Texas Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers

In several surveys conducted between 2014 and 2015, substance use and abuse was widely reported in the state of Texas and the U.S., demonstrating a clear need for quality treatment:^1–4

• Among teenagers (ages 12–17), 6.9% had used marijuana in the past month.
• And 10% of this demographic also reported past-month alcohol use.
• For all Texans older than 12, 1.3 million of them—or 6%—had an alcohol use disorder; almost 600,000 of them were physically dependent on the substance.
• A local paper reported that 1,186 Texans died of opioid-related deaths in 2015.
• Nationwide, 15.7 million people older than 12 suffer from an alcohol addiction.

The directory listings on this page can help you find reputable treatment centers in Texas and across the country. You can browse by state or city and learn more about the available treatment options and program amenities. You can also call to speak with a caring admissions navigator at 1-888-744-0069 Who Answers? to ask specific questions you may have and to connect with a treatment center.

You can also reach out to your family healthcare provider(s) to help you find the necessary resources to start recovery in a safe environment that meets your needs.

Cost is a common concern for many people seeking addiction treatment, but there are many options to help you pay for treatment.

If you have health insurance, contact your provider to discuss the types of treatment centers they may cover, including those that are out of state. Most insurance plans offer some level of coverage for addiction treatment.

People with Medicare or Medicaid may also be able to pay for addiction treatment centers with their benefits, but it’s important to check what’s covered first.

Many treatment centers offer scholarships, grants, payment plans, or financing to help you cover the cost of treatment. Be sure to ask about what they offer when choosing a facility and verify your benefits with them.

• Texas Health and Human Services: Mental Health and Substance Abuse: A resource for Texans that provides information about local mental health services and substance abuse treatment centers, as well as advocacy information and educational resources. The Substance Abuse Services home page answers FAQs, lists links and contact information for various local programs, and provides news and research updates.
• Texas Medicaid: See if you qualify to enroll in the state’s insurance plan and fill out an application.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator: Search for rehab facilities nationwide using this free tool. You can also call for a treatment referral at 1-800-662-4357.
• Texas chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI Texas can help those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction connect with local resources for insurance coverage, housing options, educational opportunities, and support programs for friends and family.

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2017). Behavioral Health Barometer: Texas.
2. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016). State Estimates of Substance Abuse: Texas.
3. The Texas Tribune. (2017). Amid opioid epidemic, Texas joins multistate investigation into drugmakers’ role.
4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2016). Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States: Results from the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.