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815 Elliott Ranch Rd Buda, TX 78610
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Ava Recovery Center | Luxury Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Austin, TX, located in Buda, Texas is a private drug rehab center that specializes in the treatment of addiction rehab.

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stephanie Helmondollar
2 weeks ago on Google
4
I just completed 31 days of treatment here. I will say its a beautifal place. The treatment could be better, but the staff is what makes this place so great. Mel- your wonderful. I loved every minute spent with you. Jacob- your a great tech thank you for all you did for us. Yolanda- hands down your the best! I always loved it when you were coming in. I love how you stand proud in your recovery. Ava recovery is truly blessed to have you. Ill miss you Pete- thanks for everything Ben- i love your dog she was awesome. Thanks for the laughs and good food.. your a great chef. Nancy- you can be tough but hey we need that sometimes. Even though it did not work out with your suggestion i still ended up in a great PHP program and Nelson and i are here together. So we continued our care. Thanks for helpibg me with alll you did. Tammy- i absolutly love you. You keep shit straight up and down and your amazing at what you do. Im going to miss you alot! Colby- i think the way you treated me at the end was unfair. I wont go into detail. Thank you for all you did do and i wish you the best.
Emily Ferolito
3 weeks ago on Google
5
Ava Recovery Center is one of the top drug rehab centers in Austin. They offer every level of care needed for someone struggling with addiction. Highly recommend this facility.
Ruben Lopez
1 month ago on Google
5
Ava is a awesome place to go they helped me so much from admissions to discharge they actually let you be you and do ur recovery ibeen to treatment 6 times B4 ava and I admit I'm ready to be successful if you put the work in u can to this place was everything they said they were and more from doing fun outings everywhere to having fun swimming at there pool I'ma miss there horses I made a bond with caring for them but it's not a goodbye it's see y'all later the groups are great and case management set me up for success I wana thank y'all for everything
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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Per session payment lets you pay for each treatment at the time of service. You may also pay for a certain number of sessions up front and then pay for more if needed. This format allows you to tailor the financial investment to your specific needs and avoid having a large lump sum payment due at the end of the treatment program.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care

24-hour clinical care in Texas provides a safe environment for medical detox. This setting is crucial to provide medical care during withdrawal. Certain withdrawal symptoms can cause life-threatening conditions, but patients in a supervised clinical setting have treatment readily available to address any symptoms before they become severe. Treatment can also be provided for co-occurring physical and mental health issues.

inpatient iconInpatient

Inpatient rehab programs are geared toward clients in early recovery. They also provide intensive support for clients in crisis and those at an increased relapse risk. Clients receive housing and meals while in inpatient care, allowing them to focus solely on their recovery. Most programs prioritize addiction counseling but may draw on various psychotherapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, RBT, trauma therapy, and motivational interviewing. Life skills training and holistic therapies are also common in inpatient care.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive outpatient programs offer high-level care for clients as an increased risk of relapse, including those in early recovery, those with a strong history of relapse, and those experiencing a crisis. Intensive outpatient treatment typically requires clients to engage in nine to 20 hours of care weekly, with treatment modalities that combine psychotherapy and recovery education, and holistic therapies, such as acupuncture and animal therapy. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is also common in alcohol and/or opioid recovery.

outpatient iconOutpatient

After completing some form of inpatient care, many clients transition or step down to an outpatient rehab, while some choose to transition from detox directly into outpatient care. High-intensity outpatient programming, including partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) is widely available for clients in early recovery, those leaving detox, and those at an elevated relapse risk. Clients in outpatient care generally engage in robust addiction counseling and recovery education, and some also receive medication assisted treatment (MAT).

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Ridding the body of harmful, addictive substances, also known as detoxification, is usually the first phase of recovery. Those going through medically assisted detox can be administered medications by a team of medical professionals who are on-site 24/7 to provide different types of therapies that help mitigate withdrawal symptoms.

12-step icon12-Step

12 step programs promote participants' sustained sobriety through rigorous and ongoing peer coaching and personal spiritual growth. Participants routinely attend 12 step meetings, which are available multiple times per day, 365 days per year in most communities. This ensures that those in recovery have prompt access to the structure and support they need when they need it. These programs use spiritual precepts to address the root causes of addiction and encourage compassion, self-awareness, forgiveness, accountability, and acceptance.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs are based on a model of continuing care and the premise that recovery is a life-long process requiring ongoing client support. Many rehab aftercare services include outpatient care, but clients often continue to receive support after being discharged from formal treatment. Case managers and care teams typically collaborate with clients to design their long-term care plan, which may include peer coaching, career counseling, and 12 step program induction, among other services.

Treatments

Alcoholism occurs when a person becomes physically and psychologically dependent on alcohol. Attending a professional alcohol rehab in Texas can provide customized intervention methods to address the physical, mental, and relational challenges of addiction.

During rehab in Texas, you'll deal with underlying issues that contribute to addiction. By addressing these challenges and learning healthy ways to cope with them, you'll develop strategies that help you live a drug-free lifestyle.

mental-health iconMental Health And Substance Abuse

Substance abuse treatment is available in Texas for anyone who's struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. These programs usually provide a comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment plan, and include evidence-based treatments, like therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to reframe unhelpful coping strategies, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help with emotional regulation and stress.

Texas's specialized dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs prioritize comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. These programs offer diverse levels of care, including outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization options. Evidence-based therapies, trauma-informed care, group work, and educational workshops help treat both conditions at the same time and give you the tools to sustain mental health and sobriety.

With a co-occurring drug or alcohol addiction and a mental health disorder, you'll want to seek out a dual diagnosis treatment center. These specialized rehabs offer services to address both conditions at the same time, including 24/7 access to medical and mental health professionals. By treating both disorders at the same time, it drastically increases your chances of successful long-term recovery.

Programs

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Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Texas is to change thought patterns, which leads to changes in behavior. Specific techniques during CBT can include self talk, SMART goals, journaling, and positive activities.

Couples therapy helps couples learn to control emotions, trust each other, and communicate more effectively. It can be useful for short term intervention for a specific issue or for working on the relationship long term.

Creative arts therapy focuses on creative processes. You may engage in sculpting, dancing, improv, painting, or sketching. These creative outlets provide an opportunity to explore and express difficult emotions.

Treatment that takes a dialectical behavior therapy approach focuses on four strategies. Distress tolerance will help you accept and tolerate intense emotions. Emotional regulation will teach you to manage those emotions. Mindfulness will keep you in the present moment instead of regret or worry. Interpersonal effectiveness will teach you to manage your relationships.

medicare iconElectroconvulsive Therapy

Experiential therapy in Texas can look different for each person. You may engage in fitness activities, community service, culinary arts, or art therapy, for example. The goal is to provide a safe setting where you can interact with your environment and work through emotions and experiences with the help of that activity and the guidance of a therapist.

eye-movement iconEye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing

The purpose of family therapy is to create a supportive and understanding family dynamic within the family unit. Therapists help individual members to identify and change harmful behavior patterns and improve communication. This provides a stable foundation for the family and their loved one's recovery.

Individual therapy offers you a confidential space to address the complexities of your drug or alcohol addiction. Your therapist guides these personalized sessions to help develop self awareness and manage stress. This promotes sustained sobriety and overall well being.

Therapy sessions that incorporate motivational interviewing focus on OARS: open questions, affirmation, reflections, and summarizing. This facilitates an exchange of information and an empowering of the client to decide for themselves what changes might need to be made in their lives.

Addiction recovery treatment in Texas will offer recreational therapy in a holistic approach to treatment. Therapy incorporates enjoyable activities that support your physical and mental health, such as team sports, creative arts, or individual sports. This activity gives you an emotional outlet, reduces your stress, and improves your mood, each of which promotes long term sobriety.

Together with an experienced trauma therapist, you work on healing emotional wounds from traumatic experiences within a trauma therapy environment. Your therapist will help you process the experience of the trauma, which promotes emotional healing and improves your overall mental health.

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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815 Elliott Ranch Rd,
Buda, TX 78610

Reviews of Ava Recovery Center

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4.3 (28 reviews)
stephanie Helmondollar
2 weeks ago
4

I just completed 31 days of treatment here. I will say its a beautifal place. The treatment could be better, but the staff is what makes this place so great. Mel- your wonderful. I loved every minute spent with you. Jacob- your a great tech thank you for all you did for us. Yolanda- hands down your the best! I always loved it when you were coming in. I love how you stand proud in your recovery. Ava recovery is truly blessed to have you. Ill miss you Pete- thanks for everything Ben- i love your dog she was awesome. Thanks for the laughs and good food.. your a great chef. Nancy- you can be tough but hey we need that sometimes. Even though it did not work out with your suggestion i still ended up in a great PHP program and Nelson and i are here together. So we continued our care. Thanks for helpibg me with alll you did. Tammy- i absolutly love you. You keep shit straight up and down and your amazing at what you do. Im going to miss you alot! Colby- i think the way you treated me at the end was unfair. I wont go into detail. Thank you for all you did do and i wish you the best.

Emily Ferolito
3 weeks ago
5

Ava Recovery Center is one of the top drug rehab centers in Austin. They offer every level of care needed for someone struggling with addiction. Highly recommend this facility.

Ruben Lopez
1 month ago
5

Ava is a awesome place to go they helped me so much from admissions to discharge they actually let you be you and do ur recovery ibeen to treatment 6 times B4 ava and I admit I'm ready to be successful if you put the work in u can to this place was everything they said they were and more from doing fun outings everywhere to having fun swimming at there pool I'ma miss there horses I made a bond with caring for them but it's not a goodbye it's see y'all later the groups are great and case management set me up for success I wana thank y'all for everything

Jeremy perkins
1 month ago
5

Ava recovery was the one and only treatment center I will ever need. From the moment I walked in I felt safe and at home. In processing was so easy and fast. Colby was the best. The treatment plans and groups were very helpful. I was taught all the tools I need for my recovery

Ella
1 month ago
1

I came to Ava Recovery center in a desperate place in my life. I needed help with mental health and I had been struggling with substance abuse related to mental health. From the very start, I was lied to by Brian the administration representative who works remotely and is not at a physical location. I was told there would be equine therapy, there was not. I was told EMDR therapy was offered at this location, it was not. I was told That this place would support a track for only mental health struggles, however that infrastructure was not built up and I was not provided with the support that I needed. Not only was I lied to from the start, but this company illegally falsified medical documents and billed my insurance with a code for alcohol use on my FMLA paperwork in order to get more money. I have not used or touched a drink in over 13 years. The whole time that I was at this facility, it took asking between an average of 4 to 7 times for any single thing to get done. My time at the facility was incredibly frustrating, I got little to no support for what I came to check myself in for and although the staff were nice and friendly, I could've been doing exactly the same thing at my house. All we did was sit around and watch Netflix in our room rooms, it was not a good environment for Recovery. I would not recommend going to this place. I transferred out of this place after 12 days of really trying to give it a chance. I transferred to Windmill Wellness Ranch located in Canyon Lake Texas. My experience there from start to finish was absolutely phenomenal. They never lied to me or falsified my medical records. because of Windmill wellness ranch, my mental health has been restored, I am happy and healthy and clean from six months later. If I had stayed at Ava Recovery center I do not believe I would have recovered from my mental health challenges. I have thought about taking legal action against Ava Recovery but I just don't have the time and energy to devote to it. Please stay far away from this place unless you want to be lied to and have your medical records potentially falsified and have that go down in your medical history for the rest of your life.

Aubrey Johnston
1 month ago
1

Ava Recovery Center presents itself as a supportive environment for healing, but in practice, it faces serious operational and ethical challenges that affect both client care and staff wellbeing. One of the most consistent concerns is the lack of cleanliness throughout the facility. Basic hygiene standards are not consistently met, which compromises the safety and comfort of clients and staff alike. This issue is made worse by frequent shortages of essential supplies, including food, toiletries, and cleaning products — all of which should be reliably available in a residential treatment setting. The equine therapy program also raises significant concerns. The horses are routinely left without food and adequate care, amounting to clear neglect. Animal welfare appears to be a low priority, which undermines the credibility and therapeutic value of this component of the program. Staffing conditions are equally troubling. Employee pay has been delayed by over a week on three separate occasions within just 7 months, creating financial strain for employees and contributing to an already high level of staff turnover. Additionally, there is no clear structure or consistent enforcement of rules for clients, which leads to confusion and a lack of accountability. A particularly serious issue is the lack of support for staff when confronted with threats or disrespect from clients. On numerous occasions, clients have threatened or verbally abused techs, and no meaningful action was taken by leadership to address or prevent these incidents. This inaction sends a clear message that staff safety and respect are not prioritized. These ongoing problems have fostered a toxic work environment where employees feel undervalued, unprotected, and overextended. The absence of reliable leadership, clear protocols, and consistent support has made it difficult for staff to do their jobs effectively or to feel safe and respected in their roles. Often times there is no nurse or medical assistant on shift to dispense meds, and technicians are expected to pass meds. Technicians are so under trained that Medication errors are a common occurrence, Putting Clients at risk. In conclusion, Ava Recovery Center requires urgent and systemic changes in its management practices, staff support, and ethical standards in order to fulfill its mission and create a truly healing environment for clients — and a safe, respectful workplace for staff.

Marvin King
2 months ago
5

The best place to recover if you really want it. The staff is A-1. We Do Recover! I'm from Georgia but I found my new beginning in Texas. I'm never leaving 💯 Thank you AVA💯

Gabriel Reyes
3 months ago
1

If you want your loved ones to get rehabilitation and therapy like they advertise do not send them here… my ex wife came back on the verge of relapsing cause they didn’t offer no therapy to treat the root cause of the addiction. They didn’t get her prescriptions ordered or schedule appointments like they said they would when she was discharged. This place is a bunch of bulls***. For the the money that was paid they did not do their job.. they failed as a rehabilitation facility.

Maddiey Foley
4 months ago
1

This place is a mess, please do not let the luxury house setting fool you. After being dismissed from a different treatment center that put me on opioids, I sought out further treatment and landed upon this facility. During intake, I was told they could fill out my FMLA and Accommodations paperwork. Everything was going smooth, the technicians on staff were kind and welcoming, until it became time to meet with medical staff & therapists. First, I was told they could only complete my FMLA paperwork and not my reasonable accommodations paperwork- I was told by the nurse practitioner (No doctor or psychiatrist on staff, only nurse practitioner and nurses) that my accommodation paperwork for work-leave had to be completed by a special kind of doctor in the state of Texas, and they would not be able to fill it out. So, I decided to continue until 4/25, which was my original discharge date at the facility I was at prior. On 4/24, they did a random drug test. I was pulled out of classes and was told I tested for THC and I didn’t test for THC during my intake. Most people with a high school degree knows that THC stays in your system for a long time. Especially after chronic use. I had them call the detox place I was at a day prior to coming to Ava, and they confirmed over the phone that I had tested positive for THC then. Problem solved, right? Nope. My assigned therapist, Tammie Mcdonald, told my family member that was in contact with AVA that I had refused to meet with a psychiatrist… there wasn’t one. So I was confused as to why Tammie would lie to my family. Tammie also has little to zero clue as to what FMLA/ Reasonable Accommodations, etc. is, and she told my family that they could get all of that paperwork done for me and that I was just choosing to leave on 4/25 because I was ready to leave treatment. All of which was not true. After the drug test fiasco, I was told shortly after that clients had complaint about me “nodding off.” I recently had an increase in Seroquel medication, which can make you quite drowsy. I did doze off late night after my meds along with another client who frequently dozed off. Instead of having a consult about my medications and helping me find a better solution that didn’t cause such drowsiness, I was told I was being asked to leave a day early and that they were now unable to provide me a return to work letter. So here I am, unable to return to my job. I cannot even begin to express how unprofessional, rude, ignorant, and uneducated Tammie Mcdonald was. She constantly put off i take assessment & treatment plans, then told other staff that I refused to sign a treatment plan. I was never shown one , never knew about one, and definitely was never asked to sign anything. We could barely get to through the intake portion of things because Tammie lacked understanding of the questions she was asking & the concepts presented. In summary, this place is a false advertisement mess. Tammie (Tammara) Mcdonald is not even a licensed therapist in the state of Texas. They advertise that they offer “Medicated assisted therapy,” “EMDR and trauma therapy,” “Experiential Therapy,” and “Positive Psychotherapy,” which is all not true. They also advertise that they specialize in dual diagnosis, but were unable to assist in medication management or even initiate a discussion about medications used for PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. They also advertise a 1:1 client to staff ratio, which is far from the truth as they are complete understaffed. They also advertise that they offer a medical detox, which is untrue. They send you to a place called Evoke Wellness in San Marcos that is a former psych hospital and it still looks like one and is ran like one. Lastly, they advertise that they have a chef onsite. That is not the truth, and meals were made by clients and technicians. Panda express and Pizza were ordered 2-3 times a week. PLEASE reconsider your choice in looking for a place for recovery. If you have no mental health or medical concerns, then you MIGHT enjoy this place.

Christopher Carson
7 months ago
1

The staff had me oark miles away from house when time to leave had to call an Uber to get to car. They seem to have misplaced my $2500 laptop and several other items of importance. And I was told "Tough Luck" The whole experience was trash.

GuitarsAre LikeStupid
8 months ago
5

This is a good place. It's small but don't let that put you off. The house is beautiful and comfortable and mealtimes are at one big table like a family would have. I received good care there. I just wish they had a PHP program.

Jessica Clay
9 months ago
5

Ava was a truly life changing experience. Every single staff member brought something unique to the experience and showed such loving kindness. Also, I have Celiac disease and was able to eat incredible food, safely, thanks to chef Ben. Mind, body, spirit… all three were nourished at Ava. I am forever grateful for this place in my recovery.

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