Addiction affects the whole household, and getting help sooner usually makes recovery easier. If you're in Amarillo or caring for someone who is, residential treatment can provide the round-the-clock support that weekly appointments can't.
Call any time to talk it through. Calls are confidential, and you can ask as many questions as you need.
Treatment near Amarillo by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Amarillo
9 programs within 25 miles and 13 within 50 miles. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
Cenikor Foundation
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Amarillo
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisAlcoholic Recovery Center
Alcoholism treatment programTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisMoss Lane Club
Alcoholism treatment programAmarillo Addiction Treatment Network
Addiction treatment centerTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisNorthwest Texas Healthcare System Behavioral Health
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisLife Challenge of Amarillo
Addiction treatment centerTexas Panhandle Centers Developmental Health
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health - Borger
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisRecovery resources in Amarillo
Amarillo straddles Potter and Randall counties, which share an Adult Drug Court operated through the 181st District Court together with Armstrong County.
The Panhandle also has regional treatment courts serving Potter County, including the Panhandle Regional Veterans Treatment Court and the Panhandle Regional Problem Solving Court for people with mental health needs.
StarCare Specialty Health System is the state's Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) provider for Potter County and the rest of the Panhandle, offering free help sorting out substance use treatment options for any Texas resident.
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Getting help in Potter County
Potter County's local mental health authority is Texas Panhandle Centers, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-692-4039 or 806-359-6699. 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 Potter County, with a physician's certificate attached. See how to file for court-ordered treatment in Texas.
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? StarCare Specialty Health System is the OSAR center for Potter County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help for Amarillo residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Nearby cities
- Canyon (15 miles)
- Borger (40 miles)
- Hereford (41 miles)
- Dumas (46 miles)
- Pampa (54 miles)
- Plainview (70 miles)
- Dalhart (71 miles)
- Muleshoe (84 miles)
Frequently asked questions
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.
How many programs are near Amarillo?
This page lists 13 programs within 50 miles of Amarillo, sorted by distance. Potter County alone has 6 programs.
How do I get into residential treatment near Amarillo?
Most admissions start with a phone call. A specialist asks a few questions about substance use, health and insurance, then helps you find a program with an opening. Many residential programs in Texas can admit someone within a day or two once insurance is verified.
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.
Amarillo ZIP codes: 79101, 79102, 79103, 79104, 79105, 79106, 79107, 79108, 79109, 79110, 79111, 79114, 79116, 79117, 79118, 79119, 79120, 79121, 79124, 79159, 79166, 79168, 79172, 79174, 79178, 79185, 79187, 79189
Part of Potter County in Panhandle & South Plains.