Reaching out is the hardest part, and you're already doing it. Texas has residential and inpatient treatment in every major metro and many smaller cities, and people in Big Spring can reach strong programs close to home or a short drive away.
Whether you're looking for yourself or worried about a family member, a confidential call can help sort out options, insurance and timing in a few minutes.
Where to find residential drug rehab near Big Spring
Within 25 miles of Big Spring there are 2 residential drug rehab programs, and 6 within 50 miles. 1 of the programs within 50 miles report accepting private health insurance in the SAMHSA treatment directory.
West Texas VA Healthcare Services – Veteran Healing Center MHRRTP
Residential / inpatientBig Spring State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisSpringboard 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 centerAbout residential drug rehab
In a residential drug rehab program you sleep, eat and attend treatment in the same place. A clinical team builds a plan around the substances you use, your health and any mental health needs, then adjusts it week by week.
Most residential programs in Texas follow detox with therapy-heavy days: cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma work, family sessions and relapse prevention, plus time to rest and rebuild routines.
What to expect
- Daily individual and group therapy
- A written aftercare plan before discharge
- Detox on site or coordinated before admission if needed
- Family involvement and education
What Texas rules mean for residential drug rehab
Texas residential drug programs keep direct care staff awake and on site around the clock and a counselor on duty at least eight hours a day, six days a week. Ask programs near Big Spring whether they are licensed for intensive or supportive residential care, because the difference is the number of treatment hours each week.
What to ask a program
- How does it treat my specific drug, including medications for opioid use disorder?
- Is the program licensed for intensive or supportive residential care?
- When does discharge planning start?
Read our full guide to residential drug rehab in Texas.
Texas resources for families
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.
Uninsured? PermiaCare is the OSAR center for Howard County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help finding residential drug rehab for Big Spring residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Other treatment options in Big Spring
Residential Drug Rehab in nearby cities
- Colorado City (38 miles)
- Midland (40 miles)
- Snyder (47 miles)
- Odessa (56 miles)
- Sweetwater (65 miles)
- West Odessa (66 miles)
- Seminole (76 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Should someone from Big Spring 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 should I bring to residential rehab?
Bring a photo ID, insurance card, a list of current medications, comfortable clothing for about a week and basic toiletries. Most programs share a packing list and restrict items like alcohol-based products and outside medications.
Is residential drug rehab the same as inpatient?
They overlap. Inpatient care is more medically intensive and often hospital-based; residential care is a live-in program centered on therapy and structure. Many Texas programs offer both.
How long is residential drug rehab?
Most residential drug rehab programs run 28 to 90 days. The right length depends on what you use, your history and how quickly you stabilize. Many people step down to outpatient care after.
Big Spring ZIP codes served: 79720, 79721
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