Residents of Kent County usually travel a short distance for residential care. The closest programs to the county are listed below, sorted by distance.
Treatment for Kent County residents by type of care
Kent County residents usually travel to a nearby county or city for residential care. Browse each type of care across Texas, or see programs across Northwest Texas.
Nearest programs to Kent County
Big Spring State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisWest Texas VA Healthcare Services – Veteran Healing Center MHRRTP
Residential / inpatientSerenity Foundation of Texas – Serenity House
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableShades of Hope Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientCentral Plains Center – Reed Adolescent Center
Residential / inpatientPlainview Serenity Center Inc – House of Hope
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisMalta Farms
Rehabilitation centerClover House
Addiction treatment centerManaged Care Walker Houses
Addiction treatment centerRanch at Dove Tree IOP
Addiction treatment centerTree House
Addiction treatment centerInspire Recovery Lubbock
Addiction treatment centerCrisis help in Kent County
Kent 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 Kent County is Helen Farabee Centers (OSAR delivered by Abilene Recovery Council) (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Kent County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Kent County?
Call West Texas Centers, Kent County's local mental health authority, at 800-375-4357 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Kent County is part of Northwest Texas (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 2).