Alcohol withdrawal can escalate quickly, so symptoms are monitored around the clock and treated by medical staff before they become dangerous.
Opioid Detox
Medication-assisted care eases opioid withdrawal and cravings, making the hardest days manageable and the step into ongoing treatment far more likely to hold.
Drug Detox
Detox is built around the substance and the person, covering stimulants, benzodiazepines, opioids and more under continuous medical supervision.
Mental Health
Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and trauma, delivered at the level of support each person actually needs.
What We Treat
Alcohol
Medical detox and therapy address both the physical dependence and underlying causes of alcohol addiction.
Adderall
Structured treatment for Adderall and other stimulant dependency, addressing withdrawal and the root causes of misuse.
Benzodiazepines
Medically supervised tapering and therapy for Xanax, Valium and other benzodiazepine dependency.
Cocaine
Evidence-based therapy addresses the intense cravings and psychological grip of cocaine addiction.
Heroin
Medical detox and long-term therapy address the severe physical dependence and relapse risk of heroin addiction.
Methamphetamine
Structured treatment addresses the intense cravings and cognitive effects of methamphetamine addiction.
Tramadol
Medically supervised care addresses dependency on tramadol and other prescription opioid pain medications.
Stimulants
Care for cocaine, meth and prescription stimulant misuse, addressing cravings, sleep, mood and the cognitive effects of long-term use.
Xanax
Careful medical tapering and therapy address the physical and psychological dependence of Xanax addiction.
Drug Addiction
A full continuum of care for any substance, from medical detox through residential treatment, outpatient programming and long-term aftercare.
Fentanyl
Fentanyl’s potency makes withdrawal and overdose risk severe, so detox and ongoing care are closely medically managed from day one.
Opioids
Medication-assisted treatment and therapy address cravings, withdrawal and relapse risk across prescription painkillers, heroin and fentanyl.
How We Treat
Our Approach
Every program is built on clinically proven methods — not trends — so treatment plans are backed by real outcomes.
Technology
Evidence-based technology supports clinical care, from monitoring progress to reinforcing skills learned in therapy.
Fitness & Nutrition
Structured fitness and nutrition programming rebuilds physical health as a foundation for lasting recovery.
Trauma-Informed Care
Addiction is often a manifestation of underlying trauma — our clinicians treat both together, not one after the other.
Music Therapy
Music-assisted therapy helps clients process emotion and build healthy coping skills in a creative, low-pressure setting.
Art Therapy
Art-assisted therapy gives clients a nonverbal outlet for processing trauma and emotion during treatment.
Family Program
Addiction affects the whole family — our family program rebuilds trust and communication alongside the client’s own recovery.
Equine Therapy
Equine-assisted therapy builds trust, communication and emotional regulation skills through structured work with horses.
Residential Care
Structured live-in treatment away from daily stressors, combining therapy, medical care and healthier routines under one roof.
Anxiety
CBT, DBT, ACT and exposure-based work help clients understand what drives anxiety and build steadier ways to respond.
PTSD
EMDR, cognitive processing and prolonged exposure therapy give clients a safe way to process trauma and rebuild a sense of stability.
Depression
Evidence-based therapy addresses the thought patterns, isolation and daily habits that keep depression in place.
For Families
The Family Program helps loved ones understand addiction, rebuild trust and take an active part in the recovery process.
For Professionals
Reading on conditions, levels of care and what treatment involves, for clinicians and anyone helping someone weigh their options.
FAQs
What admission involves, what to bring, how long treatment lasts and what happens next, laid out step by step.
Blog
Articles on addiction, mental health and life after treatment, written for people in recovery and the families around them.
Get Started
Insurance
Send your policy details and our team confirms your benefits and likely out-of-pocket cost before you commit to anything.
Admissions
Call (855) 790-9303 to speak with admissions about options, timing and what the first few days actually look like.
Schedule a Call
Send your details through the form and the admissions team will call you back when it suits you.
For Me
Tell us what you are dealing with and admissions will walk you through the options, with no pressure and no judgement.
For a Loved One
Tell us about your situation and we will help you work out how to approach it and what support is available.
Self-Assessment
A short self-assessment to help you judge whether drinking or drug use has reached the point of needing treatment. Coming soon.
Level of Care
A short self-assessment matching your situation to detox, residential, day treatment or outpatient care. Coming soon.
Our Story
Located near Jackson, Mississippi, Defining Wellness Centers™ offers a full continuum of care for mental health and addiction treatment — combining proven therapeutic methods with innovative techniques.
Our Philosophy
Addiction is often a manifestation of underlying trauma. That’s why the goal for our clients is not simply sobriety, but a higher outcome: wellness and a sense of purpose.
Our Team
Licensed clinicians work alongside board-certified addictionologists and psychiatrists, with therapists certified in trauma, family therapy, art and music therapy.
Brandon Campus
Hiking trails, an on-campus pond, pavilions, a fire pit and a labyrinth on the quad — clinical excellence set in a place built for reflection.
Ridgeland Center
IOP and outpatient programming at 411 Hanover Circle, built for clients continuing care while returning to work, school and family life.
Testimonials
Alumni and families describe a therapeutic atmosphere, a non-shame-based approach, and staff who make you feel cared for at every turn.
Treatment Programs
Dual Diagnosis
Co-occurring mental health conditions are treated alongside addiction, not after it — because lasting recovery requires both.
Medical Detox
24/7 medical supervision eases the physical symptoms of withdrawal, giving clients a stable, safe foundation before therapy begins.
Inpatient Care
Round-the-clock residential care removes clients from triggers and distractions, immersing them fully in the recovery process.
PHP
A step down from residential care — intensive daily programming with the flexibility to return home or to sober living each evening.
Outpatient Care
Flexible outpatient sessions let clients keep working, studying or caring for family while continuing structured treatment.
“I just joined the new alumni program, and it’s been very helpful. It’s new, but I love how interactive and supportive it is. We get to connect with others in a meaningful way, and there’s always someone to talk to. I honestly feel like it’s a new chapter in my recovery. I’m excited to see where it goes!”
— Sarah T.
For Veterans
Rally Point addresses the addiction and trauma unique to military service, delivered by a team trained in veteran-specific care.
Alcohol Detox
Alcohol withdrawal can escalate quickly, so symptoms are monitored around the clock and treated by medical staff before they become dangerous.
Opioid Detox
Medication-assisted care eases opioid withdrawal and cravings, making the hardest days manageable and the step into ongoing treatment far more likely to hold.
Drug Detox
Detox is built around the substance and the person, covering stimulants, benzodiazepines, opioids and more under continuous medical supervision.
Mental Health
Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and trauma, delivered at the level of support each person actually needs.
What We Treat
Alcohol
Medical detox and therapy address both the physical dependence and underlying causes of alcohol addiction.
Adderall
Structured treatment for Adderall and other stimulant dependency, addressing withdrawal and the root causes of misuse.
Benzodiazepines
Medically supervised tapering and therapy for Xanax, Valium and other benzodiazepine dependency.
Cocaine
Evidence-based therapy addresses the intense cravings and psychological grip of cocaine addiction.
Heroin
Medical detox and long-term therapy address the severe physical dependence and relapse risk of heroin addiction.
Methamphetamine
Structured treatment addresses the intense cravings and cognitive effects of methamphetamine addiction.
Tramadol
Medically supervised care addresses dependency on tramadol and other prescription opioid pain medications.
Stimulants
Care for cocaine, meth and prescription stimulant misuse, addressing cravings, sleep, mood and the cognitive effects of long-term use.
Xanax
Careful medical tapering and therapy address the physical and psychological dependence of Xanax addiction.
Drug Addiction
A full continuum of care for any substance, from medical detox through residential treatment, outpatient programming and long-term aftercare.
Fentanyl
Fentanyl’s potency makes withdrawal and overdose risk severe, so detox and ongoing care are closely medically managed from day one.
Opioids
Medication-assisted treatment and therapy address cravings, withdrawal and relapse risk across prescription painkillers, heroin and fentanyl.
How We Treat
Our Approach
Every program is built on clinically proven methods — not trends — so treatment plans are backed by real outcomes.
Technology
Evidence-based technology supports clinical care, from monitoring progress to reinforcing skills learned in therapy.
Fitness & Nutrition
Structured fitness and nutrition programming rebuilds physical health as a foundation for lasting recovery.
Trauma-Informed Care
Addiction is often a manifestation of underlying trauma — our clinicians treat both together, not one after the other.
Music Therapy
Music-assisted therapy helps clients process emotion and build healthy coping skills in a creative, low-pressure setting.
Art Therapy
Art-assisted therapy gives clients a nonverbal outlet for processing trauma and emotion during treatment.
Family Program
Addiction affects the whole family — our family program rebuilds trust and communication alongside the client’s own recovery.
Equine Therapy
Equine-assisted therapy builds trust, communication and emotional regulation skills through structured work with horses.
Residential Care
Structured live-in treatment away from daily stressors, combining therapy, medical care and healthier routines under one roof.
Anxiety
CBT, DBT, ACT and exposure-based work help clients understand what drives anxiety and build steadier ways to respond.
PTSD
EMDR, cognitive processing and prolonged exposure therapy give clients a safe way to process trauma and rebuild a sense of stability.
Depression
Evidence-based therapy addresses the thought patterns, isolation and daily habits that keep depression in place.
For Families
The Family Program helps loved ones understand addiction, rebuild trust and take an active part in the recovery process.
For Professionals
Reading on conditions, levels of care and what treatment involves, for clinicians and anyone helping someone weigh their options.
FAQs
What admission involves, what to bring, how long treatment lasts and what happens next, laid out step by step.
Blog
Articles on addiction, mental health and life after treatment, written for people in recovery and the families around them.
Get Started
Insurance
Send your policy details and our team confirms your benefits and likely out-of-pocket cost before you commit to anything.
Admissions
Call (855) 790-9303 to speak with admissions about options, timing and what the first few days actually look like.
Schedule a Call
Send your details through the form and the admissions team will call you back when it suits you.
For Me
Tell us what you are dealing with and admissions will walk you through the options, with no pressure and no judgement.
For a Loved One
Tell us about your situation and we will help you work out how to approach it and what support is available.
Self-Assessment
A short self-assessment to help you judge whether drinking or drug use has reached the point of needing treatment. Coming soon.
Level of Care
A short self-assessment matching your situation to detox, residential, day treatment or outpatient care. Coming soon.
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Key Takeaways Family support in recovery is one of the best relapse prevention strategies for helping your loved one achieve long-term sobriety. Relapse isn’t a sudden event, but typically occurs in three stages: emotional, mental, and finally, physical relapse. Relapse warning signs include poor self-care, mood swings, glamorizing past substance use, lying, making plans to … Read more
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