Rehab Centers for Serious Mental Illness and Addiction in Dallas

What is serious mental illness, and how do Dallas programs treat it with substance use?

Serious mental illness usually means a schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder or major depression that substantially limits daily life, work or relationships, and Dallas programs treat it alongside substance use disorders through co-occurring care. That approach puts psychiatric care and addiction care into one coordinated plan, delivered by the same team.

Some Dallas providers describe that approach on their dual diagnosis listings. Dallas listings report several levels of care for this group, including psychiatric inpatient care, medically supervised withdrawal management, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and standard outpatient care.

Programs differ in whether they accept people with psychotic or bipolar disorders, so ask intake staff before a referral. Medication continuity varies too: bring a current list and ask whether antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, long-acting injectables and opioid or alcohol use disorder medications can continue during treatment.

Public care for adults in Dallas County usually starts with the regional behavioral health authority, which can set up an assessment and refer people on to its network providers. Residents of the parts of Dallas inside Collin or Denton counties may go through a different local authority for intake.

Will a Dallas program continue my psychiatric medications?

Medication continuity differs from program to program, so ask before admission. Bring a current medication list. Ask whether the program will continue antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, long-acting injectables and medications for opioid or alcohol use disorder. Also ask who prescribes on site and how the team coordinates with your outside psychiatrist.

Where do Dallas adults with serious mental illness start public care?

The North Texas Behavioral Health Authority, known as NTBHA, is the public entry point for Dallas County and five neighboring counties. Its Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral line, 844-275-0600, can arrange an assessment and a referral to network providers. Referrals to Dallas County community clinics go through (800) 241-8716. Parts of Dallas extend into Collin and Denton counties, where a different local authority may handle intake. You can ask NTBHA whether its network offers assertive community treatment, early psychosis care, peer support or supported housing. Residents with low incomes can also browse state-funded programs. NTBHA links the 2025 state sliding fee scale for its network.

Does Texas Medicaid cover this care in Dallas?

Texas Medicaid delivers most benefits through managed care plans, and Dallas has its own set of plans. The state’s January 2026 map lists Molina, Parkland and Wellpoint as STAR plans in the Dallas service area. Texas is reprocuring these contracts, so confirm your plan before calling. Programs that report taking Medicaid appear on our Medicaid page, and each listing also notes other payment types it reports.

What crisis help is available for serious mental illness in Dallas?

Several crisis options are open in Dallas at any hour. You can call or text 988, or call the NTBHA 24/7 Crisis Hotline at (866) 260-8000 or (844) 672-5700. If anyone is in immediate danger, call 911. The city’s RIGHT Care program sends a police officer, a paramedic, a social worker and a behavioral health clinician to some behavioral health calls. NTBHA network providers also offer crisis residential services by referral.

Dallas listings show accreditation such as the Joint Commission or CARF where providers report it, along with the languages and populations they serve. Texas Health and Human Services licenses substance use programs, and you can check a program’s license status with that agency. For more options, see the Dallas treatment page or programs for serious mental illness across Texas.