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Raising awareness, providing education and promoting community collaborations for treatment courts across Missouri.
Register Today! The 2026 MATCP Conference, Missouri’s biggest event on addiction, mental health, and justice reform! Wondering why you should choose MATCP? Our annual meet-up isn’t just another conference. Not only will you gain valuable insights, research, and policy updates, but you’ll also have the opportunity to network with over 1000 professionals from influential organizations!

Closing Keynote: Sean Astin

Friday, March 27, 2026

MUST HAVE A CONFERENCE I.D. to Attend!!!

Sean Astin is an accomplished American actor, director, producer, and voice artist, best known for his iconic roles as Samwise Gamgee in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Mikey Walsh in The Goonies, the title character in Rudy, and Bob Newby in Netflix’s Stranger Things 2. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of There and Back Again, a memoir reflecting on his film career.

The son of Academy Award–winning actress Patty Duke and actor John Astin, Astin achieved a career-defining breakthrough with Rudy, an inspirational story of perseverance and resilience. He later earned international acclaim for his performance in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which received eleven Academy Awards, with Astin earning multiple honors for his role.

Beyond acting, Astin is a passionate advocate for literacy, mental health awareness, and civic engagement. A dedicated marathon runner, he uses his platform to promote volunteerism, empathy, and hope.

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Temporarily Closed: Spark by Hilton

We regret to inform you that our Spark by Hilton is temporarily closed due to an emergency evacuation resulting from a natural gas leak that led to a minor explosion at the hotel. We recommend exploring alternative accommodations for your stay in Branson. We apologize for any inconvenience this situation may cause. If you or your group has a reservation, it has been cancelled. If you put down a deposit, it will be refunded shortly back to your credit card. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at any time. Again, we are so sorry for this inconvenience.

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MISSOURI ASSOCIATION
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Conference Dates:
March 23-25, 2027
March 28-30, 2028

Chief Justice Commentaries

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15 January 2025 Treatment court programs help participants find new beginnings

MISSOURI ASSOCIATION
OF TREATMENT COURT PROFESSIONALS

With over 2,000 drug courts in existence or being planned, there is a great deal of bi-partisan interest in drug courts across the nation. This site provides answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

In his State of the Union address on March 1, 2022, President Biden spoke to the substance use crisis in America. “There is so much we can do," he said in the address. "Increase funding for prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery. … If you are suffering from addiction, know that you are not alone"
Joe Biden
Joe BidenPresident
"Defeating this epidemic will require the commitment of every State, local, and Federal agency. Failure is not an option. Addiction is not our future. We will liberate our country from this crisis."
Donald J. Trump
Donald J. TrumpPresident
“For too long we’ve viewed drug addiction through the lens of criminal justice. The most important thing to do is reduce demand. And the only way to do that is to provide treatment – to see it as a public health problem and not a criminal problem.”
Barack Obama
Barack ObamaPresident
"Three quarters of the growth in the number of federal prison inmates is due to drug crimes. Building new prisons will only go so far. Drug courts and mandatory testing and treatment are effective. I have seen drug courts work. I know they... make a difference."
William Jefferson Clinton
William Jefferson ClintonPresident
"Drug courts are an effective and cost efficient way to help non-violent drug offenders commit to a rigorous drug treatment program in lieu of prison."
George W. Bush
George W. BushPresident
MO Treatment Court Standards PowerPoint
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