Childress County doesn't have a residential program inside its borders on our list, but treatment is within reach. The nearest programs are listed below with distances from the county center.
Treatment for Childress County residents by type of care
Childress County residents usually travel to a nearby county or city for residential care. Browse each type of care across Texas, or see programs across Panhandle & South Plains.
Nearest programs to Childress County
Vernon State Hospital - North Campus
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisPlainview Serenity Center Inc – House of Hope
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisCentral Plains Center – Reed Adolescent Center
Residential / inpatientChillicothe Child Dev Center
Addiction treatment centerCelebrate Recovery
Alcoholism treatment programManaged Care Center For Addictive
Addiction treatment centerAwakenings Recovery
Addiction treatment centerCities in Childress County
Crisis help in Childress County
Childress County is served by Helen Farabee Centers, the county's local mental health authority. Its 24-hour crisis line is 800-621-8504. 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 Childress County is StarCare Specialty Health System (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Childress 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. The sworn application is filed with the Childress County Clerk, with a physician's certificate attached, and the case is heard by the county court or a county court at law with probate jurisdiction. The Childress County Attorney's office can usually explain local steps. Read how to file in Texas.
Free, confidential help finding treatment for Childress County residents. Available 24/7.
Call (832) 583-1066Neighboring counties
Frequently asked questions
How many treatment programs are in Childress County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Childress County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Childress 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 Childress 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 Childress County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Childress County?
Call Helen Farabee Centers, Childress County's local mental health authority, at 800-621-8504 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Childress County is part of Panhandle & South Plains (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 1).