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3722 Pinemont Drive
Houston, TX 77018
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About The Center for Success and Independence

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.

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Facility Overview

Bed icon 24
Number of Available Beds
Calendar icon 61 - 90
Avg Length of Stay in Days

Latest Reviews

You don't need to know
5 days ago on Google
1
I was here at 12 years old, I'm 21 now, they deleted my review I had over like 7 years ago. Essentially I was physically abused and had bruises on my legs because of one staff member. One girl in the center screamed at me saying I "lied about my abuse" and when I screamed back they put me in a mental hospital, and when I got back I was treated like subhuman, they favored the other girl over me, she was 16, I was 12. Yi remember I had sores in my mouth for months because of the disgusting moldy environment BLACK mold was growing in the showers, vents, and ceiling, with tons of flies and moths everywhere(YES it was this bad even over ,9 years ago, I've read some recent reviews that complain also about the mold and it's been an issue ever since I was there 9 years ago)I was coughing blood and it was in pain, they told me to get over it and that they wouldnt take me to a hospital. You're barley given healthy food, they give you the wrong meds. Also if you try to tell your family what's happening on the phone they will cut the phone off, you're not able to tell them about the abuse. This place is almost cult like, you're not allowed to speak to anyone and you humanity is stripped QUITE literally stripped of you the moment you get checked in, they stri you down, put you in scrubs, and you can't talk. They also have a level system, when I was there I don't know if they still have it, but basically when you act out you're put back on level one and have almost all rights taken away, the more in line and agreeable you are with 0 outbursts the higher level you become. The staff will provoke you if they don't like you to put you down levels. The fact I'm still here writing a review I hope can show how traumatized I am, I still have flashbacks of this place. It hurts.
Koa Hudgens
1 month ago on Google
1
i’m an old patient of tcsi, the only thing that really helped me there were the therapist’s. But i’m reading over these reviews and yall are right because once i got out im living with my friend now, i have a distant relationship with my mom and now im sober but i wouldn’t recommend this place!! it made me go crazy everyday, all the kids in there are triggers for me because all they do is argue all day, yell and fight. it’s literally like red vs blue in there! and the staff don’t do anything to get in between it until someone gets hurt. I’m so glad i’m out of there it literally made my trauma worse being in there. i got moved from one juvie to another…don’t send ur kid here please just go to family therapy outpatient or they will despise you forever!
i'm sad
2 months ago on Google
1
Haha oh the center, you guys literally ruined my life. You let a suicide happen in room six while I was there and then to this day deny that Whitney nun died in that closet due to your neglect. It was an especially horrible day as it was February 23rd 2018 when Whitney nun a new patient at the center for success had an extensive extremely upsetting phone call to who? I am unsure, only they know. And the center of course. She was visibly audibly crying screaming and asked for a 10 minute, a break we as clients were allowed to get which was TEN minutes left alone in your room ROOM CLOSED while the client calms down. I was a mentor and I was Whitney’s mentor even though I was only 14 and she was 17 and this was her SECOND time at the center. She spoke her final words to me. Sobbing she said “I need to go” and she was given her ten minute alone in room six. I believe it was a weekend or a Friday because it was a hectic night and at least 20 minute go by before anyone even thinks about Whitney. And a sweet but wild girl named Ashley goes into room six which she shared with Whitney and all I remember next is Ashley screaming violently; staff member niki and Yolanda go in. I could see into the room. I saw what the center carelessness had let happen to 17 year old Whitney nun. She had hung herself in the closet of room 6 with a sweatshirt. Something I have yet to mention is my personal experience. Well the day Whitney died will forever stick with me for many reasons it also was the day after my birthday. Ontop of that everyone got sent to room 2 (my room shared with 3 other girls) and me a literally traumatized 13 year old took initiative as much as I could to help every girl around me by handing out stuffed animals. The staff did not let any of us contact family; speak to police, do anything and they simply swept it under the rug. But the even worse thing the center did to me personally was put me into the TAFS program. Knowing what TAFS,PDAP,cornerstone,archway academy. All are? Literal cults that’s been going on since the 80s? Bob meyhan sure did a lot and the Palmer and woods family have a lot of sin and nastiness for a so called church and program that “is a peer group to help teens stay in sobriety” no. What it is is a scheme to get the parents money and at an even worse level a literal cult that indoctrinates you. The center recommend me to TAFS, and saw nothing wrong in that. Oh yeah btw no way you don’t know who I am, I was there for 9 months! The last long patient! How lucky of me right? And even furthermore four out recently through court paperwork I was only there so long because my own mother told them she didn’t want me so they had to take of me. Your entire system and program ruined my life. And I will be legally reaching out xoxo p.s Mr.Woods u still owe me that hoodie from Christmas :)
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Accepted Insurance

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

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 iconEye 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

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  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • hiking iconHiking
  • mountain iconMountain Views
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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

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3722 Pinemont Drive
Houston, TX 77018

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2.5 (18 reviews)
You don't need to know
5 days ago
1

I was here at 12 years old, I'm 21 now, they deleted my review I had over like 7 years ago. Essentially I was physically abused and had bruises on my legs because of one staff member. One girl in the center screamed at me saying I "lied about my abuse" and when I screamed back they put me in a mental hospital, and when I got back I was treated like subhuman, they favored the other girl over me, she was 16, I was 12. Yi remember I had sores in my mouth for months because of the disgusting moldy environment BLACK mold was growing in the showers, vents, and ceiling, with tons of flies and moths everywhere(YES it was this bad even over ,9 years ago, I've read some recent reviews that complain also about the mold and it's been an issue ever since I was there 9 years ago)I was coughing blood and it was in pain, they told me to get over it and that they wouldnt take me to a hospital. You're barley given healthy food, they give you the wrong meds. Also if you try to tell your family what's happening on the phone they will cut the phone off, you're not able to tell them about the abuse. This place is almost cult like, you're not allowed to speak to anyone and you humanity is stripped QUITE literally stripped of you the moment you get checked in, they stri you down, put you in scrubs, and you can't talk. They also have a level system, when I was there I don't know if they still have it, but basically when you act out you're put back on level one and have almost all rights taken away, the more in line and agreeable you are with 0 outbursts the higher level you become. The staff will provoke you if they don't like you to put you down levels. The fact I'm still here writing a review I hope can show how traumatized I am, I still have flashbacks of this place. It hurts.

Koa Hudgens
1 month ago
1

i’m an old patient of tcsi, the only thing that really helped me there were the therapist’s. But i’m reading over these reviews and yall are right because once i got out im living with my friend now, i have a distant relationship with my mom and now im sober but i wouldn’t recommend this place!! it made me go crazy everyday, all the kids in there are triggers for me because all they do is argue all day, yell and fight. it’s literally like red vs blue in there! and the staff don’t do anything to get in between it until someone gets hurt. I’m so glad i’m out of there it literally made my trauma worse being in there. i got moved from one juvie to another…don’t send ur kid here please just go to family therapy outpatient or they will despise you forever!

i'm sad
2 months ago
1

Haha oh the center, you guys literally ruined my life. You let a suicide happen in room six while I was there and then to this day deny that Whitney nun died in that closet due to your neglect. It was an especially horrible day as it was February 23rd 2018 when Whitney nun a new patient at the center for success had an extensive extremely upsetting phone call to who? I am unsure, only they know. And the center of course. She was visibly audibly crying screaming and asked for a 10 minute, a break we as clients were allowed to get which was TEN minutes left alone in your room ROOM CLOSED while the client calms down. I was a mentor and I was Whitney’s mentor even though I was only 14 and she was 17 and this was her SECOND time at the center. She spoke her final words to me. Sobbing she said “I need to go” and she was given her ten minute alone in room six. I believe it was a weekend or a Friday because it was a hectic night and at least 20 minute go by before anyone even thinks about Whitney. And a sweet but wild girl named Ashley goes into room six which she shared with Whitney and all I remember next is Ashley screaming violently; staff member niki and Yolanda go in. I could see into the room. I saw what the center carelessness had let happen to 17 year old Whitney nun. She had hung herself in the closet of room 6 with a sweatshirt. Something I have yet to mention is my personal experience. Well the day Whitney died will forever stick with me for many reasons it also was the day after my birthday. Ontop of that everyone got sent to room 2 (my room shared with 3 other girls) and me a literally traumatized 13 year old took initiative as much as I could to help every girl around me by handing out stuffed animals. The staff did not let any of us contact family; speak to police, do anything and they simply swept it under the rug. But the even worse thing the center did to me personally was put me into the TAFS program. Knowing what TAFS,PDAP,cornerstone,archway academy. All are? Literal cults that’s been going on since the 80s? Bob meyhan sure did a lot and the Palmer and woods family have a lot of sin and nastiness for a so called church and program that “is a peer group to help teens stay in sobriety” no. What it is is a scheme to get the parents money and at an even worse level a literal cult that indoctrinates you. The center recommend me to TAFS, and saw nothing wrong in that. Oh yeah btw no way you don’t know who I am, I was there for 9 months! The last long patient! How lucky of me right? And even furthermore four out recently through court paperwork I was only there so long because my own mother told them she didn’t want me so they had to take of me. Your entire system and program ruined my life. And I will be legally reaching out xoxo p.s Mr.Woods u still owe me that hoodie from Christmas :)

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2 months ago
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