Families in Lufkin 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 Angelina 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 Lufkin by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Lufkin
7 programs within 25 miles and 10 within 50 miles. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
Oceans Behavioral Hospital — Lufkin
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisRusk State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisOceans Behavioral Hospital of Lufkin – Outpatient
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisAlcoholic Anonymous
Alcoholism treatment programAlcohol and Drug Awareness Council | ADAC | OSAR
Addiction treatment centerBurke
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisRushing Recovery
Addiction treatment centerDeer Creek Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerCypress Lake Recovery
Addiction treatment centerRecovery
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisTexas resources for families
Angelina County's local mental health authority is Burke Center, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-392-8343. 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 Angelina County, with a physician's certificate attached. See how to file for court-ordered treatment in Texas.
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? Burke (OSAR delivered by Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas) is the OSAR center for Angelina County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help for Lufkin residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Nearby cities
- Hudson (4 miles)
- Diboll (10 miles)
- Nacogdoches (21 miles)
- Rusk (41 miles)
- Onalaska (41 miles)
- Crockett (43 miles)
- Livingston (44 miles)
- Center (46 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Should someone from Lufkin 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 Lufkin?
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.
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.
Lufkin ZIP codes: 75901, 75902, 75903, 75904, 75915
Part of Angelina County in Southeast Texas.