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Clarity Child Guidance Center

8535 Tom Slick
San Antonio, TX 78229
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Clarity Child Guidance Center TX 78229

About Clarity Child Guidance Center

It can feel scary when your child needs professional care. Clarity eases this anxiety by involving parents in every step of the process. Whether your child is admitted into PHP or OP, you can expect to play a heavy role in treatment. Parents also receive extensive education on their child’s symptoms and diagnoses so they can better support recovery.
Treatment is tailored to your child’s needs, behaviors, and personality. The staff are childcare professionals who recognize that there is no “one size fits all” solution for kids experiencing mental and behavioral health. That’s why they’ve created a welcoming, non-judgmental environment to help kids feel comfortable with their treatment team.

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Facility Overview

Bed icon 74
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Dollar icon $2055
Avg Cost per Day

Latest Reviews

Faith Rodgers
1 month ago on Google
1
I just released from this place yesterday. When I went in they traumatized me rather than helping me. I begged them not to leave me in that room by myself and they were so rude and had so much attitude and told me no they have better things to do. I kept asking what time it was and everyone told me a different time and day. When I went in to get my exam before they send you to the unit, I couldn’t bring myself to take off my clothes and I started crying and I would say 6 maybe 7 different staff came in that thing room and kept trying to get me to take a pill or a shot. I told them I don’t want that I just want someone to talk to because they’re scaring me. I told them over and over that they were scaring me. I fell on the floor because more and more people kept coming in which was making everything worse and a black lady came in and sat on the floor with me and started yelling at me to calm down. I begged and begged her to stop yelling at me and her response was “I’m not yelling at you, you need to pipe down”. After about an hour or so of me begging to just talk to one person they finally decided it would be too dangerous so they had two people in there and the nurse was behind the wall holding the needle waiting to stab me. I talked and called down within 5 minutes. They traumatized me more than I already was when I came in. When I got on the unit I couldn’t fall asleep and they wouldn’t let me talk to any staff. I sat next to the nurses station on my bed crying and hyperventilating and begging to talk to someone and they literally just laughed in my face and told me no. That was every single time I tried to ask for help. This is the most unprofessional hospital I’ve ever experienced. The only person in that entire facility that knew how to do his job was Mr. David.They told me I was leaving on monday. Even on monday they told I was leaving. They told me I was leaving Tuesday, I didn’t. Turns out I was supposed to be discharged on Monday but no one reached out to my guardian to tell her that. I’ve been to multiple different mental health facilities and this is by far the worst place I’ve been to. Please do not send your children here.
Amber BlessednotStressed
1 month ago on Google
1
Worst experience ever! Took my son to get evaluated and we were sent away empty handed. The psychiatrist told us that he would be reporting my son to CPS and that the had a paper with resources for us! My son was in crisis and needed help. We left there and went to San Antonio Behavioral Health and my son was admitted and his medication was corrected. Don't waste time with this place! They take your belongings and I mean everything and basically place you into a small room like a holding cell. Almost resembles a jailhouse!
Julie Moczygemba
2 months ago on Google
5
From the very start everyone was so helpful and explained everything step by step! It was very easy to visit and call my grand daughter at any time during the hours available! I received updates regularly and talking to staff that where treating my grand daughter I could tell right away they genuinely cared and let me know they are there if we need any more help! My granddaughter came home with a new out look and plan on life! Clarity truly helped! Thank you 😊
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Accepted Insurance

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Clarity Child Guidance Center 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.

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.

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

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.

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.

Commonly known as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive addiction treatment while allowing you to return home each day. It can serve as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or as a step-down option. Depending on your needs, PHP treatment typically averages 90 days with a weekly requirement of 6-8 hours a day. PHP treatment offers a variety of therapeutic interventions such as individual counseling, group therapy, and psychoeducation. Oftentimes PHP treatment can be fully covered by insurance.

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

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.

The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • hiking iconHiking

Staff

Reed Hurley

Chair, BOD

Vanessa Lacoss Hurd

VP Chair, BOD

Alex Rapp

Secretary, BOD

Peggy Deming

Treasurer, BOD

Rehab.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Clarity Child Guidance Center.

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8535 Tom Slick
San Antonio, TX 78229

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Faith Rodgers
1 month ago
1

I just released from this place yesterday. When I went in they traumatized me rather than helping me. I begged them not to leave me in that room by myself and they were so rude and had so much attitude and told me no they have better things to do. I kept asking what time it was and everyone told me a different time and day. When I went in to get my exam before they send you to the unit, I couldn’t bring myself to take off my clothes and I started crying and I would say 6 maybe 7 different staff came in that thing room and kept trying to get me to take a pill or a shot. I told them I don’t want that I just want someone to talk to because they’re scaring me. I told them over and over that they were scaring me. I fell on the floor because more and more people kept coming in which was making everything worse and a black lady came in and sat on the floor with me and started yelling at me to calm down. I begged and begged her to stop yelling at me and her response was “I’m not yelling at you, you need to pipe down”. After about an hour or so of me begging to just talk to one person they finally decided it would be too dangerous so they had two people in there and the nurse was behind the wall holding the needle waiting to stab me. I talked and called down within 5 minutes. They traumatized me more than I already was when I came in. When I got on the unit I couldn’t fall asleep and they wouldn’t let me talk to any staff. I sat next to the nurses station on my bed crying and hyperventilating and begging to talk to someone and they literally just laughed in my face and told me no. That was every single time I tried to ask for help. This is the most unprofessional hospital I’ve ever experienced. The only person in that entire facility that knew how to do his job was Mr. David.They told me I was leaving on monday. Even on monday they told I was leaving. They told me I was leaving Tuesday, I didn’t. Turns out I was supposed to be discharged on Monday but no one reached out to my guardian to tell her that. I’ve been to multiple different mental health facilities and this is by far the worst place I’ve been to. Please do not send your children here.

Amber BlessednotStressed
1 month ago
1

Worst experience ever! Took my son to get evaluated and we were sent away empty handed. The psychiatrist told us that he would be reporting my son to CPS and that the had a paper with resources for us! My son was in crisis and needed help. We left there and went to San Antonio Behavioral Health and my son was admitted and his medication was corrected. Don't waste time with this place! They take your belongings and I mean everything and basically place you into a small room like a holding cell. Almost resembles a jailhouse!

Emiliano Wynter
2 months ago
1

Julie Moczygemba
2 months ago
5

From the very start everyone was so helpful and explained everything step by step! It was very easy to visit and call my grand daughter at any time during the hours available! I received updates regularly and talking to staff that where treating my grand daughter I could tell right away they genuinely cared and let me know they are there if we need any more help! My granddaughter came home with a new out look and plan on life! Clarity truly helped! Thank you 😊

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