Families in Cameron County can find 11 treatment programs below, plus nearby options in neighboring counties. Every listing links to details, and a helpline is available any time.
Treatment in Cameron County by type of care
Featured programs in Cameron County
Outcomes Detox & Recovery Center
Residential / inpatientDetox availableServing Children and Adults in Need – (SCAN)/RGV Youth Recovery Home
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisOrigins Recovery Centers
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableRecovery Center
Addiction treatment centerBetter Tomorrow Center
Addiction treatment centerOrigins Recovery & Counseling Harlingen
Addiction treatment centerMy Sobriety House
Addiction treatment centerHannah’s House by Origins Recovery
Addiction treatment centerDual diagnosisMesquite Treatment Center
Addiction treatment centerBehavioral Health Solutions
Addiction treatment centerTrevino's Alcohol Education Services, LLC
Alcoholism treatment programDHR Health Behavioral Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisCities in Cameron County
Crisis help in Cameron County
Cameron County is served by Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, the county's local mental health authority. Its 24-hour crisis line is 877-289-7199. Anyone in Texas can also call or text 988. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
If cost is a barrier, Texas funds substance use treatment through regional Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral (OSAR) centers. The OSAR serving Cameron County is Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Cameron County
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 462, a family member or other adult can apply for court-ordered treatment of someone whose alcohol or drug use makes them likely to cause serious harm or keep deteriorating. In Cameron County, start with the Cameron County Clerk's Probate Department, 974 East Harrison Street in Brownsville. Read the Cameron County court-ordered treatment guide.
Free, confidential help finding treatment for Cameron County residents. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many treatment programs are in Cameron County?
This site lists 11 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Cameron County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Cameron County?
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 462, an application for court-ordered treatment is filed with the county clerk in the county where the person lives or is found, with a physician's certificate attached. The county attorney's office can usually explain local steps.
Can I use my insurance for rehab in Cameron County?
Most commercial health plans cover residential and inpatient addiction treatment when it is medically necessary. A quick benefits check tells you which programs are in network.
What if there's no opening nearby?
Programs in neighboring counties and across Texas admit people from Cameron County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Cameron County?
Call Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, Cameron County's local mental health authority, at 877-289-7199 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Cameron County is part of Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 11).