Residents of Sterling County usually travel a short distance for residential care. The closest programs to the county are listed below, sorted by distance.
Treatment for Sterling County residents by type of care
Sterling County residents usually travel to a nearby county or city for residential care. Browse each type of care across Texas, or see programs across West Texas & Permian Basin.
Nearest programs to Sterling County
West Texas VA Healthcare Services – Veteran Healing Center MHRRTP
Residential / inpatientBig Spring State Hospital
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisAlcohol and Drug Awareness Center – Journey Recovery Center/Resid Trt
Residential / inpatientDetox availableRivers Of Hope
Addiction treatment centerAlpha Recovery Centre
Addiction treatment centerShannon Behavioral Health Services
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisBishop Street Bootcamp Ranch
Addiction treatment centerCrisis help in Sterling County
Sterling County is served by MHMR Services for the Concho Valley, the county's local mental health authority. Its 24-hour crisis line is 800-375-8965. 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 Sterling County is PermiaCare (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Sterling County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Sterling County?
Call MHMR Services for the Concho Valley, Sterling County's local mental health authority, at 800-375-8965 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Sterling County is part of West Texas & Permian Basin (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 9).