Addiction affects the whole household, and getting help sooner usually makes recovery easier. If you're in Galveston 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 Galveston by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Galveston
24 programs within 25 miles and 112 within 50 miles. The closest is about 5 miles away.
Bay Area Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientBay Area Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientBay Area Recovery Center
Hospital / inpatientDetox availableBay Area Recovery Center – Men’s Inpatient in Dickinson
Residential / inpatientPULSE Detox - Mental Wellness & Addiction Treatment Care
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableAlvin Detox Phase Two
Residential / inpatientDetox availableCenikor Foundation – Substance Abuse Program
Hospital / inpatientDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Pasadena
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisSerenity Light Recovery
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCenikor Foundation – Odyssey House Texas
Residential / inpatientReid Community Residential
Residential / inpatientThe Men's Center Residential Program
Residential / inpatientRecovery resources in Galveston
Galveston County's adult probation department runs the HOPE (Helping Ourselves with Positive Efforts) Drug Court, a voluntary, court-supervised treatment track for people facing non-violent charges who also struggle with drug or alcohol addiction.
Mental health and substance use crisis needs on the island fall under the Gulf Coast Center, which Texas HHS lists as the local mental health authority for Galveston County and which runs a 24/7 confidential referral and crisis line.
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Texas resources for families
Galveston County's local mental health authority is Gulf Coast Center, with a 24-hour crisis line at 866-729-3848. 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 Galveston County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Galveston 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? The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (SUD services via Council on Recovery) is the OSAR center for Galveston County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help for Galveston residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Nearby cities
- Hitchcock (9 miles)
- La Marque (10 miles)
- Texas City (12 miles)
- Santa Fe (16 miles)
- San Leon (17 miles)
- Dickinson (17 miles)
- Bacliff (19 miles)
- League City (21 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 Galveston 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 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 do I get into residential treatment near Galveston?
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.
Galveston ZIP codes: 77550, 77551, 77552, 77553, 77554, 77555
Part of Galveston County in Houston & Gulf Coast.