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Alcohol, Drug, and other Rehab Centers in Dallas, TX

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What to Consider When Choosing a Rehab Center

When considering treatment and rehab options to explore, some helpful questions you should consider asking are:

Factors that will impact your rehab options include the severity of your addiction, your financial position, and your unique personal circumstances.

Read Choosing the Right Rehab for more guidance on how to make all of these choices.

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The Best Rehabs in Dallas, TX

The cost of rehab, which varies depending on your needs and location, can be intimidating, but there are ways to receive help with the cost. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), there are 60 substance abuse treatment centers in the Dallas area. Many of these organizations prioritize providing substance abuse recovery services to residents even when the patient’s financial means are limited. Out of these 60 treatment centers, the Santé Center for Healing has received the highest overall scores based on our five core metrics.

Metrics Used to Evaluate Each Rehab

Our evaluation of the quality of each facility is based on these five core metrics. Feel free to read a full breakdown of our filtering process and ranking methodology for more information.

1. Santé Center for Healing

Santé Center for Healing scored 6.3 points out of 10 possible points for its substance abuse treatment services. This center offers inpatient and outpatient options along with medication-assisted treatment for both opioid and alcohol addiction. It also utilizes a wide variety of both time-tested and experimental treatment approaches, examples of which include experiential therapy, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and more. Addressing unresolved trauma and co-occurring mental illnesses is a goal of all treatment approaches used by the center. Relatedly, the overall focus at Santé Center for Healing is on tailoring the treatment plan to the individual.

The Santé Center for Healing caters to the needs of unique populations such as veterans, young adults, members of the LGBTQ community, pregnant and postpartum women, clients referred from the court system, and more. The center also offers a wide variety of ancillary services, such as early intervention for HIV/AIDS, housing assistance, peer-support services, self-help groups, social skills development, and help in obtaining social services. Persons who wish to receive care at the Santé Center for Healing need to use private insurance or pay out of pocket for their treatment, which accounts for its low score in the Cost category.

  • Rehabilitation Services Provided: 5.68
  • Treatment Approaches: 9.0
  • Cost: 1.0
  • Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 8.82
  • Ancillary Services: 8.37

2. Nexus Recovery Center, Inc.

Nexus Recovery Center, a holistic substance abuse clinic for both adult and adolescent women, scored 5.7 points out of 10 points in our rankings. This center has both inpatient and outpatient options, and patients can benefit from medication-assisted treatment that is used as part of the detoxification process. The core of substance abuse treatment at Nexus Recovery is Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-step program combined with trauma-informed counseling. Additional treatment approaches include brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, anger management, motivational interviewing, and more. This center also serves patients who are deaf or hard of hearing.

At Nexus Recovery Center, mothers may keep their children with them since a licensed child development center operates on-site. A variety of other ancillary services, such as individual and group classes for growing in relationships, physical and mental health education and screenings, transportation services, assistance in obtaining social services, employment counseling, and much more, are available to patients.

This center accepts multiple forms of payment, including Medicaid, private insurance, federal or state-funded assistance for substance abuse, and self-payment on a sliding scale. Nexus Recovery Center does not deny service based on a patient’s ability to cover the cost of treatment.

  • Rehabilitation Services Provided: 6.39
  • Treatment Approaches: 7.0
  • Cost: 4.0
  • Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 2.52
  • Ancillary Services: 8.91

3. Millwood Hospital

Millwood Hospital scored 5.6 out of 10 points in our rankings for its inpatient and outpatient substance abuse services. Its rehabilitation services include medication-assisted detoxification for alcohol and opioids, intensive inpatient care, an intensive outpatient program, and aftercare. Millwood utilizes a 12-step program during all stages of recovery, and a multitude of treatment approaches complements the 12-step process, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-related counseling, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and much more.

Millwood Hospital offers special programs that attend to the needs of certain demographics, such as seniors, active-duty military personnel, adolescents, transitional-aged young adults, and those patients with co-occurring mental illnesses. All patients can benefit from a variety of ancillary services, such as health screenings and education, employment counseling, tobacco-cessation counseling, social skills development, and more.

Millwood Hospital strives to keep costs low for patients, so it accepts Medicaid and other state-financed health plans, Medicare, TRICARE, and private insurance, as well as self-payment.

  • Rehabilitation Services Provided: 4.26 
  • Treatment Approaches: 9.0
  • Cost: 5.0
  • Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 3.15
  • Ancillary Services: 5.67
Top-Rated, Low-Cost Treatment Centers in Dallas
Rank Rehab Total Score Contact Information
#1 Santé Center for Healing 6.3 914 Country Club Road Argyle, TX 76226 Main Tel: 866-238-3154
#2 Nexus Recovery Center, Inc. 5.7 8733 La Prada Drive Dallas, TX 75228 Main Tel: 214-321-0156 Tel 2: 800-865-2224
#3 Millwood Hospital 5.6 1011 North Cooper Street Arlington, TX 76011 Main Tel: 817-382-9603
#4 EnterHealth Outpatient Center of Excellence 5.4 8222 Douglas Avenue, Suite 375 Dallas, TX 75225 Main Tel: 214-905-5090 Intake Tel: 800-388-4601
#5 Serenity View Recovery Center 5.2 3800 County Road 444, Princeton, TX 75407 Main Tel: 214-941-3600 Intake Tel: 214-495-1738
#6 MHMR Recovery Center 5.0 1501 East El Paso Street Fort Worth, TX 76102 Main Tel: 817-569-4600
#7 Glen Oaks Hospital 4.8 301 East Division Street Greenville, TX 75401 Main Tel: 903-454-6000
#8 The Oak Counseling and Psychiatric Services 4.8 7808 Clodus Fields Drive Dallas, TX 75251 Main Tel: 972-770-1032
#9 Methodist Richardson Adult Chemical Dependency Services 4.6 401 W. Campbell Road Richardson, TX 75080 Main Tel: 469-204-6920
#10 Dallas Hill A. Feinberg Center 4.1 2345 Reagan Street Dallas, TX 75219 Main Tel: 844-748-3927

Finding a Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Dallas

Start by determining your coverage

Determining your best options for a rehabilitation center requires a good understanding of your health coverage. You can reach out to your private or healthcare marketplace insurance provider to find out which centers your plan covers. Additionally, you can discover if you are eligible for low-income Medicaid services by visiting this list of contacts from Texas Health and Human Services and reaching out to the appropriate hotline. Regardless of your coverage, public and private insurance companies must cover substance abuse treatment for qualified individuals.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

The tool below lists all of the treatment centers in the state of Texas that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes. You can input your zip code and select the filter icon to find relevant treatment centers near you.

Schedule an assessment

If you are pursuing treatment that will be covered by insurance, scheduling an assessment by a qualified counselor or therapist will likely be your first step. Most rehabilitation centers provide assessments, or the primary care provider that you already have may be able to give you a referral. You can contact companies in our above database to find out if they offer assessment services.

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    What to Expect in Rehab

    Addiction treatment is a multifaceted industry that draws from diverse techniques and philosophies, and many rehab centers offer a variety of therapy styles within one location. Furthermore, the science of studying addiction is constantly shifting and improving. However, the core elements of rehabilitation remain very similar.

    Description of the Four Steps of the Rehab Process

    For more on what to expect in rehab, read our guide on the addiction rehabilitation process 

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    Finding Aftercare in Dallas

    Proper aftercare is essential to the rehabilitation process. The chance of relapse increases for those persons who do not engage in aftercare following their rehab stay. Different kinds of aftercare suit different needs, and options include follow-up visits for continued therapy, sober living homes, and group therapy. Research shows that long-term participation in aftercare activities dramatically improves the outcome of rehabilitation efforts.

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a nationwide addiction support group, created the 12-step process for recovering from alcohol addiction. Many organizations, including Narcotics Anonymous (NA) which serves those struggling with drug addiction, have modeled their own recovery programs after the same 12-step process.

    Basics of a 12 step meeting

    Contact the appropriate local organization to find an AA or NA meeting near you

    The local organizations in the tool below can help you to find Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) group meetings near you. Meeting times and locations do sometimes change, so, before you attend your first meeting, it’s a good idea to call ahead to make sure the online information is accurate.

    Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Database

    Name City Program Telephone Spanish Hotline

    Sober Living Homes

    Sober living homes, also called recovery residences, help recovering addicts become more functional in society. These homes encourage independence as well as sobriety, and the environment is supportive and positive. Zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policies protect all residents. These communities incentivize residents to be productive and learn relationship and job skills, and research shows that persons who integrate into such communities experience success in breaking the cycle of substance abuse and building a new life not defined by their addiction.

    Personal responsibility is important in sober living homes, and residents are often expected to pay rental fees and to care for their own rooms. Support groups in each home are usually mandatory. Residents who follow house rules and maintain sobriety are typically welcome to stay from a few months to as long as several years.

    To find sober living homes in Dallas, check our database or select the appropriate filter from our tool above. Alternatively, you can head to our guide on sober living homes and learn more about them, as well as search for a certified recovery residence in your area.

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    Substance Abuse in Dallas

    Substance abuse treatment admissions in Dallas County decreased between 2013 and 2015

    At facilities funded by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in Dallas County, the total number of admissions for substance abuse treatment decreased from 10,269 in 2013 to 8,248 in 2015 – a significant reduction of 19.68%. However, during the same time frame, the percentage of treatment admissions specifically for opioid addiction in relation to the total number of treatment admissions rose from 30.73% to 35.49%, a 4.76% increase in three years. Opioid addiction is clearly a key area of concern for public health officials combating substance abuse issues in and around Dallas.

    When discussing statistics regarding substance abuse, it’s important to recognize that, in this case, the blanket term “opioids” includes an entire family of substances, such as heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone, and more, and the term does not distinguish between illegal and legal substances that vary in strength. Regardless, opioid addiction is the number one reason for admission to DSHS-funded substance abuse treatment facilities. 

    Alcohol was the substance that came closest to opioids in terms of the number of admissions to treatment facilities in Dallas Country from 2013 to 2015. Percentages for treatment admissions due to alcohol abuse hovered between 22.70% and 24.92% during those years, and, aside from alcohol and opioids, no other drug or drug category accounted for more than 13% of treatment admissions in this time period. Overall, treatment admission percentages for the majority of substances were relatively stable, with opioids being the drug category that demonstrated the most significant change. 

    Synthetic marijuana is responsible for many adverse reactions among Dallas County residents

    Synthetic marijuana – also referred to synthetic cannabinoids, spice, and K2, among other names – is sparking concern in the Dallas area. For the reporting of drug abuse statistics, synthetic marijuana is often lumped in with several other drugs in the category of “other drugs,” and it is not well studied. Names for this drug that reference marijuana are misleading since the drug is not derived from marijuana at all. Synthetic marijuana is smoked for a high similar to the kind of high that marijuana produces, but it is created by spraying a blend of unregulated liquid chemicals onto dried plant matter. There are also forms of synthetic marijuana that can be vaped. While the chemical makeup varies, general adverse reactions to synthetic marijuana include psychosis and hallucinations, paranoia, anxiety, seizures, vomiting, numbness, kidney and heart problems, and more.

    According to Dallas County poison control statistics, synthetic cannabinoids accounted for 8.1 out of 100,000 calls to the county’s poison control hotline in 2014, compared to 4.7 out of 100,000 calls concerning legitimate marijuana. In that same year, 5.5 out of 100,000 calls to the poison control hotline were in regard to heroin.

    In 2015, the number of calls to the poison control hotline for synthetic marijuana dropped 51.85% to 3.9 out of 100,000 calls, while calls for traditional marijuana rose a slight 2.13% to 4.8 out of 100,000 calls. Still, calls to the poison control hotline for synthetic marijuana were not far behind the rate of calls for heroin, which accounted for 5.2 calls per 100,000 in 2015.

    The decrease in calls to the poison control hotline in 2015 for synthetic marijuana is good news, but the prevalence of health emergencies triggered by the use of synthetic marijuana is still shocking considering that exact rates of use of this drug aren’t detailed in treatment admissions reports from substance abuse facilities in Dallas. A possible explanation for this lack of data is that relatively few people use synthetic marijuana in comparison to other drugs but that it causes adverse effects at a higher frequency than other drugs. Alternatively, the lack of data could also indicate that many abuse the drug but few seek treatment for it.

    Drug and alcohol deaths in Dallas County occur at a lower percentage than the national average

    12.54%

    of Dallas County deaths are caused by drugs and alcohol

    12.71%

    of US deaths are caused by drugs and alcohol

    Between 2008 and 2017, Dallas County experienced drug and alcohol-induced deaths 0.17% less frequently than the nation as a whole. Compared to the 13 other counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Dallas County’s percentage of drug and alcohol-induced deaths at 12.54% is actually the second-lowest percentage of drug and alcohol-induced deaths in the area. Rockwall County has an impressively low rate of 10.20%, and Collin County has a percentage very similar to that of Dallas County and the nation at 12.72%. Other counties in the area have much higher rates, many of them around 14%, with some counties as high as 17%.

    Drug and Alcohol-Induced Deaths in Dallas County Between 2008 and 2017
    0-17 18+ All Ages
    Drug-Induced Deaths in Dallas County 38 18,290 18,330
    Alcohol-Induced Deaths in Dallas County 6 3,136 3,142
    Total Deaths in Dallas County 4,093 167,096 171,189
    Percentage of Drug & Alcohol-Induced Deaths in Dallas County 1.08% 12.82% 12.54%

    Source: CDC Wonder

    Key Indicators of Substance Abuse

    Studying substance abuse can be difficult, and the exact numbers of people who are addicted to different substances are often unavailable or unknown due to stigma, fear, and lack of comprehensive data collection. Looking at topics that are closely linked to substance abuse can often deepen our understanding of this difficult and sometimes enigmatic topic. By locating statistics from traffic reports, homeless surveys, and mental illness surveys, we achieve a broader view of the ways that substance abuse impacts Dallas.

    Homeless youth in Dallas struggle with substance abuse at elevated rates

    13%

    of homeless youth in Dallas self-reported alcohol abuse, 2018

    11.9%

    of youth in the U.S. participated in binge or heavy drinking, 2017

    In 2018, two organizations – Promise House and the Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Youth Committee – surveyed homeless youth in Dallas and produced a special report titled See Us Now. This report revealed that 13% of homeless youth self-reported struggling with alcohol abuse and an additional 13% self-reported struggling with some other form of substance abuse. Nationally, data regarding substance abuse in youth published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in 2017 suggested that 11.9% of the youth population participates in binge or heavy drinking and 11.2% struggles with illicit drug use. Technically speaking, all underage drinking is substance abuse, but these surveys focused on forms of underage drinking that are the most problematic and, often, deadly.

    While the data from these two studies do not align precisely, comparing the two data sets still illustrates how homelessness impacts Dallas youth, particularly in the area of substance abuse, as the data suggests that homeless youth in Dallas struggle with substance abuse at rate 1-2% higher than the youth population across the United States. The overall implication is that homeless youth are more likely than the general youth population to resort to substance abuse, but, ultimately, all youth are at significant risk for developing a substance abuse problem.

    The prevalence of poor mental health days in Dallas County is similar to the national average

    One important way that surveyors study the mental health of a region’s population is asking residents how many poor mental health days they experienced in the past 30 days. The question measures each participant’s perception of his or her own moods and thinking patterns, and it does not include data from medical records. Answers to this somewhat subjective question reflect how often residents think their daily life is negatively affected by both serious and mild forms of mental illness and distress, such as depression, anxiety, anger disorders, phobias, and more.

    According to 2016 surveys, the average Dallas County resident experienced 3.5 poor mental health days during the previous 30 days, compared to an average in Texas of 3.4 poor mental health days during the previous 30 days. The national average is similar but slightly higher at 3.7 poor mental health days during the previous 30 days.



    The judicial system in Dallas recognizes the role that mental health issues can play in substance abuse and crime in general. The Dallas County District Attorney’s office has established a Mental Health Division, and four out of 23 special courts within Dallas County focus on diverting offenders with mental health issues, many of whom commit drug offenses, into treatment within their communities rather than imprisoning them.

    Dallas County’s rate of alcohol-involved driving deaths is higher than in Texas

    33%

    of Dallas County driving deaths caused by alcohol, 2016

    28%

    of Texas and U.S. driving deaths caused by alcohol, 2016

    The percentage of alcohol-involved driving deaths in Dallas County is especially alarming. In Dallas County, 33% of driving deaths are alcohol-induced, compared to an average of 28% for both Texas and the nation as a whole. Of the 254 counties in Texas, 193 counties had a lower percentage of alcohol-induced driving deaths than Dallas County.

    Overall, 439 Dallas County residents were fatal victims of alcohol-involved driving in 2016 – deaths that could have been avoided had drivers taken alcohol impairment more seriously. Driving under the influence is a reckless form of substance abuse. Persons who want to decrease the rate of alcohol-involved driving deaths in Dallas County can be a part of the solution by supporting increased awareness of and funding for substance abuse education and rehabilitation in their communities, encouraging the use of ride-sharing technology and designated drivers whenever possible, and engaging in responsible drinking themselves.

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    Take Action

    Residents of Dallas and the surrounding area who are struggling with substance dependency should know that many resources exist in the region to help them. Our tool can help you discover a nearby rehabilitation center that will assist you in the process of determining both your insurance coverage and your rehab needs. Many low-cost centers can help you if you don’t have insurance or feel you are unable to afford treatment.

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