Dawson 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 Dawson County residents by type of care
Dawson County residents usually travel to a nearby county or city for residential care. Browse each type of care across Texas, or see programs across West Texas & Permian Basin.
Nearest programs to Dawson County
Big Spring State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisWest Texas VA Healthcare Services – Veteran Healing Center MHRRTP
Residential / inpatientSpringboard Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Permian Basin
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisPermiaCare – Turning Point
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableAlpha Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerMalta Farms
Rehabilitation centerClover House
Addiction treatment centerStages of Recovery Inc. - Addiction Treatment Services
Addiction treatment centerDual diagnosisHub of the Plains
Alcoholism treatment programTeen Challenge Adult Centers of Texas, Inc
Addiction treatment centerInspire Recovery Lubbock
Addiction treatment centerCities in Dawson County
Crisis help in Dawson County
Dawson County is served by West Texas Centers, the county's local mental health authority. Its 24-hour crisis line is 800-375-4357. 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 Dawson County is PermiaCare (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County Attorney's office can usually explain local steps. Read how to file in Texas.
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Frequently asked questions
How many treatment programs are in Dawson County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Dawson County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Dawson 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 Dawson 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 Dawson County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Dawson County?
Call West Texas Centers, Dawson County's local mental health authority, at 800-375-4357 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Dawson County is part of West Texas & Permian Basin (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 9).