You're not the first person in Big Spring to face this, and you won't be the last. What matters is that you're looking for answers now, and residential addiction treatment is one of the most effective ways to get stable and stay that way.
Talk with a specialist any time, day or night, about what treatment looks like, what it costs and how quickly someone can be admitted.
Residential Addiction Treatment programs near Big Spring
Howard County has 2 programs listed for residential addiction treatment, and 31 are within 100 miles of Big Spring. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
Springboard Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Permian Basin
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisTeen Challenge Adult Centers of Texas, Inc
Addiction treatment centerAlpha Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerBig Spring State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisWest Texas VA Healthcare Services – Veteran Healing Center MHRRTP
Residential / inpatientWhat residential addiction treatment involves
Residential addiction treatment is built around time and focus. With work, errands and old routines set aside, you can put full attention on understanding addiction, treating co-occurring conditions and practicing new habits in a supportive setting.
Length of stay ranges from about a month to several months, depending on your needs, your progress and what your coverage allows.
What to expect
- Step-down planning to outpatient care or sober living
- Relapse prevention and coping-skills work
- A medical and psychiatric evaluation in the first days
- A daily schedule of therapy, groups and recovery activities
What Texas rules mean for residential addiction treatment
Texas licenses two residential intensities. Intensive residential programs average at least 30 hours of services per client each week, while supportive residential programs provide at least 6 hours and often serve people stepping down from more intensive care. Ask programs near Big Spring which they provide.
Questions to ask
- What therapies does the program use?
- Who provides psychiatric care?
- How large are the groups?
Read our full guide to residential addiction treatment in Texas.
Local help and next steps
Howard County's local mental health authority is West Texas Centers, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-375-4357. 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 Howard County, with a physician's certificate attached. See how to file for court-ordered treatment in Texas.
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Residential Addiction Treatment in nearby cities
- Midland (40 miles)
- Lamesa (44 miles)
- Odessa (56 miles)
- Andrews (63 miles)
- Sweetwater (65 miles)
- West Odessa (66 miles)
- Post (66 miles)
- Seminole (76 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.
How many residential treatment centers are near Big Spring?
This page lists 6 residential treatment centers within 50 miles of Big Spring, sorted by distance. Howard County alone has 2 programs.
How does Texas license residential treatment?
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission licenses chemical dependency treatment facilities under Health and Safety Code Chapter 464, with rules in 26 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 564. You can check a license through HHSC's online licensing system or its directory of licensed facilities.
What does a day in residential treatment look like?
A typical day includes morning check-ins, individual and group therapy, educational sessions, meals, exercise or recreation and evening support groups, with staff on site 24 hours.
Big Spring ZIP codes served: 79720, 79721
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