Families in Harlingen 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 Cameron 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 Harlingen by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Harlingen
11 programs within 25 miles and 30 within 50 miles. The closest is about 2 miles away.
Serving Children and Adults in Need – (SCAN)/RGV Youth Recovery Home
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisOutcomes Detox & Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientDetox availableDHR Health Behavioral Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisOrigins Recovery Centers
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOrigins Recovery & Counseling Harlingen
Addiction treatment centerBehavioral Health Solutions
Addiction treatment centerTrevino's Alcohol Education Services, LLC
Alcoholism treatment programMesquite Treatment Center
Addiction treatment centerRevamp Restoration Center
Rehabilitation centerBetter Tomorrow Center
Addiction treatment centerLyford House
Addiction treatment centerBehavioral Health Solutions Of South Texas
Addiction treatment centerRecovery resources in Harlingen
Cameron County's Divert Court is an adult drug court for residents whose charges are tied to a diagnosed substance use disorder, offering intensive supervised treatment as an alternative to incarceration.
The county also runs a Veterans Treatment Court and a Mental Health Divert Court, both registered with the Texas judicial branch as specialty courts.
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, the local mental health authority for Cameron County, provides outpatient substance use treatment for adults and adolescents, medication-assisted treatment, and a 24-hour crisis line.
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Texas resources for families
Cameron 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 Cameron County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Cameron 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 Cameron County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help for Harlingen residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Nearby cities
- Primera (4 miles)
- San Benito (5 miles)
- Rio Hondo (8 miles)
- La Feria (8 miles)
- Mercedes (14 miles)
- Los Fresnos (15 miles)
- Mila Doce (16 miles)
- Progreso (17 miles)
Frequently asked questions
How many programs are near Harlingen?
This page lists 30 programs within 50 miles of Harlingen, sorted by distance. Cameron County alone has 11 programs.
Should someone from Harlingen 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.
How do I get into residential treatment near Harlingen?
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.
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.
Harlingen ZIP codes: 78550, 78551, 78552, 78553
Part of Cameron County in Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley.