Residents of Shelby County usually travel a short distance for residential care. The closest programs to the county are listed below, sorted by distance.
Treatment for Shelby County residents by type of care
Shelby County residents usually travel to a nearby county or city for residential care. Browse each type of care across Texas, or see programs across Southeast Texas.
Nearest programs to Shelby County
Oceans Behavioral Hospital — Lufkin
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDeer Creek Recovery Center
Addiction treatment centerBe a Light Rehabilitation Services
Addiction treatment centerRushing Recovery
Addiction treatment centerUT Health Henderson Acute Withdrawal Management Program
Addiction treatment centerDetox availableBurke
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisOceans Behavioral Hospital of Lufkin – Outpatient
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisAlcohol and Drug Awareness Council | ADAC | OSAR
Addiction treatment centerAlcoholic Anonymous
Alcoholism treatment programCities in Shelby County
Crisis help in Shelby County
Shelby County is served by Burke Center, the county's local mental health authority. Its 24-hour crisis line is 800-392-8343. 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 Shelby County is Burke (OSAR delivered by Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas) (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Shelby County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Shelby County?
Call Burke Center, Shelby County's local mental health authority, at 800-392-8343 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Shelby County is part of Southeast Texas (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 5).