Wheeler 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 Wheeler County residents by type of care
Wheeler 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 Wheeler County
Cenikor Foundation
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisDetox availableOceans Behavioral Hospital — Amarillo
Hospital / inpatientDual diagnosisAwakenings Recovery
Addiction treatment centerTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health - Borger
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisTexas Panhandle Centers Developmental Health
Mental health clinicDual diagnosisTri-State Area Behavioral Health, LLC
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health Perryton
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisChillicothe Child Dev Center
Addiction treatment centerTexas Panhandle Centers Behavioral & Developmental Health
Mental health serviceDual diagnosisAlcoholic Recovery Center
Alcoholism treatment programMoss Lane Club
Alcoholism treatment programAmarillo Addiction Treatment Network
Addiction treatment centerCrisis help in Wheeler County
Wheeler County is served by Texas Panhandle Centers, the county's local mental health authority. Its 24-hour crisis line is 800-692-4039 or 806-359-6699. 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 Wheeler County is StarCare Specialty Health System (website), which screens people and refers them to state-funded care.
Court-ordered treatment in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler County?
This site lists 0 residential, inpatient and detox programs in Wheeler County, plus nearby programs in surrounding counties.
How do I seek court-ordered treatment in Wheeler 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler County every day. A specialist can check availability for you.
Where can I get crisis help in Wheeler County?
Call Texas Panhandle Centers, Wheeler County's local mental health authority, at 800-692-4039 or 806-359-6699 any time, or call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.
Wheeler County is part of Panhandle & South Plains (Texas HHSC Health Service Region 1).