San Antonio is one of the places in Texas with the most treatment options, from medical detox to residential rehab and long-term programs, which means people here rarely have to travel far for dual diagnosis treatment. Many programs nearby take major commercial plans.
If you're trying to choose between several programs, a specialist can help compare levels of care, openings and insurance in one confidential call.
Where to find dual diagnosis treatment near San Antonio
Within 25 miles of San Antonio there are 16 dual diagnosis programs, and 23 within 50 miles. 7 of the programs within 50 miles report accepting private health insurance in the SAMHSA treatment directory.
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableAlpha Home Inc
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisAlpha Home Inc
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisCedar Hills Behavioral
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisSan Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisBLS Detox - Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Specialists
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableLifetime Recovery Treatment Centerial – Lifetime Recovery Residential Servs
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisWindmill Wellness Ranch
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableStarlite Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableSunrise Rehab and Recovery – DBA Evoke Wellness
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableWhat dual diagnosis treatment involves
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
- Wellness services like fitness, nutrition and mindfulness
- Private or semi-private rooms in many programs
- Therapies such as CBT, DBT and trauma-focused care
- Clinicians trained in both addiction and mental health
Before you choose dual diagnosis treatment
Texas rules call dual diagnosis COPSD, for co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, and require screening, assessment and treatment to stay connected for each client. NIDA's research finds that treating both conditions together generally works best.
Questions worth asking
- How often will I see a psychiatric provider?
- How soon is the psychiatric evaluation?
- Who manages medications after discharge?
Read our full guide to dual diagnosis treatment in Texas.
Recovery resources in San Antonio
Inside the Restoration Center, a public sobering unit gives police an alternative to arrest for public intoxication, offering a medically safe place to sober up along with motivational interviewing and a direct path into substance use treatment, plus a clinic that provides round-the-clock medical clearance for crisis and detox programs.
Bexar County's specialty court lineup includes an Adult Drug Court, a Felony Drug Court, a Family Drug Court, a Mental Health Court and both misdemeanor and felony Veterans Treatment Courts.
Texas resources for families
Bexar County's local mental health authority is The Center for Health Care Services, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-316-9241 or 210-223-7233. 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 Bexar County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Bexar County.
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Dual Diagnosis Treatment in nearby cities
- Alamo Heights (4 miles)
- Terrell Hills (5 miles)
- Leon Valley (6 miles)
- Kirby (8 miles)
- Windcrest (9 miles)
- Live Oak (13 miles)
- Selma (15 miles)
- Timberwood Park (16 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Should someone from San Antonio 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.
Does insurance cover dual diagnosis 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.
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.
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