Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab, Treatment & Recovery Resources in Texas

1. Laurel Ridge Treatment Center

Located in San Antonio, Laurel Ridge Treatment Center provides inpatient and intensive outpatient rehabilitation services for adults, adolescents, and members of the military. It ranked near the top in almost every category except Cost, which earned it the highest overall score of 7.8 points out of 10 possible points. The center’s highest performance was for the category of Rehabilitation Services Provided – it received a near-perfect score partially due to the fact that it offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) employing drugs such as buprenorphine and methadone. Its overall score was also boosted by the fact that it offers a myriad of treatment approaches, as well as both special programs for unique populations and a wealth of ancillary services meant to ensure patients’ success after they leave the center. Laurel Ridge only scored five points in the Cost category since it doesn’t accept private insurance or TRICARE. However, it does accept Medicaid.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 9.23
• Treatment Approaches: 8
• Cost: 5
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 8.19
• Ancillary Services: 8.1

2. Sundown Ranch

Sundown Ranch is located in Canton, approximately 60 miles southeast of Dallas, and it received an overall score of 6.8 points out of 10 points. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to adults and young adults. One of the center’s unique features is an intensive program for families affected by substance abuse that takes place over a weekend. The biggest strength of Sundown Ranch is the number of rehabilitation services and treatment approaches it provides – it received the highest possible score for offering a multitude of services, including detoxification utilizing buprenorphine. However, it scored low in the area of special programs tailored to unique populations.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 10
• Treatment Approaches: 9
• Cost: 4
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 1.89
• Ancillary Services: 5.13

3. Cenikor Foundation

With a score of 6.7 out of 10 points, the Tyler campus of Cenikor Foundation ranked the third highest in our rankings. The facility offers both inpatient and outpatient services to residents of Eastern Texas. The center’s strongest feature is the lengthy list of specially-designed programs it offers for certain populations, such as individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders and persons who’ve experienced trauma. The variety of treatment approaches at Cenikor Foundation is also a plus. The facility’s biggest weakness is the limited selection of rehabilitation services it provides to its patients.

• Rehabilitation Services Provided: 2.13
• Treatment Approaches: 9
• Cost: 8
• Special Programs for Unique Demographics: 10
• Ancillary Services: 7.02

Start by contacting your referral center

In Texas, the first step is to contact the Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral Center (OSAR) in your region. The OSARs are located at the Local Mental Health Authorities (LMHAs) in the 11 regions serviced by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). To find the contact information for the OSAR/LMHA in your area, visit the DHHS website.

The purpose of a referral center is to determine what type of help each individual needs, as well as the resources available for each individual. The referral center is also the first point of contact for anyone who may need assistance paying for treatment. To learn if you qualify for low-income Medicaid services, and to determine eligibility, visit the Texas DSHS Medicaid and CHIP information page.

Use our database to find a treatment center near you

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

Texas ranks among the top 10 states for veterans engaging in binge drinking

Veterans face unique challenges that can place them at higher risk for a substance use disorder (SUD) than the general population. The primary factor leading to this increased risk is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while other situations, such as unemployment, homelessness and chronic pain, can also be contributing factors. Furthermore, individuals – including veterans – with a substance use disorder are more likely to develop PTSD, so the problem is cyclical in nature.

According to the CDC, Texas ranked among the top 10 states in 2017 for veterans who engaged in binge drinking, with a reported 18.6% of veterans in the state taking part in the dangerous behavior that is often linked to PTSD. This percentage is among the highest for all 50 states; Hawaii reported the greatest percentage of veterans engaging in binge drinking at 21.5%, while Utah was at the bottom of the rankings at 9.1%.

Additional Resources for Parents and Teachers

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) funds 11 Prevention Resource Centers across the state. Each resource center works with youth and adults in a particular region to prevent substance abuse, as well as offering unique resources for families in the region. To find the Prevention Resource Center near you, check out the DHHS listing. You can also learn about substance abuse treatment and recovery services for youth on the DHHS website, including information on the 11 Outreach, Screening, Assessment, and Referral Centers in the state.

Mental Health Resources & Treatment

If you or someone you love is suffering from mental health issues, such as depression, PTSD, eating disorders, or severe anxiety, there are many resources from which to receive help.

Below are a few ways to receive immediate assistance, as advised by MentalHealth.gov:

Emergency Services: If your life (or someone else’s life) is in danger, always start by dialing 911 to gain immediate access to emergency services.

Suicide Prevention: The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is: 800-273-8255. You can also initiate a private live online chat.

Veterans Crisis Line: Dial the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone immediately. You can also access help with a private online chat or text 838255.

Here are two ways to find a provider of mental health treatment in Texas:

Texas Department of Health and Human Services: The DHHS website has a section dedicated to helping the general public with mental health concerns and a special section devoted to mental health programs for veterans.

Here For Texas: This site has a searchable database of mental health providers.

Individuals who have both substance use and mental health disorders may benefit from dual-diagnosis rehab facilities. Use the appropriate filter in our tool above to find rehabilitation centers with treatment programs designed to meet the unique challenge posed by co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

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

The tool below lists the contact information for local organizations that will connect you to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings near you. Since meeting times and locations change periodically, contact the local groups that coordinate the meetings to ensure that the information is up to date.

Over three million Texans suffer from mental illness every year

As discussed earlier in this guide, there is a strong link between substance use disorders and mental health disorders. When an individual is afflicted with both of these issues at the same time, health professionals refer to it as co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders or a “dual diagnosis.” Consequently, the prevalence of mental health issues in a given state can also help us to understand the level of substance abuse.

Suicide rates in Texas are similar to the national average

The Centers for Disease Control reports that suicide is the leading cause of death in the United States. The suicide rate has risen in nearly every state from 1999 to 2016, with that rate increasing by more than 30% in half of all 50 states since 1999. Suicide is an act that is often linked to substance abuse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, substance abuse is a primary risk factor for both adults and adolescents who attempt and/or complete suicide, and this is particularly true for at-risk populations.

Furthermore, the relationship between substance abuse and suicide is multi-faceted and complex. Persons who have substance abuse issues typically also carry other risk factors for suicide, including depression, impulsive behavior, and other struggles with relationships, finances, illness, or unemployment that make them more likely to engage in self-harm. Between 1999 and 2016, Texas witnessed an 18.9% increase in the number of suicides. In 2017, Texas ranked 41st in the country for the number of suicides per 100,000 residents.

Texas has a lower opioid prescribing rate than the overall U.S. rate

Prescription drug abuse – particularly in the form of opioids – has become an epidemic in the United States. While it is difficult to estimate how many individuals use these drugs as prescribed and how many abuse them, the Centers for Disease Control has researched the variation in opioid prescriptions between states, establishing a direct connection between an increased level of opioid prescriptions with a greater potential for dependence and abuse. Across the United States in 2017, 191 million prescriptions for opioids were written by physicians, ultimately leading one in four patients who begins long-term opioid therapy to an addiction.

The rate of homelessness in Texas is slightly over half the national average

A high rate of homelessness in an area indicates a greater potential for substance abuse issues. Homelessness has been shown to be linked to substance abuse as both a cause and a result; some individuals become homeless due to a substance use disorder, while other individuals who are already homeless frequently turn to substance use to dull the pain and desperation of their situation.

The 2018 Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Point-in-Time Count reported approximately 552,830 homeless individuals in the United States, the equivalent of 17 of every 10,000 U.S. residents. This number represents a decrease of 4.1% since 2014 when the number of homeless persons in the U.S. was around 576,450. Furthermore, homelessness across the United States has decreased by 15% since 2007, the year that HUD began collecting data on the homeless population.

Drug- and alcohol-induced deaths are slightly lower in Houston than across Texas