Addiction affects the whole household, and getting help sooner usually makes recovery easier. If you're in Amarillo or caring for someone who is, dual diagnosis 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.
Where to find dual diagnosis treatment near Amarillo
Potter County has 5 programs listed for dual diagnosis treatment, and 11 are within 100 miles of Amarillo. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
Cenikor Foundation
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Amarillo
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisNorthwest Texas Healthcare System Behavioral Health
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisTexas 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 diagnosisTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health Dumas
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisAbout dual diagnosis treatment
When addiction and mental health symptoms feed each other, recovery needs to address both. Dual diagnosis programs combine psychiatrists, therapists and addiction specialists in one coordinated plan.
Expect a careful assessment at intake, regular psychiatric visits and therapies like CBT, DBT and trauma-focused care.
What to expect
- Individual therapy with smaller caseloads
- Psychiatric care and medication management where needed
- Specialized tracks such as trauma, executive or holistic care
- A coordinated aftercare plan
Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Texas: what to know
When mental health symptoms are part of the picture, ask programs near Amarillo who does the psychiatric evaluation and how soon, and who will manage psychiatric medication after discharge.
What to ask a program
- Which conditions are treated on site?
- How soon is the psychiatric evaluation?
- How often will I see a psychiatric provider?
Read our full guide to dual diagnosis treatment in Texas.
Recovery resources in Amarillo
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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Texas resources for families
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get into dual diagnosis 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.
Should someone from Amarillo 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 conditions does dual diagnosis treatment cover?
Common pairings include addiction with depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder or ADHD. Programs assess both at intake and treat them together.
Do dual diagnosis programs prescribe medication?
Yes. Residential dual diagnosis programs include psychiatric providers who can prescribe and manage medications for mental health conditions.
Amarillo ZIP codes served: 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
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