Haven House: A Lifeline for Those Facing Addiction and Mental Health Challenges

Since 1963, Communicare has been a cornerstone of community mental health services in northern central Mississippi, offering compassionate care to individuals across Calhoun, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Tate, and Yalobusha counties. With a mission to provide professional mental health treatment, substance abuse support, school-based services, and 24-hour crisis care, Communicare has been helping people of all ages for over six decades.

A vital part of Communicare’s services is Haven House, a residential treatment facility that has been serving the region since 1978. Originally established in a repurposed church building in rural Lafayette County, Haven House began with the capacity to house just 15 male residents at a time, offering 30- to 90-day treatment programs for individuals struggling with addiction. In its first year, the facility served 94 people, a number that would steadily grow as the need for these services increased.

By 2001, the program expanded into a new, state-of-the-art 48-bed facility located off Highway 7 in Oxford. This new facility allowed Haven House to serve both men and women facing addiction, significantly broadening its impact. Today, Haven House serves over 300 individuals annually, providing a comprehensive range of treatment options. The center is staffed by dedicated medical professionals and master’s-level therapists who offer both substance abuse and mental health care.

Haven House provides a wide range of services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Services include:

  • Residential Substance Abuse Treatment: Intensive care for individuals who need a supportive, structured environment.
  • Medicated Assisted Treatment: Medication-based therapy to help individuals manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
  • Withdrawal Management: Safe, medically supervised care to help individuals through the detoxification process.
  • Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment: Flexible treatment for those who do not require residential care but still need intensive support.
  • Recovery Support Services: Long-term support to help individuals sustain recovery and reintegrate into the community.
  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment: Ongoing treatment for individuals in recovery, offering counseling and therapy.
  • Sober Living: Housing and support for individuals who are transitioning out of residential treatment and need continued guidance.

Haven House remains an essential part of the community, providing hope and healing for those affected by addiction and mental health challenges. For more information or to inquire about services, call 662-234-7237.