Knox 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 Knox County residents by type of care
Knox 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 Knox County
Vernon State Hospital - North Campus
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisNorth Texas State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisThe Recovery Center
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisSerenity Foundation of Texas – Serenity House
Residential / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableShades of Hope Treatment Center
Residential / inpatientCelebrate Recovery
Alcoholism treatment programChillicothe Child Dev Center
Addiction treatment centerHELEN FARABEE CENTERS
Rehabilitation centerTexas Treatment Services of Wichita Falls
Addiction treatment centerPanhandle Recovery
Addiction treatment centerOdyssey Behavioral Health Clinic
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisSpeak Your Peace
Addiction treatment centerCrisis help in Knox County
Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Knox County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Knox 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 Knox 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 Knox County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Knox County?
Call Helen Farabee Centers, Knox County's local mental health authority, at 800-621-8504 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Knox County is part of Northwest Texas (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 2).