King 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 King County residents by type of care
King 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 King County
Vernon State Hospital - North Campus
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisSerenity Foundation of Texas – Serenity House
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableCentral Plains Center – Reed Adolescent Center
Residential / inpatientPlainview Serenity Center Inc – House of Hope
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisShades of Hope Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientChillicothe Child Dev Center
Addiction treatment centerCelebrate Recovery
Alcoholism treatment programMalta Farms
Rehabilitation centerAbilene Open Door Inc
Alcoholism treatment programPremium Recovery
Addiction treatment centerAbilene Recovery Council
Addiction treatment centerAddiction Hope Treatment Program
Addiction treatment centerCrisis help in King County
King 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 King County is StarCare Specialty Health System (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in King 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 King 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 King 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 King County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in King County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in King 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 King 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 King County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in King County?
Call Helen Farabee Centers, King County's local mental health authority, at 800-621-8504 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
King County is part of Panhandle & South Plains (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 1).