Families in Starr County can find 2 treatment programs below, plus nearby options in neighboring counties. Every listing links to details, and a helpline is available any time.
Treatment in Starr County by type of care
Featured programs in Starr County
South Texas Council Alcohol
Alcoholism treatment programBorder Region Behavioral Health Center
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisDHR Health Behavioral Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisTurning Point
Addiction treatment centerSprouting New Beginnings Rehab
Addiction treatment centerTreatment Associates
Addiction treatment centerSobersense LLC
Alcoholism treatment programMindworks Rehabilitation Center
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisBehavioral Health Solutions of South Texas
Addiction treatment centerInfinite Recovery Treatment Center - McAllen Community Outreach
Addiction treatment centerDual diagnosisSouth Texas Health System Behavioral
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisNovelty Behavioral Health
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisCities in Starr County
Crisis help in Starr County
Starr County is served by Border Region Behavioral Health Center, the county's local mental health authority. Its 24-hour crisis line is 800-643-1102. 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 Starr County is Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr County?
This site lists 2 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Starr County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Starr 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 Starr 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 Starr County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Starr County?
Call Border Region Behavioral Health Center, Starr County's local mental health authority, at 800-643-1102 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Starr County is part of Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 11).