Howard County has 2 residential, inpatient and detox programs listed on this site, spread across 1 city we cover. Browse by type of care, by city, or call for help finding an opening.
Treatment in Howard County by type of care
Featured programs in Howard County
West Texas VA Healthcare Services – Veteran Healing Center MHRRTP
Residential / inpatientBig Spring State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisSpringboard Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Permian Basin
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisTeen Challenge Adult Centers of Texas, Inc
Addiction treatment centerAlpha Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerCities in Howard County
Crisis help in Howard County
Howard 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 Howard County is PermiaCare (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County?
This site lists 2 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Howard County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Howard 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 Howard 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 Howard County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Howard County?
Call West Texas Centers, Howard County's local mental health authority, at 800-375-4357 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Howard County is part of West Texas & Permian Basin (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 9).