Families in Alton often call us at the moment things feel most out of control. The good news is that residential treatment works, and there are programs within reach of Hidalgo County with openings for new admissions.
A specialist can help you understand the options, check what your insurance may cover and talk through how to approach a loved one who isn't ready yet.
Treatment near Alton by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Alton
17 programs within 25 miles and 26 within 50 miles. The closest is about 5 miles away.
DHR Health Behavioral Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisServing Children and Adults in Need – (SCAN)/RGV Youth Recovery Home
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisSprouting New Beginnings Rehab
Addiction treatment centerTurning Point
Addiction treatment centerTreatment Associates
Addiction treatment centerMindworks Rehabilitation Center
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisSobersense LLC
Alcoholism treatment programInfinite Recovery Treatment Center - McAllen Community Outreach
Addiction treatment centerDual diagnosisSouth Texas Health System Behavioral
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisBehavioral Health Solutions of South Texas
Addiction treatment centerNovelty Behavioral Health
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisAlcohol & Drug Evaluations & Counseling LLC
Alcoholism treatment programGetting help in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County's local mental health authority is Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, with a 24-hour crisis line at 877-289-7199. You can also call or text 988.
If a loved one refuses help and is likely to cause serious harm or keep deteriorating, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 462 lets a family member apply for court-ordered treatment in Hidalgo County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Hidalgo County.
Before choosing a program, you can confirm its state license through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's online licensing system or its directory of licensed chemical dependency treatment facilities.
Uninsured? Tropical Texas Behavioral Health is the OSAR center for Hidalgo County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help for Alton residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Nearby cities
- La Homa (3 miles)
- Doffing (5 miles)
- McAllen (6 miles)
- Palmview (6 miles)
- Mission (6 miles)
- Palmview South (7 miles)
- Edinburg (10 miles)
- Pharr (11 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Does insurance cover residential treatment in Texas?
Most commercial health plans cover medically necessary addiction treatment, including residential and inpatient care. Texas law requires group plans to cover chemical dependency treatment on terms no less favorable than physical illness, and state and federal parity rules apply. Coverage depends on your plan, network and medical necessity reviews, so it helps to verify benefits before admission.
Should someone from Alton stay in Texas for treatment?
For most Texans with a Texas health plan, yes. In-network benefits are easiest to use at Texas programs, family can take part in family sessions, and aftercare near home is simpler to arrange. Some people choose a program in a different part of Texas to get distance from where they used.
What should I bring to residential rehab?
Bring a photo ID, insurance card, a list of current medications, comfortable clothing for about a week and basic toiletries. Most programs share a packing list and restrict items like alcohol-based products and outside medications.
What if my loved one won't go to treatment?
You can talk with a specialist about how to approach the conversation. In Texas, Health and Safety Code Chapter 462 also lets a family member or other adult apply to the county court for court-ordered treatment, with a physician's certificate attached, when someone's addiction makes them likely to cause serious harm or keep deteriorating. See our guide to court-ordered treatment in Texas.
Part of Hidalgo County in Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley.