State-certified network of substance use disorder treatment programs in Texas including outpatient, residential, and detox levels of care. Sliding fee scale — many programs accept Medicaid and are free or low-cost for uninsured residents. Connect through your local OSAR (Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral) office. Call 211 to find your nearest OSAR. No one is turned away for inability to pay at state-funded programs. Bring ID and insurance information if you have it.
Substance abuse treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed treatment providers, nonprofit recovery programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery), hospital-based detox, methadone clinics, and sober living houses. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) provides free, confidential referrals to local treatment 24/7. Most states fund a network of publicly-supported treatment centers that accept uninsured and Medicaid clients; the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration maintains a national treatment locator at findtreatment.gov. Fathers dealing with substance issues during custody disputes often need documented treatment compliance — court-ordered programs exist for this specific purpose. Recovery support includes peer recovery specialists, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and drug courts. This directory pulls together the state's single state agency for SUD, treatment finders, mutual aid meetings, and MAT providers.
Substance Abuse in Texas
Texas district courts hear family matters across its 254 counties, with many urban counties operating dedicated family courts. The Texas Attorney General's Child Support Division runs enforcement statewide. Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth are the largest metros. Texas Legal Services Center, Lone Star Legal Aid, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, and Texas RioGrande Legal Aid cover the state.
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SAMHSA National Helpline — Free, confidential, 24/7 SAMHSA treatment referral service. Connects callers to state-funded treatment programs, sliding-scale facilities, a
Center for Health Care Services — San Antonio — San Antonio's public behavioral health authority with integrated mental health and substance use treatment on a sliding fee scale. Accepts M
The Council on Recovery — Houston — Houston's oldest nonprofit substance abuse provider since 1946. Outpatient treatment, family recovery programs, and intervention services. A
Gateway Community Services — Jacksonville — Private nonprofit substance abuse treatment leader since 1978 serving East Texas with detox, residential, intensive outpatient, and family c
Alcoholics Anonymous — Texas — Free peer-led recovery meetings across Texas with 24/7 helplines in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Austin. Open to anyone wit
Substance Abuse — Common Questions
I need help but have no insurance — where do I start?
Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (free, 24/7). They'll connect you to state-funded treatment providers that accept uninsured clients. Every state has a Single State Agency for Substance Use that funds community treatment on sliding-scale fees.
What's MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)?
MAT combines medications (methadone, buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol) with counseling to treat opioid and alcohol use disorders. It's evidence-based, reduces overdose risk substantially, and is covered by Medicaid and most private insurance. Find providers at findtreatment.gov.
Will going to rehab hurt my custody case?
Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by courts — it shows responsibility and commitment to sobriety. Coordinate with your attorney so treatment documentation supports your case. Court-ordered programs through drug courts specifically protect custody rights.
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3–7 days. Residential rehab: 30–90 days typically. Intensive outpatient: 8–12 weeks, 9–15 hours per week. Standard outpatient: months to years. Aftercare and peer support (AA, NA, SMART Recovery) is ongoing and free.