Recovery starts with a safe place to stop and a team that knows what to do next. For people in Richardson, long-term rehab offers both, with staff available day and night.
If you're unsure whether you need residential care, detox or something else, that's a normal place to start. A short, confidential call can point you in the right direction.
Long-Term Rehab programs near Richardson
Within 25 miles of Richardson there are 3 long-term rehab programs. The nearest program is about 11 miles away, and 13 are within 100 miles.
Sante Center for Healing
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisRiverwalk Ranch
Hospital / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisBurning Tree Recovery Ranch
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisVolunteers of America Texas Inc – Riverside Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisMH/MR of Tarrant County – Add Serv Div Tarrant Yth Recov Campus
Hospital / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisDiscovery Point Retreat
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisDiscovery Point Retreat
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisNexus Recovery Center Inc
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisMeadows Texas
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisValley Hope of Grapevine
Residential / inpatientLong-termDual diagnosisHow long-term rehab works
Long-term rehab covers residential programs that run longer than 30 days, often 60 days to six months or more. These programs focus on rebuilding a whole life, not just stopping substance use.
Long stays are especially useful after multiple relapses, for people with co-occurring mental health conditions, or when going home too soon would put recovery at risk.
What to expect
- Options to extend or step down based on progress
- Connection to outpatient care or recovery housing
- Family sessions and discharge planning near the end
- Detox and stabilization in the first week if needed
Long-Term Rehab in Texas: what to know
Some long-term residential programs in Texas are faith-based. Programs that use only nonmedical methods register with HHSC instead of getting a treatment license, so check a program's status before choosing it for someone near Richardson.
What to ask a program
- Is there vocational or education support?
- What does each phase cost?
- Is the program licensed or registered with HHSC?
Read our full guide to long-term rehab in Texas.
Recovery resources in Richardson
The University of Texas at Dallas, based in Richardson, runs a Center for Students in Recovery that offers free recovery planning, weekly recovery meetings, peer support groups, and sober social events for students.
Dallas County's Veterans Treatment Court serves veterans whose offense was tied to a service-related mental or medical condition, with treatment provided through the VA.
Sources
Local help and next steps
Dallas County's local mental health authority is North Texas Behavioral Health Authority, with a 24-hour crisis line at 866-260-8000. You can also call or text 988.
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.
Free, confidential help finding long-term rehab for Richardson residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Richardson
Long-Term Rehab in nearby cities
- Garland (6 miles)
- Murphy (7 miles)
- Addison (7 miles)
- Sachse (8 miles)
- Rowlett (10 miles)
- Highland Park (11 miles)
- Carrollton (11 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Does insurance cover long-term rehab 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 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 long is long-term rehab?
Long-term residential programs generally run longer than 30 days, often 60 days to six months, sometimes with a transition into supportive housing.
Who is long-term rehab best for?
It suits people with severe or long-standing addiction, several relapses, co-occurring conditions or a home environment that makes early recovery difficult.
Richardson ZIP codes served: 75080, 75081, 75082, 75083, 75085
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