In less than 30 days dealing with this facility's staff has been a nightmare, basically you can't get through to management J.S. , nor Will they get in touch with you. It's totally ridiculous when grown adults that work at a facility won't respond or acknowledge your concern ...
About BVCASA
BVCASA–Brazos Valley Council on Alcohol and Substance Abuse is a comprehensive addiction recovery program for adolescents and adults in Bryan, Texas. Their services include dual diagnosis care, intervention and prevention, drug screening, and outpatient and aftercare services for the general population. Clients referred by the Texas Department of Corrections may be eligible for residential treatment and transitional support.
Residential and Transitional Programs
BVCASA’s residential and transitional programs are designed for clients in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Substance Abuse Treatment Program. Long-term residential care allows persons on parole or probation to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment designed to prevent relapse and recidivism through intensive psychotherapy and recovery-focused life skills training.
Outpatient and Aftercare Services
The outpatient program ensures a complete continuum of care aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive, trauma-informed individual, group, and family counseling drawing on proven modalities, including CBT, RBT, and motivational interviewing. The program prioritizes recovery education to support clients’ sustained sobriety. Their aftercare services may include peer coaching, 12 step program facilitation, and referrals for medical, mental health, and social service programs.
Accreditation and Payment
BVCASA is state licensed and accredited by SAMHSA. They offer financial aid.
Latest Reviews
My commitrd girlfriend wenf here and they had staff call me and lie fo me and say she left in the middle of the night and to never call looking for her . I never found her she eventully called and said she went fo jail , i called the jail and they never had anyone by that name they allowed her to have social media accounts, take and send pictures to other men , and find a way to let her continue ask me for money then lie and cover for her when i would call up there. She didnt receive any treatment and is still codependent and a compulive liar . I am a functioning drinker and from time to time do things addicts cant i was oing to live this life she is being told she needs to bd able to live free from her past. They didnt help her find Jesus , shes using quigi boards. Was taking glp 1 medicine while there and was datig a staff member and now after one month is publicly stating shes getting married while i was never told anything .. im a fantstic human that doesnt lie but will omit unnecessary information to outsiders that dint need ti know all of my personal business. They made her stay about me and never even had. Clue that she was the monster to eberyone in her path and co signed her bs. Now i fear shes kiving wktj someone she doesnt know working a miniju wage job running from her fears and responsibilities . While im getting hlessing after blessing i pray BVCasa wakesnup and does better and treats people instead of just makes a profit on them. God will punch her ticket soon and she will be caught blindsided naked and afraid somewhere and out little girls will suffer for it. Im sure my persistence in making her face accountability wil be what she blames but my heart breaks that the system didnt even try yo consider what wil happen to those in the wake ... Maybe God will wake her uo and she will realize her anger she projects is of her own creation and if shd would just stop and apologize and recognize she just needs to replant with the person God wnted to bless her through is the easiest and moat joyful route to healing after a small dose of humility.. shes about to humiliated and I hate that or her. He teacher or counselor ahould have forseen this and had us do a couples therapy to get the truth from their own obsrvations.. shes hunting for anyone to use to keep from having to do it alone or with someone who isnt going to keep their thumb on her neck
I left back in April after being employed for 5 years. It was a personal choice to leave and in no way had anything to do with the company itself. I will say that BVCASA is contracted through TDCJ. So they follow TDCJ rules. The program is what you make of it. If you behave badly, then you get in trouble and have consequences. The clients are there to correct bad behaviors they learn in prison and from the lives they have lived. To the families, please remember that loved ones may alter the truth to fit their narrative. Again, they are there to help correct the behaviors they learned in prison. The job itself has bless me with many things and many opportunities. I will forever be grateful. ❤️
It was hard at first , but I so very grateful for their help and support in my new journey in life with my recovery, and help me gain my life back . I have been sober as of today for 3years , and I feel great !
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Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
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.
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.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
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.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
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.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
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.
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.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.
Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.
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.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Mark Green
President
Roby Somerford
VP
Marina Jackson
Secretary/Treasurer
Carlotta McCalister-Cross, MA, CART
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Texas
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Contact Information
405 West 28th street
Bryan TX, 77803
Get Help Now - 979-274-0235
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