Free statewide service helping Texans navigate substance abuse treatment — especially uninsured and underinsured individuals. OSAR specialists connect callers to funded treatment programs across all 11 HHS regions. Call 211 or your regional OSAR hotline for a free assessment and referral. OSAR staff are trained to find the right level of care — from outpatient to residential detox. No insurance required. Confidential and available in English and Spanish statewide.
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
Texas HHS Adult Substance Use Services — State-certified network of substance use disorder treatment programs in Texas including outpatient, residential, and detox levels of care. S
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.