People in San Antonio have more choices for residential drug rehab than most Texans, with programs across Bexar 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.
Programs offering residential drug rehab near San Antonio
Within 25 miles of San Antonio there are 40 residential drug rehab programs. The nearest program is about under 1 mile away, and 141 are within 100 miles.
Alpha Home Inc
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisAlpha Home Inc
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisCenter for Healthcare Services – Community Crisis Response Services
Residential / inpatientDetox availableCenter for Healthcare Services – NAS
Hospital / inpatientCedar Hills Behavioral
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisSan Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisBriarwood Drug and Alcohol Detox
Residential / inpatientDetox availableBLS Detox - Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Specialists
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableLifetime Recovery Treatment Centerial – Lifetime Recovery Residential Servs
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisWindmill Wellness Ranch
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableAbout residential drug rehab
Residential drug treatment is the step between detox and returning home. It gives you a safe, drug-free place to stabilize while you learn what drives your use and how to manage cravings without it.
Programs differ in length, therapies and amenities, so it helps to ask how a program handles medications, mental health care and aftercare before you commit.
What to expect
- Help arranging care after you leave
- Evidence-based therapies such as CBT and motivational interviewing
- Peer support and 12-step or non-12-step options
- 24-hour staff and a structured, substance-free setting
What Texas rules mean for residential drug rehab
In Texas, residential programs are licensed by the Health and Human Services Commission. The most intensive level must average at least 30 hours of services per client each week, with at least 10 hours of counseling, and a counselor can carry no more than 10 clients. That structure is what separates a residential drug program from a weekly outpatient group.
What to ask a program
- Is the program licensed for intensive or supportive residential care?
- How many individual counseling hours are there each week?
- When does discharge planning start?
Read our full guide to residential drug rehab in Texas.
Recovery resources in San Antonio
Inside the Restoration Center, a public sobering unit gives police an alternative to arrest for public intoxication, offering a medically safe place to sober up along with motivational interviewing and a direct path into substance use treatment, plus a clinic that provides round-the-clock medical clearance for crisis and detox programs.
Bexar County's specialty court lineup includes an Adult Drug Court, a Felony Drug Court, a Family Drug Court, a Mental Health Court and both misdemeanor and felony Veterans Treatment Courts.
Local help and next steps
Bexar County's local mental health authority is The Center for Health Care Services, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-316-9241 or 210-223-7233. 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 Bexar County, with a physician's certificate attached. See court-ordered treatment in Bexar County.
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Residential Drug Rehab in nearby cities
- Terrell Hills (5 miles)
- Lackland AFB (8 miles)
- Kirby (8 miles)
- Windcrest (9 miles)
- Live Oak (13 miles)
- Converse (13 miles)
- Selma (15 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.
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.
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