Recovery starts with a safe place to stop and a team that knows what to do next. For people in Wichita Falls, residential treatment 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.
Treatment near Wichita Falls by type of care
Residential and inpatient programs near Wichita Falls
8 programs within 25 miles and 10 within 50 miles. The closest is about under 1 mile away.
The Recovery Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisNorth Texas State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisVernon State Hospital - North Campus
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisHELEN FARABEE CENTERS
Rehabilitation centerTexas Treatment Services of Wichita Falls
Addiction treatment centerSpeak Your Peace
Addiction treatment centerPanhandle Recovery
Addiction treatment centerCHOICES C.B.I.
Alcoholism treatment programOdyssey Behavioral Health Clinic
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisCelebrate Recovery
Alcoholism treatment programRecovery resources in Wichita Falls
Helen Farabee Centers is the local mental health authority for Wichita County, according to Texas HHS, and runs a confidential crisis and referral line available 24/7.
Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls offers fentanyl and overdose awareness information through its Wellness Center and directs students with substance use concerns to the campus Counseling Center.
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Getting help in Wichita County
Wichita County's local mental health authority is Helen Farabee Centers, with a 24-hour crisis line at 800-621-8504. 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 Wichita 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? Helen Farabee Centers (OSAR delivered by Abilene Recovery Council) is the OSAR center for Wichita County and can screen and refer you to state-funded treatment.
Free, confidential help for Wichita Falls residents and families. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Nearby cities
- Iowa Park (10 miles)
- Burkburnett (12 miles)
- Bowie (46 miles)
- Vernon (47 miles)
- Graham (56 miles)
- Bridgeport (65 miles)
- Decatur (72 miles)
- Mineral Wells (80 miles)
Frequently asked questions
Should someone from Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls?
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.
Wichita Falls ZIP codes: 76301, 76302, 76305, 76306, 76307, 76308, 76309, 76310
Part of Wichita County in Northwest Texas.