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DUI and DWI Programs, Houston

DUI and DWI Programs in Houston, TX

DUI and DWI programs in Houston cover two separate steps: the DWI education course a Texas court can require, and the substance use treatment an evaluation may recommend afterward. Most Houston cases go through Harris County courts, though the city also reaches into Fort Bend and Montgomery counties. Whichever court handles a case sets its conditions.

The listings here include outpatient, intensive outpatient and residential programs that report taking people referred after a DUI or DWI. The details come from government treatment registers, state licensing records, accreditor listings and information the providers supply themselves.

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DUI and DWI Programs in Houston, TX

AMPT Up for Change LLC – Houston

Houston, TX, 77014

5.0★★★★★~~104~~

IOPOutpatientAftercare

Accepts InsuranceSelf-Pay

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+9

AMPT Up for Change LLC is registered in Houston, Texas. The facility is listed for intensive outpatient and outpatient care. This is outpatient provision, so daily life continues around the appointments. The provider appears in the federal treatment register, with state licensing through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

27 miWest Fork San Jacinto River17 miGeorge Bush Intercontinental AirportServes12 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Pain and Addiction Treatment · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Non-12-Step Rehab · Outpatient Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy

Mental health

Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · +38 more

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

The BES Group Inc – Houston

13201 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77040

5.0★★★★★2

State licensed

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidState Funded+3

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedYoung adults+6

Spanish spoken

13201 Northwest Freeway in Houston, Texas is the address held for this provider. Listed provision covers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Medication-assisted treatment forms part of the provision listed here. Provision is outpatient, so no overnight stay is involved. Video appointments are recorded as an option here. The listing notes trauma-focused treatment. SAMHSA holds the federal registration and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission the state license.

9.2 miCompaq Center14 miGeorge Bush Intercontinental AirportServes11 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +30 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · +3 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · DUI and DWI Programs · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · +15 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services · +2 more

Languages

Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Lone Star Counseling Services – Houston

11301 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77082

4.2★★★★☆30

State licensed

IOPOutpatientAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidSliding Scale+1

TeensSeniorsYoung adults+4

The address on record is 11301 Richmond Avenue in Houston, Texas. Listed provision covers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Approved medication is used alongside counseling, which is what medication-assisted treatment means in practice. Treatment runs on an outpatient footing, with people returning home between appointments. Trauma care appears on the record alongside the rest. SAMHSA holds the federal registration and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission the state license.

8.5 miCompaq Center19 miWilliam P. Hobby AirportServes10 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Fentanyl Patch (Duragesic) Rehab · +27 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Outpatient Rehab · Recurrence Prevention · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Matrix Model Treatment · +2 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · DUI and DWI Programs · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Senior IOP · Senior MAT · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior Rehab · Teen Boys Rehab · +9 more

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Volunteers of America Texas Inc – Houston

4808 Yale Street, Houston, TX, 77018

4.6★★★★★~~172~~

CARF accredited

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1

Accepts State InsuranceState FundedPayment Assistance

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedYoung adults+5

Deaf and HoH

The site sits at 4808 Yale Street in Houston, Texas. It is recorded as offering intensive outpatient and outpatient care. The record shows medication-assisted treatment, so buprenorphine or methadone may be available. People attend appointments and go home afterwards, which is how outpatient care works. Telehealth appointments are recorded as available, which widens what is reachable for anyone without transport. Trauma-specific provision is recorded here. Federal registration is held through SAMHSA, and licensing sits with…

20 miEast Fork San Jacinto River11 miGeorge Bush Intercontinental AirportServes10 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +4 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · DUI and DWI Programs · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · +17 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Peer Support · +5 more

Languages

CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Center for Recovery and – Houston

4014 Market Street, Houston, TX, 77020

4.5★★★★★~~191~~

State licensed

IOPOutpatientAftercare

State FundedSelf-Pay

Co-occurring DisordersMATVeterans+7

4014 Market Street in Houston, Texas is the address held for this provider. Listed provision covers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Medication-assisted treatment appears on the record, pairing approved medication with counseling and review. Treatment runs on an outpatient footing, with people returning home between appointments. The facility is federally registered and licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

20 miEast Fork San Jacinto River9.3 miWilliam P. Hobby AirportServes12 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Fentanyl Patch (Duragesic) Rehab · Fentanyl Rehab · Heroin Rehab · Hydrocodone Rehab · Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) Rehab · +24 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Recurrence Prevention · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +3 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · DUI and DWI Programs · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · +18 more

Support services

Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · +1 more

Northshore Treatment Center – Houston

1140 Westmont Drive, Houston, TX, 77015

4.6★★★★★11

Joint Commission

OutpatientTelehealthAftercare

Self-Pay

MATMethadoneTrauma-informed+6

The facility is recorded at 1140 Westmont Drive in Houston, Texas. The facility is listed for intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Medication-assisted treatment is part of what is listed, which for opioid dependence means buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone alongside counseling. People attend appointments and go home afterwards, which is how outpatient care works. Remote appointments appear on the record, useful where travel is difficult. SAMHSA holds the federal registration and the Texas Health and Human…

15 miSan Jacinto River10 miWilliam P. Hobby AirportServes12 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · DUI and DWI Programs · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Telehealth · Rehab for Domestic Violence Survivors · +5 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · +1 more

Career and Recovery Resources Inc – Houston

2525 San Jacinto Street, Houston, TX, 77002

4.1★★★★☆~~118~~

State licensed

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1

Accepts MedicaidState FundedSliding Scale+2

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+8

Spanish spoken

The listing gives 2525 San Jacinto Street, Houston, Texas as the location. The facility is listed for intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Approved medication is used alongside counseling, which is what medication-assisted treatment means in practice. Provision is outpatient, so no overnight stay is involved. Video appointments are recorded as an option here. The listing notes trauma-focused treatment. SAMHSA holds the federal registration and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission the state license.

23 miEast Fork San Jacinto River8.9 miWilliam P. Hobby AirportServes11 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · +34 more

Levels of care

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Matrix Model Treatment · Motivational Interviewing · +1 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Support services

Languages

Spanish Speaking Rehab

New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers – Houston

1345 Space Park Drive, Houston, TX, 77058

3.5★★★★☆28

Joint Commission

PHPIOPOutpatient+2

Accepts InsuranceSelf-Pay

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+9

New Dimensions Day Treatment Centers occupies 1345 Space Park Drive in Houston, Texas. It is recorded as offering intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Medication for opioid use disorder is offered here alongside talking treatment. Care is provided on an outpatient basis, so people continue living at home. Telehealth appointments are recorded as available, which widens what is reachable for anyone without transport. Trauma care appears on the record alongside the rest. Licensing sits with the…

11 miSan Jacinto River13 miWilliam P. Hobby AirportServes9 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · +2 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Community Reinforcement Approach · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · +8 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · PTSD Treatment · Serious Emotional Disturbance · +3 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · +71 more

Support services

Case Management · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Texas Prevention Network Inc – Houston

10103 Fondren Road, Houston, TX, 77096

HFAP accredited

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+1

Accepts InsuranceState FundedSelf-Pay

TeensSeniorsYoung adults+5

Texas Prevention Network Inc operates from 10103 Fondren Road in Houston, Texas. On record, this provider offers intensive outpatient and outpatient care. Treatment is delivered without an overnight stay, around existing commitments. Remote appointments appear on the record, useful where travel is difficult. The facility is federally registered and licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

2.4 miMeyerland Park14 miWilliam P. Hobby AirportServes9 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Stimulant Rehab · Vaping Cessation · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

Abstinence-Based Rehab · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · Recurrence Prevention · +1 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +2 more

Mental health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · DUI and DWI Programs · Early HIV Intervention · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Telehealth · +18 more

Support services

Case Management · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Intervention Services · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · +1 more

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

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Common questions about DUI and DWI Programs, Houston

Answered from what is listed here.

Which Houston areas have DUI programs?

Listings for DUI and DWI programs around Houston cluster in Houston itself, then in Hudson, Alief, Bellaire and Cloverleaf. Intake staff can say which part of Houston a program sits in, which matters for fitting regular classes or sessions around court dates, work and family commitments.

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Does Texas Medicaid cover DUI treatment in Houston?

Molina, United, Wellpoint, Community Health Choice and Texas Children's carry STAR coverage in the Harris service area. Texas Medicaid benefits run through the plan a member is enrolled in, so that plan's member services line can confirm DUI program coverage.

Only some of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston record accepting Texas Medicaid, so checking with the admissions team before enrolling can prevent an unexpected bill.

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Are there DUI programs near a river in Houston?

The most-named rivers near DUI and DWI programs in Houston are the San Jacinto River and the East Fork San Jacinto River. About half of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston sit within 25 miles of a river, and the nearest one lies a median of about 20 miles from a program.

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Can I get DUI treatment in Houston without insurance?

State-funded and low-cost options are recorded by about half of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston, and some of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston list a sliding scale.

Texas has no dedicated state helpline for substance addiction, so people without a way to pay can call 2-1-1 Texas or 877-541-7905, which lead to the regional Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral provider, whose lines answer 24 hours a day.

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What DUI program does Texas require?

Ask the court or probation officer handling the case which program applies, as requirements follow the court order. In Harris County, the DWI court is called SOBER, the Harris County DWI Court Program.

SOBER runs within the Harris County Criminal Courts at Law, with community supervision handling much of the day-to-day monitoring. Defense counsel or the court clerk can explain how a referral to SOBER works for a specific case.

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What care do DUI programs in Houston offer?

Intensive outpatient treatment is listed by most of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston, much more often than other rehabs in Houston, and nearly all of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston list outpatient rehab, about as often as other rehabs in Houston. Intake staff can explain each program's weekly schedule.

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Can pregnant women get DUI treatment in Houston?

Pregnant women seeking DUI treatment in Houston get admission preference under a federal block grant rule, with interim services within 48 hours. About half of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston record dedicated services for pregnant women, much more often than other rehabs in Houston.

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission names specialized female services, adult and youth, on its adult substance use disorder page. Mentioning a pregnancy on the first call lets admissions staff plan timing.

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Where can I get assessed in Houston for DUI treatment?

Houston residents can call the Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral line at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD on 713-970-4400, Option 6. Other Region 6 assessment providers include the Council on Recovery at 713-942-4100 and the Gulf Coast Center at 844-704-1291. The Harris Center's crisis and access line, 713-970-7000, answers around the clock.

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Do DUI programs in Houston treat opioid addiction?

Opioid addiction appears among the conditions listed by most of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston, and about half of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston list alcohol addiction. Medication for opioid use disorder may be given on site or arranged through another provider, and intake staff can say which applies.

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Do DUI programs in Houston treat mental health?

Care for co-occurring mental health conditions is listed by about half of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston, as is care for depression and trauma. A few of the DUI and DWI programs in Houston list serious mental illness.

Dual diagnosis care means one program addresses both a mental health condition and substance addiction. Asking whether a counselor or psychiatric clinician handles both on site makes comparing options simpler.

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What DWI program does a Houston court require, and who oversees it?

A Houston court requires a DWI education program whenever a Texas judge grants community supervision for an intoxication offense, to be finished within 180 days unless the judge waives it. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation regulates these courses, which teach rather than treat.

Hours differ by track, including repeat-offense and underage courses, so take the exact requirement from your court papers or the department. For rules across Texas, see DWI programs in Texas. Online courses exist, but only your court or the licensing agency can say whether one counts.

Harris County adds SOBER, its DWI court program in the County Criminal Courts at Law. Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections also runs an intensive DWI court track for misdemeanor cases. Your court order and the state driver license office set the steps for license reinstatement and any ignition interlock condition.

Education and treatment are separate requirements. Texas law also makes a drug or alcohol dependence evaluation part of supervision after an intoxication offense, and treatment follows if the result calls for it. Treatment costs sit apart from the course fee and may be covered by insurance, Texas Medicaid, sliding fees or state funding.

How does a DWI evaluation lead to treatment in Houston?

Texas law makes a drug or alcohol dependence evaluation a condition of community supervision after an intoxication offense, and treatment is required if the result calls for it. A court may also add an evaluation for medication for alcohol dependence, which the person can refuse. For state-funded screening and referral in Harris County, the OSAR line at The Harris Center is 713-970-4400, option 6. The Council on Recovery (713-942-4100) and Gulf Coast Center (844-704-1291) also serve the region.

Levels of care and payment

Houston providers in these listings report levels of care such as outpatient, intensive outpatient and residential care, and a judge can make treatment part of a court order. Treatment costs are separate from the course fee. They may be covered by private insurance or by Texas Medicaid STAR plans in the Harris service area: Community Health Choice, Molina, Texas Children’s, United and Wellpoint, a line-up that can change. Sliding fee scales and state-funded programs are other options. Each listing shows the payment types the program reports.

Programs listed for DWI referrals in Houston are all in urban settings, at a median elevation of 30 feet. Most sit within 25 miles of a river, most often the East Fork San Jacinto River. William P. Hobby Airport is the nearest major airport for three in four, and the median distance to the nearest airport is 11.8 miles. METRO buses and three METRORail lines reach many addresses, but much of the county is served only by bus, so check your route first.

What should you bring when you call a Houston provider, and where can you get help now?

Before calling an admissions team in Houston, gather four things: your court paperwork, any evaluation results, your completion deadline, and the name of the officer who needs proof of completion. Ask how the program reports attendance. You can also ask whether Spanish-speaking staff or interpreters are available. Spanish-language options are gathered on the Spanish-speaking rehab page for Houston.

Help is available now from The Harris Center 24/7 Crisis and Access Line at 713-970-7000, from 988, from 2-1-1 Texas, or from the national treatment referral line. More local options are on the Houston rehab page.