People in Houston have more choices for inpatient alcohol rehab than most Texans, with programs across Harris County and the surrounding metro. That's good news, but it can also make picking one harder.
A free, confidential call can narrow it down: what level of care fits, which programs have openings and what your plan is likely to cover.
Inpatient Alcohol Rehab programs near Houston
Within 25 miles of Houston there are 117 inpatient alcohol rehab programs. The nearest program is about under 1 mile away, and 215 are within 100 miles.
Alliance Risk Group LLC – DBA Gateway to Sobriety
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisInto Action Recovery Centers – Residential Services
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableHarris Center for MH/IDD – South Loop SUD Recovery Services
Hospital / inpatientDetox availablePositive Recovery LLC
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableBriarwood Alcohol and Drug Detox - Houston, TX
Residential / inpatientDetox availableSanta Maria Hostel Inc – Bonita House
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCheyenne Center Inc – Residential Services
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisAbundance Living
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisHow inpatient alcohol rehab works
Inpatient alcohol rehab provides medically supervised care for people whose drinking has reached the point where stopping safely needs a doctor. Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures and delirium tremens, so inpatient detox is often the safest place to start.
Once withdrawal is under control, treatment shifts to therapy, medication for cravings and planning for the weeks after discharge.
What to expect
- Daily individual and group therapy
- An intake assessment covering substance use, health and mental health
- Family involvement and education
- A written aftercare plan before discharge
Before you choose inpatient alcohol rehab
Inpatient alcohol treatment is built for people at risk of severe withdrawal, such as daily heavy drinkers or anyone who has had shakes, hallucinations or a seizure when cutting back. Texas detox rules require a physician medical director and symptom checks every four hours for the first three days.
What to ask a program
- Which medications are used for withdrawal?
- Who manages withdrawal overnight?
- Will the program start a medication for cravings?
Read our full guide to inpatient alcohol rehab in Texas.
Recovery resources in Houston
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, the local mental health authority for Harris County, runs the NeuroPsychiatric Center near the Texas Medical Center, a round-the-clock psychiatric emergency and stabilization site for adults and children that also provides substance use recovery and detox services.
The Harris Center also answers the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for the Houston region and keeps a 24/7 crisis and access line, and several of its community service centers across Houston offer outpatient substance use disorder services.
Texas resources for families
Harris County's local mental health authority is The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, with a 24-hour crisis line at 866-970-4770. You can also call or text 988.
Uninsured? The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (SUD services via Council on Recovery) is the OSAR center for Harris County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
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Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Houston
Inpatient Alcohol Rehab in nearby cities
- Bellaire (7 miles)
- Galena Park (10 miles)
- South Houston (13 miles)
- Jersey Village (13 miles)
- Stafford (15 miles)
- Humble (16 miles)
- Pearland (16 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.
Should someone from Houston 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.
Is alcohol withdrawal dangerous?
It can be. Heavy, long-term drinkers can develop seizures or delirium tremens when they stop. Inpatient care lets doctors monitor and treat withdrawal safely.
What happens after inpatient alcohol treatment?
Most people step down to residential, partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient care, along with support groups and, when appropriate, medication for cravings.
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