The Center for Success and Independence

3722 Pinemont Drive Houston, TX 77018

About The Center for Success and Independence

The Center for Success and Independence is an accredited behavioral health and substance abuse rehab center in Houston, TX. The Center is committed to empowering youth and their families through comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment programs and services.

The Center for Success and Independence offers comprehensive levels of care and treatment services including:

The Center for Success and Independence offers a supportive and structured residential treatment program for youth between the ages of 12-17. During their residential stay, patients participate in evidence based therapies like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as well as individual therapy, group counseling, life skills development, and educational support. The average stay for a TCSI client is 70 to 90 days or more.

For youth who need ongoing support and need to maintain schooling or work schedules, the Center for Success and Independence offers an intensive outpatient program. Participants with an initial 12 week commitment attend therapy sessions and group counseling, focusing on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, life skills, and healthy coping strategies.

The Center for Success and Independence recognizes the importance of long term success and provides comprehensive aftercare and transition services. These programs support youth by offering continued therapy, life skills coaching, educational assistance, vocational training, and support in accessing community resources.

Facility Overview

Number of Available Beds

61 - 90

Avg Length of Stay in Days

Latest Reviews

Larisa Collins

2 months ago on Google

I was trying to get my son into the residential program and he got denied due to his anger and they said hes too aggressive yet they offer "anger management therapy" but instead they want me to put him in a behavioral hospital which is an acute fix not a long-term fix. My son would need all the highlighted but still got denied. False advertisement by offering anger management but not offering it to child that needs it. make it make sense!!!! this place is a joke!

amanda snow

2 months ago on Google

I am truly amazed with the progress my son has had here. They not only helped him they helped the whole family. I now have a loving respectful relationship with my son. He has developed skills to create friendship with healthy boundaries, the importance of academics, and how to regulate his emotions/ responses.He had a team of highly trained professionals that cares about his success and helped him learn and use the tools so he could be successful outside of a RTC.Thank you to each staff member

FaIthsimss marks

3 months ago on Google

I went to this rehab when I was 16 I believe, one of the best experiences I ve ever had. The therapist helped me a lot and was very understanding she taught me multiple coping skills and was such an amazing therapist I wish I remembered her name. I m 21 now and still use those skills she taught me til this day. The staff were cool as well! They were nice, caring and actually made me feel safe and secure. The school which I m not sure of they still do or not. Was very nice too! I got my grades up and actually had credits too super easy! The teachers work with you too. Oh and the food is AMAZING the breakfast was always so goooood!!! 10/10 thank you!

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7.3 / 10

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Center for Success and Independence TX 77018

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Accepted Insurance

The Center for Success and Independence works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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.

Inpatient

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.

Intensive 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.

Aftercare 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.

12-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.

Sober Living Homes

Residents of a sober living home in Texas reside at the halfway house with others who have agreed to abstain from substances and practice sober-living skills. The relationships and accountability formed here can help individuals strengthen their mental health and achieve long-term recovery. Residents share common spaces such as kitchens and back yards, share meals together, and share household responsibilities such as cooking and cleaning.

Intervention Services

A drug intervention in Texas may be necessary if your loved one is in denial about a substance use disorder. You can partner with intervention services to plan and execute an effective intervention that educates your loved one about addiction and encourages them to get the treatment they need. Many rehab centers offer intervention specialists who can facilitate the intervention and help with a seamless transition to inpatient rehab for treatment.

Medically 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.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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.

LGBTQ Program

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing

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.

The right life skills training will help you build the skills you need for recovery. You'll learn how to solve problems, improve your social life, enhance your mental health, and make good decisions. This is a key component of drug rehab programs in Texas.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

When used as recommended, nicotine replacement therapy in Texas provides enough nicotine to help you avoid severe cravings and withdrawal symptoms after quitting smoking. This increases comfort so you're less likely to relapse into your smoking habit.

Amenities

Residential Setting
Private Rooms
Hiking
Mountain Views
Walking Trails

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Robert Woods

Co-Founder & CEO

Marylou Erbland, PhD

Executive Director

MJ Gernale, MBA, MSA

Chief Financial Officer & Human Resources

Jessica Ruiz, LPC

Director of Clinical Services

Antonio Brinkley, LCCA

Administrative Director

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: 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

Contact Information

(713) 426-4545

Website

3722 Pinemont Drive
Houston, TX 77018

Get Help Now - 346-552-8173

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Reviews of The Center for Success and Independence

2.6/5 (10 reviews)

Google Reviews

2.6 (10 reviews)

Clover Kelly

1 month ago

When you first arrive to the facility; you're brought upstairs and strip searched, drug tested, and pregnancy tested without warning. You're then not allowed to talk to any of the other patients for 48-72 hours to ensure you "Won't befriend the wrong people" and so you don't "Spread ideas of rioting against the facility" (those are genuine excuses I was given). You aren't allowed to contact your family till your first family session, which is around a week and a half after you arrive. You only get two phone calls to them, each lasting ten minutes along with an hour long weekend visit if you're good. While you're here, if you act mentally stable you'll be treated subpar. If you act out though you'll be treated pretty horribly. The first time I came here, I behaved amazing; the staff treated me like a paycheck but they weren't deliberately horrid to me. The second time I was here, I was good for about a month; but then I had a manic episode (Something that happens to me every few months) causing me to act out. My doctor (I don't remember his name but you would meet him on Mondays, he was an old white guy) decided that I needed a medication change. I told him that I wasn't comfortable having my medication changed because my medication works very well for me and that I was just in having an episode; Me expressing my discomfort was responded to by him saying "Well you're not the one with a say in this, are you?". I ended up storming out of the room and trying to escape (I was manic so my irrational behavior felt valid in the moment). I ended up making it to the front of the facility but got restrained (This was done properly and in my paperwork at admission it was consented to in case of emergency). I then was taken to the calming room, AKA the library. They kept me in there for the rest of the school day then once therapy started I was taken to the unit and left with Mrs. Doris. Mrs. Doris did not pay any attention to me, causing me to be able to use the elevator and make it downstairs. I nearly left but I turned the hall to try and go out the back instead of the front and there was a staff member who stopped me. This process continued of me trying to escape for 3 days. I attempted escaping for three days, I did it eleven times. Nobody bothered asking what was wrong other than Ms. Carletta (If you see this Ms. Carletta, you're awesome and you genuinely did help me). I ended up being sent to a mental hospital then returning and attempting to escape again causing me to be kicked out. Mrs. Doris would constantly sleep on the job. She would be rude to patients for no reason and would go as far as making fun of them even. Mrs. Pat said to me, "You're acting Psychotic!" during a manic episode I was having where I was so paranoid I tried running away and then her and Mrs. Doris barricaded me into my room. Mr. Woods (The owner), does not actually care about you. He cares on if you behave well enough for his standards. There was a girl who was very aggressive and volatile whom he openly expressed his distaste for, in front of her (Yeah Mr. Woods, the girl who broke room 6's window that you talked crap about openly) Mrs. Marylou (The other owner), is emotionally detached and will guilt trip you if you're having a panic attack. She acts as if the facility is purely a transaction. I've had her as a family therapist and she sided with my dad (My literal abuser) on basically everything so that I would stay longer (My dad kept making up lies about me the first time I was there) Mrs. Tanya starts drama with patients for absolutely no reason other than because she can. She openly will favor you if you suck-up to her and do what she wants. Mrs. Frills (The science teacher), is just rude to you. She acts like she a middle school girl that pretends to empathies with you while talking crap about you once you're not in the conversation with her anymore. (There's more on my Yelp review but I hit the character limit here)

2 months ago

3 months ago

I went to this rehab when I was 16 I believe, one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. The therapist helped me a lot and was very understanding she taught me multiple coping skills and was such an amazing therapist I wish I remembered her name. I’m 21 now and still use those skills she taught me til this day. The staff were cool as well! They were nice, caring and actually made me feel safe and secure. The school which I’m not sure of they still do or not. Was very nice too! I got my grades up and actually had credits too super easy! The teachers work with you too. Oh and the food is AMAZING the breakfast was always so goooood!!! 10/10 thank you!

Rylee Breaux

4 months ago

When I was 14, I got sent to this RTC. Let me just say I still have flashbacks of my time there. The Staff was not at all nice expect for maybe 2-3 of the ladies that have since then left. One morning it was med cart (we’re not allowed to speak during this time) they’re also passing out breakfast. I’m sitting next to my friend there who is highly HIGHLY ALLERGIC TO EGGS! This is was not the first or second time they had given my friend food with eggs in it. The staff were very much aware of their allergies. We got French toast for breakfast that morning. Of course my friend being allergic to eggs didn’t know how French toast was made, because they had never eaten it before. They took a bite, luckily I saw them and told them “STOP THAT HAS EGGS IN IT!” Before they could eat anymore. Sadly they ended up throwing up and getting very sick. They had to clean their own sickness up because of something that was not their fault. And we both almost got extra time added on to our stay because I told them to stop eating the French toast. This is only one morning I experienced in my 57 days there. Please please please if you care for your child and want them to get better do NOT send them here. Also once your child gets out of the program they will completely cut all contact with you. The day I got out I found out my bestfriend had passed away. My mother called the center asking what to do and in return they blocked her email and number.

Madisen W

7 months ago

My sister was admitted here and we were so excited for her to finally get help. Within a few days of being there we received a call saying she was in the hospital with seizures (she's never had a seizure before). The hospital ran tests after hours of waiting and everything was fine and there was nothing wrong with her. My sister tried to communicate with us that they had been giving people the wrong medications . Keep in mind a lady from the facility was with her in the hospital the whole time and immediately told my sister to stop talking. So she couldn't tell us anything else. All phone calls are also monitored with someone sitting there listening to them and keeping them from speaking freely. Anyways, she goes back to the facility. The next day she is back in the hospital with what they claimed as seizures and heart arrhythmias (also had never had). The doctors said they were not seizures and it was documented. The facility then kicked her out. My sister is defeated and even more suicidal and depressed because even this facility didn't want her. Since she has been home she has had ZERO medical issues. Something is wrong with this facility and they need to be under investigation immediately. Once it is confirmed by specialists that nothing is wrong with her and that she was being drugged or something else- legal action will be taken. Also- my sister has had a heart stint since she was a year old. A stint that does not need to be replaced and that she will have for life. She has hiked 1000 step waterfalls and been absolutely fine. A couple of days being in this facility they told us she wouldn't be allowed to do PE because of her heart stint. We reassured them the stint would not be an issue. They still did not allow her to participate in PE. When all the medical stuff happened the facility tried to blame it on her perfectly fine stint. Also to note : this facility has alot of juvie kids. It is not for everyday children with mental issues. A worker that my sister liked actually said while leaving that any other place would be better because this place would not help her. The lady was then written up. The boys and girls are seperated in this facility yet the boys gained access to the girl wing multiple times. A kid was also left unresponsive for hours after given 6 of the wrong medications and the facility lied to the kids parents about the incident. Numerous other highly illegal and unethical things happened in the short time my sister was there. Please don't bring your kid here even if you have no other options . I will update at the end of the week if she does or does not have any medical issues after not being under their care. After sharing our concerns with the facility we were told it "was unfortunate but not their problem".

Kristen Squires

I was so excited to get my daughter into this rtc after months of trying. After one week there, I get a call that she is being taken to hospital for a seizure. She’s never had a seizure in her life. After she’s released from hospital she experiences two more seizures and an ambulance trip to another hospital. After tests the er doctor said it was not a seizure. The center refused to take her back and kicked her out of the program saying it was because of seizures and heart arrhythmia which they tested her for in the er but they all came back negative. It was just excuses and since she has been back home she hasn’t had one episode or “seizure” of any kind. It was reported one girl received the wrong meds and nothing was done about this and another girl tried to jump out the window in the few days my daughter was there. When we went to get my daughter’s things from the center the nurse wouldn’t even look at us. As my hopes for this place were high, it quickly became clear my daughter was not in a safe environment. Please use discretion when trying to get your child help and thinking of this center.

Kierra Christian

10 months ago

I gave this place Hope that my child would get the help she needed! They are discharging her, I thought this was a place for kids like her that need help instead they took her out of the program. So she did not succeed at this place. She only been here probably two going on three weeks. Never sending her here or any other place like this again. They called me the day of with no plan in advance for me to get my home together for my child when she gets here. If you have a troubled child that’s too troubled I recommend you not send them here. They will act like they going to help and won’t.

Katherine DeAlba

My son started this program in April of this year after struggling with other programs in the area. The absolute transformation in my son has been mind blowing. He's home now after successfully completing the program, and I have never been more grateful. The care from the staff is unmatched. The CEO, Mr. Woods, and his wife have set up an amazing program that I highly recommend to any family struggling with addiction. Thank you all so much for everything you've done for my family!

Riley G

We sent our son here and were very pleased with his progress. Any concerns we had were addressed. We were updated for any important information in a timely manner. His counselor was fantastic and a crucial part of his success. Another crucial part was the family counseling we received. This helped teach us a different way of communicating with our son. The only complaint we had was the front desk worker was very impolite to several clients, on multiple occasions. The nurse and the rest of the staff were very nice.

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